William H. Beck of the Omaha and Winnebago Agency writes to Richard Henry Pratt providing a variety of updates. Beck notes that he has identified 9 potential students for Carlisle, discusses land questions at the Omaha and Winnebago Agency, notes the presence of representatives from the Genoa Indian School at the Agency, and outlines his views…
Letters/Correspondence
October 23, 1894
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October 24, 1894
O. H. Bakeless responds to criticisms from W. N. Hailmann regarding teachers at the Carlisle Indian School. In response to the criticisms of Miss Hamilton, teacher of the Normal School, he includes an outline of the work for that class.
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National Archives and Records Administration
October 26, 1894
W. H. Winslow, Superintendent of the Fort Shaw Indian School, responds to an Office of Indian School letter regarding Robert Hamilton's request to transfer students from Fort Shaw to Carlisle.
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November 1, 1894
Nobert M. Allen, U.S. Indian Agent for the White Earth Agency informs Thomas Mason that he should write to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding missed payments.
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National Archives and Records Administration
November 2, 1894 - January 24, 1895
Correspondence regarding statements made by Rev. John Roberts, missionary at the Shoshone Agency, regarding mortality of students from that reservation. Also included is a list of all students from the Agency sent to various schools including the Carlisle Indian School.
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November 7, 1894 - June 1, 1895
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a certificate of graduation and a recommendation for Julia Wheelock for a position in the Indian Service. Also included is a request from Wheelock to appointed to a position as teacher at the South School House.
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November 12, 1894
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during October 1894. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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November 16, 1894
Supplementary estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1895 amounting to $3,245.18 for support of the school.
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November 21, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs request that he submit the relief of E. Ernest Palmer before the nomination of Miss Kemp can be approved.
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November 23 - December 1, 1894
Richard H. Pratt requests to transfer William J. Nolan (teacher) to another school. Pratt forwards Nolan's transfer request and endorsement from school principal O. H. Bakeless.
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November 30, 1894 - August 14, 1896
Correspondence regarding requests of Daniel Covert for the return of his son John Covert from the Carlisle Indian School.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 1, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he has received a letter from Mary H. Whelan, whom he does not know, regarding a request for him to obtain a position in the Indian Service for her.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 1, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt requests that W. N. Hailmann have teacher M. L. Silcott transferred from the Crow Creek Agency to Carlisle.
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 3, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he has reason to believe that M. L. Silcott will accept transfer at the lower salary.
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 4, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to inform him that teacher W. J. Nolan's would like to take an indefinite leave of absence before he transfers. Attached is Nolan's original request for said leave.
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December 4, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to inform him that teacher W. J. Nolan's would like to take an indefinite leave of absence before he transfers.
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December 5, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt calls attention for teacher William J. Nolan's desire and impatience to take an indefinitive leave of absence to visit his home in Washington, D.C. and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
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December 7, 1894 - December 28, 1894
Henry W. Sprole, Acting Indian Agent for the Fort Peck Agency, forwards a bill and letter from Richard Henry Pratt for the treatment of Albert Mulligan.
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 7, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay expenses incurred by John H. Westbrook for expenses in recovering two runaway students.
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December 8, 1894 - April 22, 1895
Clarence Smith inquires about the status of his annuity payments to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
December 10, 1894
Carlos Montezuma, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for November 1894.
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December 14, 1894
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Margaret Yates.
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December 18, 1894
Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt listing prices and topics for a lecture he can give during a visit to Carlisle.
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
December 27, 1894
Harriett F. Abbott writes on behalf of her father, Rev. Lyman Abbott, informing Richard Henry Pratt that Rev. Abbott would be willing to lecture at a reduced rate as a friend of Pratt's.
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circa 1895
Ralph Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt criticizing his outing patron for low payment and a high work load, and requesting a transfer.
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library