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The injustice done the Indian woman under the present conditions, if the laws, Act of Feb. 8. 1887. taken in connection with the laws of our States & Territories.  I have more fully set forth in a letter addressed to the Commis. of Indian Affairs under date of April 4. 1889.  This letter was written at the request of the Commis. after we had talked upon this subject. I shall be glad if you will look at it, call the attention of the present Commis. to it, & also use it for the benefit of the Committee of Justice Strong.

Having had more experience in allotment than any other person in the service, I feel that I am not bold in claiming to be heard upon this subject which is of vital importance, and which is fraught with design conveyances to young and old. We have brought these people under our laws, we should adjust them to meet the benefits & not merely to feel its edge. To make U.S. citizens & hand them with social dishonor as we yield to them their tribal property, nor never intended by the law we all worked so hard to obtain. We have learned its operation by its operation & that by little revision is needful, is among the many triumphs of the Severalty Act.

With cordial greeting to you & yours
Sincerely

[[signature]] Alice C. Fletcher. [[/signature]]