Letter from Knott Egbert

The image shows a typed letter discussing the crafting of baskets by Native American women, mentioning Abe Hudson and his mother, a Calapooia Indian woman, who might make a sample of a hazel-root basket in traditional Indian style. The writer suggests the mother could buy materials already prepared to weave them herself, as this seemed the easiest way to get her to do the work. The letter also references the purchase of a basket from the Yershaw Department Store in Willamina, Oregon, supposedly made by a Grande Ronde Indian woman, possibly by Mrs. Anna Foster. Additionally, there's mention of Mrs. Victoria Howard, who was known for her work and lived in Salem, Oregon, at about 40 to 45 years of age, though she's said not to do any more basket work. Letter is from Knott Egbert.