Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the school is ready to carry the 1000 students the Department has allocated for Carlisle. However because the amount is material the school will need $115,000 to cover support and transportation.
Letters/Correspondence
![Pratt Asks for Additional Support for 1891-1892 Fiscal Year Pratt Asks for Additional Support for 1891-1892 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0776_33081_0001.jpg?itok=GuVlOPG4)
![Pratt Responds to Request for Return of Carlo French Pratt Responds to Request for Return of Carlo French](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0778_33778_0003.jpg?itok=e1ai0HYF)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request to return Carlo French on behalf of his health. Pratt encloses a report from the school physician which indicates that there is no need to return French due to his health.
![Estimate for Furnishing the Department with Harness Straps Estimate for Furnishing the Department with Harness Straps](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0778_33900_0001.jpg?itok=dmhS75Mz)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Carlisle Indian School can furnish 100 harness straps with snaps at $.85 each.
![Corrected Report of Irregular Employees, August 1891 Corrected Report of Irregular Employees, August 1891](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0778_33962_0001.jpg?itok=9LQp5_AB)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submit a corrected report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during August 1891. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month. An explanatory cover letter is also included, which explains the mistakes were clerical errors.
![Forwarding Expense Voucher in Pursuit of Runaway Student Forwarding Expense Voucher in Pursuit of Runaway Student](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0778_34030_0001.jpg?itok=0-50Ogkk)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards expense voucher of William P. Campbell regarding traveling and incidental expenses incurred in the pursuit of Ralph Naltuey.
![Request to Enroll John Moses at Carlisle Request to Enroll John Moses at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0779_34379_0001.jpg?itok=7E1hK37R)
Peter White requests to have John Moses enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School. White notes that Moses attended a school in Indiana but had to leave and therefore would like to complete his education at Carlisle.
![Request to Purchase Soft Wool Hats on the Open Market Request to Purchase Soft Wool Hats on the Open Market](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0779_34156_0001.jpg?itok=cwzFr_Og)
Richard Henry Pratt notes that he left off his estimate wool hats in order to buy them on the open market. Pratt indicates that the wool hats purchased by the Department are too inferior for the School's uses. He asks authority to purchase 50 dozen soft wool hats at a cost not to exceed $9 per dozen.
![Pratt Provides Updates to Thomas J. Morgan Pratt Provides Updates to Thomas J. Morgan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0990_21475_0001.jpg?itok=F05HhTE6)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to Thomas J. Morgan to provide an update on various aspects of the Carlisle Indian School including the construction of the Girls Quarters, the Hospital addition, and the barn. In addition, he provides an update on the status of the number of students at Carlisle and on outing, the harvest from the farms, and the…
![Guardian of Henry Keoke Responds to Office Letter Guardian of Henry Keoke Responds to Office Letter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0781_34855_0001.jpg?itok=aYj1viZo)
T. J. Quinn responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the return of Henry Keoke. Quinn notes that in the letter Pratt promised to return Keoke at the end of the summer and that the Office instruct Pratt to return him according to his promise.
![Pratt Responds to Morgan's Telegram Regarding Bennett Pratt Responds to Morgan's Telegram Regarding Bennett](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0780_34607_0002.jpg?itok=gORbBCzR)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a telegram from Thomas J. Morgan, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, regarding a Mr. Bennett. Pratt states that Bennett would be all right for Sisseton.
![Request to Return Maggie Thomas to Carlisle from Outing Request to Return Maggie Thomas to Carlisle from Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0782_35390_0001.jpg?itok=QPnqn9Uh)
Wilson Elm requests that his adopted daughter Maggie Thomas be returned to the Carlisle Indian School from her outing. Elm states that he sent Thomas to Carlisle to get an education and that she wants to return to Carlisle. He further states that he has written to Richard Henry Pratt but has heard nothing in reply.
![Inquiry into Runaway Caddo Student Inquiry into Runaway Caddo Student](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0783_35906_0001.jpg?itok=OQmYM5wj)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding an inquiry from James R. O'Beirne about a Caddo student who had run away from his farming outing. Pratt states that he sent William P. Campbell after the student to New York and he is now back at Carlisle.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, September 1891 Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, September 1891](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0783_35905_c1626.jpg?itok=3KZwW220)
C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for September 1891.
