Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase the Kutz farm in order to expand the size of the Carlisle Indian School farm.
Kutz Farm
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![Documents Related to Purchase of Kutz Farm by Government Documents Related to Purchase of Kutz Farm by Government](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1891_10299_c2210.jpg?itok=LpXblvih)
A. C. Tonner, Acting Commissioner of the Office of Indian Affairs, forwards correspondence connected to the Kutz Farm, a survey of the land, and copy of the act of the Pennsylvania Legislature authorizing the purchase of the U.S. Government of the Kutz Farm to the Secretary of the Interior. The correspondence covers the difficulty in…
![Pratt Requests Office Action on Kutz Farm Deed Pratt Requests Office Action on Kutz Farm Deed](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1871_00105_0003.jpg?itok=2aUmRrWs)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the deed for the Kutz Farm was sent to the Office on November 1, 1900 but has received no response nor has the deed been returned. Pratt also notes that the Pennsylvania legislature meets today and he should know the Office's conclusions before urging passage of the act.
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Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from James B. Holland, United States Attorney, regarding the transfer of the Kutz Farm deed to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Attorney General Refers to Kutz Farm Sought by Carlisle Indian School Attorney General Refers to Kutz Farm Sought by Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1873_01197_0001.jpg?itok=TJVfYCEw)
John W. Griggs, Attorney General, responds to the Secretary of the Interior inquiry regarding the title to the Kutz Farm. Griggs states that the papers have been referred to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
![Pratt Forwards Proposed Act Ceding Control of Kutz Farm to Government Pratt Forwards Proposed Act Ceding Control of Kutz Farm to Government](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1877_03651_0001.jpg?itok=N5njv2kw)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proposed act ceding jurisdiction of the Kutz Farm to the United States. Pratt notes that it is similar to the act for the Parker Farm and says there is nothing to object to that he can see.
![William Youngblood Returns Documents to Office Related to Kutz Farm Purchase William Youngblood Returns Documents to Office Related to Kutz Farm Purchase](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1933_30284_c2228.jpg?itok=sTinzahb)
William Youngblood, Auditor for the Interior Department, returns to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs various documents related to the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the United States Government. Included is the brief of title held by Christopher and Anna Kutz, the examination of the title by the Assistant Attorney General Joseph Whitaker…
![Certified Copy of Act Approving Purchase of the Kutz Farm by Government Certified Copy of Act Approving Purchase of the Kutz Farm by Government](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1890_9698_0002.jpg?itok=AlWD1SLR)
George D. Thorn, Chief Clerk, forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs a certified copy of the act approved by the governor regarding the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the United States government.
![Pratt Forwards Documents Related to Purchase of Kutz Farm Pratt Forwards Documents Related to Purchase of Kutz Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1926_27160_c2049.jpg?itok=4DR_6zrN)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs various documents related to the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the U.S. Government. Documents include the deed of Christopher and Anna Kutz for 175 acres, brief of title, and a certificate of prothonotary of Cumberland County that there are no liens on the property.
![Pratt Requests Authority to Place Telephone on Kutz Farm Pratt Requests Authority to Place Telephone on Kutz Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1909_19403_0001.jpg?itok=KeUWryPl)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to have a telephone placed at the Kutz Farm connected with the general exchange and the school at the cost of $18 per year. Pratt notes that the phone can be attached to the line on the Hocker Farm.
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Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the expense of $26.50 incurred in examination of various documents related to the sale of the Kutz Farm to the United States Government.
![Request for Authority to Purchase Shingles for Kutz Farm and Dining Room Request for Authority to Purchase Shingles for Kutz Farm and Dining Room](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1926_26983_0001.jpg?itok=ZbKMzpdd)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to add 112,000 shingles to the Carlisle Indian School lumber supplies for both the Kutz Farm buildings as well as the dining room roof.
![Auditor Request for Additional Paperwork to Process Kutz Farm Purchase Auditor Request for Additional Paperwork to Process Kutz Farm Purchase](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1929_28405_0001.jpg?itok=PQqzGhDD)
William Youngblood, Auditor for the Interior Department, informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that his examinations of the accounts of Richard Henry Pratt that the voucher for the payment of $20,000 for the purchase of the Kutz Farm needs additional paperwork.
![Request to Tear Down and Rebuild Kutz Farm Building Request to Tear Down and Rebuild Kutz Farm Building](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1962_43373_0001.jpg?itok=JTTUHobJ)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that upon closer examination of the Kutz Farm building needs extensive work. As a result, Pratt requests authority to tear down the building and rebuild it with materials already delivered and with repurposed supplies as well as additional open market purchases.
![Request to Spend Additional Funds to Complete Work on House on Kutz Farm Request to Spend Additional Funds to Complete Work on House on Kutz Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1997_60122_0001.jpg?itok=vAcbi_kp)
Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $500 to purchase materials on the open market for materials and skilled labor to complete the tear down and rebuilding of the house on the Kutz Farm.
![Request to Employ Labor to Complete Repairs on Kutz Farm and Other Buildings Request to Employ Labor to Complete Repairs on Kutz Farm and Other Buildings](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2028_1638_0001.jpg?itok=Z3alni2-)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to employ carpenters and painters in order to complete the changes and repairs to the Kutz Farm buildings and other buildings on the school grounds.
![Mercer Provides Fair Valuation for the Carlisle School Farms Mercer Provides Fair Valuation for the Carlisle School Farms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3543_28510_0002.jpg?itok=si_b7mAx)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the fair valuation of the lands comprising the two school farms at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer additionally notes that $400 was paid out in rent for both the Henderson and Alexander Tracts.
![Blueprints of Two School Farms and Inventory of School's Livestock Blueprints of Two School Farms and Inventory of School's Livestock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f22_58243_0019.jpg?itok=75kBlJJs)
Carlisle Indian School Agriculture Teacher Leo Marks forwards maps or blueprints of both school farms and provides an inventory of the school's livestock. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells thanks Marks' for his maps, inventory, and his farming knowledge.