Pratt, Richard Henry

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William Rutgers Claudy's Application for Annual Leave of Absence
August 14, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant printer William Rutgers Claudy's application for a 15-day annual leave of absence. 

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National Archives and Records Administration
Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School, 1894-1895
August 19, 1895

Sixteenth Annual Report for the Carlisle Indian School covering the 1894-1895 school year. The report begins with changes in enrollment of the various nations. Richard Henry Pratt continues with his overall philosophy of educating Indian students including speaking English, industrial training, civilization, and then academic training. And then…

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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Requests Maud Mosher be Notified of Appointment as Assistant Teacher
August 20, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt requests from W. N. Hailmann that Maud Mosher be notified of her appointment as an Assistant Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Requests to Know if Mosher Appointment is Approved
August 24, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt requests to know if the appointment of Maud Mosher as teacher has been approved.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Return of List of Students from No. 17 Day School Pine Ridge Agency
August 24, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt returns report of children recommended for transfer from the No. 17 Day School at the Pine Ridge Agency to the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Extend M. L. Silcott's Sick Leave of Absence
August 22, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting that M. L. Silcott (teacher) be granted an extended sick leave of absence. 

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Clarification of the Dates of M. L. Silcott's Sick Leave of Absence
August 27, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him to grant Miss M. L. Silcott's leave of absence to August 31st. 

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Pratt Requests Immediate Decision in Appointment of Maud Mosher
August 31, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt requests that a decision regarding Maud Mosher as teacher be made as soon as possible as the Carlisle Indian School is opening on Monday.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Daily Schedule of Bells
September 3, 1895

A printed document providing the daily schedule for the various bells announcing times for school activities. Pratt provides an explanation for the different bells.

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Legal and Government Documents
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Cumberland County Historical Society
Monthly School Reports for July and August 1895
September 3, 1895

Richard H. Pratt submits the Monthly School Reports of the Carlisle Indian School for July and September 1895. Pratt discusses the failure of the proposed plan to draw up names from the agency schools to transfer to Carlisle and how he then sent out Carlisle staff to recruit students. He ends the report by discussing the current enrollment at…

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Descriptive Statement of Pupils From Omaha and Winnebago Agency, 1895
September 4-7, 1895

These materials include two separate descriptive statements of pupils for individuals transferred to the Carlisle Indian School from the Omaha and Winnebago Agency. The 5 individuals listed in the first document do not appear to have enrolled at Carlisle in 1895 (although Samuel Fremont did enroll ten years later), but the 11 individuals listed…

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Request to Renew Unused Authority for Supplies in Building Gym Addition
September 6, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt requests for the unused portion of an authority in the purchase of supplies for the addition to the gymnasium.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Forwards Graduation Certificate of Benjamin Caswell
September 11, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt forwards graduation certificate of Benjamin Caswell to W. N. Hailmann.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Report of Irregular Employees, August 1895
September 12, 1895

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during August 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

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Pratt Provides Recommendation for Antoine Donnell
September 18, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from W. N. Hailmann regarding Antoine Donnell and his recommendation for him to fill various roles in the Indian Service. Also sends a certificate of graduation for Donnell.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Nez Perce Funds to be Sent to Students
September 18, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt replying to an Office of Indian Affairs letter notes that various students from the Nez Perce Nation attending the Carlisle Indian School wish to have their share of the Nez Perce funds sent to them at Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Responds to Request to Send Upshaw to Atlanta Exposition
September 20, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding sending Alexander Upshaw to the Atlanta Exposition.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
A. S. Ely's Application for Annual Leave of Absence
September 26, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt forwards A. S. Ely's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Ely works as a superintendent of outing. 

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Pratt Requests Office Approval of Changes in School Employees
September 28, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt requests approval of the Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees by Monday.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Monthly School Report for September 1895
October 2, 1895

Richard H. Pratt submits this Monthly School Report for September 1895.

 

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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Information on Lawrence Smith
October 2, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter requesting information on Lawrence Smith.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Report of Irregular Employees, September 1895
October 5, 1895

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during September 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

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Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1896
October 7, 1895

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1896 amounting to $21,634.41 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $10,070.00 for regular employee pay. 

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Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Estimate of Supplies, October 1895
October 7, 1895

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1896 amounting to $499.46 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.

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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Report on Thomas Hall
October 17, 1895

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding former Carlisle Indian School student Thomas Hall.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration