1890-1899

Richard Henry Pratt reports to the Office of Indian Affairs on the service of Mariette Wood as a teacher in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Lydia Dittes has left Carlisle due to her health and in her place Pratt has promoted Lillie Ruth Shaffner.

John Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Jennie E. Martin, Cirrilla E. Needham, Constance M. Davenport) who are eligible to fill the vacant matron position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service…

C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for May 1892.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request for the return of Linnie Thompson (here Lennie Thompson) by noting that she was enrolled for a term of five years or until she graduated. In addition, after consulting with Linnie she has expressed a desire to remain at Carlisle.

Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1892 amounting to $6,957.48 for transportation of students to and from the school.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1892. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of his upcoming travel to Colorado to give a paper before the National Conference of Charities and Correction. Because his contribution is gratuitous, and he requires his expenses to be covered in some other way, he proposes recruiting students in the Southern Ute agency on the same trip…

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the rations used at the Carlisle Indian School and a comparison between the Indian School rations and Army rations. Pratt notes the differences mainly in what the school can produce on its own as well as the need for more soap to properly clean buildings and people. He…

Thomas A. Mextoxen inquires from Thomas J. Morgan why he is being forced to remain at the Carlisle Indian School despite graduating in February. Metoxen has discussed this with Pratt and is under the impression Pratt means to keep him there in order to perform with the band in Chicago. Metoxen states he is working full time now but for little…

T. S. Ansley forwards list of children for transfer from the Flambeau reservation and La Pointe Agency. Ansley notes that the students have no education with two exceptions but are strong and healthy looking. The preferred school is Carlisle due to the first student on the list naming it with the others following his lead.

The…

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for June 1892.

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.

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.

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.

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 for the second quarter of 1883 amounting to $28,076.71 for support of the school and transportation of Indian supplies.

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.

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.

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.