Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt requests additional funding in order to pay postage for sending letters from students as well as their report cards to their parents. Pratt notes that Agents and Postmasters have in some cases not delivered the letters when sent under frank.

A letter from Richard Henry Pratt forwarding a request for the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to pay for William F. Campbell's fees for the University of Minnesota Law School. Pratt forwards both a letter from the Dean of the Law School William S. Pattee and an incomplete contract between the Commissioner and Pattee which outlines the terms of…

Richard Henry Pratt provides information on Charles W. Williams, known at Carlisle as Charley Wolf, and his potential appointment as an assistant teacher at the Colville Agency.

Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1891 amounting to $13,466.90 for support of the school.

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 1891 amounting to $462.90 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 1890. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a report on the gender breakdown by grade of the Carlisle Indian School as of December 31, 1890.

Richard Henry Pratt writes personally to Thomas J. Morgan to object to the method used to calculate the costs in educating students at the various Indian Schools. Pratt notes that in the 1890 Annual Report all costs for Carlisle were represented while other schools did not have certain costs factored into their calculation skewing the results.…

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request from Sophia Lacey to enroll her children at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that if the children are eligible then he would be glad to enroll them as well as arrange transportation. Pratt further states that many students from this area "are so nearly…

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding the travel expenses of Reverend J. J. Emmegahbou and Reverend Charles Wright. Pratt notes that he furnished a return ticket for Emmegahbou from Carlisle to White Earth and incidental expenses but did not pay for the expenses of Wright because he was not connected with the…

Richard Henry Pratt requests that the Sioux Party currently in Washington D.C. be allowed to visit the Carlisle Indian School. If this is not possible then Pratt asks that nine students be allowed to visit Washington at their own expense.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a letter from Mary E. Raymond about bringing a group of students from the Pine Ridge Agency. Pratt notes that Carlisle can accept the students and that he will arrange the transportation.

Richard Henry Pratt provides comments to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the various textbooks and education curriculum at the Carlisle Indian School and how it relates to the proposal of the Office for Indian Schools.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Nellie Londrosh Nunn requesting the farmer's position at the agency for her husband.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1891. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt inquiries when the Sioux Chiefs will visit the Carlisle Indian School as there are a dozen students on outing who would like to meet them.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding a letter from Levi Flint concerning his daughter Lydia Flint a student at the Carlisle Indian School. Levi asks that the government return his daughter to her home due to her having already spent three years at school and a request from Stacy Matlock to marry…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter to the Office of Indian Affairs from Clement C. Gaines, President of the Eastman Business College, and a contract between Gaines and former student Chester P. Cornelius. Gaines' understanding is that the contract permits Cornelius to receive an allowance to attend the Business College. However, Gaines…

Richard Henry Pratt requests permission to purchase a test set of lenses due to an increase in poor eyesight among students resulting from Grippe. Pratt notes that after a trial of the lens test kit over several weeks he is now satisfied that it is successful and will ultimately save students money on glasses.

Richard Henry Pratt seeks information on whether Professor Rich's recommendation of Howard Logan is approved. Pratt notes that Logan wants to know before starting.

Richard Henry Pratt refers to the inquiries of the Senate Resolution will require additional clerical workforce before the next session of Congress. As a result, Pratt requests two additional clerks and one agent.

Joseph Scanadore requests the return of his son Jemison Scanadore from the Carlisle Indian School. Scanadore indicates that his son has recently written him asking to return home and his letters to Richard Henry Pratt have gone unanswered. Scanadore further states that his son has been sent out to farms during the summer and that he has plenty…

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 33 books for a staff reference library.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has received their telegram regarding the Senate Committee cutting annual per capita appropriation to $150. Pratt notes that this is ample and further reiterates his beliefs in opposing the establishment of a public school system on the Indian Reservations. Pratt then goes into…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Henry A. Kennerly regarding an order from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that discouraged the transfer of mixed blood students to Carlisle. Kennerly notes that unless this order is modified he could not come up with a party of students.

Pratt adds that while he agrees with the sentiment of…