Letter

The image is a letter dated July 23, 1908, from the Department of the Interior, Indian School Service, addressing Harry L. George of St. Joseph, Missouri. The letter discusses Indian basketry, noting that few baskets are made by the Indians of the middle northwest states, and highlights the value of collections from the Pacific coast. It mentions a Mrs. Charles A. Gray from Salem, Oregon, as a collector with a significant collection not for sale. The letter advises George on acquiring baskets, suggesting he specify his needs and hints that his circular gives the impression of a beginner in collecting. It closes with observations about the variety and pricing of Indian baskets.