Fort Hall Agency

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Fort Hall and Nez Perce Agency Student Recruitment in 1890
July 20, 1890 - July 30, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt notes that since the Fort Hall Agency party is likely to be increased, he is confirmed in his recommendation to keep the party separate from the Nez Perce Agency party which will likely need an escort.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Opinions on Bringing in Students from Fort Hall and Nez Perce Agencies
July 29, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt advises that the incoming parties from the Fort Hall and Nez Perce Agencies should not be combined due to the difficulties involved. He further asks why only ten students should come from the Nez Perce Agency when there are around 30 students willing to come to Carlisle. If a large party is authorized Pratt recommends…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Returns Letters from Fort Hall Agency
August 2, 1890

Richard Henry Pratt returns letters from Fort Hall Agency Indian Agent S. G. Fisher and Fort Hall Boarding School Superintendent John Y. Williams to the Office of Indian Affairs. Pratt notes that he is carrying out the office's wishes in regards to the Fort Hall students.

Pratt further notes that he is delaying bringing in the Nez Perce…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Edith Bartlett Requests New Agent for Fort Hall Agency
September 17, 1905 - September 25, 1905

The Commissioner forwards a letter from former student Edith Bartlett in which she requests a new U.S. Indian Agent for the Fort Hall Agency based on her observations over the summer. William A. Mercer was asked how much credence should be placed on her request, and he responds by providing information related to her time at Carlisle.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration