Legal and Government Documents

Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Cassandra H. Rice, Lura Kerr, Isabella M. McGonnigle) who are eligible to fill the vacant assistant matron position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil…

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Eva Rogers be appointed as the assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Rogers' application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.  Also, Pratt advises the Commissioner that Rogers did not graduate from Carlisle but will receive her diploma…

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Delia Webster be appointed as the assistant matron at the Greenwood School in South Dakota. Pratt forwards Webster's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.

Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Richard Henry Pratt provides correspondence and documents related to a request to return Lizzie and Nancy Chubb to their home. Their father in particular objects to them being sent out to work on the outing program and notes that they are sick.

Correspondence regarding the request for the return on Maggie Venne. Also included are materials related to the outing system at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

These materials include a copy of the Outing Rules that were signed on March 20, 1903 by William Moon and S. Reading Bodine. Also included are nine receipts to Bodine for salary paid to Moon as well as a request from Moon for funds to make purchase.

Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Elnora Jamison be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Jamison's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that Minerva Mitten (Cayuga), a member of Carlisle's Class of 1902, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Mitten's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Elizabeth Williams be appointed as an assistant teacher or assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Williams's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.

Note: There were two students named Elizabeth Williams who were at the school…

Richard H. Pratt recommends that Sophia American Horse, a member of Carlisle's Class of 1903, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards American Horse's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.  Also, Pratt advises the Commissioner of his intentions to keep…

Personnel file of William A. Mercer, who served as the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School from July 1, 1904 to February 1, 1908. Before coming to Carlisle, Mercer was Captain of the Seventh United States Cavalry, and was also considered to become Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School in 1903.

The file contains employment…

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits oath of office from newly appointed employee, Sophia American Horse. 

Richard H. Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1904.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Clerk S. J. Nori's application for a 10-day annual leave of absence. 

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a six-month supply of six sub voucher books used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a six-month supply of six hundred invoices used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen recommends that former student Celinda King be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Allen forwards King's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior forwards three men (William Thomas, Thomas H. Taylor, and William R. Rhea) who are eligible to fill the vacant Instructor of Tinsmithing position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidate's name, address, and his civil…

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Carrie Kuhns applies to be the Carlisle Indian School laundress. Kuhns includes a cover letter listing her qualifications and references from Mary E. Hampton and David R. Thompson in support of her application.

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three men (William Sauers, James W. Hardy, Samuel J. Kidd) who are eligible to fill the vacant firman position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service exam grades.…