To reply to:

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE,
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT,

Curtis, Pa., June 6th, 1895.

Messrs. Crosscup & West,

911 Filbert St.,
Phil., Pa.

Gentlemen :

I return to you at once the six pictures which completes
the book. I beg that you will hasten by every means in your power
the prompt delivery of these books. If I could have 1,000 consid-
erably earlier than the others, that would be satisfactory.

The Assembly Hall and Chapel I would like to have placed in
connection with the School building between 11 and 12.

Yours very truly,

(Dictated)

P.

Supt.

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT PERMISSION OF
THE YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT.

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in reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 6th, 1895.

J. W. Mason,

5757 Madison Ave.,
Chicago, Ill.

Dear Friends:

I enclose my check for $30.70, for which please get two tickets to Denver, Colorado by the Chicago & Alton and Union Pacific train, to be used on Saturday. I should be glad to have you meet Guy and Marion and the children at the Pennsylvania Station on their arrival in Chicago Saturday evening at 5:00 P.M. They will be on the train called "Chicago & St. Louis Express". Give the tickets to Guy and send me the receipt in enclosed envelope.

I am very greatly obliged to you for the favor of securing the tickets. Please express my thanks to Mr. Charlton. We used to know more of each other than we have of later years.

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in reply to:

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE,
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT.

Dr. W. N. Hallman,
Dept. of Indian Schools,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs:

As the time approaches for the meeting at Sioux City, I find that it will be quite impracticable for me to be there myself as I had intended, and I have concluded to send Mr. Bakeless not only to Sioux City, but to Tacoma and El Reno as well. I think the benefits resulting to the School from the discussions will be quite as much as though I were there myself, and I do feel that some one from Carlisle ought to be at each of these summer schools. Mr. Standing is booked for the job of setting up the exhibit at Atlanta, and I feel that I must give myself three or four weeks of absolute rest and recreation, and have concluded to take the day after the National Teachers' Association in Denver, and go into the mountains in the western part of the state with a few old friends, where we can hunt and fish and be away from railroads, mails, newspapers, etc.

I cannot see how it is possible for me to leave here until towards the middle of July. Closing up the old year's business, opening the new year, getting in our annual supplies contracted for here and getting off my quarterly papers, all call for my presence so

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OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT

Carlisle, Pa ., June 7th, 1895.

Kamie C. Owl,

Merchantville, N. J.

My Dear Kamie :-

You have not been away from home nearly so long as most
of the other children here. You are a good sensible girl and under-
stand matters better than most of the children do, and you must see
how necessary it is ... when you have made a bargain that you
stick to it. I permitted you to go to the country because you want-
ed to and it was for the summer. I have not another girl to send
in your place. You agreed to go, the people agreed to take you,
and I let you go. There is nothing to do now but hang on and carry
out your contract.

There is another feature. It would cost you $50.00 to go and
come back. That would buy three or four good cows. How foolish
in your father not to buy the cows, instead of giving the money to
the Railroad, just for the privilege of seeing you for a few weeks.
When you write, tell your father if he has the money to spend to
put it into cows for you.

Your Friend and School-father,

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE,
OFFICE OF SUPPLEMENTARY

Carlisle, Pa., June 7th, 1895.

Theodore F. Schmuck, Chancellor
Pennsylvania Chautauqua,
Lebanon, Pa.

My Dear Sir :-

The choir of this school is entirely broken up, so that we
could not make an appearance at Gretna this summer. Heretofore I
have held on to our choir and band boys for these special occasions
during the summer, and have not permitted them to take the outing
to earn money for themselves and get the experience which I have
given to the other boys. The result has been discontent, and while
they have helped others they have not been helped themselves.

This year I have sent them out, so that they cannot be with
you with music, though I see you have so advertised. It will be
possible for Dr. Montezuma to be present and make an address, but
I do not think we can do very much beyond that.

Yours very truly,

(Disted)

P.

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Carlisle, Pa., June 10th, 1895.

Edward Marsden,

Marietta College,
Marietta, Ohio.

My Dear Edward :

The person you name is here at the school and has not yet
been provided with a place. The failure at Philadelphia, as we all
through
think very largely an unwarranted fear because of two spells of sick
ness, has placed us in an anomalous position in regard to the fu-
ture. We are simply waiting for something to turn up which will be
satisfactory in all respects.

{Dictated}
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Mr. E. G. Rautzahn, Y. M. C. A.,
Dayton, Ohio.

My Dear Sir :

I have yours of the 6th in reference to your Boston campaign. We have so thoroughly distributed our forces that we have nothing left that we could handle with any success in forwarding your purpose. We can send you plenty of copies of "The Red Man" and "The Indian Helper", and shall be glad to do so if you will indicate where we may address them.

(Dictated)
P.

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To: Gov't. School. Department

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE.
OFFICE OF AGENCY-AGENT

Emily Lamb Tuckerman,

50 W. 45th St., New York City.

Dear Madam :

The box arrived on Saturday and the books are all very ac-
ceptable to us. The magazines help us to complete some of our files
and we have them bound cheaply, so they are in permanent form.

I am very much obliged to you and your committee for sending
them.

Supt.

(Dictated)

P.

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in reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 1st 1895.

To the Adjutant-General, U. S. A.,
Washington, D. C.

Sir:-

I have the honor to report myself on duty in charge of
this School, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved
June 27th, per S. O., No. 194, Headquarters of the Army, A. G. O.,
August 23rd, and Letter of Instructions from the Honorable Secretary
of the Interior, dated September 6th, all 1879.

My address for the next month is as above.

Very respectfully,

Your obedient servant,

Capt. 10th Cavalry, Supt.

N.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 1st 1895.

To the Adjutant,

10th U. S. Cavalry,

Ft. Custer, Montana.

Sir:-

I have the honor to report myself on duty in charge of this School under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved June 27th, per S. O., No. 194, Headquarters of the Army, A. G. O., August 23rd, and Letter of Instructions from the Honorable Secretary of the Interior, dated September 6th, all 1879.

Capt. 10th Cavalry, Supt.

N.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 1st 1895.

Major John Simpson, Q. M., U. S. A.,
Quartermaster's Department, U. S. A.,
1428 Arch Street, Philadelphia.

Sir:-

Herewith enclosed please find forage requisition in
duplicate for my two private horses for the month of June 1895.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 11th, 1895.

Mrs. Isabel O. Barrows,

Christian Register, Boston, Mass.

Dear Mrs. Barrows :

As I have no line from you in regard to my piece and as it has
not appeared in the Register, I apprehend that it may not have been
satisfactory to you. I wish to make use of it in The Red Man, and
intended to take it from the Christian Register, because I care to
have it get out.

If then, you are not intending to use it, will you kindly ad-
vise me, so that I may make use of it at once. I have a retained
copy.

(Dictated)

P.

Supt.

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To reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 12th, 1895.

Messrs. Crosscup & West,

911 Filbert St., Phila., Pa.

Gentlemen:

(Dictated)

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Bertha Collins Pharo,

154 Chalfont Ave.,

Atlantic City, N. J.

