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James tuition fee & the purchase of the necessary books.  The tuition fees for two years, law course ,at the Columnbia law school, is, $150.00, books for the two years course $50.00 the balance I hope to be able to raise from philanthropie societies & other friends of the Indians-  I am encouraged so far and will report  progress- Hope something may be done speedily.  I need not say, that I heartily approve of

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your plan- educating James R. in the law. Montnih I presume has turned over the property to his successor- he made a desperate fight-  I think you are progressing satisfactorily in your allotment of lands to the Nez Perces.
I expect to be in Lewiston by the 20th, or 22d, of Nov. and I shall [[rather?]] enjoy the trip there otherwise-
Mrs Heth is well & and sends her love-