Richard Henry Pratt requests permission to leave Carlisle on February 7, 1902, to board a ship in New York and travel to Europe the next day. Pratt informs the Commissioner that he would be traveling to the Mediterranean, British Isles, Madeira, Gibraltar, Algiers, Malta, Alexandria, Cairo, Jerusalem, Constantinople, Greece, Rome, Naples, The…
Letters/Correspondence
![Richard Henry Pratt's Request for Leave of Absence to Take a Trip to Europe Richard Henry Pratt's Request for Leave of Absence to Take a Trip to Europe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2040_7607_0002.jpg?itok=-_6Fjkta)
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 1902 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2028_1641_c2603.jpg?itok=hxxHrc_x)
Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1902 amounting to $25,903.76 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $13,752.50 for regular employee pay.
![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.
![Update on Benjamin Caswell and the Cass Lake School Update on Benjamin Caswell and the Cass Lake School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2038_6621_0003.jpg?itok=lMW1Ll5F)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Benjamin Caswell, a former student, to W. A. Jones regarding the Cass Lake School where he is now employed.
![Correspondence Regarding the Request to Return Lucy and Henry Sampson Correspondence Regarding the Request to Return Lucy and Henry Sampson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2046_10687_0012.jpg?itok=E_EKRXM1)
Correspondence regarding the request of Mary Sampson for the return of her children Lucy and Henry Sampson from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Responds to Petition to War Department Related to Dam Pratt Responds to Petition to War Department Related to Dam](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2093_28397_0008.jpg?itok=tkRcGkCH)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the petition of J. A. Hildebrandt to the War Department related to a dam erected on leased land for the purpose of creating a skating pond.
![Additional Letter Regarding Request to Return Henry Sampson Additional Letter Regarding Request to Return Henry Sampson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2047_11330_0001.jpg?itok=kwHxtRDF)
Edgar A. Allen returns an additional letter regarding the return of Henry Sampson to his home.
![Concerning Assignment of Harriet Berry to Carlisle Concerning Assignment of Harriet Berry to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2036_5770_0002.jpg?itok=QFs_2DEH)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs assigning Harriet M. Berry to a position. Pratt notes that he asked for an assistant clerk and the Office letter said assistant matron.
![Invitation to 1902 Commencement for Outing Patrons Invitation to 1902 Commencement for Outing Patrons](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/CI-1-4-5_001.jpg?itok=GvoksfQu)
Invitation to the 1902 commencement exercises of the Carlisle Indian School addressed to outing patrons by Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt invites individuals as well as outing students on the recommendation of the patron. He notes that the costs that are to be incurred including meals and railroad tickets.
![Request for the Return of Philip Tousey and Samuel Brushell Request for the Return of Philip Tousey and Samuel Brushell](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2038_6557_0001.jpg?itok=mpTvkjmJ)
Jessie Fowler requests the return of Philip Tousey and Samuel Brushell from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Carlisle Residents Petition Regarding Skating Pond Dam Carlisle Residents Petition Regarding Skating Pond Dam](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2043_9201_c2508.jpg?itok=TE9VSkBs)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a petition signed by various local Carlisle residents regarding a dam that was erected to create a skating pond on leased land which has been alleged to cause flooding by the Letort Spring. Pratt offers counter claims to the accusations and requests the Office of Indian Affairs allow him to handle the claims.
![Annual Estimate of Supplies, Fiscal Year 1902-1903 Annual Estimate of Supplies, Fiscal Year 1902-1903](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2040_7647_0002.jpg?itok=FBcP6OWg)
Richard H. Pratt forwards the Annual Estimate of Supplies in triplicate for fiscal year 1903 to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Note: The report itself was missing when this file was scanned at the National Archives
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Philip Tousey and Samuel Brushell Pratt Responds to Request to Return Philip Tousey and Samuel Brushell](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2041_08073_0001.jpg?itok=toh9CcYH)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Jessie Fowler for the return of Philip Tousey and Samuel Brushell.
![Request to Cancel Stenographer Appointment Request to Cancel Stenographer Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2040_7719_0002.jpg?itok=CrZLKPSM)
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that if a selection for stenographer has not been made then to cancel the request.
![Response to Request to Increase Salary of Jeannette Senseney Response to Request to Increase Salary of Jeannette Senseney](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2042_08590_0002.jpg?itok=AzoXqLzp)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request by Senator Thomas Bard for an increase in the salary of music teacher Jeannette Senseney and forwards information about her instruction in the classroom.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Sarah and Tonkin Davis Pratt Responds to Request to Return Sarah and Tonkin Davis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2043_09200_0003.jpg?itok=1Idtdf1p)
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request from Eliza Davis for the return of her two children, Sarah and Tonkin, from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Application for Employment from Ida E. Wheelock Application for Employment from Ida E. Wheelock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2043_09199_0003.jpg?itok=FEQtDUXE)
Edgar A. Allen recommends that Ida E. Wheelock, a member of Carlisle's Class of 1902, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Allen forwards Wheelock's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.
![Allen Provides Recommendation for Annie Lewis Allen Provides Recommendation for Annie Lewis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2044_09848_0001.jpg?itok=if1An_uC)
Edgar A. Allen recommends Annie Lewis for a housekeeper position in a day school in the Indian Service. Allen notes that if Mrs. Dagnette accepts a position at one of the day schools in New Mexico he recommends placing Lewis with her.
![Allen Responds to Request to Return Ida and Thomas Griffin Allen Responds to Request to Return Ida and Thomas Griffin](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2061_16603_0001.jpg?itok=2kAwAe40)
Edgar A. Allen responds to the Office of Indian Affairs by providing correspondence regarding the request of R. V. Griffin for the return of his two children Ida and Thomas Griffin.
![Allen Responds to Request to Return Henry Lives Allen Responds to Request to Return Henry Lives](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2054_13312_0003.jpg?itok=tRJvNYVR)
Edgar A. Allen responds to a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs addressing a letter from Rev. David M. Wynkoop regarding a request to return Henry Lives.
![Application for Employment from Carrie M. Kistler Application for Employment from Carrie M. Kistler](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2054_13306_c2558_B.jpg?itok=cF2XdvMr)
Carrie M. Kistler applies to be the Carlisle Indian School Assistant Laundress. Kistler includes a cover letter and recommendations from Dr. H. L. Orth and Francis Mentzer in support of her application.
![Allen Responds to Letter Regarding Harry K. Cole Allen Responds to Letter Regarding Harry K. Cole](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2056_14215_0003.jpg?itok=jJxnr2AA)
Edgar A. Allen responds to letter from Princess Chinquilla regarding her son Harry K. Cole who ran away from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Allen Recommends Ida Wheelock for Indian Service Position Allen Recommends Ida Wheelock for Indian Service Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2052_12466_0001.jpg?itok=xyGYbvjT)
Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding placing Marion Lambert in a position in the Indian Service. Allen notes that Lambert should remain at the Bellevue Hospital to continue training as a nurse and instead recommends Ida Wheelock.
![Allen Responds to Request to Return James Down Allen Responds to Request to Return James Down](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2061_16602_0006_A.jpg?itok=VcAOPcrH)
Edgar A. Allen responds to a request by James Down and M. J. Bentley to return to his home.
![Blood Quantum of Students Enrolled at Carlisle Blood Quantum of Students Enrolled at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2052_12641_0001.jpg?itok=vaeKAHlD)
Edgar A. Allen responds to the circular letter of the Office of Indian Affairs by providing the blood quantum of students from reservations and those not from the reservation.