Dear Madam :

Teachers for this school have to pass the Civil Service
examination before the board of Civil Service Commission at Washington, and I am unable to control this matter.

The work to be done here during vacation is so light that we
have no need to employ outside aid.

Supt.

(Dictated)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE,
OFFICE OF HUMAN SERVICES

Alfred T. Edgell, Sec. & Treas.

Novelty Box & Printing Co.,

12th & Willow Sts., Phila., Pa.

Dear Sir :

I return the final proofs. I find that "Conedogwinet" is not spelled as it should be on Page 34. I have also made a slight correction on No. 35, leaving out the word "which". On No. 48, our paper should be called "The Red Man". Have made also a slight correction on No. 49 and on No. 65.

I trust you will be able to make these corrections. You may have 150 copies of the books bound in leather as per your proposition.

The cover matter has gone beyond my control, and you can go right on with the work as you propose. I am anxious to get a quantity of the books.

(Dictated)

P.

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In reply to:

American Horse,

Pine Ridge Agency, S. Dak.

My Dear Friend :

I trust that when you come east you will stop and see us at Carlisle. Ben is to return to us in the fall, and why cannot you make up a little party of students to bring in, and I can then pay your way here as escort.

Supt.

(Dictated)

P.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 12th, 1995.

Miss Nellie Robertson,
121 E. Union St.,
West Chester, Pa.

Dear Nellie :

I enclose you my check No. 374 for $21.89, as you request.

You can come here, and I will give you something to do during vacation, but I cannot promise to give you so much pay as I did last year.

I congratulate you on your successful examinations. Hoping to see you soon, I am always

Dictated.

P.

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in reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 13th ,1895.

Eva Rogers,

Oak Lane, Phila., Pa.

Dear Eva:

I considered your case well at the time the home-going
list was before me, and it was my judgment that your best interests
would be served by your staying at least another year. I therefore
marked you to stay. I still think it is best for you to remain
where you are. I want you to come in in the fall and attend school
here, and while of course I feel a little annoyed that you should
be spoken to shortly as you tell me, we all must remember that these
things happen and we must accept of them and get on with them the
best we can. I understand that you are generally treated very kind-
ly where you are and that it is a good home. Of course, if people
are sick as you say they are, and a little out of sorts, we must for
give them if they are not always as kind as they ought to be.

Remember it is not long now till September, and make up your
mind to stand it until then, when you will come in.

Your friend and school-father,

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 14th, 1895.

Mr. J. Zeamer, Editor
"The American Volunteer",
Carlisle, Pa.

My Dear Sir :

Your bill herewith charges me with inserting the advertisement four times. My letter asked you to insert it three times only. As the great and good Government can only pay for advertising in one paper and ordered me to put it in The Sentinel, in my goodness of heart, I thought that it should be divided around. So I am paying you and The Herald out of my charity fund, but I would rather pay for only what I ordered. However, if you can explain it, I shall not kick.

(Dictated)

P.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 14, 1995.

Mr. E. R. Booth, Prin.
Technical School,
Cincinnati, Ohio.

My Dear Sir :

As our Government year closes on the 30th of June and the new year begins with the 1st of July, requiring settlement of the year's business and opening of the new year's business, I am always unusually burdened at this time.

I shall be at Denver, D. V., but write to ask you just how late in the session I could be there and satisfy your expectations.

Supt.

(Dictated)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 17, 1895.

Capt. Geo. Le Roy Brown,

Whipple Barracks, Ariz. Ty.

My Dear Brown :

I do not know Gilmore and cannot remember that I ever met him,
but I am on such terms with the Chief Clerk of the War Department,
John Tweedale, as will enable me to fathom the situation, and I have
written to him, and will inform you later.

(Dictated)

P.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 17, 1895.

Edwin L. Chalcraft,
717 Williamson St.,
Seattle, Wash.

My Dear Chalcraft :

I return you the documents. Rakestraw need not have mentioned the matter, and yet he could say to Hailman all that was necessary to accomplish his purpose. Confidentially I can tell you that I took lunch with Hailman in Washington recently, and I brought up your case. He at once grew very warm and plainly showed that something unusual influenced him. I attempted to hold out for you, but was compelled to retire my forces and drop the subject. I said plainly to him that I believed in you and that your long service was worth a great deal; that I felt that you had been ordered to Chalcraft to destroy you; and I said it would be impossible for any man, no difference how well poised he was, to deal out exact justice in a case where his wife was an employee in the school in an affair where the Superintendent was the defendant; whereas he got exceptionally warm, and said that he would sooner risk Rakestraw's judgment than his own. He seemed to take some umbrage that I knew anything about the case, or that I had had any correspondence with you. I do believe your conference with him at Tacoma will amount to something.

Yours Faithfully,

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 17, 1898.

Jno. Tweedale,
Chief Clerk, War Dept.,
1725 P. St. N. W., Washington.

My Dear Tweedale :

Capt. Geo. LeRoy Brown, of the 11th Infantry, and myself are old time friends. We served together for years in Indian Ty. and North western Texas, and we have always kept up a correspondence Brown has had a full proportion of frontier service. Sometime ago he was detailed as Military instructor for the Agriculture College in Deleware. Before his time was out he was asked by the Secretary of War to take charge of Pine Ridge Agency. He dropped his college detail and went, feeling flattered that he should be selected for the place. He was a rusher and was doing good work at Pine Ridge against tremendous opposition which you know will result at any Indian Agency where the agent does his duty.

I may say plainly to you that it would be impossible for any officer to be popular at Pine Ridge who did not bow the knee to a certain church. He did not serve out his term there, and his service, as I happen to know from two visits to him there, was just about as unpleasant as could well be.

He has children to educate, and has been seeking another college detail. He is informed that he will be asked for for the Uni-

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versity of Tennessee, and is also informed that a point may be
raised against him on account of his not having served two years
with his Company since he had detached service; but the two years
are so nearly up that the exception might be made there. While I
would not have you do anything in this matter that is not just right
and straight, I feel quite warmly for Brown because of my friendship
for him and his family. He has one of the brightest boys in the
army and some bright girls, and I do hope that when the question
comes up, it may be decided in his favor, though I do not know just
how to get at it or what to do.

if you know of any way for me to aid him in the matter, will
you not kindly and confidentially suggest it to me. I should take
it as a personal favor.

(Dictated)

P.

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In reply to

Carlisle, Pa., June 18, 1895.

W. P. Campbell,

Browns Valley, Minn.

My Dear Campbell :

I have yours about the fishing. Sorry I could not have been with you. Sorry I cannot come and go with you now. I hope to take a trip to Colorado next month and go with Guy into the mountains in the western part of the State on White River for three or four weeks.

I think you did well to turn your attention in other directions
I shall not go to the institute at Sioux City, but shall send Prof.
Bakeless to all of the institutes.

It would not be advisable to undertake to get children from
Sisseton now. The best way is to let them alone. I shall live in
hopes that our time will come later.

With kind regards to Mrs. Campbell, I am

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 17, 1895.

