Richard Henry Pratt suggests to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Alfred J. Standing's experience and reputation at the Kiowa and Comanche Agency will help him select suitable students there. Pratt also suggests that this recruitment should be done according to his recent suggestions regarding enrollment.
Standing, Alfred J.
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![Request for Transportation of Eleven Indians to Carlisle Request for Transportation of Eleven Indians to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_m234_r486_0456.jpg?itok=XIxnlhf_)
A. J. Standing informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he's escorting eleven Indians to Carlisle and requests transportation for his party and himself.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record Group 75, Entry 79, "Letters Received…
![Copy of Descriptive Statement of Pupils from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency, 1880 Copy of Descriptive Statement of Pupils from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency, 1880](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0142_11339_0002_0.jpg?itok=4AXe0n3A)
Richard Henry Pratt provides a copy of the Description of Party brought to the Carlisle Indian School by A. J. Standing on April 1, 1880.
![A. J. Standing's Report from his Trip to Indian Territory A. J. Standing's Report from his Trip to Indian Territory](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_m234_r485_0881.jpg?itok=ZTuXtV9j)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs A. J. Standing's report on his trip to Indian Territory in March 1880. Standing left on March 2nd accompanied by Pauskie (Comanche), White Bear and Cohoe (Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency), and Tonekeuh (Kiowa and Comanche Agency). Standing learned that Pauskie had already been…
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Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that A. J. Standing incurred $206.80 in expenses. Pratt asks that the funds be placed on his next remittance.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record Group 75, Entry 79, "…
![Voucher Covering A. J. Standing's Expenses Voucher Covering A. J. Standing's Expenses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_m234_r485_0889.jpg?itok=wjcp_lLa)
Richard Henry Pratt transmits a copy of a voucher that covers all the items of expense from A. J. Standing's trip that Pratt paid for.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record Group 75, Entry 79, "Letters Received by the Office of Indian…
![Contracts to Rent 18 Acres of Land for the School Farm Contracts to Rent 18 Acres of Land for the School Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_m234_r484_1511.jpg?itok=Dw_WDxJf)
Acting Secretary of the Interior A. Bell encloses to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs agreements allowing Richard Henry Pratt to rent 10 acres of land from Annie and Laura Alexander and allowing Pratt to rent 8 acres of land from Benjamin Sanno. The land, which will be rented for a full calendar year, is intended for "agricultural industry…
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Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he will be absent from the school from October 14 to November 6, 1880 to recruit students from the Sisseton, Green Bay, and La Pointe agencies. While absent, Alfred John Standing will serve as Acting Superintendent.
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Richard Henry Pratt forwards a board of survey conducted on two mules. The board finds that the two mules should be sold.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record Group 75, Entry 79, "Letters Received by the Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-…
![Pratt Leave of Absence to Attend American Missionary Association Meeting Pratt Leave of Absence to Attend American Missionary Association Meeting](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0046_19192_0001_0.jpg?itok=5AWk-C5R)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of his acceptance to attend the American Missionary Association annual meeting. He notes that it will allow him to return an exhibit on display in Boston, Massachusetts at no expense to the Government. In his absence A. J. Standing is in charge of the School.
![Pratt Informs Office of the Hire of Obadiah G. Given as Physician Pratt Informs Office of the Hire of Obadiah G. Given as Physician](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0108_20874_0001.jpg?itok=HYo6S05I)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has hired Obadiah G. Given as the Carlisle Indian School physician. Pratt details how he came to the decision as well as Given's salary.
![Recruiting Students for the 1883-1884 School Year Recruiting Students for the 1883-1884 School Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0151_15346_0004.jpg?itok=6IAFhws5)
Richard Henry Pratt discusses the number of students that Carlisle can carry for the upcoming school year in 1883. He declares that the school is currently has around 320 students enrolled and can carry over 400 which he proposes to acquire from traveling West in order to select certain students who are better suited for Carlisle. In particular…
![Pratt Requests Office Approval of Irregular Employees and Standing Nomination Pratt Requests Office Approval of Irregular Employees and Standing Nomination](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0163_21004_0001.jpg?itok=sNci7nXg)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs approve his Reports of Irregular Employees for August, September 1883 as well as his nomination of Alfred John Standing as Assistant Superintendent.
![White Eagle Requests a Wagon and Harness from Carlisle White Eagle Requests a Wagon and Harness from Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0168_23473_0002.jpg?itok=s7cjDv-F)
White Eagle requests that Richard Henry Pratt request from Washington D.C. a spring wagon and harness from the Carlisle Indian School. White Eagle also discusses sending more children from the Ponca Agency and returning his son Frank Eagle back to Carlisle.
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs and…
![Pratt Leaves for the Indian Territory and New Mexico for New Students Pratt Leaves for the Indian Territory and New Mexico for New Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0200_14343_0001.jpg?itok=zO4ag-vg)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Bureau of Indian Affairs that he is leaving for the Indian Territory and New Mexico for new pupils for the Carlisle Indian School. In his absence he leaves A. J. Standing in charge of the School.
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Alfred John Standing provides a copy of his letter to the Commissioner of the Patent Office Benjamin Butterworth to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a potential Carlisle Indian School exhibit at the Government Exhibition in New Orleans. Standing provides an estimate of $2500 if the school is attend along with students, a teacher, and the…
![Ticket for Miles to Visit the Carlisle Indian School Ticket for Miles to Visit the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0208_18439_0002.jpg?itok=TGwEeW07)
Alfred John Standing informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he has provided a ticket for Miles, a Hampton Institute student, to visit the Carlisle Indian School.
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Richard Henry Pratt follows up his telegraph agreeing to send Dr. Obadiah G. Given with the party of Nez Perces being transferred. Pratt also recommends booking the Emigrant Sleepers as they provide the ability to make coffee therefore saving money on the coffee bill.
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Alfred John Standing informs the Bureau of Indian Affairs that the Osage students were sent with P. H. Bridenbaugh to Martinsburg, Pennsylvania except for Carrie and Minnie Kennedy who were returned to their home.
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Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for September 1885. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
![Standing Informs Office Quapaw Students Ready to Travel to Carlisle Standing Informs Office Quapaw Students Ready to Travel to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0261_20615_0002.jpg?itok=wGJ23bVp)
Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the ten Quapaw Agency students are ready to travel to the Carlisle Indian School. Standing notes that there was a delay due to waiting for students from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency.
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Alfred John Standing requests authority to arrange transportation for two students to Caldwell, Kansas, due to illness.
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Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for October 1885. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
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Alfred John Standing refers Office of Indian Affairs to an earlier letter regarding students at the Sisseton Agency for transportation to the Carlisle Indian School.
![No Tickets for Oneida Students to Travel to Carlisle No Tickets for Oneida Students to Travel to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0264_22437_0002.jpg?itok=1xavDBFy)
Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Marianna Burgess has reported there are no tickets waiting for her and 20 Oneida students at De Pere, Wisconsin.