Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. J. Brooks responding to J. A. Moore in Camp Hill, PA regarding an inquiry about educating Indian children at the Soldiers Orphans' Homes of Pennsylvania. Brooks writes that the funds for the current fiscal year do not allow for the education of more Indian children, but they are hopeful to receive more…
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![Letter Discussing Funding for Education at the Soldiers Orphans' Homes of Pennsylvania Hand-written letter on onion-skin paper](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_0096_MEED__006a_p420.jpg?itok=Y9YxpIOB)
![Request for Funds Settling Debts for Fourth Quarter 1879 Request for Funds Settling Debts for Fourth Quarter 1879](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0203_0002.jpg?itok=igCUu_20)
Richard Henry Pratt requests an immediate transfer of funds to cover debts from the fourth quarter of 1879.
![Forwarded Cash and Property Accounts for Fourth Quarter 1879 Forwarded Cash and Property Accounts for Fourth Quarter 1879](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0237_0004.jpg?itok=p9NPvOzM)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards his cash and property accounts for the fourth quarter of 1879 to Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Edwin J. Brooks.
![Receipt for Spring Wagon Receipt for Spring Wagon](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0243_0002.jpg?itok=PHrq77Ck)
Richard Henry Pratt acknowledges receipt of a spring wagon from Toledo, Ohio.
![Return of Medical Property and Transfer of Hospital Supplies for Fourth Quarter 1879 Return of Medical Property and Transfer of Hospital Supplies for Fourth Quarter 1879](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0247_0002.jpg?itok=CtpQTM94)
Richard Henry Pratt submits his return of medical property and transfer of hospital supplies for the fourth quarter of 1879.
![Description of the Grounds, Buildings, Industries and Aims of the Carlisle Indian Training School Description of the Grounds, Buildings, Industries and Aims of the Carlisle Indian Training School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0269_0007.jpg?itok=XAWue6sh)
Richard Henry Pratt reports on the buildings, grounds, industrial curriculum, and overall aims of the Carlisle Indian Training School. The report includes descriptions of building sizes and purposes, industrial capabilities, and the efforts then underway to establish Congressional approval for the school's continuation. Also included are…
![Desire to Permanently Hire George LeRoy Brown as Disciplinarian Desire to Permanently Hire George LeRoy Brown as Disciplinarian](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_m234_r484_1015.jpg?itok=D5882-ou)
Richard Henry Pratt informs A. O. Hyde that his son-in-law Lieutenant George LeRoy Brown has been using leave of absence from his post in Dakota to serve as the disciplinarian for the male students at the Carlisle Indian School but will have to return soon. As Pratt thinks this would be a monumental loss for the school, he informs Hyde that he'…
![Orders to send Two Lipan Apaches to the Carlisle Indian School Orders to send Two Lipan Apaches to the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_m234_r486_0887.jpg?itok=IaV3FYn4)
By command of Brigadier-General Pope, Assistant Adjutant-General E. R. Platt orders that two Lipan Apache children at Fort Hays, Kansas be sent to the Carlisle Indian School.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record Group 75, Entry 79, "…
![Travel Request for Alfred John Standing to Comanche Agency Travel Request for Alfred John Standing to Comanche Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0281_0002.jpg?itok=osG48iUP)
Richard Henry Pratt telegrams the Commissioner of Indian Affairs asking for permission to send Alfred John Standing to the Comanche Agency to recruit students. Pratt also asks if the former Florida prisoners can be sent back.
![Richard H. Pratt Recommendations for School Enrollment Rules Richard H. Pratt Recommendations for School Enrollment Rules](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0313_0003.jpg?itok=DW4Z9N3D)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding a desire by the Secretary of the Interior to increase enrollment at Carlisle. Pratt suggests that a number of new rules be adopted regarding students' ages, gender ratio, and health. Pratt also suggests that the children of chiefs and headmen be preferred, to ensure good…
![Second Travel Request for Alfred John Standing to Comanche Agency Second Travel Request for Alfred John Standing to Comanche Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0282_0002.jpg?itok=Ub2W-QoE)
Richard Henry Pratt requests a quick reply to his telegram of February 23, requesting permission to send Alfred John Standing to the Comanche Agency to recruit students.
![Submitting Property and Supplies Invoices for Transfer of Carlisle Barracks Submitting Property and Supplies Invoices for Transfer of Carlisle Barracks](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0278_0003.jpg?itok=lZbhuvpT)
Richard Henry Pratt submits invoices regarding the transfer of property and supplies at the Carlisle Barracks to the Department of the Interior. Pratt notes that these files were overlooked when others were transferred previously.
