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.
Pratt Resignations
circa 1903
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February 17, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his telegraph informing the Office of Indian Affairs of his retirement from active service with the War Department and therefore resigns as superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt suggests Assistant Superintendent Edgar A. Allen be given temporarily responsibilities.
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February 17, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs of his retirement from active service and resigns position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
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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 21, 1903
Milton Addison Embick forwards an editorial arguing against the treatment of Richard Henry Pratt by the War Department and urges W. A. Jones to not accept his resignation.
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February 21, 1903
Rev. Robert A. MacFadden writes on behalf of New England Indian friends to urge the withdrawal of Richard Henry Pratt's resignation.
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February 23, 1903
Colorado Senator Henry M. Teller urges the retention of Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent of 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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May 11, 1903
Charles C. McCabe, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, writes that he hopes Richard Henry Pratt can continue in his work at the Carlisle Indian School.
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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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June 21, 1904
Annie Moore Allison sends her regret to Richard Henry Pratt after hearing of his resignation from Carlisle in the Indian Helper.
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June 27, 1904
Laura deRussey Berry, a former Carlisle employee, writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending her sympathies and support in the wake of news that Pratt has resigned from the role of superintendent of Carlisle and been replaced by William Mercer. Her letter also discusses personal news with Pratt.
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June 29, 1904
O. H. and M. H. Brales write to Richard Henry Pratt sending him best wishes after news of his retirement from Carlisle. They also provide an update on David Haddon.
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June 30, 1904
Edgar A. Allen shares with Richard Henry Pratt his appreciation for Pratt's service to Carlisle, after hearing of his upcoming resignation.
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July 2, 1904 - August 31, 1904
F. W. Browntree writes the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the resignation of Richard Henry Pratt from the Carlisle Indian School.
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July 12, 1904
Richard W. D. Bryan writes to Richard Henry Pratt upon news of his resignation from the Carlisle Indian School, sending detailed views of Pratt's work during his time at the school.
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August 7, 1904
Edgar A. Allen writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of the status of files used during an investigation into Carlisle's operations, as well as the results of discussions with Mr. Fox and Mr. Ambrose about their testimony for the investigation.
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August 11, 1904
Edgar A. Allen informs Richard Henry Pratt of the location of the two Charity ledgers that are currently the subject of an investigation, noting that they are with the Acting Secretary of the Interior.
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August 31, 1904
M. E. Ahern, Editor at the Public Libraries Publishing Bureau in Chicago, expresses regret over hearing of Pratt's resignation from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and requests further information.
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