![Pratt Responds to Request for the Return of Isaac Davis Pratt Responds to Request for the Return of Isaac Davis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0789_38214_0004.jpg?itok=07QpHlMQ)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request for the return of Isaac Davis from his step-father Mr. Greenback. Pratt claims that Davis' term of enrollment has not expired nor is the reason that he is needed to assist with home affairs a valid one for returning students as it is one offered constantly.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Celicia Schanandore Pratt Responds to Request to Return Celicia Schanandore](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0788_37857_0002.jpg?itok=EYKhinRS)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request from missionary S. S. Burleson for the return of Celicia Schanandore. Pratt provides Schananadore's history at the school and notes that she desired to remain at Carlisle to complete her course of study. However, when presented with the Burleson's letter she…
![Request for Position as Master of Transportation at Pine Ridge Request for Position as Master of Transportation at Pine Ridge](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0791_38823_0002.jpg?itok=qi_wa4QD)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from George Means requesting a position as a Master of Transportation at the Pine Ridge Agency. Pratt in his letter states that while he does not want to interfere with the agent's selection that Means has the ability and integrity for the place.
![Various Books Requested for Nursing Training and Hospital Various Books Requested for Nursing Training and Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0788_37858_0003.jpg?itok=Xh-CVdek)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authorization to buy books listed in letter to be used to train students in nursing as well as for the use of the school hospital.
![Pratt Forwards Report on Shortage of Medical Supplies Pratt Forwards Report on Shortage of Medical Supplies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0790_38605_0002.jpg?itok=SktEj63w)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a report of school physician C. R. Dixon regarding a shortage in the invoice of various medical supplies. Pratt notes that the school only asks for what it needs.
![Difficulties in Sending Children to Carlisle from White Earth Difficulties in Sending Children to Carlisle from White Earth](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0791_38939_0003.jpg?itok=YR4vtaHS)
B. P. Shuler, U.S. Indian Agent for the White Earth Agency, provides a report to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs including on pupils sent to Fort Totten and a delegation to be sent Carlisle. Shuler states that all of the students sent to Fort Totten had the permission of their parents and the only complaint was by a teacher at the Rice River…
![Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 1892 Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0790_38482_0002.jpg?itok=JmMmzw2_)
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1892 amounting to $80.00 for traveling and incidental expenses attending an Indian school superintendents conference in Kansas.
![Pratt Provides Update on Rules and Regulations and Article by Harries Pratt Provides Update on Rules and Regulations and Article by Harries](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0800_42630_0003.jpg?itok=zk26Wc4F)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to Thomas J. Morgan informing him that he is printing the rules and regulations for enforcing compulsory attendance in the Red Man. In addition, Pratt writes of a letter of former student George Means that he is forwarding officially under separate cover. Means writes concerning the article published by Mr.…
![Pratt Comments on Recruitment Methods Pratt Comments on Recruitment Methods](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0987_20130_0001.jpg?itok=qvjsGWK4)
Richard Henry Pratt informs Thomas J. Morgan that the Carlisle Indian School has enough students to carry out its appropriation but could enroll additional students. He further states that the school has more success when an employee recruits the students rather than having the students recommended by the agencies.
![Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding Report on Carlisle Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding Report on Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0801_42774_0002.jpg?itok=4bpotEaN)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Thomas J. Morgan's annual report on the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt states that the numbers used in the report present Carlisle in an unfair light by including transportation costs in their funds while not including them for other schools. In addition, the report under counted the daily average of students at…
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, October 1891 Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Wounded, October 1891](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0793_39877_c1955.jpg?itok=POl8CLe3)
C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for October 1891.
![Difference in School Supplies Received to What was Requested Difference in School Supplies Received to What was Requested](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0793_39876_0003.jpg?itok=AIvhbiRy)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that there are differences between the quantities of school books requested and what was received. Pratt states that he hopes the differences were not denied or cut without his consultation.