Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 1000 chestnut rails and 200 locust posts for repairing the fence at the Parker Farm.
1887
![Request to Purchase Supplies to Repair Fence at the Parker Farm Request to Purchase Supplies to Repair Fence at the Parker Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0412_20824_0001.jpg?itok=vWftd-qM)
![Transportation of George Thomas to Fort Stevenson School Transportation of George Thomas to Fort Stevenson School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0412_21169_0001.jpg?itok=vvJg5DlV)
Richard Henry Pratt refers to a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs authorizing him to send George Thomas to the Fort Stevenson School to take over the harness shop. However, he notes that no provision was made for transportation.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs forwards the letter to the Secretary of Interior recommending the…
![Request to Fix Office Error in Approving Irregular Pay for July 1887 Request to Fix Office Error in Approving Irregular Pay for July 1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0414_21742_0002.jpg?itok=L_Pa6Bkn)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs correct an error in approving irregular pay for July 1887.
![Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Various Agencies, August 1887 Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Various Agencies, August 1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0414_21741_7537.jpg?itok=5mW7AZcu)
These materials include a cover letter and a Descriptive Statement of Pupils of students from the Rosebud; Pine Ridge; and Omaha and Winnebago Agencies transferred to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Forwards Vouchers for Recruitment of Students in July 1887 Pratt Forwards Vouchers for Recruitment of Students in July 1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0414_21739_0001.jpg?itok=yeBPz3Q0)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards expense vouchers related to the recruitment of students in the Omaha and Winnebago Agency as well as the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Agencies.
![Ida Johnson Requests to Enroll Siblings at Carlisle Ida Johnson Requests to Enroll Siblings at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0414_22115_0001.jpg?itok=KshHOFXJ)
Ida Johnson, a teacher at Grand River Indian Territory, requests permission to enroll her brother and sister in the Carlisle Indian School. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the request to the Office of Indian Affairs with his favor by indicating the proportion of various Indian Nations at the School.
![Irregular Employees Required for September 1887 Irregular Employees Required for September 1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0414_22112_0001.jpg?itok=rZtiY9la)
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for September 1887. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
![Pratt Requests Education Circulars Referencing Teaching English Pratt Requests Education Circulars Referencing Teaching English](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0415_22364_0002.jpg?itok=-Y42gNTm)
Richard Henry Pratt requests from the Office of Indian Affairs that all circulars referencing teaching English in Indian Schools be sent to him due to articles in the Christian Union and The Advance.
Pratt also writes that the bids on the building surprised him and that office should be pleased.
![Supplementary Estimate of Funds, Third Quarter 1887 Supplementary Estimate of Funds, Third Quarter 1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0415_22333_c2916.jpg?itok=ibPfky1f)
Supplementary estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1887 amounting to $15,755.39 for support of the school.
![Request from Navajo Agency to Employ Benjamin Damon as Interpreter Request from Navajo Agency to Employ Benjamin Damon as Interpreter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0417_23420_0006.jpg?itok=bUmdOyD4)
The U.S. Indian Agent for the Navajo Agency requests from Richard Henry Pratt that Benjamin Damon a student at the Carlisle Indian School be employed a position as an interpreter at the Agency.
Pratt forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs noting that Damon is competent in English and would quickly regain his ability to speak…
![Authority Sought to Pay Agents to Visit Outing Pupils Authority Sought to Pay Agents to Visit Outing Pupils](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0417_23561_0003.jpg?itok=f2Id6dFL)
Richard Henry Pratt seeks authority to pay expenses of agents visiting pupils on farms and in families. Pratt notes that the cost will be $300 and the funds are already to his credit.
![Proposal to Send 10 Cheyenne and Arapaho to Constitutional Centennial Proposal to Send 10 Cheyenne and Arapaho to Constitutional Centennial](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0417_23462_0003.jpg?itok=B_Esixv5)
Richard Henry Pratt seeks authority to have the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency Agent send 10 individuals for the Constitutional Centennial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pratt notes that due to a limited amount of time he is unable to get people from multiple Agencies.
![Request for Immediate Delivery of Stationery from Previous Letter Request for Immediate Delivery of Stationery from Previous Letter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0417_23559_0002_0.jpg?itok=eo4f2eiY)
Richard Henry Pratt asks for the immediate delivery of stationery previously requested on February 9, 1887.
