T. S. Ansley writes to Thomas J. Morgan that he has arrived at the La Pointe Agency and that a number of Carlisle students are from that agency. As the students seem contented and doing well, and writing home in ways to induce others to attend Carlisle.
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![T. S. Ansley Writes that Students from La Pointe Agency Appear to be Doing Well T. S. Ansley Writes that Students from La Pointe Agency Appear to be Doing Well](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0872_22845_0001.jpg?itok=qUUk0F3P)
![Request for the Return of Mary and Nora Cushaway Request for the Return of Mary and Nora Cushaway](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0872_22860_0003.jpg?itok=tO6bqz-n)
J. H. Cushway requests the return of his two daughters Mary and Nora from the Carlisle Indian School. Cushway states that he needs his daughters due to a business matter and that he has sent money for their return which has been denied by Richard Henry Pratt contrary to a promise made by Alfred John Standing.
![Pratt Forwards Vouchers Relating to Return of Two Runaway Students Pratt Forwards Vouchers Relating to Return of Two Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0872_22815_0001.jpg?itok=fPxS5HP0)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards vouchers covering the expense of Alfred John Standing incurred in the return of two runaway students to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, June 1892 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, June 1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0872_22928_c1959.jpg?itok=QAxR66qH)
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Follow Up on Request for the Return of Linnie Thompson Follow Up on Request for the Return of Linnie Thompson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0883_24135_0001.jpg?itok=w7hXkUPD)
Luther W. Jack requests to know what actions have been taken regarding the request from Simon A. Thompson for the return of his daughter Linnie Thompson (here Lennie) from the Carlisle Indian School. Jack also requests a copy of the Laws and Rules governing Carlisle.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Injured, June 1892 Monthly Sanitary Report of Sick and Injured, June 1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0883_24231_7798.jpg?itok=dc1jcj_a)
C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for June 1892.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Mary and Nora Cushaway Pratt Responds to Request to Return Mary and Nora Cushaway](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0883_24366_0001.jpg?itok=x4knXz1X)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of J. H. Cushaway for the returns of Mary and Nora Cushaway. He notes that he has received the money for their return and he has determined to let them go home.
![Report of Irregular Employees, June 1892 Report of Irregular Employees, June 1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0883_24304_c7811.jpg?itok=KZlpaIR7)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during June 1892. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Request for the Return of William and Sarah Archiquette Request for the Return of William and Sarah Archiquette](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0884_24643_0001.jpg?itok=AAAhvcJ-)
S. S. Burleson seeks the return home of William and Sarah Archiquette from the Carlisle Indian School at the request of Chief Skenandoah, William Archiquette, and Mrs. John Archiquette. Burleson states that the students have been at school for eight years and their family desires their return.
![Pratt Responds to Request from Thomas Metoxen Pratt Responds to Request from Thomas Metoxen](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0883_24383_0001.jpg?itok=o6iG4F8c)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Thomas Metoxen's request to either be sent home or receive additional pay to remain at Carlisle. Pratt notes that Metoxen choose to stay as part of the band when asked (in order to travel to and perform in Chicago) and that the possibility for increased pay depending on the appropriation. However, at the moment…
![Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1893 Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1893](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0883_24444_c7834.jpg?itok=qRbFBCmy)
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1883 amounting to $28,076.71 for support of the school and transportation of Indian supplies.
![Estimate of Supplies, July 1892 Estimate of Supplies, July 1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0883_24445_c7849.jpg?itok=ftzbLbRt)
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1893 amounting to $464.00 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.
![Recruitment of Students from Pawnee Agency Recruitment of Students from Pawnee Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0883_24443_0001.jpg?itok=V7atePvM)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a note from Supervisor Richardson of the Pawnee Agency. Pratt informs the Office that Richardson has written him that the three Pawnee girls who wanted to go to Carlisle changed their minds and were then taken to Haskell.
![Request to Expend $5,000 in Travel Expenses in 1892-1893 Fiscal Year Request to Expend $5,000 in Travel Expenses in 1892-1893 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0884_24768_0001.jpg?itok=C6uE6Uj3)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $5,000 during the current fiscal year for necessary travel and incidental expenses of bringing students to the school and returning them to their homes.
