Letters/Correspondence

Richard H. Pratt forwards "Annual" Estimate of Supplies for fiscal year 1902. The form includes the items that can be purchased at the school or on the open market, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school. An explanatory cover letter is included. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a list of materials from the annual estimate for 1902 which he believes should be purchased through the Carlisle Indian School.

William Youngblood, Auditor for the Interior Department, returns to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs various documents related to the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the United States Government. Included is the brief of title held by Christopher and Anna Kutz, the examination of the title by the Assistant Attorney General Joseph Whitaker…

Jessie W. Cook requests from Estelle Reel a promotion to principal teacher at Chemawa or another Western School. Cook writes that she wants to introduce the outing system at the Riverside School if that position becomes available.

Richard Henry Pratt returns application of Edith Bartlett certifying that Edith and Edythe are one and the same person.

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for January 1901.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 100 telescope valises for the use of new students to travel with to their outing homes.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Effie G. Moul's appointment as an assistant matron be made permanent.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to adopt a card system of keeping a record of students since the beginning of the school, and to purchase cards and a card cabinet to store them in. 

Richard Henry Pratt requests to make the appointment of Kittie Odell permanent.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that coal previously purchased is inadequate and requests authority to purchase an additional 375 tons of coal.

George D. Thorn, Chief Clerk, forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs a certified copy of the act approved by the governor regarding the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the United States government.

Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that W. B. Beitzel (clerk) only took a 10 day leave of absence and has reported back for duty.

Cover letter for Alfred John Standing returning annuity application for Edward Rogers.

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs of various items which have become worn out or otherwise unserviceable and requests action to their disposition.

Alfred John Standing requests authority to spend $76 in the purchase of 200 diplomas.

Frances Benjamin Johnston provides an outline for taking 70 photographs of the Carlisle Indian School in 1901.

Alfred John Standing requests authority to purchase band caps for the Carlisle Indian School band for the 1901 inaugural parade.

Cover letter sent of report detailing the legal residence of 16 employees. (Report is not attached.)

Alfred John Standing responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Frances Benjamin Johnston photographing the Carlisle Indian School.

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Jesse Kirk has left Carlisle along with his son Clayton Kirk.

Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Joseph Ruiz) and those who have left the school (E. B. Simon and Samuel G. Brown). The reports include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Simon and Brown's letters of resignation are attached.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs various documents related to the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the U.S. Government. Documents include the deed of Christopher and Anna Kutz for 175 acres, brief of title, and a certificate of prothonotary of Cumberland County that there are no liens on the property.

Richard H. Pratt requests twenty-four stenographers' notebooks that had not been delivered despite being ordered in April 1900.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to pay additional labor including a painter and carpenter as well as general repairs. Pratt notes that the labor is needed to begin repair work to avoid a rush of work during the vacation months.