![Protest Against Using Students at Entertainment Shows Protest Against Using Students at Entertainment Shows](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0417_23769_0003.jpg?itok=r6lcKq87)
George E. Sanluier protests against the sentiment of having students from the Carlisle Indian School at various entertainment events.
![Question Regarding Authority to Send 10 Cheyenne and Arapaho to Parade Question Regarding Authority to Send 10 Cheyenne and Arapaho to Parade](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0417_23689_0003.jpg?itok=jNzfM79R)
Richard Henry Pratt asks the Office of Indian Affairs if authority to send 10 individuals from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency to the Constitutional Centennial parade or if there is an objection to them coming.
![George Schmidt Requests Carlisle Students for York, PA Centennial George Schmidt Requests Carlisle Students for York, PA Centennial](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0420_25226_0002.jpg?itok=u3p_1oqU)
George S. Schmidt requests from the Office of Indian Affairs for 50 students from the Carlisle Indian School to participate in the York, Pennsylvania Centennial Celebration. Schmidt notes that this will come at no expense to the school.
![Request for Carlisle Students to Participate in Centennial Celebration in York, PA Request for Carlisle Students to Participate in Centennial Celebration in York, PA](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0419_24817_0002.jpg?itok=CGJ4FbE9)
Chauncey F. Black requests the participation of students from the Carlisle Indian School and the Carlisle School Band to participate in the Centennial Celebration being held in York, Pennsylvania. Black notes that the committee in charge of the celebration will furnish transportation for the students to participate.
![Levi Marsh Requests Permission for Carlisle to Participate in York Centennial Levi Marsh Requests Permission for Carlisle to Participate in York Centennial](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0420_25064_0002.jpg?itok=HnE2CyUp)
Levi Marsh requests permission from the Office of Indian Affairs to have the students at the Carlisle Indian School in the York, Pennsylvania Centennial Celebration.
![Pratt Notes Approval of Office for Participating in York Celebration Pratt Notes Approval of Office for Participating in York Celebration](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0420_25051_0002.jpg?itok=7iJ9D-sm)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter noting the approval of the Office for the school to participate in the Centennial Celebration being held in York, Pennsylvania.
![Irregular Employees Required for October 1887 Irregular Employees Required for October 1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0420_25156_0002.jpg?itok=8WxMWIxx)
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for October 1887. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
![Request to Enroll Henry Kendall at Rutgers College Request to Enroll Henry Kendall at Rutgers College](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0420_25242_0002.jpg?itok=dVchZegt)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to have Henry Kendall enroll at Rutgers College. Pratt also requests that $167 per year be allocated to pay Rutgers for Kendall's education from the general appropriation or through Pratt's fund.
![Annie S. Ely Request for Leave of Absence Annie S. Ely Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0421_25725_0004.jpg?itok=0DMWlJuI)
Annie S. Ely requests permission for a leave of absence for 30 days starting September 30, 1887. Richard Henry Pratt recommends the leave be granted.
![Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, September 30, 1887 Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, September 30, 1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/mc2008_4_f08a_0000.jpg?itok=-nRJ-k3D)
Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding a colt halter which Agnew requested. Pratt also mentions that "while the learned friends of the Aboriginee are making paths for us to walk in, I am at home attending to business." This letter is part of a series of related correspondence which can be…
![Pratt Notes Agreement with Office Orders for English in Schools Pratt Notes Agreement with Office Orders for English in Schools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0422_26231_0002.jpg?itok=n6MCRzcz)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Office of Indian Affairs that he agrees with the office's order regarding English in the schools. He notes his disagreement with the missionaries who oppose it. He ends by noting that teaching English will lead to greater emancipation and eliminate interpreters at agencies which would be highly beneficial.
![Descriptive Statement of Pupil Discharged to Navajo Agency, 1887 Descriptive Statement of Pupil Discharged to Navajo Agency, 1887](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0425_27553_0002.jpg?itok=ntiAUplc)
These materials include a cover letter and a Descriptive Statement of Pupils regarding a single student, Benjamin Damon, discharged from the Carlisle Indian School and transferred back to his home at the Navajo Agency.