Congressional Lobbying

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Request for Permission for Emergency Trip to Washington
March 3, 1880

Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, stating that he is in Washington on an emergency trip to look after the best interests of the school. Pratt notes that the Congressional bill about the founding of the school is currently under debate, and requests permission to continue staying in Washington.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Armstrong Discusses Political Funding Issues with Pratt, 1880
April 20, 1880

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."

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Board of Indian Commissioners Lobbying with Pratt, 1881
January 11, 1881

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.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Washington Visit and Ponca Party with Pratt, 1881
February 10, 1881

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.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Garfield Visit with Pratt, 1881
June 6, 1881

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.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Return of Former Ft. Marion Prisoners with Pratt, 1881
September 15, 1881

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…

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Representative Olmstead Speech on Carlisle Indian School
February 6, 1908

Pennsylvania Representative Marlin Olmstead delivers this speech on the Carlisle Indian School in the House of Representative on February 6, 1908.

Format:
Speeches and Sermons
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections