Letters/Correspondence

Harriett F. Abbott writes on behalf of her father, Rev. Lyman Abbott, informing Richard Henry Pratt that Rev. Abbott would be willing to lecture at a reduced rate as a friend of Pratt's.

Ralph Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt criticizing his outing patron for low payment and a high work load, and requesting a transfer.

Richard Henry Pratt asks why M. L. Silcott has not been notified of her transfer from the Office of Indian Affairs.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of an outbreak of tuberculosis amongst the school's cattle. Pratt provides an outline of actions taken by him and various government officials to resolve the outbreak.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards in triplicate the proceedings of a Board of Survey concerning the disposition of cattle infected with tuberculosis.

Richard Henry Pratt requests assistance from W. N. Hailmann to arrange with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to have William P. Campbell bring a group of children to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that M. L. Silcott has reported for duty as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School from the Crow Creek Agency.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from Thunder Bull to return his son Shield Thunder Bull.

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he will be in Washington D.C. several days where he can meet Mrs. Butler and talk with him about her appointment.

Peter Oscar writes to Richard Henry Pratt and provides him an explanation on why he ran away from the Carlisle Indian School as well as an update on where he is currently residing. Oscar notes that he is willing to return to Carlisle if Pratt wants him to return.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards clerk Anna S. Luckenbach's application for an 8-day annual leave of absence. 

F. Massock, Secretary of the American Protective Association, offers either endorsements or resolutions from the Association to be sent to Washington in defense of Richard Henry Pratt's management of Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter apparently asking if any of the current Carlisle School band members would be suitable as a band leader elsewhere. Pratt notes that he has a number of students who would make good band leaders but none would be good teachers. He further notes that the band members all seem…

Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1895 amounting to $21,739.65 for support of the school and regular employee pay. 

Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $3000 for transportation students to and from their homes.

Harriet Abbott, the daughter of Rev. Lyman Abbott, writes to Richard Henry Pratt confirming details of Rev. Abbott's attendance and lecture at the Commencement Exercises at Carlisle.

Peter Oscar requests a railroad ticket from Buffalo to Carlisle from Richard Henry Pratt. Oscar notes that he will pay his own way to Buffalo and then reimburse Pratt for the Buffalo ticket.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards voucher for expenses incurred in the treatment of Albert Mulligan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.