Elmer B. Simon,

Lawrenceville, N. J.

My dear Elmer :

I have read your letter of the 13th with the greatest interest, and have been quite entirely disappointed that you should place upon me the necessity of going against your wishes.

In as much as it is only a trifle more than eight months before you can pass out from the Carlisle School in the regular way as a graduate, and in as much as you have had such help from it, as you yourself acknowledge, it seems to me that you yourself ought to be anxious to hold on for a few months longer. There can be no greater necessity upon you now in regard to your grand-mother than there has been for some time past, and the time is not so far distant as to make it so much of a burden for her or you to wait the regular course of events.

I know how you feel, my boy; I understand it all and sympathize with your wish to get away, and yet I feel that in justice to yourself more than to any other interest, I should hold you to your obligation, to what is right and best. I like all that you say in your letter except the last part, and this is my answer. Continue

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Carlisle, Pa., June 19, 1895.

Capt. Xen Wheeler,
Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dear Captain :

Following the admittance of our corresponding Secretary, Gen. Boynton, I write you and request that you have me booked for accommodations at one of your best hotels for our 25th reunion in September. I shall bring Mrs. Pratt along, and want good accommodations and room with bath if practicable, and a good outlook.

Expect to be there Saturday, the 15th, and stay till the end.

(inscribed)

P.

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in reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 18, 1895.

C. L. Steele,

Duncannon, Pa.

My Dear Sir :

Our Indian band is all broken up for the summer. It will be impossible for us to appear anywhere until after we reorganize in September next.

(Dictated)

P.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 18, 1935.

Samuel Towarrel,

Pownee, Okla. Ky.

Dear Samuel :

If your course since you went home from Carlisle has not
been guaranteed to you the active assistance of the officials there, I
do not see how it is possible for me to aid you, even though I en-
dorsed you ever so much. I should be glad of course to know that
you are doing well, but on the other hand, I am more obligated to
look after the interests of the Government.

(Dictated)
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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 19, 1895.

J. B. Wood, G. P. A.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Will you please send me a ticket from Carlisle, Pa. to
Vincennes, Indium and return, good until September 1st for Miss
Foster, one of my teachers. I shall be greatly obliged to you for
the lowest rate you can name for this.

Subt.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 19, 1895.

Mrs. L. M. Pomeroy,

Sterling, Mass.

My Dear Friend :

I thank you for your kindly and appreciative letter. Mrs. Pratt takes pleasure in sending you a copy of a recent photograph.

There are many difficulties in our way, and whether they will continue to accumulate until we are swamped, is a problem. We have only this to say that if the Good Father intends us to succeed, he will take care of the difficulties. In that faith we take up our work day by day, confronted many times by what seems more than we can meet, but always somehow getting through to the close of the day.

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In reply to:

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT.

Carlisle, Pa., June 19, 1895.

Lizzie Hill,
Care of Miss Elizabeth D. Edge,
Downingtown, Pa.

My Dear Lizzie :

I have your letter asking to go home. I also had a letter
from your mother, which instructs me to send you to the Cheyenne
Agency. I understood that you did not want to go home, and knowing
as I do that if you went either to Pine Ridge or the Cheyenne Agency
it would be practically the end of you, I was glad to believe that
you did not want to go home. You know, Lizzie, that I have thought
especially well of you and have always given you our very best pla-
ces. We have always esteemed Miss Edge's the very best place on our
list. None of our girls have gone there without being greatly im-
proved, getting as much or more good in a given time while there
than at any other place we have.

I happen to know that both at Pine Ridge and the Cheyenne Agen-
cy, the Indians are a great deal disturbed on account of their sur-
roundings, and the difficulties the agents contend with are so great
that I wonder there is not far more trouble. Your going home, while
it might be just a little gratification to you to see your mother
might in many ways be the greatest disappointment to you. What I
am hoping for you is a greater ability and more intelligence so that

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you can win a good place for yourself. You have now a great deal of ability, but all of us here agree that you can take on ability in a much greater degree.

I have sent excellent girls to both Pine Ridge and Cheyenne Agency, and have found that in almost every case they were dragged down in the dirt in spite of all their good resolutions to be strong and lift up their people at home.

My judgment is that you should stay right where you are, at least under Carlisle training, and not put yourself into the dangerous place you would be in if you went home. You should encourage your mother to wait until you get through.

Cordially and Faithfully your Friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., June 20, 1895.

Pressley Baht,
Kipp, Mont.

Dear Pressley :

I send you today one of the Carlisle picture books which will probably meet all your wishes. I see by running over our list that we have had 5% students from your Agency. I am now taking up the matter to find out whether we have lost eight. If eight of that number have died, it is probably a less number in proportion than have died among the young people of the same class at the Agency. Most of them have been here more than five years, as you know. In most cases that which killed them was something which did not come to them here, but generally some hereditary disease. I have been anxious for many years that there should be a careful record kept of deaths among the young people at the agencies and the agency schools, for I am sure that the death rate almost everywhere is greater in the long run at the agencies than it is in the schools away from the agencies.

(P)

Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., June 20, 1895.

Mr. H. R. Thornton, Sec. etc.

Wellsville, N. Y.

My dear Sir :

It has been my intention to get into Allegany County on the morning of the 25th, and if practicable, to spend that day in my native town of Bushford. I want to be with you at the beginning of your ceremonies in Wellsville and will advise you definitely later.

Supt.

(Disted)

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Carlisle, Pa., June 21, 1895.

J. R. Wood, G. P. A.

Philadelphia, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Enclosed find my check No. 392 for $19.80 in payment of
round trip ticket Carlisle to Vincennes, Indiana. Thank you for the
saver. Please receipt.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 21, 1895.

L. H. Thornton, Sec.

Wellsville, N. York.

My Dear Sir :

Mrs. Pratt and I will leave Carlisle on Tuesday noon and go to Elmira where we will arrive at 5:45 . If practicable to get to Wellsville without destroying our night's rest, we will do that. If not, we will take the first train in the morning, reaching Wellsville about nine o'clock on the 26th.

I find it impossible to compass my affairs so as to take a day to go up to Rushford as I had intended. We are sorry not to hear the guns, but shall be on hand for the rest of the ceremonies.

(Dictated)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 22, 1895.

William Leighton,

Crow Agency, Mont.

Dear William :

Your letter came to hand some days ago. Was glad to hear
of the safe arrival of your party. Shall also be pleased to hear
something of the returned students you have met, and other news
which you may have to tell.

We are getting ready to build an addition to our gymnasium on
the front. It is to have society rooms for the boys and shower bath
facilities, and other features and conveniences. We want to be-
gin work on it very soon, so as to have it ready in the fall.

You see everyone here will be quite busy. School closed yesterday.

I suppose the Indian Helper gives you the news of the week. When
our books of pictures are finished, I shall send you one.

Hoping that your visit at home will be of advantage to you and
that you will return in the fall ready for work, I am

Your friend and School-father,

Supt.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 22, 1895.

Matthew Johnson,

Sanborn, N. Y.

