1880-1889

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Tenth Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School
September 1, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt submits his tenth Annual Report for the Carlisle Indian School on September 1, 1889 to the Office of Indian Affairs. Included are statistics related to the school followed up a report from Pratt that provides a brief history followed by the enrollment statistics for the school year as well as an outline of the outing program…

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Pratt Returns Letter from Frank Maltby to Office of Indian Affairs
September 2, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt returns to the Office of Indian Affairs a letter from Frank Maltby.

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Office of Indian Affairs Actions Taken in Pueblo Agencies Regarding Returned Students
September 3, 1889 - December 6, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt returns the correspondence surrounding the treatment of returned pupils to Pueblo agencies in New Mexico. Pratt notes that he is happy to see the actions taken by the Office of Indian Affairs, including the actions taken by Frank D. Lewis, U.S. Special Indian Agent, in removing and criminally charging the Governor of the…

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Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Applications, October 1889
September 4 - October 1, 1889

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Fordyce Grinnell, Thomas W. Potter, and Mariette Wood). These reports include personal information about those being hired. Pratt also sends Grinnell's (physician), Potter's (teacher), and Wood's (literary teacher) applications.

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Report of Irregular Employees, August 1889
September 4, 1889

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in August 1889. Pratt distinguishes between the employees, whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentices" listed on the subsequent pages of…

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Bertha V. Azpell Requests Reason for Dismissal and Salary
September 6, 1889

Bertha V. Azpell inquires from the Secretary of the Interior why she was dismissed from her position as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. Azpell notes that she went on her leave with pay in July but was only sent a check for 20 days and did not receive any notice of dismissal from Richard Henry Pratt.

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Supplementary Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1890
September 6, 1889

Supplementary estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1890 amounting to $1,003.67 for the purchase of mules, horses, lawnmower, and support of the school.

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Supplementary Estimate of Supplies, September 1889
September 6, 1889

Richard H. Pratt submits a "Supplementary" Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1890 amounting to $145.17 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.

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Pratt Responds to Condition of Former Students Returning to Their Homes
September 11, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt refers to letter of S. Beto relative to condition of pupils of the Carlisle Indian School who returned to their homes. The enclosure is not included.

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Request to Purchase Army Caps for Students
September 11, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 450 army regulation uniform caps at a cost not to exceed $292.50 for students.

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Request to Purchase Men's Linen Collars
September 11, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 125 dozen boys and men's linen collars for $100 for the use of students at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Request to Return Six Ill Chiricahua Apache Students to Alabama
September 11, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt requests to return one Chiricahua Apache girl who is suffering from phthisis as well as two other girls and three boys who are also in poor health but would likely survive the winter to the Mount Vernon Barracks in Alabama. Pratt notes that he has authority to return students from the Office but he likely needs the consent…

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Pratt Requests Additional Transportation Funds
September 13, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt asks for $1,500 more for transportation costs.

A note attached to the telegram lists various Indian Schools next to dollar figures with Pratt listed at the top. At the bottom a hand written note says to provide Pratt with an additional $750.

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Pratt Responds to Azpell's Letter Concerning Pay and Dismissal
September 13, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt responds to Bertha Azpell's letter concerning her pay and dismissal and returns Azpell's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs.

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Recommendation for George and Lina Bushotter as Teachers in Indian Service
September 13, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt forwards letters from George and Lina Bushotter requesting positions as teachers in the Indian Service preferably in the Southwest. Pratt adds that George Bushotter was one of the first students he brought to the Hampton Institute and has spent many years learning as well as acquired some experience as a teacher.

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Irregular Employees Required for October 1889
September 20, 1889

Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for October 1889. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.

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Proposal to Use Annuity Funds of Esther Miller to Pay for Normal School
September 21, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Esther Miller and her annuity money. Pratt states that Miller has not heard from the Office of Indian Affairs but she would like to use her annuity money to attend a Normal School (Pratt recommends the Oswego Normal School). Pratt notes that he can manage the money for…

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Secretary of War Informs Interior Regarding Return of Apache Students
September 23, 1889

Redfield Proctor, Secretary of War, informs the Secretary of the Interior that the Major General Commanding the Army has issued orders to the Commander of the Mount Vernon Barracks to receive any members of the Apache Nation currently at the Carlisle Indian School who are returned from Carlisle due to poor health.

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Pratt Requests Authority to Expand Employee Accommodations
September 24, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to expand the accommodations for teachers and employees at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Azpell Follows Up on Request for Information Related to Dismissal and Pay
September 27, 1889

Bertha V. Azpell follows up on her request to know why she was dismissed from the Carlisle Indian School without a full month of pay.

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Pratt Informs Office of Claims of Abuse of Returned Students at Acoma Village
September 27, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he has received a letter from Colonel Robert Marmon denouncing the treatment of children returned from various training schools by the Governor and officials of Acoma Village. Pratt suggests sending Special Agent Lewis to investigate the claims. He also documents that there…

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Pratt Recommends Keeping Fisher in Current Position
September 28, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he believes in keeping Elspeth Fisher in her current position unless he receives contrary orders.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Pratt Requests Permission to Build Addition
September 28, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt asks permission to begin building an addition due to the weather being favorable.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Application, February 1890
September 29, 1889 - February 11, 1890

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists a new employee (Clara C. McAdam) and those who have changed positions (T. W. Potter and Fisk Goodyear). This report includes personal information about each employee. Pratt also sends McAdam's application for a position as a teacher, including references. An explanatory cover letter is…

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Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Reports
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George Norcross Elected to Executive Committee of Board
September 30, 1889

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dr. George Norcross has replaced J. A. McCauley as a member of the Executive Committee on the Board of Trustees of the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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