This document contains correspondence notifying the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the death of James Pawnee Leggins. The correspondence also mentions the continued illness of two other students, Louise Bluesky and James Catfish, with tuberculosis.
Letters/Correspondence
![Notice of Illness of Two Students and Death of James Pawnee Leggins Notice of Illness of Two Students and Death of James Pawnee Leggins](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b019_f36_43093_0001.jpg?itok=8DYaKsnU)
![Explanation of Students' Enrollment Statuses Explanation of Students' Enrollment Statuses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f46_46061_0004.jpg?itok=MclzBOuV)
These materials include correspondence regarding the enrollment status of students impacted by changing school admissions policies. The list includes students whose homes were within close proximity to public schools, who were over the age of 24, and those making slow academic progress.
![Request for Information about the Carlisle Indian School by Marjorie Armstrong Request for Information about the Carlisle Indian School by Marjorie Armstrong](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b001_f25_46703_0006.jpg?itok=JOy-Mlwj)
These materials incldue a request from Marjorie Armstrong, of the University of Minnesota, for information about the Carlisle Indian School and other government-run schools. The request was fielded by United States Senator Moses E. Clapp.
![Small Fire in the School Building Small Fire in the School Building](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f041_f45934_0001.jpg?itok=fQ7Ol907)
Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that a fire broke out in a closet underneath the auditorium overnight on May 9 and caused an estimated $250 of damage. Friedman issues a circular to all school employees in charge of buildings "to clear any debris or inflammable material." Friedman issues a lengthier…
![Request for Information from Russell B. Henderson Request for Information from Russell B. Henderson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b025_f47_48880_0003.jpg?itok=8DKzU8Vz)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by Russell B. Harrison for information related to the admission requirements for the Indian Schools. Harrison was sent information related to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Enclosure of Ehrets Slag Roofing's Request to be Paid Enclosure of Ehrets Slag Roofing's Request to be Paid](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f046_f48835_0002.jpg?itok=L8NWKLdY)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses a letter form John White, manager of Ehrets Slag Roofing, requesting to be paid.
![Request for Adeline Boutang to Visit Cousin in Washington D.C. Request for Adeline Boutang to Visit Cousin in Washington D.C.](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f01_49749_0010.jpg?itok=PiVbVfGN)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request for Adeline Boutang to visit her cousin in Washington D. C. Superintendent Moses Friedman denied her request.
![Request to Return Home of John Jackson Request to Return Home of John Jackson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f02_53624_0007.jpg?itok=6hZF5W1Y)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by John Jackson to return to his home due to his eyes.
![Carlisle Alumni Association Update Carlisle Alumni Association Update](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b032_f15_60113_0010.jpg?itok=6zBShRzB)
These materials include correspondence regarding the Alumni Association of the Carlisle Indian School including its new constitution, a new building in Carlisle, and other news.
![Roofing Bill Roofing Bill](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f044_f00_0005.jpg?itok=6eur8_hE)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses a bill for roofing from the Warren-Ehret Company.
![Closure of Accounts for Marie Hutchinson and Wilson Carpenter Closure of Accounts for Marie Hutchinson and Wilson Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b014_f28_58607_0002.jpg?itok=X8_SraZe)
This document contains correspondence concerning the closure of the student accounts of two deceased students, Wilson Carpenter (Seneca) and Marie Hutchinson (Chippewa, also known as Mary Hutchinson).
![Notice of Death of Marie Hutchinson Notice of Death of Marie Hutchinson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b019_f37_57147_0001.jpg?itok=zTO0cS4o)
This document contains a letter concerning the death of Marie Hutchinson (also known as Mary Hutchinson).
![Process of Holding Civil Service Examinations for the Carlisle Indian School Process of Holding Civil Service Examinations for the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b034_f16_57436_0001.jpg?itok=eSpJOnGc)
The Acting President of the Civil Service Commissioner informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that non-competitive civil service exams are held for too long of a period of time at Carlisle. Second Assistant Commissioner C. F. Hauke directs Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman to plan his examinations further in advance and…
![Request for Return Home of Elsie Rabbit Request for Return Home of Elsie Rabbit](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f03_58764_0012.jpg?itok=2cl6S0Yl)
These materials include correspondence regarding a request by the parents of Elsie Rabbit to have her returned home for at least the summer vacation. Rabbit's parents also state that she was enrolled at Carlisle without their consent and that her health was poor.
