Pratt, Richard Henry

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Application for Employment from Elizabeth Williams
February 16-21, 1903

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Elizabeth Williams be appointed as an assistant teacher or assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Williams's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.

Note: There were two students named Elizabeth Williams who were at the school…

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Pratt Provides Information on John Thomas and Ralph Ovieto
February 16, 1903

Richard Henry Pratt provides information on John Thomas and Ralph Ovieto to the Office of Indian Affairs.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Provides Information on Robert McArthur
February 16, 1903

Richard Henry Pratt provides information to the Office of Indian Affairs on Robert McArthur.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Resigns Position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School
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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Pratt Telegram Resigning Position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School
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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Biddle Sends Pratt Sympathies for his Retirement, 1903
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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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, September 1902
February 18, 1903

Richard H. Pratt submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by schools, and pay for regular and irregular employees for the quarter ending September 30, 1902.

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Application for Employment from Sophia American Horse
February 19-21, 1903

Richard H. Pratt recommends that Sophia American Horse, a member of Carlisle's Class of 1903, be appointed as an assistant matron in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards American Horse's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter.  Also, Pratt advises the Commissioner of his intentions to keep…

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David Discusses Pratt's Announced Retirement from Carlisle, 1903
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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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Brown Sends Pratt Appreciation for His Work, 1903
February 20, 1903

Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt expressing her appreciation for all of his work in connection to the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Embick Forwards Article and Urges Office to not Accept Pratt Resignation
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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Letters/Correspondence, Newspapers and Magazines
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National Archives and Records Administration
MacFadden Urges Withdrawal of Pratt's Resignation
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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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Recommendation and Information for Joseph Ruiz
February 23, 1903

Richard Henry Pratt provides information and a recommendation for Joseph Ruiz in his application for the position of gardener at the Truxton Canon School in Arizona.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Teller Requests Retention of Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent
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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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Brown Sends Pratt Support in Light of Resignation, 1903
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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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, December 1902
February 24, 1903

Richard H. Pratt submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by schools and issued to pupils, and pay for regular and irregular employees for the quarter ending…

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Amago Expresses Regret Over Pratt Resignation, 1903
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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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Mary E. Lininger's Application for Leave of Absence
February 25, 1903

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Seamstress Mary E. Lininger's request for a 30-day leave of absence without pay because of sickness in her family. 

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Personnel File of William A. Mercer, Superintendent
February 25, 1903 - March 27, 1909

Personnel file of William A. Mercer, who served as the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School from July 1, 1904 to February 1, 1908. Before coming to Carlisle, Mercer was Captain of the Seventh United States Cavalry, and was also considered to become Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School in 1903.

The file contains employment…

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Office Informed Joseph Ruiz Declines Position in Indian Service
February 28, 1903

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Joseph Ruiz declines the position offered to him.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Responds to Request to Return Mary Ladouceur
February 28, 1903

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Mary Ladouceur to her home at the request of her father.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Report of Irregular Employees, February 1903
February 28, 1903

Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

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Bryan Sends Pratt Sympathies on News of His Resignation, 1903
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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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Pratt Withdraws Resignation as Superintendent
March 2, 1903

Richard Henry Pratt withdraws his resignation as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.

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Allen Responds to Student Complaints Against Disciplinarian
March 5, 1903

Edgar A. Allen responds to the complaints of John Susep and J. Frederick Nicholar against disciplinarian W. G. Thompson.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration