Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt requests to return one Chiricahua Apache girl who is suffering from phthisis as well as two other girls and three boys who are also in poor health but would likely survive the winter to the Mount Vernon Barracks in Alabama. Pratt notes that he has authority to return students from the Office but he likely needs the consent…

Richard Henry Pratt asks for $1,500 more for transportation costs.

A note attached to the telegram lists various Indian Schools next to dollar figures with Pratt listed at the top. At the bottom a hand written note says to provide Pratt with an additional $750.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to Bertha Azpell's letter concerning her pay and dismissal and returns Azpell's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards letters from George and Lina Bushotter requesting positions as teachers in the Indian Service preferably in the Southwest. Pratt adds that George Bushotter was one of the first students he brought to the Hampton Institute and has spent many years learning as well as acquired some experience as a teacher.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a report from Alfred John Standing regarding his trip to Michigan and Minnesota to recruit students for the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt details the obstacles Standing experienced including maintaining a relatively equal gender ratio and the decentralized nature of the various communities and poor prior experiences…

Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for October 1889. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Esther Miller and her annuity money. Pratt states that Miller has not heard from the Office of Indian Affairs but she would like to use her annuity money to attend a Normal School (Pratt recommends the Oswego Normal School). Pratt notes that he can manage the money for…

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to expand the accommodations for teachers and employees at the Carlisle Indian School.

Bertha V. Azpell follows up on her request to know why she was dismissed from the Carlisle Indian School without a full month of pay.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he has received a letter from Colonel Robert Marmon denouncing the treatment of children returned from various training schools by the Governor and officials of Acoma Village. Pratt suggests sending Special Agent Lewis to investigate the claims. He also documents that there…

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he believes in keeping Elspeth Fisher in her current position unless he receives contrary orders.

Richard Henry Pratt asks permission to begin building an addition due to the weather being favorable.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists a new employee (Clara C. McAdam) and those who have changed positions (T. W. Potter and Fisk Goodyear). This report includes personal information about each employee. Pratt also sends McAdam's application for a position as a teacher, including references. An explanatory cover letter is…

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dr. George Norcross has replaced J. A. McCauley as a member of the Executive Committee on the Board of Trustees of the Carlisle Indian School.

These materials include a descriptive statement of students regarding 11 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency.

A copy of this descriptive statement, and a corrected version of it, was submitted by the Carlisle Indian School to reflect the proper names and vital statistics of admitted…

Captain Richard H. Pratt and Acting Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards a monthly report of irregular employees for April 1880 to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Note: The report itself was missing when this file was scanned at the National Archives.

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1890 amounting to $4,042.50 for areas covering the Civilization Fund and the support of the school.

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1890 amounting to $10,050.75 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $8,130.00 for regular employee pay. 

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1890 amounting to $470.75 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.

Richard Henry Pratt inquires of the Office of Indian Affairs if his nominations of employees on September 4th and 30th are accepted.

Captain Richard Henry Pratt submits report that lists employees who have left the school (Lizzie R. Bender). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Included is an explanatory cover letter.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 75 single desks as well as 35 rear seats for a total cost of $348.75 to furnish the new school building.

Richard Henry Pratt makes a correction to the amount requested for the purchase of desks and seats for the new school buildings. Pratt notes the cost should have been $358.75 not $348.75.

Richard Henry Pratt inquires about using appropriation to support former students currently enrolled at various colleges who are currently being supported by the Charity Fund. Pratt notes that he has many calls on his Charity Fund and is about $5,000 in debt on account of the Gymnasium and Large Boys' Quarters costing $22,000 and that he would…

Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for November 1889. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.