![Failure to Pay for School Band Supplies Failure to Pay for School Band Supplies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f36_58600_0006.jpg?itok=9Xaw63gG)
Representative J. A. M. Adair informs Commissioner of Indian Affairs Robert G. Valentine that the conductor of the Carlisle Indian School band owes money to one of his constituents, W. G. Carey. Adair asks what jurisdiction the band is under and how to make sure that a payment is made. Carlisle Superintendent Moses Friedman informs Valentine…
![Status of Industries at the Carlisle Indian School Status of Industries at the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f20_59835_0001.jpg?itok=jxhu3WgZ)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that the industrial training at the school is "of a very high order," but that the girls' industries could be improved. Additionally, he refers to several requests that he's made for additional equipment for boys' and girls' industries.
![Enclosure of Two Bill Claims Enclosure of Two Bill Claims](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f047_f60707_0001.jpg?itok=vtQKpuXj)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses two bill claims from the American Laundry Machinery Company and the Crane Company.
![Request for Return Home of Hugh Wheelock Request for Return Home of Hugh Wheelock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f04_61038_0027.jpg?itok=Zomc2Bep)
These materials include materials related to a request by James Riley Wheelock to have his brother, Hugh Wheelock, released from the Carlisle Indian School. James claimed that his brother was being held at the school to prevent him from playing in Wheelock's band, and to make him play for the Carlisle football team. James further claimed that…
![Enrollment of Two Alaskan Students Brought by William Foster Enrollment of Two Alaskan Students Brought by William Foster](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b026_f05_64633_0005_combined.jpg?itok=GcLnXRJ3)
These materials include correspondence regarding two Alaskan individuals, George Cushing and Charles Foster, brought to the Carlisle Indian School by William Foster. Both boys desired to enroll in the Carlisle Indian School.
![Enclosure of Bill Claim from Crane Company Enclosure of Bill Claim from Crane Company](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b015_f048_f66347_0001.jpg?itok=EfEtkBKm)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses and endorses a bill claim for $2.50 from the Crane Company.
![Correspondence Regarding Henry Ankle Correspondence Regarding Henry Ankle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b033_f01_73578_0005.jpg?itok=5LfS3nQD)
This material includes correspondence regarding Henry Ankle, his location, and his status as a student at Carlisle.
![Solicitation of a Doctor to Give Talks on Personal Hygiene to Female Students Solicitation of a Doctor to Give Talks on Personal Hygiene to Female Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b020_f72096_0004.jpg?itok=C5eRLlr8)
Dr. Rachel R. Williams informs Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman that, for a fee of $100, she could come to the school for a week to lecture on personal hygiene to small groups of female students. Friedman forwards Williams' letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and praises the value of her talks to the students last…
![Question Regarding Missionary Work Among Indians Question Regarding Missionary Work Among Indians](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b021_f29_69290_0001.jpg?itok=1OeahqfL)
The "Mission Study Class" member James Keating asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for information on "Denominational Missionary Work" and for the name of the Carlisle Indian School Superintendent. Commissioner R. G. Valentine sends Keating copies of the Commissioner's Annual Report for 1909, 1910, and 1911 and informs him that the…
![Issues with United Electric Company Contract Issues with United Electric Company Contract](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b017_f06_85969_0006.jpg?itok=kqUrbj0f)
Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Moses Friedman encloses a contract with the United Electric Company for electricity for industrial motors and another contract for the rental of the Henderson Farm.
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Hauke returns the electricity contract and points out various issues with it. He…
![Request for Funds Owed to Grace Kieh Request for Funds Owed to Grace Kieh](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b014_f30_83014_0001.jpg?itok=GOL1txO_)
This document contains correspondence concerning a request by Patrick Verney to access the accounts of his deceased wife, Grace Kieh.