Letters/Correspondence

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a farm wagon that was built at the Carlisle Indian School needs to be replaced. In addition, the new school farm requires two additional wagons. As a result, Pratt requests authority to purchase materials necessary for the for the manufacture of the farm wagons in addition to those…

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay six individuals to work the entire day at the school farms of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt also requests to purchase 200 pairs of shoes on the open market.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 300 bushels of potatoes for the kitchen and planting at the school farm.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that nine graphophone records were considered satisfactory.

Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1901 amounting to $12,890.00 for regular employee pay. 

Richard Henry Pratt requests immediate authority to purchase five horses for the new school farm for plowing during good weather.

R. F. Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt congratulating him on his promotion to Major General, discussing his genealogy, and criticizing Confederate organizations.

Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt sends telegram requesting extra sheets for abstract and property return forms that had not been delivered despite being ordered in January and March. Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he cannot make returns for the third quarter unless he receives the blank forms. 

W. A. Jones requests A. C. Tonner to order Richard Henry Pratt to report to the Chicago Warehouse at once.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to have a telephone placed at the Kutz Farm connected with the general exchange and the school at the cost of $18 per year. Pratt notes that the phone can be attached to the line on the Hocker Farm.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office that letters have been sent by Patrick Miguel to three individuals. The content of those letters is not discussed.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he recommends all the probationary appointees currently on the rolls for permanent employment.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he would prefer to discuss the school physician position at the Carlisle Indian School closer to the close of the fiscal year.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs that he can send a student to preside over the Indian exhibit at Buffalo.

Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists all school employees (W. B. Beitzel, Fannie I. Peter, S. J. Nori, W. H. Miller, Nellie V. Robertson, W. Grant Thompson, O. H. Bakeless, Kate S. Bowersox, Emma A. Cutter, Mariette Wood, Jessie W. Cook, Florence M. Carter, Fanny G. Paull, Jessie L. McIntire, Sadie E. Newcomer, Clara L. Smith, Margaret…

Marianna Burgess forwards four labels printed by a student at the Carlisle Indian School and recommends they be paid an additional 40 cents.

Alfred John Standing requests authority to purchase an additional five tons of hay for dairy cows and 250 bushels of oats for planting and feeding the new horses.

R. F. Armstrong writes Richard Henry Pratt asking for additional copies of the Before and After photographs he previously received, and describes a friend's experiences and perspective when gifted Armstrong's original copies. Armstrong also encourages Pratt not to get involved with "the Negro question" and discusses his views towards education…

Lida Jones requests a transfer as a teacher to a Western School.

Lida Jones submits her request for a transfer to a Western School along with recommendations and Richard Henry Pratt's approval.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant superintendent A. J. Standing's application for a 30 day leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Lizzie Hill Tyndall and Joel Tyndall requesting a position for Lizzie at the Omaha Schools. Pratt further provides a recommendation for Lizzie.

Richard Henry Pratt provides statistics related to the industrial departments including the sewing room, tailor shop, shoe shop, tin shop, harness shop, blacksmith and carriage shop, printing office, and the laundry over the previous twelve months.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from James I. Cochrane, Principal of the Mekusukey Academy, requesting Carlisle enroll a member of the Seminole Nation.

Richard Henry Pratt requests the Commissioner of Indian Affairs write to the Governor of Montana to have Little Whirlwind transferred to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt encloses documents from the Indian Rights Association claiming Little Whirlwind's innocence.