1880-1889

Descriptive Statement of Pupils regarding 3 children transferred to the Carlisle Indian School from the Sisseton Agency.

H. J. Armstrong, U.S. Indian Agent for the Crow Agency, informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he can send six or ten students to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests transportation for John W. Olmstead and 20 students from De Pere, Wisconsin to Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Kent Black Bear be sent home due to poor health at the request of his father.

Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1885 amounting to $7,530.71 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $6,055.00 for regular employee pay. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a newspaper clip to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding four students who had been transferred to the Martinsburg Indian School. He notes that he regrets sending the students to Martinsburg and the students mentioned in the clipping were exemplary students while at Carlisle. He recommends transferring the…

Richard Henry Pratt discusses the desire of Standing Bear to have his daughter returned home from the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt provides the circumstances surrounding the request including Standing Bear's long support of the school. However, he notes that the student does not desire to go home and he believes the office should commend…

These materials include a cover letter, correspondence, and a Descriptive Statement of Pupils regarding Moses Neal of the Sac & Fox Agency requesting admission for Christina Moore (Coch-na-qua) and Stanley (Po-po) at the Carlisle Indian School. Neither individual ever enrolled at Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt submits a voucher for travel expenses of a Carlisle Indian School employee in attempting to recover Henry Keoke. Pratt also provides a history of how Keoke came to the school.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the lease of the Hocker Farm. Pratt notes that he believed the lease which was renewed in 1884 was for five years and was confirmed in this belief when the funds for the second quarter were granted without question and have already been paid.

Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for December 1885. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to cover the expenses of an Assistant Disciplinarian in charge of large boys for the months of November and December which was omitted from the Irregular Employees report.

Richard Henry Pratt submits a report that lists a new employee (George W. Kemp). The report includes personal information about those being hired. An explanatory cover letter is included.

Richard Henry Pratt submits a travel voucher for the return of Henry Keoke who was resting in Saxton, Pennsylvania when caught by a Carlisle Indian School employee.

Oneida Sachems and Councilors request the return of various students currently at Carlisle due to lack of full consideration. Richard Henry Pratt notes that the request should be rejected as there is little discontent among the students aside from routine and some work requirements. He states that some parents requested additional children to…

Lewis Elm requests the return of his son, Levi Elm, from the Carlisle Indian School as he claims Levi is at Carlisle against both of their wishes. Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Bureau that Levi Elm arrived at the school on a five year term and despite a rough early start has now become accustomed to the school life. In addition, he…

Richard Henry Pratt submits a voucher for travel expenses incurred while returning Dana Long Wolf and Charles Redmore. Pratt includes the context of what led Redmore and Long Wolf to run away from the school and the discipline meted out to Redmore. He ends by proposing the government develop a reformatory where students can be sent to prevent…

Dennison Wheelock requests permission from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to return to his home at the Green Bay Agency. Wheelock cites his cold room and the general ill health of many students at Carlisle. In reply, Obadiah G. Given, the school physician, claims that as a percentage there are no more sick students than at any other time. Richard…

John H. Bowman, U.S. Indian Agent for the Navajo Agency, informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Tom Torlino should be returned home on account of his health and because he seems to be making no progress.

Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for January 1886. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.

Estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1886 amounting to $9,007.10 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $6,435.00 for regular employee pay. Pratt's account statement in the amount of $81,002.35 is also included.

Daniel Schanandore requests the return of his son Edwin Schanandore from the Carlisle Indian School.

Drawing of Alexander Yellowman (here Elick Yellowman) of various animals including goats, sheep, and a cow.

A note on the bottom of the page reads: Elick Yellowman Araphoe boy

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes to Doctor Cornelius Rea Agnew in response to a proposed plan to segregate the students after they left the school.  He states that the students are fully capable of becoming a part of American life and appeared wary of what he perceives as attempts to undermine the school's work.  Pratt also…

Richard Henry Pratt replies to a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Tom Torlino. Pratt notes that he has had the school physician examine Torlino and that he is doing well physically and in his trade of harness making. He notes the only irregularity is that Torlino is older than he made himself out to be when examined for…