1890-1899

Richard Henry Pratt certifies various matters regarding the staff of the music and band departments at the Carlisle Indian School.

S. S. Burleson requests the return of Purcell Powlas at the request of his parents from the Carlisle Indian School.

These materials include a descriptive statement of pupils for one individual, Albert Nash Jr., sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Winnebago Agency of Nebraska.

Hoke Smith, Secretary of the Interior, denies the request of Richard Henry Pratt for an increase in transportation budget and requests additional requests include statements on the need for the funds.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards bandmaster Dennison Wheelock's application for a 6-month leave of absence due to a health issue. 

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his application to spend an additional $3000 on transportation.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a number of supplies require the action of a Board of Survey.

Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an answer to bandmaster Dennison Wheelock's application for leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards vouchers covering the treatment of two pupils for their eyes at the Medico-Chirurgical College.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Purcell Powlas to his home.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards and endorses Dennison Wheelock's letter requesting a shorter leave of absence without pay instead of the 6-months he asked for previously. Wheelock explains that he does not want to lose his position at the school and his health is improving.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proceedings of a board of survey in determining the disposition of various supplies and materials.

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann regarding various positions at the Carlisle Indian School.

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

Carlos Montezuma, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for February 1895.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a report to W. N. Hailmann on the Carlisle Indian School graduating class.

John Ear requests to be sent home from the Carlisle Indian School.

John D. Powless writes to W. N. Hailmann regarding S. S. Burleson's letter requesting the return of his son Purcell from the Carlisle Indian School.

Petitions for the return of Hiram Moses from the Carlisle Indian School in order to serve as an interpreter for the Tonawanda Presbyterian Church.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of John Ear to be returned to his home.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Lewis Williams (also known as Lewis Daniel Wiliams) has a ticket to his home in Idaho.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Jacob A. Schanandore for the return of his two children Thomas and Lillie.

Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of requisition for stationery-annual blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Lewis Williams (also known as Lewis Daniel Williams).

Richard Henry Pratt outlines the disciplinary history of Lewis Williams (also known as Lewis Daniel Williams) while at the Carlisle Indian School and what led him to withdraw his assistance from allowing Williams to attend the Preparatory Department of Dickinson College and to provide him a ticket to his home.