Agnew, Cornelius Rea

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Increase in Cow Herd and Reduction in Rations
April 11, 1882

Richard Henry Pratt requests a reduction in various rations in order to purchase additional cows for providing a greater milk supply to students. Pratt cites a visit from Dr. Cornelius Rea Agnew and his recommendation that for a healthy student body students be allowed to drink as much milk as they want in the morning and evening. To follow…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, May 5, 1883
May 5, 1883

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew that he has made arrangements for several students to work aboard the American Steam Ship Line bound for Europe.  Pratt also requests Agnew's attendence at the May 23rd board meeting, and discusses the printing of a trust. This letter is part of a series of related…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, May 11, 1883
May 11, 1883

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding the ongoing attempts of President Chester A. Arthur to secure funding for the school from Congress. Pratt also mentions a board meeting scheduled for the 22nd and 23rd of May, and the preparation of a trust. This letter is part of a series of related…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, May 15, 1883
May 15, 1883

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Dr. Cornelius Rea Agnew about the upcoming meeting of the Board of Trustees on the 23rd of May.  Pratt’s letter is written on a copy of the “Deed of Trust” for a parcel of land in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania that became part of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School property. 

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, December 11, 1883
December 11, 1883

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Dr. Cornelius Rea Agnew with an update on the school and the rising number of students. He also writes about his desire to find benefactors interested in creating a new Indian industrial school to accommodate more students.

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, December 22, 1883
December 22, 1883

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew thanking him for his "practical interest" in the school in regards to the arrival of two calves for the school farm. Pratt also mentions the illness of over sixty students to "a thorough seige of the mumps." 

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, June 2, 1884
June 2, 1884

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew discussing the Board of Trustees and the auditing of Pratt's account.  Pratt also mentions the potential visit of General George Crook.  This letter is part of a series of related correspondence which can be found using the People tags.  Transcript included…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, June 5, 1884
June 5, 1884

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding the raising of funds for the school.  Pratt also discusses the sending home of about 75 pupils, and invites Agnew to join him on his trip to New Mexico.  This letter is part of a series of related correspondence which can be found using the People tags…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, June 9, 1884
June 9, 1884

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding their upcoming trip to the west and the visit of Mr. Blaine to Carlisle to lay the cornerstone for Bosler Hall.

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, July 2, 1884
July 2, 1884

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding Agnew's nomination to an unnamed committee.  Pratt also discusses his ability to recruit more students thanks to the passing of the Indian Appropriations Bill.  

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, July 15, 1884
July 15, 1884

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew attempting to arrange a visit, as well as a trip to the west to recruit students.  Pratt asks Agnew to come along to help select healthy children, and suggests that they rest in the Las Vegas, New Mexico Hot Springs. 

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Letter from M. S. Juslyn to Cornelius R. Agnew, July 26, 1884
July 26, 1884

Acting Secretary in the Department of the Interior M. S. Juslyn writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew enclosing an order securing Agency and Indian Service assistance for Agnew while he is in the West. 

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, December 13, 1884
December 13, 1884

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding his order of a coat and shoes from the school.  Pratt also commends Agnew for taking in a blind Osage child. 

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, February 19, 1885
February 19, 1885

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding a possible trip to the southern United States, including a visit at the Exposition and the International Convention of Educators.  Pratt also mentions his interest in seeing "what manner of Secretary and Commissioner of Indian Affairs we have."  This…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, February 25, 1885
February 25, 1885

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding his concerns for the new head of the Interior Department.  Pratt also notes that he has postponed his trip south.  This letter is part of a series of related correspondence which can be accessed using the People tags. Transcript included.

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, March 21, 1885
March 21, 1885

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew over his concerns for the organization and staffing of offices within the Interior Department.  This letter is part of a series of related correspondence which can be found using the People tags. Transcript included.

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, March 26, 1885
March 26, 1885

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding Pratt's visit with the new Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and a donation towards the farm debt.  This letter is part of a series of related correspondence which can be found using the People tags. Transcript included.

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, July 24, 1885
July 24, 1885

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding an editorial Pratt wrote.  Pratt also discusses staffing changes at Carlisle, and his wish that Agnew accept former student Etahdleuh Doanmoe into his hospital. 

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, January 2, 1886
January 2, 1886

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew in response to a proposed plan to segregate the students after they left the school.  He states that the students are fully capable of becoming a part of American life and appeared wary of what he perceives as attempts to undermine the school's work.  Pratt also…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, February 24, 1886
February 24, 1886

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew about calling on Gerardus C. King regarding the school.  This letter is part of a series of related correspondence which can be found using the People tags.  Transcript included.

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, March 27, 1886
March 27, 1886

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding Pratt's recent ousting from a Congressional bill on Indian education, and Pratt's political battles with Superintendent of Schools John Oberly at the Mohonk Conference.  Pratt also includes brief instructions on what Agnew should do should Carlisle be "broken…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, May 8, 1886
May 8, 1886

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Dr. Cornelius Rea Agnew suggesting that Agnew stops in Carlisle to say goodbye before traveling.  Pratt also mentions discussions between teacher Mary Hyde and Charles Pratt of the Astral Oil Works, Brooklyn, New York, regarding her employment at a new industrial school in that city. Transcript…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, May 17, 1886
May 17, 1886

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Dr. Cornelius Rea Agnew saying that he received Congressional funding for the purchase of a farm adjacent to the school, as well as for the construction of a chapel, stable, and two new school wings. 

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, June 1, 1886
June 1, 1886

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew regarding plans for new and renovated buildings at Carlisle.  Pratt states that he does not intend to take on more students, but rather to create a more individualized training environment.  He compares Carlisle's Congressional funding to Congressional funding for…

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Letter from Richard H. Pratt to Cornelius R. Agnew, August 9, 1886
August 9, 1886

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew about the search to "find a mother for the girls."  This letter is part of a series of related correspondence which can be found using the People tags. Transcript included.

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