R. F. Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for his previous letter, offering support for attacks against Pratt in the Boston Pilot, and providing a possible cure for Pratt's rheumatism.
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January 11, 1901
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January 31, 1901
Charles E. Burton, Superintendent of the Moqui Training School in Keam's Canyon, Arizona, writes to Richard Henry Pratt reporting positively on the efforts of Pasquala Anderson, a former Carlisle student.
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February 18, 1901
Martin Grove Brumbaugh of the Department of Education of Porto Rico writes to Richard Henry Pratt acknowledging his offer to enroll 30 pupils from Porto Rico, and states that he has begun to identify individuals to be sent to Carlisle.
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April 9, 1901
R. F. Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt congratulating him on his promotion to Major General, discussing his genealogy, and criticizing Confederate organizations.
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April 19, 1901
R. F. Armstrong writes Richard Henry Pratt asking for additional copies of the Before and After photographs he previously received, and describes a friend's experiences and perspective when gifted Armstrong's original copies. Armstrong also encourages Pratt not to get involved with "the Negro question" and discusses his views towards education…
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May 6, 1901
Johann Bjornsson writes to Richard Henry Pratt forwarding along a translated article from the Icelandic Patriotic Society's 1900 almanac, written by Olafia Johannsdottir about Pratt. The translated article is no longer included with this letter.
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December, 1901
Jason Betzinez writes to Richard Henry Pratt to share details about his life since leaving Carlisle and returning home to Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Betzinez writes of his work as a blacksmith, the effects of alcohol from the town of Lawton on the Apaches, and the work of former Carlisle students in the area to oppose whiskey and alcohol.
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January 17, 1902
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt declining his invitation to the 23rd commencement of the Carlisle Indian School and requesting a copy of the school's most recent annual report.
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May 12, 1902
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for sending a booklet about the Carlisle Indian School, and inquiring about whether government funding alone meets Carlisle's needs or if donations are required to support it.
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June 2, 1902
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for sending some information about Carlisle, reminiscing about her visit to the school with Susan Longstreth, and donating funds for him to use towards the school.
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September 17, 1902
Edwin N. Benson writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing a bequest of $5,000 from the estate of his sister, Harriet S. Benson, to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Benson also discusses how the bequest might be appropriately acknowledged.
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November 23, 1902
Laura deRussey Berry writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for tickets and a booklet for a recent Carlisle sports game, recollects elements of the game, and inquires about friends still working at the Carlisle Indian School.
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circa 1903
A partial letter with an unknown sender, addressed to Richard Henry Pratt, thanks him for his decision to remain at Carlisle. This is likely dated 1903, after Pratt rescinds his first resignation as superintendent of Carlisle.
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January 30, 1903
Martin Grove Brumbaugh writes to Richard Henry Pratt acknowledging an invitation to visit Carlisle, and making plans to visit if possible. Brumbaugh also notes his support for Pratt's efforts.
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February 18, 1903
Gertrude Bosler Biddle writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending her sympathies over news of Pratt's resignation from the Carlisle Indian School, and expressing a wish that his health improve and that he remain in town.
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February 19, 1903
G. M. David writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing news of Pratt's retirement from Carlisle, and praising his previous work.
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February 20, 1903
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt expressing her appreciation for all of his work in connection to the Carlisle Indian School.
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February 24, 1903
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his potential resignation from Carlisle due to political pressures.
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February 25, 1903
Mystica Amago writes from the Sherman Institute in Riverside, California, to Richard Henry Pratt expressing regret over his resignation from Carlisle.
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March 2, 1903
Richard W. D. Bryan writes to Richard Henry Pratt, sending sympathies over news of Pratt's resignation as superintendent at Carlisle.
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March 5, 1903
Lucy E. Anderson writes of her outrage over Richard Henry Pratt's treatment by politicians over his management of Carlisle, and offers her support. Anderson also inquires about whether Pratt could connect his son Mason Pratt with John A. Brightwell, a youth Anderson knows.
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February 3, 1904
Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his views on the reservation system and Indian education. This includes the desire to transfer responsibility from the Office of Indian Affairs to the Army Department, the desire to break up tribal organizations, and the hope of removing politics from the system. Abbott also argues that…
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1904
O. H. Bakeless of the State Normal School at Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, writes to Richard Henry Pratt in two letters expressing his sympathies for Pratt's reported resignation from his role as superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School. Bakeless also congratulates Pratt on his advancement in military rank.
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May 5, 1904
Laura deRussey Berry, a former Carlisle employee, writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him that Captain William Mercer of the Eighth Infantry is trying to use his influence to have Pratt removed from his post as superintendent at Carlisle, and to have himself named as Pratt's successor. Mercer is ultimately successful in becoming…
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June 18, 1904
Mary N. Agnew writes to Richard Henry Pratt in support of him in the wake of his resignation from Carlisle.
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