Letters/Correspondence

Judge J. R. Lewis of the Northern California Indian Association rebuts a claim by Richard Henry Pratt regarding plan for allotting land to members of Nations in Northern California. The letter was forwarded by Senator Thomas Bard.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Nellie Peters requesting his assistance in securing a teaching position at the Stockbridge Day School along with his recommendation.

W. C. Smith requests to have his two sons enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Ora B. Bryant's application for a 6-day leave of absence. Bryant works as a teacher but is resigning.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from former student Jemima Wheelock Webster requesting his assistance in selling her allotted land in order to receive some benefit from it.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Thomas A. Taliaferro has not reported for duty as a cook at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Margaret O. Eckert's temporary appointment as seamstress be made permanent following her certification.

Edgar A. Allen requests the Office of Indian Affairs provide the executive order or act of Congress establishing the Carlisle Indian School in order to proceed with a case against an individual for selling intoxicants to one of the students.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards a report on leave of absence for Ora B. Bryant. Bryant works as a teacher. 

Edgar A. Allen responds to the Office of Indian Affairs that cook Eugene Estoppey has forwarded his papers to the Civil Service Commission.

E. A. Hitchcock, Interior Secretary, disallows all expenses incurred in securing students from Alaska from 1903.

Henry F. Greene, Acting President of the Civil Service Commission, informs the Secretary of the Interior that as there is no eligible register for filling the cook vacancy at Carlisle they are authorized to make an emergency appointment.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a report detailing agriculture production at the Carlisle Indian School during 1903.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to Nellie Lillard's request to be released from the regulations of the Carlisle Indian School. 

Richard Henry Pratt requests modification of authority providing money to pay board of students undergoing special treatment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pratt requests that the authority include the cost of transportation and an escort.

Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Eugene Estoppey, Joanna R. Speer, Hattie M. McDowell), employees who have left the school (Ora B. Bryant, Prudence M. Crosbie, and David Crosbie), and those who have changed positions (Fannie I. Peter). The reports include the position title, salary, date of departure, and…

Richard Henry Pratt requests that the Carlisle Indian School be appointed with a vocal music teacher following the transfer of William Davies. Pratt adds that in the meantime he has employed Edith Prince to fill the position.

Edith McHarg Steele informs Richard Henry Pratt of her resignation as the librarian of the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards James R. Wheelock's application for a 22-day annual leave of absence. Wheelock works as a band leader. 

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Librarian salary is $600 rather than $480 since the position now falls under the Civil Service.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that assistant seamstresses Beckie L. Goodyear and E. Corbett have been absent from work. For the time being, Goodyear is being replaced by a temporary employee and Corbett's work is being done by various assistants.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to replace the pipes which provide water to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his previous letter stating an additional need for increasing the size of pipes which deliver water to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Beckie L. Goodyear's request for a 24-day leave of absence to take care of her sick mother. Goodyear works as an assistant seamstress. 

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase materials and employ specialized labor to erect a double cottage for employees along with the school's labor. Pratt asks that his request be approved immediately in order to complete the building before the end of the fiscal year. Pratt also includes the blueprints for the proposed building.…