Letters/Correspondence

Richard Henry Pratt provides information and a recommendation for Pasquala Anderson in support of her application for an assistant teacher position in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James E. Cavett (here James Cabett) who was appointed to the position of wagonmaker at the Carlisle Indian School reported to the school and quickly declined the position upon learning the full duties.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Outing Agent Charles A. Eastman's application for a 15 day leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to know from the Office of Indian Affairs if Malcolm Odell is going to be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he is needed now and will be needed more when outing students arrive.

Sara Williams requests assistance from Richard Henry Pratt in obtaining a position in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs.

James E. Cavett informs A. C. Towner that he reported to the Carlisle Indian School for employment but was refused to be placed by Richard Henry Pratt.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a complaint from U.S. Representative C. E. Littlefield regarding his letter to Mary Jackson informing her that her appointment to clerk at the Carlisle Indian School was revoked.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Harriet Eck has resigned her position. He notes that the dining room matron can no longer instruct girls in cooking and needs some additional help on occasion. Pratt requests that the authorization for her position be extended in order to allow him to continue to search for a…

Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs inform him of the prospect of an assistant disciplinarian reporting to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to enroll three members of the Shawnee Nation living among the Cherokee and two Cherokee Nation members currently enrolled at the Friends Missionary School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests various changes in salary following the resignation of Dennison Wheelock. Pratt requests that Pearl McArthur be assigned as assistant matron and that a domestic science teacher be created.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that in his request for employees he requested a wagonmaker when he really needs a carriagemaker.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Superintendent W. E. Meagley recommending Mamie Ryan for a position in the Indian Service along with his own recommendation.

Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $200 for material and labor used for general repairs at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase additional equipment for the sloyd department on account of the transfer of a number of smaller students from the Lincoln Institute.

John Powell send an affidavit claiming he did not provide consent to send his sons Moses and Stansill to the Carlisle Indian School and demands they be returned.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that as Pasquala Anderson has not received an appointment she is withdrawing her application in order to enter the public schools of West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Minnie L. Ferree fill a permanent domestic science teacher position.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase supplies for regular school room work and the art room. Pratt also includes an abstract of bids received for these supplies.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase fresh apples due to the high price of dried fruit.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for Lillian Ferris at the behest of Supervisor Charles H. Dixon of the Genoa Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to exempt the Carlisle Indian School from the Office of Indian Affairs circular dated August 15, 1900 due to already fulfilling many of its requirements through quarterly inventories.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 400 tons of additional coal.

Richard Henry Pratt reports that Malcolm Odell reported for duty and requests that his wife be appointed be to last vacant teacher position.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Superintendent of Outing Anne S. Ely's application for a 30 day leave of absence.