![Request to Renew Hocker Farm Lease for Fiscal Year 1893 Request to Renew Hocker Farm Lease for Fiscal Year 1893](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0883_24442_0001.jpg?itok=Au0Jgyu8)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the articles of agreement for the lease of the Hocker Farm and requests its renewal for one year beginning on July 1, 1892.
![Correspondence Regarding Allegations towards the Outing System Correspondence Regarding Allegations towards the Outing System](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0888_26682_0002.jpg?itok=wIlvF9Ci)
Correspondence from Daniel Dorchester, the Superintendent of Indian Schools, and Richard Henry Pratt to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding allegations from Pratt that Dorchester was set to attack the Carlisle outing system on the grounds that thirteen students had become pregnant. Pratt calls the allegation false and that only one…
![Potential Transfer of Five Students from the Navajo Boarding School Potential Transfer of Five Students from the Navajo Boarding School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0886_25877_0002.jpg?itok=D2XMgCYD)
G. H. Wadleigh, Superintendent of the Navajo Boarding School, informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a small party of students would be interested in transferring to either Haskell or Carlisle. Wadleigh indicates Haskell would be better because of its location and lack of prejudice against it among the Navajo. He further states that it will…
![Pratt Responds to List of Children from Flambeau and La Pointe Pratt Responds to List of Children from Flambeau and La Pointe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0885_25003_0002.jpg?itok=CiR-9oEv)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a list of children from Supervisor T. S. Ansley covering children from the Flambeau and La Pointe Agencies. Pratt notes that he has no objection to receiving students with no prior education in order to keep up enrollment at Carlisle until the new plan of grades and…
![Request to Authorize Return of Students to Their Homes in 1892 Request to Authorize Return of Students to Their Homes in 1892](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0885_25190_0003.jpg?itok=UqvjuWGn)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the home going party has been delayed and should leave as soon as possible. Requests that authority for them to be returned be provided soon.
![Morgan Requests Return of Lease of Hocker Farm to Renew for 1893 Fiscal Year Morgan Requests Return of Lease of Hocker Farm to Renew for 1893 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0886_25866_0002.jpg?itok=o8DwaVoo)
Thomas J. Morgan requests the Second Comptroller of the Treasury return to the Office of Indian Affairs the lease entered into between the Executive Committee of the Hocker Farm and the Office.
![Pratt Responds to Request for Return of William and Sarah Archiquette Pratt Responds to Request for Return of William and Sarah Archiquette](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0887_26147_0002.jpg?itok=7_XtoVP-)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from S. S. Burleson requesting the return of William and Sarah Archiquette at the request of their mother. Pratt notes that he would like the statements in the letter verified as he includes two enclosures including a letter from William showing that he is content on his outing. Furtheras the students…
![Pratt Responds to Accepting Children from St. Regis Pratt Responds to Accepting Children from St. Regis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0887_26272_0002.jpg?itok=__pIYm2I)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding enrolling St. Regis students at Carlisle. Pratt states that the New York Indians are better off and that he has already agreed to raise the number of New York students to 50.
![Relative to Sending an Exhibit to Madrid Relative to Sending an Exhibit to Madrid](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0887_26273_0002.jpg?itok=J4WmNAoG)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding an exhibit at the Columbian Historical Exhibition in Madrid. Pratt notes that if the expense of the exhibit could be arranged for it would not be much trouble to create the exhibit. If the exhibit goes forward then Pratt will send Alfred John Standing to Washington D.C…
![Request for New Teacher in the No. 11 Room Request for New Teacher in the No. 11 Room](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0887_26208_0002.jpg?itok=iuh5qKaT)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs place a new teacher in the No. 11 room following the transfer of Lillie Shaffner to the position of Girl's Matron.
![Recommendation of Fordyce Grinnell for Position at World's Fair Recommendation of Fordyce Grinnell for Position at World's Fair](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0888_26450_0002.jpg?itok=dy-8RBI7)
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation at the request of Fordyce Grinnell for the position of physician at the World's Fair in Chicago if such a position is needed.