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Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for him to write feedback on excerpts from Col. Richard H. Dodge's book Thirty-three Years among Our Wild Indians for publication. Armstrong wishes to challenge some of Dodge's claims.

Felix R. Brunot writes to Richard Henry Pratt after his visit to Pittsburgh, forwarding a donation given to Brunot by Mrs. Mawhinney for the Carlisle Indian School.

Felix R. Brunot writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking him to confirm receipt of a previously sent letter with a donation, and discussing the positive reputation of Carlisle's pupils in Pittsburgh in the wake of Pratt's recent visit to that city.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the upcoming cider harvest and informing him of the arrival of new students from Dakota.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt praising the cider he recently received, asking for its price, and discussing the work of the Affairs Committee in Congress in Washington.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking him to send a keg of cider to Hampton.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt to order cider.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt, sending a list of articles which Hampton has bid to provide to the Indian Service from their industrial department. Armstrong notes that the Commissioner will only purchase from Hampton those items that cannot be supplied by Carlisle.

Edwin N. Benson writes to Richard Henry Pratt congratulating him on his success in acquiring donations to Carlisle, and notes that the current financial situation, the Panic of 1884, might make philanthropic funds harder to secure in the near future.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the timing of a possible visit of Pratt to Hampton, to work with Armstrong's upcoming travel plans to Washington and the North. Armstrong notes that his Washington trip is meant to deal with a recent report to go in front of a Congressional committee.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking him to attend a meeting in New York with Lyman Abbott and other supporters to discuss points of agreement about Indian reform efforts.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute, writing on Indian Rights Association letterhead, writes to Richard Henry Pratt acknowledging that his recent telegram has been printed in the Congressional Record, and praising his work.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt confirming a meeting between them and General Armstrong, and supporting a proposed plan for the Reservations which they hope to push through Congress.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him that Hampton's contract to supply student-made industrial products has been cancelled due to a policy change by Commissioner of Indian Affairs Atkins.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to address Richard Henry Pratt's apparent objections to meeting with him to discuss a plan for reservations.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking if he knows when Representative Holman and his committee intended to visit Indian schools. Armstrong also shares his views from a recent visit to the Lincoln Indian School in Philadelphia.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing Superintendent of Indian Schools John Henry Oberly's recent comments at the Mohonk Conference, suggesting that Oberly will become the Commissioner of Indian Affairs eventually and discussing President Cleveland's Indian policy.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing recently arrived students at Hampton, and discussing plans to begin making industrial products to sell to the Indian Department. Armstrong states that he does not wish to compete with Carlisle in making industrial products, and asks whether harnesses…

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his professional network, including news on a plan to eliminate boarding schools in favor of reservation schools and a trip to Philadelphia.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt to arrange for a visit of a Hampton employee, Miss Richards.

Rev. Lyman Abbott requests that Richard Henry Pratt send an article about Carlisle for the Christian Union.

John G. Bourke writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for hospitality while visiting Carlisle, and sends a copy of his essay "The Urine Dance of the Zuni Indians of New Mexico."

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt about the potential enrollment of Chiricahua Apache prisoners of war at Hampton. Armstrong also includes a copy of the correspondence he received from the Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, A. B. Upshaw, about the possible enrollment.

John G. Bourke writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the Chiricahua prisoners potentially coming to Carlisle. Bourke reports that he has spent time with Chato discussing the issue, and that there is a desire to release the children of the Chiricahua from Mexico quickly. Bourke notes that he has mentioned the Chiricahua's wish to go to…

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for advice on how to visit the Pine Ridge and Rosebud agencies quickly during a longer trip to visit the Omaha reservation and other agencies.