Letters/Correspondence

Richard Henry Pratt forwards bill covering the medical attendance for the treatment of Seth Clear Eyes at the St. Joseph's Hospital.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that the prohibition on new students from the New York Agencies be lifted. Pratt cites various requests from parents and others to send students to Carlisle. As a result he suggests replacing students from New York who have left with those willing to pay their way to Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request by Thomas Dominic to enroll Peter Deer at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request to enroll Peter Deer at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that if this is the same person who was previous enrolled as Peter Deerfoot, then he should not be reenrolled.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Carlisle Indian School can take care of a large number of students displaced by the fire at the Pine Ridge Agency Boarding School.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is withdrawing his approval and recommendation of the transfer of teacher Della F. Botsford.

Charles G. Penney, Acting U. S. Indian Agent for the Pine Ridge Agency, requests the return from the Carlisle Indian School of Sallie Face (here Sally Face) from the Carlisle Indian School.

Daniel G. Browning forwards copy of the letter to Richard Henry Pratt with a directive to transfer Face to her home on the Pine Ridge Reservation.…

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request by the agent to return Sallie Face to her home.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in January 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that students from the Kiowa and Comanche Agency as well as the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency have contributed funds to allow one chief from each Nation to attend commencement ceremonies.

Richard Henry Pratt requests answer to his previous telegram seeking authority to have a number of chiefs visit Carlisle for the commencement ceremonies.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards letter requesting his assistance in having Quanah Parker and Lone Wolf come to Washington D. C. to discuss a proposed treaty before Congress.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Stella M. Cannon, teacher at the Chemawa Indian School, requesting that two students be enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he can arrange the transfer of the two students in order to have them continue their education at a higher level.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay expenses incurred in the return of two runaway pupils located near Winchester, Virginia.

Outing rules and other items from students who were on outing with William Balderston in Darlington, Pennsylvania.

Richard Henry Pratt requests the return of a hundred pairs of Canal Hames which were sent by the Warehouse instead of the Concord Hames as requested.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Anna S. Luckenbach's application for a 9-day annual leave of absence. Luckenbach works as a clerk. 

Richard Henry Pratt withdraws objection regarding bill covering the medical treatment of Seth Clear Eyes at the St. Joseph's Hospital.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to letters from Mary E. Smith regarding her son Sibbald Smith. Pratt provides Sibbald's history as a student at Carlisle and provides recommendations to keep him at the school for some time.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a letter from John G. Ground (also known as J. Grover Ground). Pratt recommends that Ground's affairs be left in his hands. He further discusses the circumstances surrounding Ground's requests.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in February 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards two letters from the family of Sibbald Smith. Pratt notes that an Office insistence that Smith will receive a proper punishment and deny the request for his return will be accepted by his family.

Henry D. Graves, Superintendent of the New York Warehouse, responds to complaint of Richard Henry Pratt that the harness sent to the Carlisle Indian School was not the harness that was indicated on the annual estimate.

Richard Henry Pratt requests approval for 70 students to visit Washington D.C. to perform for Congress and other Government Officials in addition to taking the students to other cities.

Richard Henry Pratt encloses correspondence regarding the employment of former student Stailey Norcross as a tailor at the Navajo Agency.