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"NORMAL TRAINING SCHOOL." "THE DAKOTA HOME." ALFRED L. RIGGS, PRINCIPAL.

DAKOTA MISSION,
AMERICAN BOARD

Santee Agency, Neb. Nov. 28 1879

Standing Bear.
Chief of the Poncas, 

My dear friend,

I wish to tell you that I remember you in your great sorrow over the death of your brother. It is very sad indeed that he should die and help his people no more. But the news of his death will touch many hearts and they will help the Poncas. My friend, I hope you will keep up a good heart and go on in your work. It is a great work. And if you succeed not only the Poncas but the Dakotas and all the Indians