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to unborn generations. You know this people. You know their surroundings you know also the difficulties that are likely to arise in the future, not only respecting their lands, but the use of their land for stock, the protection of their timber and many other points. Then too as soon as these people receive their patents they are citizens, they will need to be organized into precients and instructed in self governments. For this they will need some one who can make things clear in their own language and who can have an equal command of English.

Miss S.L. McBeth warmly endorses the plan of educating James in the law. I desire that it be done in Washington because I want him to be acquainted with the men in Congress from this region, and also with the Indian Dept., this will give him an advantage when he returns here to work for his people.

I do not quite know how much it will cost. I think James will get through it in 2 years. He will need his board, clothing, fees and books. I do not think the cost would exceed $1500 for the 2 years. Now my friend can you not interest some of your friends to help in this matter. Do try. It had occured to me that the money pass through the hands of the Washington Womans Nat. Ind. Ass., as it is always pleasanter to have money go through an organization. Oh if I were only rich I would do it, but alas, I cannot. Do, please help.

Sincerely yours,

[signed] Alice D. Fletcher.