Richard Henry Pratt responds to the report of Supervisor Moss on the Absentee Shawnee School by providing a historical sketch of the Shawnee Nation and their poor treatment by the U.S. Government.
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February 7, 1895
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February 9, 1895
J. W. Dolan calls on the Office of Indian Affairs to remove Richard Henry Pratt from his position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
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February 9-19, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from H. B. Peairs, Acting Superintendent of the Haskell Institute, informing him that Sarah Whitedeer no longer consents to the transfer to Carlisle. Pratt requests that W. N. Hailmann order the transfer anyway due to prior instances of Haskell ordering Carlisle students to be transferred.
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February 11- July 3, 1895
Richard H. Pratt forwards duplicate Estimate of School Books and Supplies for the fiscal year ending June 1896 amounting to $250.59. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.
Note that there is a duplicate copy in this document.
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February 12, 1895
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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February 14, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he is satisfied with Ella Watts and is willing to have her transferred to Carlisle as an assistant teacher.
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February 15, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that Miss Johnson is willing to take the kindergarten training in Philadelphia offered in a previous letter.
Note: There were no teachers at the school named Johnson, and none named Johnston employed at this time. It is not clear who this letter refers to.
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February 21, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt certifies various matters regarding the staff of the music and band departments at the Carlisle Indian School.
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February 23, 1895
S. S. Burleson requests the return of Purcell Powlas at the request of his parents from the Carlisle Indian School.
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February 28, 1895
Hoke Smith, Secretary of the Interior, denies the request of Richard Henry Pratt for an increase in transportation budget and requests additional requests include statements on the need for the funds.
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March 4, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards bandmaster Dennison Wheelock's application for a 6-month leave of absence due to a health issue.
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March 4, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his application to spend an additional $3000 on transportation.
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March 5, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a number of supplies require the action of a Board of Survey.
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March 6, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an answer to bandmaster Dennison Wheelock's application for leave of absence.
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March 7, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards vouchers covering the treatment of two pupils for their eyes at the Medico-Chirurgical College.
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March 7, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Purcell Powlas to his home.
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March 11, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards and endorses Dennison Wheelock's letter requesting a shorter leave of absence without pay instead of the 6-months he asked for previously. Wheelock explains that he does not want to lose his position at the school and his health is improving.
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March 14, 1895 - March 21, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proceedings of a board of survey in determining the disposition of various supplies and materials.
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March 16, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann regarding various positions at the Carlisle Indian School.
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March 16, 1895
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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March 19, 1895
Carlos Montezuma, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for February 1895.
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March 19, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt provides a report to W. N. Hailmann on the Carlisle Indian School graduating class.
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March 21, 1895
John Ear requests to be sent home from the Carlisle Indian School.
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March 22, 1895
John D. Powless writes to W. N. Hailmann regarding S. S. Burleson's letter requesting the return of his son Purcell from the Carlisle Indian School.
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March 27, 1895
Petitions for the return of Hiram Moses from the Carlisle Indian School in order to serve as an interpreter for the Tonawanda Presbyterian Church.
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