Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt replies to the Office of Indian Affairs with request from Caroline Warren to enroll her children at the Carlisle Indian Affairs.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that since Frank Terrance wrote a letter to the Office he has since visited Carlisle and withdrawn his request.

Richard Henry Pratt invites residents of Carlisle to visit the Carlisle Indian School on specific days to visit the industrial shops, schoolrooms, and gymnasium to better allow out of town guests to see those areas of the school surrounding the 1898 commencement exercises.

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Richard Henry Pratt provides an estimate for new cases for an exhibit at the Omaha Exposition.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding former student Frank Cajune.

W. J. McConnell, Inspector, proposes a system of "espionage"--asking agents to systematically provide reports--to track outcomes of students educated at both reservation and off-reservation boarding schools with the goal of demonstrating their comparative effectiveness at assimilation. 

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1898. 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 that the proposal to inquire into the circumstances of all of the returned students would require a large amount of time and money.

Richard Henry Pratt requests the permanent appointment of Edith McCook to serve as his stenographer to replace Nana Pratt.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of various property which requires the actions of a Board of Survey after becoming worn out, broken, or otherwise being unfit.

Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of abstract B to property return (received from contractors) forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Richard Henry Pratt proposes having Dennison Wheelock sent to Western Schools to recruit band members to perform at the Paris Exposition.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proceedings of a Board of Survey convened on March 18, 1898 to dispose of various property which has become worn out, broken, or otherwise become unfit for service.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards correspondence regarding a sub-voucher of Augusta C. Stouch who brought a party of students to the Carlisle Indian School from the Crow Agency as an escort.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that is forwarding contract, certificates of inspection, weigher's return, and schedule of deliveries for 55,487 pounds of beef and mutton as well as 2,503 pounds of bacon from Fred H. Davis.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the request of Sara S. Hill for the return of her son Walter Hill.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to W. N. Hailmann regarding former student Brigman Cornelius and his suitability for a position as a teacher.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing background and a recommendation for Laura Toneadlemah (Laura Doanmoe) and Delos Lone Wolf for positions in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular letter by providing the general condition of the buildings, heat, light, and drainage at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt further discusses the need for an upgraded sewer system and some other small repairs.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an additional letter regarding the request to return Walter Hill.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Estimate of supplies for the fourth quarter of 1898 amounting to $478.09 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $10,745.00 for regular employee pay. However, the amount requested for regular employee pay on the estimate of funds form is $10,172.29

Ella Rickert requests transfer from the Carlisle Indian School to a Western State.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing an update on the Carlisle Exhibit for the Omaha Exposition.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Lizzie Hill be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service.  Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards Hill's application along with references from chief matron L. R. Shaffner, Hill's outing host, Elizabeth D. Edge, and Pratt himself.