Dear Matthew:

Your letter telling me of your arrival at home has been received. I am sorry to learn that you have not secured the work you expected. Keep up courage, and I have no doubt you can find something else to do for the summer. Let me hear from you again and tell me about your prospects for the summer. School closed yesterday. There will be plenty of work here, especially for the carpenter boys. We are about to begin work on the addition to the gymnasium and hope to have it almost if not quite completed by fall. There will be society rooms in it for the boys and other conveniences.

Nothing has happened of particular interest since you went home. Trusting you may find something to do, I am

Capt. & Supt.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 22, 1895.

Cassie Hicks,

Fairland, Ind. Ty.

Dear Cassie :

I was glad to get your nice letter. I see you arrived safely and enjoyed your trip. This seems to be a busy time every where. The crops in your section of the country seem, from your letter, to be further advanced than they are in Pennsylvania.

I am sure Laura Long was glad to see you. Tell her that Alice Lambert is to arrive here today with a party of children from White Earth, and that Dennison and Louise are to be here on the 26th or 27th with a party of children also. I shall always be glad to hear from you. Give my regards to Laura and any others you may meet who have returned from Carlisle. With kindest wishes, I am

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Carlisle, Pa., June 22, 1895.

Dear Sir :

I wrote you on the 14th, asking for a copy of the Denver
programme and stating that I should like to appear as late in the
session in Denver as practicable. Nothing has reached me, and the
letter may have been lost or misaddressed. Will you kindly let me
hear from you with programme ?

I am sorry to bother you, but every day I can delay reporting
will be an advantage here. My address in Denver will be 1908 Grant
Ave., Denver.

From Sec. Irwin Shepard, I received a circular advising that
five copies of synopsis of address could be sent as late as the 25th
of June. I sent him five copies yesterday.

(Dictated)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 22, 1895.

Irwin Shepard, Sec. N. E. A.,

Winona, Minn.

My Dear Sir :

I have forwarded to you today at Denver five copies of
the Synopsis of my proposed address. I expect to be in Denver on
the 8th prox. and thereafter at the meetings of the Association.
My address will be 1908 Grant Ave., Denver.

(Dictated)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 22, 1895.

Capt. Chauncey Yellow Robe,
Santee Agency, Neb.

Dear Chauncey :

I have been intending to write to you for lo, these many
days, but as you know this is a very busy time here at the Barracks
for those who have to get things ready for the next school year.
I was delighted with your long and satisfactory letter, and allowed
Miss Burgess to use some parts of it in the Indian Helper, which
no doubt you noted. It is a pleasure to know that you are so satis-
factorily located, and that affairs are going on all right.

You will be glad to know that we are going to put up a new
front to the Gymnasium; we will have society rooms 40 x 60 and
shower bath facilities and other conveniences.

Alice Lambert will be here today with six pupils from White
Earth. Dennison will arrive on the 26th or 27th with ten or eleven
more. I must let you depend on the Helper for news, but be assured
I am always glad to get such good long letters from you. Remember
me to Ida La Chapelle.

Sincerely your Friend,

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In reply to:

DEPARTMENT OF THE 1st
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE,
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT,

Carlisle, Pa., June 22, '85.

Narcisse Benway,

Flathead Agency, Mont.

Dear Narcisse :

I am sorry to hear of your day's delay in Chicago, but you
are now at home, and I hope, are getting strong and well.

We are going to put an addition to the Gymnasium this summer,
and all the carpenter boys will be busy. The addition is to be on
the front, and there will be large society rooms for the boys,
shower bath facilities, and etc.

When our picture books are ready, I will send you one. Shall
always be glad to hear from you. With kindest regards, I am

Capt. 10th Cavalry.

Supt.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa.; June 22, 1895.

Mary J. B. Mitchell,

Good Heart, Mich.

Dear Mary:

I am glad to hear that your trip was pleasant and that
you reached Petoskey safe and sound. I have no doubt you found
plenty to do when you reached your home. Who was the Indian boy
whom you met on the train as conductor ? I always like to know
what the returned students are doing. The ticket you enclosed was
received.

You receive the Indian Helper I suppose, so you will know all
the news during the summer. Nothing of special interest has happened since you went home. Though school closed yesterday every one is quite busy. If you come back in the fall, you may see some improvements on the grounds in the way of new buildings or additions to those already here.

Hoping you will enjoy the summer, I am

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 22, 1895.

Samuel Little Hawk,

Rose Bud Agency, S. Dak.

Dear Samuel :

I have not heard from you for quite a while. I am sorry
to hear of the state of things at your agency, but I do not see how
I can help you.

I know those who return to the agency after having attended
school in the east have many difficulties to meet, and that they are
not allowed to leave the reservation without permission. Of course
if there is no work to be done at the Agency, it is pretty hard to
earn money. Still it seems to me that there ought to be plenty
to do anyway. Who takes care of the farms ? Has not each Indian
a farm which he ought to cultivate? They come here to learn to take
care of themselves, and ought not to depend on the Government to
give them positions. If they do not find employment at the agency
they ought to make themselves useful somewhere else. "Where there
is a will, there is a way". I do not approve of students going
home under these circumstances, for their chances to improve or even
to keep up with what they can do when they return, are very poor.

I remember all the boys and take a great interest in them, but
since the conditions are what they are, they must try to be strong

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and resist the influences of the old Indians and the old customs.
Those who know how to work should set a good example to those who
have not learned, and if they fail, they must try again.

Am glad to hear from you. News from returned students is
always welcome, especially good news. With kind wishes and remem-
brance to you and others, I am

Supt.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE.
OFFICE OF OFFICER-GENERAL

Carlisle, Pa., June 24, 1895.

Mr. R. A. Bucher,

Carlisle, Pa.,

Dear Sir :

Miss Hench will confer with you in regard to some of our
girls and perhaps boys attending the picnic Thursday,
to decline

(Dictated)

P.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE.

Carlisle, Pa., June 24, 1895.

Julia M. Long,
M. E. Hospital,
S. Broad & Wolf Sts.,
Phil., Pa.

Dear Julia :

I am glad you were pleased with the magazine. I now send you a copy of a little book which I think will please you more. It contains about 60 pictures of Carlisle--reproduced photographs. I also send one to Miss Seabrook.

From your letter and from what I hear I am greatly pleased that you are at the hospital and am pleased with your progress. You are surely going through with a great deal of credit to yourself, and when you have finished you have gained a profession which is worth a great deal more than money at interest, for you may lose your money, but you cannot lose your profession; and although you might not follow it, it is a profession that will make you a far better and more capable woman in every way for any position in life. That you enjoy your work is another guarantee of the success of it.

We shall be pleased to have you visit us in September and bring your friend. You must remember that this is to be your home and the Captain your father until you can launch out for yourself, and your friends will be our friends. Please remember me kindly to Miss

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa ., June 24, 1895.

Messrs. Wanamaker & Brown,
Oak Hall, Phil., Pa.

