Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter requesting the return of J. Webster Galbreath (here Webster Galbraith) from the Carlisle Indian School. Attached is Pratt's reply to Agent Steel, who had made the request on behalf of the parents, for both Galbreath and student Joseph Scheldt.
1897
April 8, 1897 - May 14, 1897
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April 8, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1897. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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April 9, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Florence Bonifant who was recently appointed to the position of Assistant Seamstress is unable to fill the duties required.
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April 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt requests permission from the Office of Indian Affairs to enter into an arrangement with local Carlisle, Pennsylvania doctors to treat students.
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April 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Joseph and Sophia Johnson for the return of the children David and Katie Johnson.
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April 12, 1897
Captain Richard Henry Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898.
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April 15, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from W. N. Hailmann regarding the qualifications of former student William Sherrill for a position in the Indian Service.
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April 21, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards printer Leander Gansworth's application for a 24-day leave of absence.
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April 22, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from W. N. Hailmann by providing a recommendation from himself and O. H. Bakeless on Frank Jones.
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April 27, 1897
M. S. Barr, the nurse in charge, compiles the monthly sanitary report for March 1897.
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April 29, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with additional information on decisions made in regards to several irregular employees mentioned in the March 1897 report. Pratt also asks for approval of the April 1897 report, which includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of days worked during the…
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May 3, 1897
Card indicating Richard Henry Pratt sent a letter to American Horse inviting American Horse to visit the Carlisle Indian School.
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May 12, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during April 1897. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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May 14, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt forwards the approval letter for March 1897 irregular employees report to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Pratt also submits a statement showing the ages of students whose transportation was paid for during the third quarter of 1897.
Note: The actual approval letter and statement were missing when this file…
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May 17, 1897
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1897 amounting to $6,495.07 for regular employee pay.
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May 17, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Mary E. Lininger's application for a 23-day annual leave of absence.
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May 17, 1897
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly report for May 1897.
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May 17, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Rosa Bourassa's application for a 58-day leave of absence due to problems with her eyes. Pratt also forwards a physician's certificate from Dr. S. Snively Bishop confirming Bourassa's poor health.
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May 19, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular employees required for May 1897 and asks for approval of the employment. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
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May 20, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant cook Laura A. Dandridge's application for a 14-day leave of absence.
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May 26, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the need for irregular employee positions at the Carlisle Indian School.
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May 27, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant clerk Dennison Wheelock's application for a 23-day annual leave of absence.
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May 27, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Martha B. Hench's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence.
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June 7-14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards matron Lida B. Given's request for a 35-day leave of absence due to sickness. Included is a note from the school's physician recommending the leave.
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June 8, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards senior teacher Emma A. Cutter's request for a 60-day leave of absence for annual leave and to attend summer school at Amherst, Massachusetts. Included is a lengthy letter from Cutter listing her experience.
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