![Alfred J. Standing Recruitment In Kiowa and Comanche Agency Alfred J. Standing Recruitment In Kiowa and Comanche Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0336_0002.jpg?itok=DdOukAHL)
Richard Henry Pratt suggests to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Alfred J. Standing's experience and reputation at the Kiowa and Comanche Agency will help him select suitable students there. Pratt also suggests that this recruitment should be done according to his recent suggestions regarding enrollment.
![Notice of Arrival of Iowa and Sac & Fox Students Notice of Arrival of Iowa and Sac & Fox Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0306_0002.jpg?itok=xwgIBNEn)
Richard Henry Pratt telegrams Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Edwin J. Brooks, informing him that a group of Iowa and Sac & Fox children arrived safely and will be held as directed.
![Transfer of Medicine from Carlisle Barracks Transfer of Medicine from Carlisle Barracks](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0291_0002.jpg?itok=6QRTW3EY)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that medicine transferred from the War Department is not needed at Carlisle, as his homeopathic physician will supply his own. Pratt suggests that the medicines be sent elsewhere.
![Letter Discussing Recruitment at Kiowa and Comanche Agency Hand-written letter on onion-skin paper](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_0096_MEED__006a_p454.jpg?itok=2FjRb3TJ)
Letter wherein Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Edward J. Brooks responded to Captain Richard Henry Pratt's request for information about "Mr. Standing['s]" visit to the Kiowa and Comanche Agency. Brooks lets Pratt know that Brooks has already authorized "Mr. Standing" to bring ten children back with him from the Agency to be educated at…
![Letter Requesting Permanent Appointment of Lt. Brown at the Carlisle Indian School Hand-written letter on onion-skin paper](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_0096_MEED__006a_p457.jpg?itok=lMJzIkhA)
Acting Commissioner Edward J. Brooks forwarding Captain Richard Henry Pratt's request to Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz for Lt. Brown, 11th Infantry, be detailed to report to Pratt and the Carlisle Indian School on a permanent basis. Pratt requested Brown in order to help maintain discipline since the number of students has increased.…
![Request for Funds to Subscribe to Newspapers Request for Funds to Subscribe to Newspapers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_m234_r485_0851.jpg?itok=AZqbRS2-)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to spend $50 to subscribe to periodicals and newspapers so that he and his assistants can stay informed.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record Group 75, Entry 79, "Letters Received by the Office of Indian…
![Request to Detail George LeR. Brown to Carlisle Request to Detail George LeR. Brown to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0307_0004.jpg?itok=WpwhnXli)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting that he petition the War Department to detail George LeR. Brown to service at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt states that Brown had served at Carlisle during his leave of absence from the Army, and that Brown showed potential in helping efficiently manage the school…
![Fulfillment of Request for Garden Seeds Fulfillment of Request for Garden Seeds](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_m234_r484_0050_0.jpg?itok=Fwd4l0_W)
Commissioner of Indian Affairs William G. LeDue informs Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz that Richard Henry Pratt's request for garden seeds has been filled.
Note: This item was copied from U.S. National Archives microfilm reels (M234), which were filmed from the original documents found in Record Group 75, Entry 79, "Letters…
![Request for Permission for Emergency Trip to Washington Request for Permission for Emergency Trip to Washington](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0308_0002.jpg?itok=hpKvSoTm)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, stating that he is in Washington on an emergency trip to look after the best interests of the school. Pratt notes that the Congressional bill about the founding of the school is currently under debate, and requests permission to continue staying in Washington.
![Recommendations for Recruiter in Colorado and New Mexico Recommendations for Recruiter in Colorado and New Mexico](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0339_0003.jpg?itok=3o_nRg83)
Richard Henry Pratt recommends George LeRoy Brown as a recruiter for the Carlisle Indian School among the agencies in Colorado and New Mexico. Pratt suggests that the assignment is difficult, and that Brown is the only person he trusts for the job.
![Request for Funds for Industrial Training Request for Funds for Industrial Training](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0346_0002.jpg?itok=fWnNUrUZ)
Richard Henry Pratt requests funds to develop the industrial and mechanical training programs at the school. Specifically, Pratt hopes to establish a harness-making program and to expand the blacksmithing, wagon-making, carpentry, shoemaking, and tinsmithing departments. Pratt notes that this issue is already before the Secretary of the…
![Request to Sell Mules and Purchase Farm Horses Request to Sell Mules and Purchase Farm Horses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0347_0002.jpg?itok=0xWf_WUG)
Richard Henry Pratt requests permission to sell two old mules, transferred from the War Department, and to purchase two farm horses.
![Seed Purchase Request Seed Purchase Request](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_79_b574_1880_P0348_0002.jpg?itok=N_g7rvuL)
Richard Henry Pratt requests permission to purchase seeds on the open market.