Gentlemen:

I have the coat, cap and shirt. The cap is quite satis-
factory. I may have to ask you to lower the collar of the coat
under the chin. However, I will leave that until later. The shirt
is very comfortable and I will thank you to make me five more, making
half a dozen in all, and then give me one extra shirt with long
besom for dress occasions. I would be glad to have them by a week
from this date.

(Dictated)

P.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 24, 1895.

Alfred T. Edgell, Sec. etc.
Novelty Box & Printing Co.,
Phil., Pa.

Dear Sir :

I am sorry you did not send the 500 copies by express so we might have them today. Freight is so likely to be delayed. However, 500 copies will suffice very well for the present, if they only get here in a day or two. The balance of the order you may send all together by freight.

(Dictated)

P.

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In reply to:

Carliole, Pa., June 24, 1895.

Judson Perry Welsh, Prin. State Normal,
Bloomsburg, Pa.

Dear Sir :

I thank you for the courtesy of an invitation to Bloomsburg this week and am sorry that an engagement to attend a centennial celebration of Allegany County, N. Y. in which I was born, prevents my accepting the invitation.

(Dictated)

P.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 24, 1895.

J. R. Wood, G. P. A.,
Phil., Pa.

Dear Sir:

I have yours of June 22nd with the enclosure. I am very greatly obliged to you for your kindness.

23,

Alfred F. Eigell
Sec'y & Treasurer
Novelty Box & Printing Co.
Twelfth & Willow St., Phila.

I wish to countermand order for special binding of One Hundred & Fifty copies. Answer.

Pratt,
Capt.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 24, 1895.

Edgar A. Allen, Supt. Ind. School,

Ferris, Cal.

Dear Sir :

Mrs. Dabbitt does me a great favor by sending me a copy
of a letter written by you to her on June 6th in regard to seven
girls. The tone of your letter and the accusations are my reasons
for writing you. "Captain Pratt" made no "tempting offers", nor
has he ever favored getting children from California for Carlisle;
not on account of health, but on account of the expense. The solicitation and urgency have come from California, and while a few have
been accepted, many more offered by teachers and agents have been
refused. Your statement in regard to the equality of the curriculum
of Ferris and Carlisle is an error, but has no force for the curriculum is not an issue between Carlisle and Ferris.

The real issue sure to come sooner or later will be whether
or not we are getting the Indians out into the national life, and
breaking up the system that limits their life to the tribes. It
will then possibly be demonstrated that the aim and aimless which
led to the establishment of schools like Ferris contiguous to the
Indians, was not born of true Americanism.

You said in your letter, "2nd. It is well known that in a

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J. (E.A.A.)

Colorado, where the claim is that their climate is the great panacea
for consumption.

When you have had a few years of direct responsibility and
experience, your asperity will be somewhat softened if not entirely
removed. The fact is, we are all dealing with a people sadly de-
graded and physically demoralized, largely through a false system
of contact established by the higher race. If the evil can be
somewhat abated and something saved, it must be done through saving
individuals, by getting them as individuals out of the old atmos-
phere of depravity and ignorance into an atmosphere of intelligence
which will enable them as individuals to more successfully combat
their greatest enemy.

I send a copy of this letter to Mrs. Habbitt.

Yours truly,

(Distated)

P.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 25th, 1895.

William Esmall,

51 Market st.,
York, Pa.

Dear Sirs--

Your telegram of this date naming rates for the binding of our little book at hand. Your rates are acceptable and you may put up for us 100 copies (which I send you by Express today) in the leather binding. I want all from 250 to 400 bound, and will send you more later on with instructions.

The same lettering is to go on the back as is on the paper edition, viz: United States Indian School, Carlisle, Penna. Please rush these through as soon as possible, as I have promised some to parties who are now waiting for them.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 25th, 1898.

Carlisle School Board,

T. G. Tritt, Cor. Secy.,
Carlisle, Pa.

Gentlemen:--

Your invitation to the Commencement exercises of the
Carlisle schools arrives just as I am about to leave for Western
New York where I expect to remain for a week. I am sorry I cannot
attend. Thanking you for the invitation, I am,

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In reply to:

George McMillan,
Carlisle, Pa.

Dear Sir:--

Your letter came this morning just as I was about to
leave for Western New York, where I shall be until next Tuesday.
You had better come out and see me on Wednesday of next week.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., June 27th, 1895.

Samuel J. Schott,
Myerstown, Pa.

Dear Sir:--

Your letter of the 26th inst. inquiring about our band,
and desiring its services for your Sunday School picnic, at hand.

The band is disorganized at present having disbanded for the
summer, so that we will be unable to do anything for you.

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In reply to:

Edward Marnden,

The Presbyterian Home,

Chautauqua, New York.

Dear Edward:--

Your letter comes to me for answer in the absence of Captain, who is away in New York for a week. Nothing can be done from here about sending any of our people to Boston. We have so many in the country this summer that we are left very shorthanded here at the school.

However, Dales Lone Wolf and three other boys are just about to leave for Mr. Moody's summer school at Northfield, and it might be that one or two of them could run up to Boston from there. Whatever is done about the matter must be done with them.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 1st 1895.

Washington, D. C.

Sir:

I have the honor to report myself on duty in charge of
this School under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved
June 27th, per S. O. No. 194, Headquarters of the Army, A. G. O.,
August 23rd, and Letter of Instructions from the Honorable
Secretary of the Interior, dated September 6th, all 1879.

Very respectfully,

Your obedient servant,

N.

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(in reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 1st 1895.

To the Adjutant,

10th U. S. Cavalry,

Fort Custer, Montana.

Sirt-

I have the honor to report myself on duty in charge of
this School under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved
June 27th, per S. O., No. 194, Headquarters of the Army, A. G. O.,
August 23rd, and Letter of Instructions from the Honorable Secretary
of the Interior, dated September 6th all 1879.

Very respectfully,

N.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 1st 1895.

Sir:-

Hereewith enclosed please find forage requisition in
duplicate for my two private horses for the month of July 1895.

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 2nd, 1895.

C. K. Ober,

Room 609, Association Bldg.,
Chicago, Ill.

My Dear Mr. Ober:--

All our Y. M. C. A. forces are away, mostly for the summer on farms, at Northfield, and Prof. Bakeless making the rounds of the summer schools in the West, so that I am not able to answer whether the Society will send you the $100.00 or not. I do not think it best ever to assume or direct their obligations. When the officers of our Association return from Northfield and the C. E. meet at Boston, I will submit your letter, and either they or I will advise you.

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In apply to:

OFFICE OF OFFICER-GENERAL

Carlisle, Pa., July 3, 1895.

U. G. Barnitz,

Barnitz, Cumb. Co., Pa.

Dear Sirs:-

I return herewith, duly endorsed back to you, your
certificate of deposit, #766 in the Merchants' National Bank,
Carlisle, Pa., for $175.00, in favor of the Honorable Commissioner
of Indian Affairs.

W. B. B. (G)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 3, 1895.

Sam Sixkiller,

Talequah, Ind., Ky.

