Letters/Correspondence

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Samuel H. Gould, Principal Clerk of the Carlisle Indian School for the last ten years, died suddenly earlier in the day.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request from George E. Gerowe, Superintendent of the Fort Stevenson Indian School, to enroll six students at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he has little transportation funds left but would be willing to bring the students to Carlisle as long as two…

Richard Henry Pratt details how various incoming student parties have diminished and he is therefore able to receive additional students from the Crow Agency in Montana as well as the Piegan Agency. Pratt notes that if the Crow and Piegan funds could be used to transport students then they could take as many students as possible.

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Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter noting Office approval of Jennie Dubray, Rosa Bourassa, Nellie Robertson, and Lydia Flint as cadet sergeants. Pratt writes that he requested to have the students listed be approved as pupil teachers and not as cadet sergeants.

Richard Henry Pratt provides the Office of Indian Affairs with the attendance figures for the Carlisle Indian School in January 1890 and for the last quarter.

Fordyce Grinnell, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for December 1889.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the visiting Sioux delegation claims of thirty to seventy per cent death rate of returned students dying within four years. Pratt writes that Carlisle has returned 101 students to the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Agencies and 82 are living today.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he understands the opposition of the visiting Sioux delegation to Eastern Schools. Pratt notes that when they come to the East they could see that assertions are incorrect.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that it would be best to allow the Sioux Delegation to visit the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to the Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request by Dr. A. B. McCandless to enter the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt asks the Office of Indian Affairs how many individuals are in the new Sioux delegation.

Richard Henry Pratt requests from the Office of Indian Affairs information on if and when to expect the Sioux delegation at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up with the Office of Indian Affairs that since his letter regarding Dr. A. B. McCandless he has come to an understanding with the current School Physician and he will not need to replace them for some time.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in December 1889. Pratt distinguishes between the employees, whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentices" listed on the subsequent pages of…

Correspondence discussing a request from Richard Henry Pratt for an appropriation of $19,080 to construct buildings, walks, and fences at the Indian School. The buildings to be constructed are a barn on the school farm, a storehouse, and a blacksmith and wagon shop.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter informing the Office that all of the students inquiring about their annuity payment are members of the Pawnee Nation.

Also included is a letter from four students asking the Commissioner of Indian Affairs about their prior inquiry into receiving their annuity money.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the application for employment of A. N. Ebaugh by stating that he believes the industrial training in cities is lacking and that he would be unlikely to hire Ebaugh.

Richard H. Pratt submits a "Special" Estimate for Medical Supplies for immediate use of fiscal year 1890 amounting to $139.60. An explanatory cover letter is included.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing the Indian names of four members of the Pawnee Nation who are seeking their annuity money while students at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs letter informing him that the treaty funds of the Crow, Blackfeet, Fort Peck, and Fort Belknap agencies can be used in the transportation of students to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that 100 students drawn equally from each agency would likely cost $6,000.

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George E. Gerowe, Superintendent of the Fort Stevenson Indian School, responds to the Office of Indian School letter regarding the cost of transfer of six students to the Carlisle Indian School. Gerowe states that he is willing to place the vouchers before the Office for acceptance or rejection and hopes to start in 8 or 10 days.

Fordyce Grinnell, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for January 1890. Grinnell also includes a lengthy note about the cases in the "Remarks and Physician's Special Report" section.

Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding bringing a party of students from the Blackfeet Agency. In addition, he discusses his plan to have agents organize parties of students, because their knowledge of the individuals involved can better protect the school if they act fairly. Pratt then provides his guidelines for…

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in January 1890. Pratt distinguishes between the employees, whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentices" listed on the subsequent pages of…

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter as well as returns a letter from Lawrence Smith to the Office. Pratt notes that in his judgement it would be better to leave Smith's money in the Treasury until the end of the schooling. Further stating that Smith can earn all the money he needs under the school's system.