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Carlisle, Pa., May 6, 1901.

Mr. H. Klein, Chairman,
Joint Committee on Arrangements, etc.,
Phila., Pa.

Dear Sir :-

On the cars enroute south some time ago in a conversation with Col. Thompson of the Southern Industrial Association, the matter of using the Carlisle Indian School band to furnish music throughout the convention was up. Col. Thompson now writes suggesting I write to you.

The Indian band is in far better condition than ever before. The leadership of Lt. Ettinger of the First Brigade Band has improved its musical qualities vastly. It is ready to meet a four weeks' contract we have with the Pan-American authorities at Buffalo in July and August. In the inaugural parade some weeks ago it was accorded the second place in quality of music, the Marine Band only being esteemed to be better. On account of the superior quality of music rendered, the band at your convention would attract great attention and give unusual satisfaction. It is ready to furnish music for all parade and hall purposes and has a large repertoire. There are forty-five pieces beside the leader.

For the advertisement it will give us I am willing to take care of all expenses, transportation to and from and keep while in Phila. and let you have it the four days of the convention for $700, which is about the rate we receive from the Pan-American people.

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Lt. Col. 15th Cavalry, Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., May 6, 1901.

Col. N. F. Thompson, Sec.,
Southern Industrial Association,
C/o Trades League,
Phila., Pa.

Dear Colonel :-

As I had not heard from you I obligated myself to be at commencement at Princeton University to witness the graduation of one of my graduates, a very bright young Indian, and engaged accommodations. Without interfering with that promise I could be with you on the 13th and 14th of June. If it does not suit your purpose to use me on either of these days, but does suit you earlier, I can run over from Princeton, but would prefer one of the dates named. I shall keep in mind the anxiety you have in regard to what I say and shall hope to satisfy you in that and in the quality of my remarks.

If you arrange a meeting for Council I shall be very glad to say something at that also, as you suggest. Council's work ought to be sustained, and I believe Philadelphia will both listen and help.

I wrote today to Mr. Klein about the band. Our band is in superb condition, and improving constantly. I am working it hard so as to make a good showing at Buffalo, and am sure you will be pleased with the quality of music if you engage us.

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Carlisle, Pa., May 6, 1901.

David Haddon,
C/o Thomas Stapler,
Yardley, Pa.

Dear David :-

They are allotting lands to the Caddoes and Wichitas and
the allotting agent wants to know where you want your land selected.
Cora Carruth, now Mrs. Cora West, evidently your best friend, thinks
you would better have it near hers, and she will do what she can to
have it looked after till you return. I have written her that I
think that is the best thing to do. If you are not satisfied with my
judgment, write me at once and I will see write her.

Your friend and school-father,

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Carlisle, Pa., May 6, 1901.

Mrs. Cora West,
Minco, Ind. Ty.

Dear Mrs. West :-

David Haddon is in the country. I have written him your judgment in regard to allotment of his land. I am sure you are right, and have told him I thought it would be better to have it selected near yours, but if he was not satisfied with my judgment to write at once and I would so notify you.

Glad to hear from you and to know of your welfare and that you
take an interest in David. He is still quite a small boy and will need
looking after for sometime to come.

What a time you are having out there with this allotment of land
and entry business ! I suppose when the real excitement comes there
will be trouble.

Your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., May 6, 1901.

Mrs. Whitecloud,
102 Columbia St.,
Utica, New York.

Dear Madam :-

This is a government school and is for Indians who are dependent upon the government for their education, except the Five called Civilized Tribes of Indian Territory, i.e., the Cherokees, Choctaws, Chickasaws, Creeks and Seminoles, who are barred out because they have large educational funds of their own and for a number of years have carried on a system of schools among themselves. Students who enter here come for five years and must be over 14 and under 18 years of age, of good character, and in good health as vouched for by responsible persons. We want only those who are full Indians. Mixed bloods should be taken care of by their white fathers.

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