Dear Sam:--

I have just gotten home from a little trip to Western
New York with Mrs. Pratt, and find your letter on my desk. Glad
to hear from you, and to hear of William and James. It is
pleasant to know that my boys when they return appreciate the
advantages they have had here. There are few schools that are
equipped in better shape all around than we are, and I sometimes
think the boys and girls here do not appreciate how much is done
for them.

There is not much news from here. Most of the pupils
and teachers are away for the summer of course. We are just about
to begin on an addition to the east end of the Gymnasium, which
will be very nice for us, giving us added facilities for baths,
reading room, society rooms, etc.

Give my best regards to any returned Carlisle students
you may meet, and with my best wishes for yourself,

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 3, 1895.

William Leighton,

Crow Agency, Mont.

Dear William:--

I am just back from a little trip to Western New York,
and find your letter awaiting me. The $60.00 I will place at inter-
est for you as you request.

School matters run along smoothly, although we have
about reached the end as far as numbers go. Very few pupils here
comparatively, and most of the teachers and others away or
going on their vacations.

Glad you are enjoying yourself, and at the same time
making it profitable.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 3, 1895.

J. M. Cockley,
Reinhold Station,
Lancaster Co., Pa.

Dear Sirs--

Your letter asking to have our band sent to your S. S. Picnic August 3rd, at hand. I should be pleased to do anything I could for you, but it is impossible. Our band is disorganized for the summer, and the boys are scattered all over Eastern Pennsylvania in summer homes.

Thanking you for your interest, and the good words you speak of us, I am.

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in reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 3, 1895.

F. M. McGaw,

Carlisle, Pa.

Dear Sirs...

Our institution is open to the inspection of visitors at all times except Sunday, and whenever it suits your convenience you may come and see what there is to see. However, as this is vacation time and most of our pupils (over 450) are away in summer homes, things are not very lively with us.

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To reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 3, 1895.

Ella Rickert,

Mission School, Fort Berthold,

via Elbowoods, N. D.

My Dear Ella:--

I am indeed greatly pleased to know that you reached home safely, and are so well cared for. Of course it is unpleasant to know that conditions among the people are not much changed. I entirely agree with you in regard to what kills some of our return students. I have seen so much of it in many places and have represented to the Secretary of the Interior the facts. You can see how rapidly thought and taste and stomach change under good environments. You understand it now. You could not have understood it had you not had experience outside of this circle.

I am sorry that my good friend, Capt. Clapp, has taken the turn he has in regard to children going away to school. I am sending him a copy of our Carlisle picture book. I am sending you one also. I now think that Capt. Clapp, as well as quite a number of other army officers, and other Agents who are not army officers, were set to look after the Agencies in part with special reference to their pre-judice against Carlisle and educating children away from the Agencies. We must wait. There will be a change.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 3, 1895.

Miss Jenny Ericson,

Housingfors, Finland.

Nylandsgatan, 11.

My Dear Miss Ericson:--

I send you a copy of our Carlisle picture book which will make you better acquainted with your prospective surroundings. I shall probably be in the Rockey Mountains when you arrive, but Mr. Standing, the Assistant Superintendent, will take care of you.

I have spoken to the authorities in Washington about you, and they raise no objection on account of your foreign origin. We shall have to get some endorsements for you to sustain my nomination in asking for your appointment, but they can be had from Milwaukee. I have thought better, as you will be here in ample time, to leave the arrangements of the room until after you come. It will not take long to make the benches and other fixtures.

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which made it quite comical for Mrs. Pratt and I. We then went
to Jamestown, where Mrs. Pratt was born, and where most of her rel-
atives live, and spent four days about as pleasantly as any in my
life. They hired a small steamboat, and 32 members of the family
were taken down Chautauqua Lake to the Chautauqua Assembly grounds,
and then to a beautiful spot on a peninsula jutting out into the
Lake, where we had a great dinner followed by speeches.

On Saturday I start for Denver, Colorado, where I am to
speak twice before the National Teachers' Association. Mrs.
Pratt is going to undertake to see all the girls while I am
away, and you will see her in Moorestown. Of course, she has
nothing to say officially about you, but she will undoubtedly be
pleased to see you and know that you are getting on so nicely.

The matter of your transfer is all right. You need not
bother about any payment in regard to it. It was ordered by the
Indian Office, and while not in every way satisfactory to me, I have
pocketed the action and wiped it all off our books.

Trusting that your future may be as prosperous and
pleasant as your present seems to be, and wishing for you always
the best things, I am,

Faithfully, your friend,

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INDIAN
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Carlisle, Pa., July 4, 1895.

Miss Elspeth L. Fisher,

Indian School,

Albuquerque, N. M.

My Dear Miss Fisher:--

Mrs. Pratt and I have just returned from a week's absence
in Western New York, where we were royally entertained by relatives
and the natives of the communities from which we both sprang. I
find your letter.

Annie Thomas has indicated in two of her letters to me
that there were things at Santa Fe not right. I shall be so
glad if you can see her, and have a good personal, confidential
talk with her. Hugh Sowcea has spoken in like manner.

There is no doubt but that acclimating back to Indian
life has far more severe changes than acclimating to civilized
life. Years ago I took that position with Secretary Lamar.

A letter from Ella Rickert, who has just returned to
Fort Berthold, says: Indians there are dying for want of proper
food. "No wonder the returned students die as soon as they get
home, especially so, the boys who do not know how to cook or take
care of themselves." She says it is not because they work hard

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as people up there think, but because they do not have good food when they return home." So, &c.

Poor little Amelia! It is so hard to understand and accept of those crosses, and did I not know well that the chances are far less for them to live if they remain on the reservations, than it is if they go away, and that any absence of however short duration has worked blessings, I should be thoroughly discouraged.

If Julia Morris has written me, I have never received her letter. I should be so glad to hear from her. You know how fond I was of her. I am glad she has a good home, and Barbara also.

I hope your transfer to Genoa will prove an improvement, but am not over confident from what I have heard. I shall go to Denver at the end of this week, and hope to spend a month in Colorado, hunting and fishing. Mabel and her children are with us for the summer. We have most delightful accounts from Nana, which you probably see something of in the Helper.

Mrs. Pratt joins me in kindest remembrances.

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In reply to

Carlisle, Pa., July 4, 1895.

To the Honorable,

The Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
Washington, D. C.

Sir:

Referring to your letter of the 3rd inst., marked (U),
in regard to cases for the Atlanta Exhibit--being made at Carlisle,
I have to say that in my opinion, the work had better be done in
Washington, as we are just now very full of necessary repair and
farm work. I return the bid of Thos. W. Smith herewith, thanking
you for the opportunity given us. I am also in receipt of the
plan of the space and other needed information which will be useful.
I have some oak moulding ready, and can make into frames for pho-
tographs as soon as a generally acceptable size is determined on,
or the photos. sent here for arrangement.

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Carlsbad, Pa., July 5, 1895.

Mrs. Susan Walker,
Charlottesville, Mich.

