Edgar A. Allen writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of the status of files used during an investigation into Carlisle's operations, as well as the results of discussions with Mr. Fox and Mr. Ambrose about their testimony for the investigation.
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August 7, 1904
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August 11, 1904
Edgar A. Allen informs Richard Henry Pratt of the location of the two Charity ledgers that are currently the subject of an investigation, noting that they are with the Acting Secretary of the Interior.
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August 31, 1904
M. E. Ahern, Editor at the Public Libraries Publishing Bureau in Chicago, expresses regret over hearing of Pratt's resignation from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and requests further information.
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January 30, 1907
A.G. Agnew, the brother of Dr. Cornelius Rea Agnew, asks Richard Henry Pratt about a recent piece in the New York Mail that failed to mention Dr. Agnew's early work with the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. A.G. Agnew asks for Pratt to submit a correction to the New York Mail, and also discusses family matters.
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circa 1909
William H. Weeks requests permission from Richard Henry Pratt to enlist him in the U.S. Navy as a sailor.
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June 6, 1909
Walter Battice of the Indian Memorial Association writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for his involvement in an event during a reunion tour for H. B. Peairs.
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January 17, 1913
James H. Bell writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for his work in supporting planning for a Wanamaker expedition stop in New Mexico. Bell promises to repay Pratt for his personal expenditure for his work, and praises him highly for his support and that of his friends. Bell also notes that Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Walter send their regards.…
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March 4, 1914
Benjamin F. Bennett of the Crow Agency writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing recent news in the press about the Congressional investigation into Carlisle's operations, noting that it seems that the school was not being run well. Bennett also recalls a visit he had with Marianna Burgess while in Chicago.
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March 5, 1914
George E. Armstrong of the American Railway Guide Company writes to Richard Henry Pratt, via Herbert Welsh, to reconnect. Armstrong recounts Pratt's assistance with a party of politicians visiting a commencement at Carlisle.
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March 12, 1914
Thomas M. Anderson writes to Richard Henry Pratt inquiring about the history and survival of the Miami and Shawnee after the Middle War, and whether any Miami or Shawnee attended Carlisle.
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April 6, 1914
Thomas M. Anderson thanks Pratt for his information about the Miami and explains his personal interest in the group.
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May 29, 1916
Jeannette Horne Beaver writes to Richard Henry Pratt sharing personal news of her and her brother, and describing in detail the possibility and logistics of a trip by Pratt and a Mr. Stevick to the Hoopa, California region.
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January 31, 1917
Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt defending how Abbott discussed Pratt's contributions to Indian education and policy in his "Reminiscences" piece.
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April 20, 1917
Edgar A. Allen, Superintendent of the United States Indian School at Chilocco, Oklahoma, writes to Richard Henry Pratt acknowledging receipt of his letter to the Journal and inviting Pratt to visit Chilocco.
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May 17, 1917
Edgar A. Allen writes to Richard Henry Pratt about his views on regiments of Indian troops for World War One, as well as general national politics.
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May 18, 1917
Robert Bruce writes to Richard Henry Pratt requesting a portrait of him for his upcoming volume, commissioned by the National Highways Association, about the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh route of the National Highway. Pratt's portrait would be included in a section about the Carlisle Indian School.
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June 5, 1917
Robert Bruce writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending him information for submitting a portrait for an upcoming book, commissioned by the National Highways Association, which will mention the Carlisle Indian School.
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November 29, 1920
Samuel W. Brushel writes to Richard Henry Pratt congratulating him on his 80th birthday, and sending personal updates about his family and life.
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November 30, 1920
Annie Moore Allison sends Richard Henry Pratt congratulations for his 80th birthday, and provides updates on a few former Carlisle students.
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December 1, 1920
George E. Balenti, writing on State of Oklahoma Department of Highways letterhead, sends brithday well-wishes to Richard Henry Pratt and provides him with personal updates.
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December 2, 1920
Chauncey E. Archiquette, a former Carlisle student, congratulates Richard Henry Pratt on his 80th birthday.
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December 2, 1920
Mary Pradt Abeita writes to Richard Henry Pratt with birthday well-wishes, expressing her fondness for Carlisle and for Pratt as her "dear school-father."
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December 4, 1920
John Allen, a member of the 1900 graduating class, sends Richard Henry Pratt congratulations for his 80th birthday.
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May 27, 1921
Emil Benson, President of the Sherman Institute Alumni Association, thanks Richard Henry Pratt for his address to Sherman's Class of 1921. Benson briefly paraphrases part of Pratt's speech.
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December 4, 1923
Edgar A. Allen sends Richard Henry Pratt congratulations for his birthday, and invites him to visit Wisconsin, where Allen is in charge of the Menominees, Stockbridges, and Oneidas.
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