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Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to thank Richard Henry Pratt for payment for his visit and lecture at Carlisle, and acknowledges a letter of itnroduction Pratt provided for a Mr. Landis.

Rev. Lyman Abbott thanks Richard Henry Pratt for the invitation to return to Carlisle for another visit, but expresses his regrets for not being able to arrange it.

Richard Henry Pratt writes to former student Flora Campbell at the Haskell Institute, expressing concern that he has not heard from her and encouraging her to be mindful of her behavior.

Rev. Sheldon Jackson responds to a letter from Richard Henry Pratt which shared concerns about former student Flora Campbell, who was now employed at Haskell, and acknowledges receipt of a copy of a letter Pratt had written to Campbell. He discusses some arrangements for train tickets for a visit. 

Austin Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for the invitation to attend the Graduation Exercises, and informs him of his intention to attend with his wife.

William N. Ashman, Justice of the Orphans' Court in Philadelphia, writes to Richard Henry Pratt taking him up on his previously communicated offer to attend the Thursday Commencement Exercises for the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

H. M. Alden of Harper's Magazine, Harper & Brothers Publishing, writes to Richard Henry Pratt inquiring about Carlisle students on outing to farms in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and beyond.

R. F. Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing their shared and divergent views on slavery, comparing the current state of both Indian and formerly enslaved peoples in the United States. Armstrong also discusses his views of the Confederacy.

R. F. Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for his previous letter, offering support for attacks against Pratt in the Boston Pilot, and providing a possible cure for Pratt's rheumatism.

R. F. Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt congratulating him on his promotion to Major General, discussing his genealogy, and criticizing Confederate organizations.

R. F. Armstrong writes Richard Henry Pratt asking for additional copies of the Before and After photographs he previously received, and describes a friend's experiences and perspective when gifted Armstrong's original copies. Armstrong also encourages Pratt not to get involved with "the Negro question" and discusses his views towards education…

G. M. David writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing news of Pratt's retirement from Carlisle, and praising his previous work.

Mystica Amago writes from the Sherman Institute in Riverside, California, to Richard Henry Pratt expressing regret over his resignation from Carlisle.

Lucy E. Anderson writes of her outrage over Richard Henry Pratt's treatment by politicians over his management of Carlisle, and offers her support. Anderson also inquires about whether Pratt could connect his son Mason Pratt with John A. Brightwell, a youth Anderson knows.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his views on the reservation system and Indian education. This includes the desire to transfer responsibility from the Office of Indian Affairs to the Army Department, the desire to break up tribal organizations, and the hope of removing politics from the system. Abbott also argues that…

Mary N. Agnew writes to Richard Henry Pratt in support of him in the wake of his resignation from Carlisle.

Annie Moore Allison sends her regret to Richard Henry Pratt after hearing of his resignation from Carlisle in the Indian Helper.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt expressing his stance on opposing views related to Indian policy. Specifically, Abbott discusses his personal acquaintanceship with Commission of Indian Affairs Leupp, whom he disagrees with on policy matters, and assures Pratt of his continued support for Pratt's policy proposals.

Edgar A. Allen shares with Richard Henry Pratt his appreciation for Pratt's service to Carlisle, after hearing of his upcoming resignation.

Edgar A. Allen writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of the status of files used during an investigation into Carlisle's operations, as well as the results of discussions with Mr. Fox and Mr. Ambrose about their testimony for the investigation.

Edgar A. Allen informs Richard Henry Pratt of the location of the two Charity ledgers that are currently the subject of an investigation, noting that they are with the Acting Secretary of the Interior.

M. E. Ahern, Editor at the Public Libraries Publishing Bureau in Chicago, expresses regret over hearing of Pratt's resignation from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and requests further information.

A.G. Agnew, the brother of Dr. Cornelius Rea Agnew, asks Richard Henry Pratt about a recent piece in the New York Mail that failed to mention Dr. Agnew's early work with the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. A.G. Agnew asks for Pratt to submit a correction to the New York Mail, and also discusses family matters.

William H. Weeks requests permission from Richard Henry Pratt to enlist him in the U.S. Navy as a sailor.

Walter Battice of the Indian Memorial Association writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for his involvement in an event during a reunion tour for H. B. Peairs.