Dear Friend:--

I hardly see how I can comply with your request to have
Joshua sent home. He has not asked it at all, and is very well
contented here. He is a regular employee of the Government, and
receives $15.00 per month, besides his board and clothes, and in
addition to this, he has the advantage of good schooling. He
surely could not do better at home, and unless there is special
need, I think he had better remain where he is.

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Carliest, Pa., July 5, 1895.

Joachime Mataxgay,

Harbor Springs, Mich.

Miss Mataxgay:-

Your brother came here for a certain period, which he has not
by any means filled out yet; indeed, he has been here less than
a fifth of that time, and I see no reason especially why he should
be sent home now. He has been getting along well here, is per-
fectly contented, and certainly has better advantages than he would
have at home. Were your brother sick, I should be willing to
return him, but not under the present circumstances.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1895.

Rev. N. Tamara,

Sugamo, Tokyo, Japan.

My Dear Brother Tamaras--

I have been going to write you for lot these many
days, but the days come and go and I have put it off, principally
because I have not been very well and not doing so much of my own
writing. I have been wanting to send you a donation, but unusual
expenses and a loss of $1000.00 in my salary has made me so impe-
cunious that I have been unable to. My heart is with you in your
noble work for the young men of your country, and for the Christian
elevation of all your people, and I realize something of your trials
and difficulties, partly because of my own. I thank you for Mr.
Uchimura's article, every word of which I looked at, but could not
read. I have been waiting for Mr. Tada to pay us a visit, when
I intended to ask him to translate it. Please thank my good
friend and brother, Kanzo, for his interest. I send you two
copies of the New England Magazine and two copies of a little pic-
ture account of Carlisle. One of each is for yourself and Mrs.
Tamara, and the other copies are for Mr. Uchimura.

I am leaving today for a months absence in Colorado, in

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the mountains, among the trout, the antelope, the elk, the deer,
and possibly the bear. I hope to feel better prepared for the
new year's work when I return.

With love to you and yours, and my good friend Uchimura,
I am,

Faithfully, your friend,

Dictated. (3)

Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1895.

Robert J. Hamilton,

Dr. Wm. Matthews,

Pineville, Pa.

My Dear Robert:--

I thank you for your very excellent letter. I leave
home today for a month's absence in Colorado. I want to
recuperate.

Faithfully, your friend,

Dictated. (4)

Capt. & Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1898.

Wm. M. Robertson,
Porcupine, S. D.

My Dear Mr. Robertson:--

I did not attend the Sioux City Convention, and shall not attend any of them.

You and I are probably not at all agreed on the school question. I think it high time that we quit perpetuating tribes and Indians. Agency schools are calculated to do just that. If America, American institutions, American citizenship, and American association are not good enough for the Indians, then I am in favor of the Government stopping all of its efforts. We are doing altogether too much to oblige the Indians. They are not willing to do anything to oblige the United States. But you know all this as well as I do.

Nellie is very well indeed, and is here for vacation. I give her work at $40.00 per month, so that she can go on and finish her work in the Normal next year.

Faithfully, your friend,

Dictated. (G)

Capt. 10th Cavy., Supt.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION,

Carlisle, Pa., July 5, 1895.

Wm. B. Harvey,

West Grove, Pa.,

My Dear Friend:--

I am leaving today for Denver, Colorado, to be absent a month, and cannot very well take up the matter of getting a bull before I return. I had thought of getting one that was more than a year old in order that we might have the service sooner. However if, on my return, Mr. Higgins has not sold the one you refer to, I will consider. What would you think of getting an older one?

Sorry I cannot visit you, but Mrs. Pratt will, as she is going to make the rounds among the girls this year. Kindest regards to Mrs. Harvey, and the girls.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT

Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1895.

Miss Minnie Yandall,
Indian Industrial School,
Fort Lapwai, Idaho.

My Dear Minnie:--

It makes me feel very pleasant to receive good news about you, and to know that you are doing your duty in such a way as to win the approval of your superiors. Everything hinges upon yourself. You have the ability---you have only to make the right use of it, and success in every way awaits you.

I leave today for Colorado to be absent a month. I should be glad to hear from you.

Dictated. (0)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT.

Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1896.

Joe B. Blackbear,

Cr. Mrs. E. J. Pike,
Yardley, Pa.

My Dear Joe:--

Notwithstanding the apparent needs, it would be a great
misfortune for you to quit your school life at this time. The
people at home can get on somehow. White people do, and are glad
to take upon themselves great expenses to get their children edu-
cated. The Indians must make sacrifices, too. You have got
to a point where you can make exceptional progress during the next
few years, and make of yourself a man of sufficient ability to
meet good business men.

I am anxious to have at least one Cheyenne get higher
than any other Cheyenne in education, and I had counted upon you
as that young man. I do not want to be disappointed. I am
having too many disappointments. I know you can, and I believe
you will make up your mind to stick at whatever comes.

Dictated. (G)

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Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1895.

Ben Harrison,

Pawhuska, Ind. Ty.

My Dear Ben:--

I received your first letter, and after consultation it seemed best to do nothing about it, because you are to return to Carlisle. You know what I told you when you left here. I realize that if you get your money, or any part of it, it will go, and that you will not have much of anything to show for it. Everybody knows what a lot of sharks there are around and among the Osage Indians, and how perfectly plausible they are in all they suggest. I still feel the same way about it. Your best way is to save your money and to return to Carlisle. When you get through with Carlisle, then you will have some money, and you will know better how to spend it. In the meantime, your land will not run away, but if you put money on your land, the chances are your money will run away.

Diluted. (G)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE,
OFFICE OF SUBSECRETARY OF STATE

Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1895.

Capt. Geo. Leroy Brown,

Whipple Barracks, Ariz.

My Dear Brown:--

I have nothing from the War Department man about your case, which surprises me somewhat, but he did write me about another matter personal to himself, asking my assistance. It is a little unfortunate that I am going west today, to spend a month in Colorado, partly with daughter Marion, and partly in the mountains, fishing and hunting.

Since my tilt with Asst. Sec. Deo, I am not so sure of things in the War Department, as I was before. He called me down on the Catholic question, and I responded in such a way as to probably not make him feel pleasant. The Secretary, you know, is a great politician, and no doubt negotiates deals quite a little, so that he too might share the feeling against me. I went as far as I ought, for you. Wish I could do more. Maybe I can, some day. My address in Denver will be in care of my son-in-law, Guy. Leroy Stevick, 1908 Grant Ave.,

With kindest regards to you all,

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Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1895.

J. W. Hendren,

Mr. Summer school,

Bedford City, Va.

My Dear Mr. Hendren:--

I received your telegram and letter, and notified the
Commissioner of your decision and my approval of it, which I trust
will end the subject.

I hope the next year will be one in which we all shall
come nearer our ideals.

Dictated. (G)

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Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1895.

Ben Caswell,

White Earth, Minn.,

My Dear Ben:--

I cannot imagine what you could have said that could lead
Dr. Hailman to go against you in that way, but Dr. Hailman is en-
tirely right about it. It has always been my judgment that our
students were better off to take work outside of the Government,
and it is certainly a greater advantage to the Government. If
the Government has to provide paid places for all the young Indians
it educates, it only increases its burden by educating them.

