Standing, Alfred J.

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has sent them various materials for the exhibit in Nashville, Tennessee.

Alfred John Standing responds to a letter from W. N. Hailmann regarding Clarence White Thunder and provides a recommendation for his employment in the Indian Service.

Alfred John Standing provides a recommendation for Samuel C. Deon (spelled Samuel Dion here) and Thomas Black Bear to W. N. Hailmann for employment in the Indian Sevice.

Alfred John Standing writes to the Office of Indian Affairs on behalf of Baptiste Marengo regarding a payment due to him from the Flathead funds.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant superintendent A. J. Standing's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt informs Antonio Apache that he should travel to the Carlisle Indian School to obtain instructions on a recruiting trip for the Fort Apache and San Carlos Agencies. Pratt notes that he will be in Leavenworth, Kansas taking his examinations for promotion to Major.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Ella Rikert be appointed "no higher" than an assistant matron in the Indian Service at South Dakota. Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing forwards Rikert's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Pratt also informs the Commissioner that Rikert is currently employed…

Alfred John Standing responds to the claim of Henry Doxtator that his son Andrew was kidnapped and taken to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that various vacant positions be filled by assignment from the Civil Service lists and that he has filled one teaching position temporarily. Pratt further requests that he be allowed to fill any other position temporarily.

Alfred John Standing responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the lease of the Hocker Farm. Standing forwards the lease in triplicate with the signatures of all three members of the Board of Trustees as directed.

Alfred John Standing forwards a list of answers from Andrew Doxtator in response to his father's charge of kidnapping and request to return him from Carlisle.

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Emma Seowitsa declines a position Assistant Matron due to her health.

Alfred John Standing forwards a statement regarding teachers at the Carlisle Indian School.

Note: Gertrude Simmons later became known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin and Zitkala-Sa. 

Captain Richard H. Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing submit a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during July and August 1897. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month. An explanatory cover letter is included.

Alfred John Standing acknowledges receipt of the copy of the Hocker Farm lease dated September 15, 1897 from the Office of Indian Affairs.

Alfred John Standing requests authority to cover the expenses of Dennison Wheelock for the return of four runaway students.

Alfred John Standing provides Antonio Apache authorization to recruit students for the Carlisle Indian School at the Fort Apache and San Carlos Agencies. Standing provides information on how to select students as well as how to provide the correct government forms.

Alfred John Standing responds to W. N. Hailmann regarding vacant positions at the Carlisle Indian School stating that he does not want to make permanent appointments in the absence of Richard Henry Pratt.

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he would be willing to have Chauncey Yellow Robe transferred to Carlisle as Assistant Disciplinarian.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the packing and reshipping of the Nashville Exhibit.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a list of staff and the location and number of rooms assigned for their use at the Carlisle Indian School.

Note: Gertrude Simmons later became known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin and Zitkala-Sa. 

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Quanah Parker's daughters will be arriving in Washington D.C. on March 18, 1898.

Alfred John Standing responds to a circular letter from W. N. Hailmann by providing a list of band leaders both at Carlisle and available graduates.

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.

Alfred John Standing forwards examples of the Descriptive Record of Students as Admitted, Outing Records, Historical Record, and Discharge Records to the Office of Indian Affairs.