Letters/Correspondence

William Hugg writes to W. A. Jones of a letter from Richard Henry Pratt regarding the discharge and transfer of Abraham Smith.

Alfred John Standing responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Gertrude Simmons' studying at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

Note: Gertrude Simmons later became known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin and Zitkala-Sa. 

Alfred John Standing requests the Office of Indian Affairs send the official discharge papers for Abram Smith at the Lincoln Institute in order to complete his transfer to Carlisle.

President of the Civil Service Department John R. Procter extends assistant laundress Jennie Wolf's temporary employment.

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the transfer of Abraham Smith from the Lincoln Institute has been accomplished.

Elmer Huff requests the Office of Indian Affairs direct Richard Henry Pratt to search for Glennie Pierce who has been lost from Carlisle.

Alfred John Standing responds to a request from their father for the return of Joseph, Archie, and George Libby. 

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that their letter regarding Glennie Pierce failed to include the referenced enclosure.

Alfred John Standing requests the authority to expend an additional $250 in order to place and visit outing students.

Alfred John Standing provides information and a recommendation for former student Johnson Adams in his application to be a carpenter at the Green Bay Agency.

Alfred John Standing provides the information the Carlisle Indian School has on Glennie Pierce at the urging of Elmer Huff.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request from her father to return Lily Felix.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from David E. Peake listing 7 students who wish to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School.

Wisconsin Congressman James H. Davidson requests information on the complaint of Mrs. Albert Bowers who desires the return of her children from the Carlisle Indian School.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $3,000 for the transportation of a party of students from Perris, California.

Henry W. Spray, Superintendent of the Cherokee Training School, informs the Office of the Indian Affairs that Dow Cornsilk has arrived at the agency after running away from his outing location. He further states that Cornsilk is absent without leave from Carlisle but does not want to return.

Richard Henry Pratt recommends Clara Price to the position of assistant matron at the Grand River Boarding School in the Standing Rock Agency.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards correspondence from James King and C. R. A. Scobey regarding King's request to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits oath of office from newly appointed assistant matron, Clara Price. 

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for February 1899.

Anna S. Luckenbach requests a transfer to the Office of Indian Affairs as a clerk.

Ella Rickert requests a transfer to the Rosebud Agency Boarding School as an assistant matron following the resignation of Annette Suisson. Richard Henry Pratt endorses Rickert's transfer but as a cook.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs of the seven students who are asking to be enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School from the Educational House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.