If I were you, I would not look to the Government, it
may be you cannot at first find a place where you can do as well
as in Government employ, but in the long run you will come out
ahead of those who lean on the Government.

Faithfully, your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., July 6, 1895.

Mrs. R. B. Sawyer,

Dr. Norwalk, Conn.

To Dear Mrs. Sawyer:

I have your telegram insisting on the instrumental place.
It so happens that Miss Hill is unable to secure transfer, and I
feel, under the circumstances, like straining a point, a bridge
over a situation. Miss Hill herself has had vocal instruction
and has taught and trained choirs, &c., but does not feel able to
undertake the entire work, nor would I think her suitable for
the vocal position. It has occurred to me that possibly you
might take care of the entire vocal and instrumental work of the
school, and use Miss Hill, you and she alternating between classes
of work, at least for a time. I make this only as a suggestion.
There is plenty of time to settle matters, and it may be that
Miss Hill may yet find a place.

I am off for the Colorado mountains for a month. Miss
Hill is to be on our rolls until you report, so you can see how it
is.

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To apply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 8, 1895.

Badger's Claw,

Poplar, Mont. Ft. Peck Agency,

Dear Sirs:

Your letter of the 30th of June about returning your
daughter Martha comes to hand while Capt. Pratt is away from home
in the West. In the Spring, Martha decided that she would stay
East for the summer---working out in order to make some money.
She will return to the school in September, and I cannot say now
what will be her decision then as to going home or not, but as
she is under agreement for the summer, nothing can be done until
that time. Captain will be home then, and you can write again.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE,
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Carlisle, Pa., July 8, 1895.

Frank Terry,

Supt. Chehalis Bdg. School,
Gate, Wash.

Dear Sir:--

Yours of June 29th to Capt. Pratt, at hand. What you say about the address of the school will be attended to.

In regard to the three boys and three girls you speak of who wish to come to Carlisle, I would be glad if you would send as a statement giving their ages, health, and something in regard to their general intelligence and desirability as students. Also as to whether they have parents consent and are free in every way to come. On receipt of such information, proper action can be taken by Capt. Pratt who will probably be home from the West by that time.

Disturbed, (a)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
INDIAN SCHOOL SERVICE,
OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT EXPERTS,

Carlisle, Pa., July 3, 1895.

Miss Laura Long,

Wyandotte, Ind. Ky.

Dear Friend;--

Your letter of July 4th to Capt. comes to hand in his
absence. In regard to the children you speak of who would like to
come to Carlisle, you know the door is always open for those who
are suitable in every way, and who do not belong to the five civ-
ilized tribes. If you meet with those in your visit whom, you
yourself would select as students, please make a list of them,
giving names, ages, as to whether they have consent of parents or
others who may have control of them, and their Post-Office address,
and send this to Carlisle when we will be better able to take
action in the matter.

Glad to hear from you, and if you have a very nice piece
of needle work you would like to have exhibited at Atlanta, please
send it to me at once.

Your friend,

Dictated. (G)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 9, 1895.

C. K. Ober,

Sec. Intern'l. Committee, Y. M. C. A.,

105 LaSalle st., Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sirs--

Yours of the 5th inst., with the copy of Dr. Eastman's
letter, comes to hand in the absence of Capt. Pratt, and will be
brought to his attention on his return home, when you will proba-
bly hear from him in regard to it.

Disturbed. (g)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 10th, 1995.

Eugene Tabkaper,
 Suffield, Conn.

Dear Friend:--

Your letter of the 5th finds Captain away from home but I have read it with interest, as it is always a satisfaction to me to hear of your well-being. Captain will be absent for about a month and I cannot tell you anything in regard to Miss Field, but would recommend that if she wishes employment she write personally, stating her qualifications, and I will say also that it is necessary for her to pass the Civil Service examinations before she can be accepted.

When I received your letter, I at once thought that in answering it I would tell you that there are now three of our Carlisle boys in Boston attending the C. E. Convention. You can find them at Alashun Headquarters, Mechanic's Hall, Boston. Deles Lone Wolf is one of them. I think you would enjoy a visit there very much, if you have time to make it.

Your friend,

Asst. Supt. in charge.

Distanced. (G)

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Carlisle, Pa., July 10, 1895.

Miss Emma R. Gutcliff,
Pyramid Lake Boarding school,
Wadsworth, Nev.

Dear Friend:--

Your letter of July 2nd comes to hand in Captain's absence. There is nothing more that I know of now that can be done in the matter of children from your Agency until some action is taken by the authorities at your end. Capt. left on Saturday last for Denver where he is to make some speeches, after which he will spend something like a month in the West. His Denver address is 1000 Grant Ave.

Distributed. (S)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 10th, 1895.

Miss Nellie Kennedy,
Gowanda, New York.

Dear Friend:--

Your letter to Capt. Pratt comes to me for attention.

You make a mistake in regard to the certificate sent you. That
is sent for the information of your friends, and for you to have in
cause you would want something that would give you a character. It
has nothing whatever to do with your coming back. It is Capt.'s
intention that you return for the next term of school if you are
sufficiently strong. Write later about this.

Your friend,

Disted. (3)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 12, 1895.

Louise Ance,

Sr. G. T. Clayton,

Collingdale, Pa.

Dear Friends:--

We have arranged for no one to go to Michigan for pupils
as yet, but the matter can be attended to, I think, if you will
write telling us how old your sister is and from what point on
the railroad she would wish to start..

(G)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 15, 1895.

James H. Miller,
Pueblo of Acomita,
Valencia Co., N. M.

Dear Friend:--

Your letter to Captain comes while he is away, very close
to you in Colorado, and I cannot answer your request about Maria
until seeing him.

I read your letter with interest, and am glad that you
stand so firm in the way of progress. I send you a book of Car-
lisle pictures by the same mail with this letter.

Dictated. (G)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 15, 1896.

J. P. Woolsey,
Ind. Agt. Ponca &c., Agency,
Ponca, Oklahoma.

Dear Sir:--

Your favor of 9th inst., requesting a half-dozen copies
of our little book for distribution in your schools, at hand.

Copies have already been sent to the Ponca, Pawnee, and Otoe schools
and I mail you three copies additional.

(e)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 26, 1895.

Theresa Wasaquam,

Charlevoix, Mich.

Dear Friends:

Your letter of July 22 to Capt. Pratt, comes to me for
answer. Capt. is away just now in Colorado for a little rest, and
does not expect to be back for a week or two yet. Glad to hear from
you again, and to know that you have not forgotten what was done
for you here at Carlisle. About your coming back, I think perhaps
you and better make up your mind to stay at home now and find
something to do. You know you have had your time here. We shall
be glad to hear from you whenever you care to write.

(3)

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In reply to:

Carlisle, Pa., July 26, 1895.

F. D. Grimes,

Wernersville, Pa.

Dear Sirs:

Your letter of 26th inst., inquiring about our band, etc., at hand, our band forces are disorganized for the summer and we can supply no engagements this season.

(c)

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