Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt declining his invitation to the 23rd commencement of the Carlisle Indian School and requesting a copy of the school's most recent annual report.
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January 17, 1902
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May 12, 1902
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for sending a booklet about the Carlisle Indian School, and inquiring about whether government funding alone meets Carlisle's needs or if donations are required to support it.
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June 2, 1902
Mary H. Brown writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for sending some information about Carlisle, reminiscing about her visit to the school with Susan Longstreth, and donating funds for him to use towards the school.
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August 20, 1902
Kate Bowersox, a teacher in the Normal program at Carlisle, writes to Richard Henry Pratt regarding his offer for a promotion to become the principal at Carlisle. Bowersox discusses her terms for taking the position and her plans for how to succeed within it.
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August 22, 1902
Kate Bowersox writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing her housing and office needs as part of her newly received role as principal for the Carlisle Indian School. She argues that she should move her residence from the laundry building to the Bakeless house, and that her roommate and friend, Ella G. Hill, should be promoted from laundry matron…
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August 30, 1902
Kate Bowersox writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing her feelings regarding her employment situation. Bowersox was previously offered the role of Principal by Pratt, but this was denied by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; subsequently, Pratt kept her in her previous role as a Normal teacher and assigned her additional responsibilities for…
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September 17, 1902
Edwin N. Benson writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing a bequest of $5,000 from the estate of his sister, Harriet S. Benson, to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Benson also discusses how the bequest might be appropriately acknowledged.
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November 23, 1902
Laura deRussey Berry writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for tickets and a booklet for a recent Carlisle sports game, recollects elements of the game, and inquires about friends still working at the Carlisle Indian School.
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circa 1903
A partial letter with an unknown sender, addressed to Richard Henry Pratt, thanks him for his decision to remain at Carlisle. This is likely dated 1903, after Pratt rescinds his first resignation as superintendent of Carlisle.
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January 10, 1903 - February 10, 1903
Marshall H. Bright, editor of the publication Christian Work, writes to Richard Henry Pratt in a series of three letters discussing an article in that paper about Pratt's views on Catholic missionary work. Pratt's views, which were made public during a Mohonk conference, were not in line with others in attendance, including General…
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January 30, 1903
Martin Grove Brumbaugh writes to Richard Henry Pratt acknowledging an invitation to visit Carlisle, and making plans to visit if possible. Brumbaugh also notes his support for Pratt's efforts.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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March 5, 1903
Lucy E. Anderson writes of her outrage over Richard Henry Pratt's treatment by politicians over his management of Carlisle, and offers her support. Anderson also inquires about whether Pratt could connect his son Mason Pratt with John A. Brightwell, a youth Anderson knows.
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February 3, 1904
Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his views on the reservation system and Indian education. This includes the desire to transfer responsibility from the Office of Indian Affairs to the Army Department, the desire to break up tribal organizations, and the hope of removing politics from the system. Abbott also argues that…
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1904
O. H. Bakeless of the State Normal School at Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, writes to Richard Henry Pratt in two letters expressing his sympathies for Pratt's reported resignation from his role as superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School. Bakeless also congratulates Pratt on his advancement in military rank.
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May 5, 1904
Laura deRussey Berry, a former Carlisle employee, writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him that Captain William Mercer of the Eighth Infantry is trying to use his influence to have Pratt removed from his post as superintendent at Carlisle, and to have himself named as Pratt's successor. Mercer is ultimately successful in becoming…
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June 16, 1904
Bertha Canfield writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending her commiserations over his resignation as superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
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June 18, 1904
Mary N. Agnew writes to Richard Henry Pratt in support of him in the wake of his resignation from Carlisle.
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June 21, 1904
Annie Moore Allison sends her regret to Richard Henry Pratt after hearing of his resignation from Carlisle in the Indian Helper.
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June 27, 1904
Laura deRussey Berry, a former Carlisle employee, writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending her sympathies and support in the wake of news that Pratt has resigned from the role of superintendent of Carlisle and been replaced by William Mercer. Her letter also discusses personal news with Pratt.
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