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Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing arrangements for Indians coming to either Hampton or Carlisle, as well as arrangements to transfer the Florida prisoners north. He also notes that Pratt can turn to the American Missionary Association for funding.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt, discussing some correspondence from mutual acquaintances. Armstrong also discusses Pratt's recent recruitment efforts, including gender and health concerns.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt about payment for expenses for prisoners from Ft. Marion.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing a recent conversation with Commissioner of Indian Affairs Ezra Hayt, and forwards a letter (on the reverse side of the page) to Armstrong from Thomas H. Fraile about Whiteman's placement at Carlisle.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing recently arrived Menominee boys, and inquires about Yellow Bird.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt about transferring some students, including Menominee boys and Yellow Bird, to Carlisle. Armstrong also discusses a visit to Carlisle on a trip north.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt inquiring whether Etadleuh still has the key to the Medium Cottage where Clark Mills took plaster casts of the heads of prisoners from Ft. Marion. Armstrong also discusses Hampton's capacity for Indian students.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt to make arrangements for Armstrong to visit Carlisle while in Philadelphia.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt about their efforts to build public support for their work via college presidents, notable figures, and newspaper articles.

Letter from Pratt to Rev. A. H. Donaldson at Fort Defiance, Arizona, stating that he welcomes Navajo students at the school. He describes the religious affiliations of the staff and the role of religion at the school. 

This material is from the Richard Henry Pratt papers, donated by his family to Yale University in 1959 and 1976.…

Pratt writes to Rep. Thaddeus C. Pound, sending him stereoviews of the students and providing information about their progress at the school. He notes that now that the work of the schoolroom is successfully underway they will begin fitting up the industrial shops. He observes that by selling the products of the school's industrial program to…

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing various individuals' views towards Indian education, as well as per capita rates.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt about ongoing disagreements with Washington officials over expenses to be paid for the prisoners from Ft. Marion.

Pratt writes to the Rev. A. H. Donaldson in New Mexico, forwarding a copy of a Department of Interior letter authorizing Navajo children to be admitted to the Carlisle Indian School.

This material is from the Richard Henry Pratt papers, donated by his family to Yale University in 1959 and 1976. Selected content from the Pratt collection…

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing capacity issues at that school, including the arrival of five Omaha boys which increased enrollment at Hampton to its maximum. Armstrong also mentions Sac & Fox students and the enrollment of Indian students via both government and private support.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for photographs of visiting Ponca chiefs at Carlisle, discussing aspects of their visit and Armstrong's fundraising attempts for a new building.

Richard Henry Pratt continues correspondence with Sheldon Jackson about obtaining permission to recruit Navajo, Pueblo, and Moqui students. He regrets that they are only permitted 15 Navaho students out of a total of 50 from these peoples. Pratt notes that the detail of Lt. Brown for recruiting is encountering difficulties and that he may have…

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt letting him know that Hampton's newspaper, the Workman, contains several articles about Carlisle.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt sympathizing with Pratt's ongoing issues to gain political support for adequate funding for Indian education. Armstrong also criticizes the need for philanthropic funding, saying "referring you to private charity is shameful and disgusting."

Senator William Boyd Allison writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for the photographs and indicating that there likely will not be time for the current session to address funding in the Appropriations Bill.

Rev. Sheldon Jackson continues correspondence with Pratt regarding bringing Navajo and Pueblo students to Carlisle. He notes that "the Navajoes are very restless just now & we may have difficulty in security their consent." 

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for information about the former prisoners at Ft. Marion, and for more general information about Carlisle's students and operations.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt about plans to visit Carlisle, as well as Dickinson College, where Armstrong's father Richard had attended.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of his departure and expected arrival date for a visit to Carlisle.

Seven letters, written between December 6 and December 13, 1880, from Richard Henry Pratt to Chief White Thunder about the illness of his son, Ernest.