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.
Pratt, Richard Henry
![Chiefs from Various Agencies Coming to Carlisle Commencement Chiefs from Various Agencies Coming to Carlisle Commencement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1065_07587_0001.jpg?itok=fvJSrDuw)
![Pratt Follows Up on Request for Chiefs to Visit Carlisle for Commencement Pratt Follows Up on Request for Chiefs to Visit Carlisle for Commencement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1065_07702_0001.jpg?itok=S5MTxzPF)
Richard Henry Pratt requests answer to his previous telegram seeking authority to have a number of chiefs visit Carlisle for the commencement ceremonies.
![Request to Have Parker and Lone Wolf Travel to Washington D.C. Request to Have Parker and Lone Wolf Travel to Washington D.C.](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1067_08558_0001.jpg?itok=xs60DFcD)
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.
![Request to Enroll Two Students from Chemawa Indian School Request to Enroll Two Students from Chemawa Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1080_15136_0001.jpg?itok=gU8uduyj)
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.
![Pratt Requests Authority to Pay Expenses in Recovery of Two Runaway Students Pratt Requests Authority to Pay Expenses in Recovery of Two Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1068_09250_0001.jpg?itok=3yguUDe9)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay expenses incurred in the return of two runaway pupils located near Winchester, Virginia.
![Request to Return Incorrect Supply Order Request to Return Incorrect Supply Order](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1069_09398_0001.jpg?itok=hzyJGzAr)
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.
![Anna S. Luckenbach's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Anna S. Luckenbach's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1069_09639_0001.jpg?itok=dxC5Jhp_)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Anna S. Luckenbach's application for a 9-day annual leave of absence. Luckenbach works as a clerk.
![Pratt Withdraws Objections to Bill for Treatment of Seth Clear Eyes Pratt Withdraws Objections to Bill for Treatment of Seth Clear Eyes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1071_10604_0001.jpg?itok=QmIHKH9u)
Richard Henry Pratt withdraws objection regarding bill covering the medical treatment of Seth Clear Eyes at the St. Joseph's Hospital.
![Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding J. Grover Ground Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding J. Grover Ground](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1071_10683_0001.jpg?itok=iGTzHDvK)
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.
![Report of Irregular Employees, February 1894 Report of Irregular Employees, February 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1071_10682_c3097.jpg?itok=S_qevp4z)
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…
![Pratt Forwards Two Letters Regarding Sibbald Smith Pratt Forwards Two Letters Regarding Sibbald Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1072_10910_0001.jpg?itok=cKMXJwNy)
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.
![New York Warehouse Responds to Harness Complaint New York Warehouse Responds to Harness Complaint](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1072_10977_0001.jpg?itok=kVTc6Wyw)
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.
![Pratt Requests Approval for Trip to Perform Musical Exhibitions Pratt Requests Approval for Trip to Perform Musical Exhibitions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1073_11480_0001.jpg?itok=w2G7q4eW)
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.
![Informing Office of Departure of Stailey Norcross Informing Office of Departure of Stailey Norcross](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1074_12156_0001.jpg?itok=UALEzCp9)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Stailey Norcorss is leaving to report to Lieutenant Plummer.
![F. J. Martin's Request for Leave of Absence F. J. Martin's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1075_12847_0001.jpg?itok=X2RMhYV8)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards clerk F. J. Martin's request for a 10-day leave of absence to take effect prior to their resignation.
![Lavinia A. Bender's Request for Leave of Absence Lavinia A. Bender's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1075_12846_0001.jpg?itok=W632vOdm)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards clerk Lavinia A. Bender's application for a 5-month leave of absence because of health and home reasons.
![Estimate of Supplies, April 1894 Estimate of Supplies, April 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1076_13069_c2836.jpg?itok=8JsoSX1t)
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1894 amounting to $499.74 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.
![Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1894 Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1076_13070_c2841.jpg?itok=Yn36uZFM)
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1894 amounting to $17,345.99 for support of the school.
![Requisition for Stationery, April 1894 Requisition for Stationery, April 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1077_13426_c2849_0.jpg?itok=c6uLk9RC)
Richard Henry Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1895.
![Request for the Return of James Grant Request for the Return of James Grant](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1089_19263_0001.jpg?itok=oFqcFzjX)
Richard Henry Pratt replies to the request of the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the request of L. W. Cooke for the return of James Grant.
![Filling Positions at the Fort Peck and Crow Agencies Filling Positions at the Fort Peck and Crow Agencies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1080_15137_0001.jpg?itok=FDA45nkC)
Richard Henry Pratt provides a list of students who would be capable of filling various positions at the Fort Peck or Crow Agencies. Pratt further states that taking pupils from Carlisle to fill positions limits the ability of the school to graduate students.
![Report of Irregular Employees, March 1894 Report of Irregular Employees, March 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1080_15055_0001.jpg?itok=XDbSMoro)
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 March 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…
![Pratt's Views Towards Filling Indian Service Positions Pratt's Views Towards Filling Indian Service Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1085_17361_0001.jpg?itok=lfStl06s)
Richard Henry Pratt further expounds on his belief that filling Indian Service positions with students in the midst of their education is harmful in regard to the position at the Lemhi District. Pratt discusses various students at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Direct Request for Additional Transportation Funds in Fiscal Year 1894 Direct Request for Additional Transportation Funds in Fiscal Year 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1090_19625_0003.jpg?itok=9EhE6DI6)
Richard Henry Pratt requests from Daniel M. Browning the authority to spend additional money in returning students and special authority in recruiting students. He includes a suggested document to meet his requirements.
![Metoxen Leaving for Lemhi Metoxen Leaving for Lemhi](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1084_17076_0001.jpg?itok=V7UXKSq8)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Miss Metoxen will shortly leave for Lemhi.