Cheyenne and Arapho Agency

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Report on First Two Parties of Students Brought to the Carlisle Indian School
November 13, 1879

Captain Richard Henry Pratt writes to Ezra H. Hayt, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, regarding the first group of Sioux, Ponca, Pawnee, Kiowa, Comanche, Wichita, Seminole, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe children and young adults brought to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt offers a detailed description of the journey, and then lists each individual…

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Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
Recommendation of John D. Miles for Inspector of Schools
May 9, 1882

Richard Henry Pratt recommends Indian Agent John D. Miles for the new position of Inspector of Schools in the Indian Service.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Agent Asks About Restrictions for Sending Students to Carlisle
August 25, 1886

The U.S. Indian Agent for the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency asks if there are restrictions for sending students to the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Recommendation for John D. Miles to be Appointed Superintendent of Haskell
December 8, 1888

Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for John D. Miles to fill the position of Superintendent of the Haskell Institute. Pratt writes that Miles had the best schools of any agency he dealt with and that Miles would be the best man for the job. Pratt ends by noting that only someone who is willing to reside at the school and give it…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Agent Reports Annuity Payment for Lydia Harrington
May 16, 1892

Charles F. Ashley, U.S. Indian Agent for the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency, reports the annuity payment for Lydia Harrington.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration