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Spencer Fullerton Baird writes to Richard Henry Pratt offering information about how to stock the Letort Spring with trout, including a suggestion to start a trout hatchery on the grounds of the school, tended to by students.

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 discussing an upcoming trip to Arizona by way of Colorado and the Navajo agency, and requests advice for the trip.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing an issue with Miss Fletcher, and also discusses how instructors at Hampton have reacted to Pratt's work at Carlisle.

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. 

Richard Henry Pratt writes to Chief White Thunder telling him of the death of his son, Ernest. 

Richard Henry Pratt writes to Chief White Thunder about the funeral ceremony and burial of his son, Ernest. Pratt expresses his sorrow and sympathy at White Thunder's loss, but also argues that White Thunder was right to send Ernest to the school. 

Pratt notes that Maud (Little Girl) died the same night as Ernest, so they were…

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt requesting his involvement in lobbying for higher per capita funding for Indian students, and discusses recruitment for other schools.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing political lobbying issues with the Board of Indian Commissioners, likely over per capita funding concerns. Armstrong notes a planned lobbying trip to Washington.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of a planned trip for Bear's Heart to return home for a month.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the party of Rev. Sheldon Jackson, as well as management concerns with their schools.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt enclosing a soon-to-be-distributed circular (missing from the file), and discussing both the Ponca party of visitors and Armstrong's hopes to take a delegation of students to Washington.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for information about the return of Bear's Heart, including method and expense.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt inviting him to a fundraising event in New York to raise money for a girl's dormitory building at Hampton.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt requesting information on treaty obligations for the education of Indian children for a report he is writing. Armstrong also discusses upcoming visitors to Hampton as well as the results of a fundraising event for a girl's dormitory at Hampton.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of a planned trip abroad to advocate for Native American education. Armstrong asks Pratt to send photographs of various aspects of Native American life for the purposes of his trip.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt sharing details of President James Garfield's visit to Hampton. Armstrong also informs Pratt of his desire to exhibit at a manufacturers' exhibition in Boston and requests that Pratt send him some of his industrial arts materials for the exhibit.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for expense details for the return home of former Ft. Marion prisoners educated at Hampton over a three-year period. Armstrong also notes that the recovery of President James A. Garfield from an assassination attempt will be a benefit for them as they seek…

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing a recent trip taken to Washington, as well as an article about both men in the Word Carrier newspaper, published at the Santee Normal Training School. Armstrong suggested that either he or Pratt should write in response to the article.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt about his newest per capita funding rate from the government, which he argues is too low.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking him to speak at a meeting in Union League Hall in New York. Armstrong also mentions his views of Alfred Riggs.