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^[[Sun Oct. 7-1889.]] [[preprinted]] Department of the Interior, OFFICE OF INDIAN AAFFAIRS, Washington, ^[[Sep. 23d]], 188^[[9] [[boxed]] Refer in reply to the following [[blank line]] [[/boxed]] [[/preprinted]] Dear Miss Fletcher, I write from the Indian office; have just seen the Com'r, who says he will examine the papers I have handed in and will do all he can, I am satisfied I can secure from the office $167.00 per annum for the education of James in the law- also his transportation to Washington- Have heard nothing from the Phil. people I wrote to. It was suggested in the office that if we can do no better, that James take a place as Messenger in this or some other office, work during the day, and attend lectures from