Return Home of High Bear Jr.

Date
January 1, 1881

Richard Henry Pratt reports that the visit of Ponca Chiefs Harry Bear, Standing Eagle, and White Buffalo went well. He also notes that Chief Harry Bear asked that his son be returned home due to his falling ill multiple times at Carlisle. Pratt notes that he approved the return home of the student despite his condition improving following requests from the other two chiefs.

 

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Time Period
1880-1889
Year
1881
People
High Bear Jr.
Bear, Harry
Standing Eagle
White Buffalo
Pratt, Richard Henry
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Topics
Former Student Death
Native Americans Visiting the School
Student Illness
Sending Students Home Due to Illness
Requests from Families to Send Students Home
Repository
National Archives and Records Administration
Location
RG 75, Entry 91, box 1, 1881-#121
Return Home of High Bear Jr.
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