Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding former student Frank Cajune.
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February 22, 1898
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February 28, 1898
Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Cherokee Training School, requests permission to transfer willing students to either Hampton or the Carlisle Indian School.
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March 1, 1898
W. J. McConnell, Inspector, proposes a system of "espionage"--asking agents to systematically provide reports--to track outcomes of students educated at both reservation and off-reservation boarding schools with the goal of demonstrating their comparative effectiveness at assimilation.
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March 5, 1898
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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March 8, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the proposal to inquire into the circumstances of all of the returned students would require a large amount of time and money.
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March 8, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt requests the permanent appointment of Edith McCook to serve as his stenographer to replace Nana Pratt.
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March 9, 1898
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for February 1898.
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March 9, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of various property which requires the actions of a Board of Survey after becoming worn out, broken, or otherwise being unfit.
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March 15, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt proposes having Dennison Wheelock sent to Western Schools to recruit band members to perform at the Paris Exposition.
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March 17, 1898 - March 26, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proceedings of a Board of Survey convened on March 18, 1898 to dispose of various property which has become worn out, broken, or otherwise become unfit for service.
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March 17, 1898
Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Quanah Parker's daughters will be arriving in Washington D.C. on March 18, 1898.
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March 22 - August 12, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt forwards correspondence regarding a sub-voucher of Augusta C. Stouch who brought a party of students to the Carlisle Indian School from the Crow Agency as an escort.
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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Maps
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March 24, 1898
Alfred John Standing responds to a circular letter from W. N. Hailmann by providing a list of band leaders both at Carlisle and available graduates.
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April 2, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that is forwarding contract, certificates of inspection, weigher's return, and schedule of deliveries for 55,487 pounds of beef and mutton as well as 2,503 pounds of bacon from Fred H. Davis.
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April 2, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt replies to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the request of Sara S. Hill for the return of her son Walter Hill.
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April 4, 1898
Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Cherokee Training School, informs the Office of Indian School that 17 students have departed for the Carlisle Indian School.
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April 4, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt replies to W. N. Hailmann regarding former student Brigman Cornelius and his suitability for a position as a teacher.
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April 4, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding former student Clarence White Thunder and a position as a disciplinarian.
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April 5, 1898
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for March 1898.
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April 5, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing background and a recommendation for Laura Toneadlemah (Laura Doanmoe) and Delos Lone Wolf for positions in the Indian Service.
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April 6, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular letter by providing the general condition of the buildings, heat, light, and drainage at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt further discusses the need for an upgraded sewer system and some other small repairs.
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April 6, 1898
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an additional letter regarding the request to return Walter Hill.
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April 6, 1898
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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April 7, 1898
Estimate of supplies for the fourth quarter of 1898 amounting to $478.09 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $10,745.00 for regular employee pay. However, the amount requested for regular employee pay on the estimate of funds form is $10,172.29
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April 8, 1898
Ella Rickert requests transfer from the Carlisle Indian School to a Western State.
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