These materials include a descriptive statement of pupils regarding two individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency.
1890-1899
![Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency, 1894 Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency, 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1064_7059_c3467_combined.jpg?itok=b8_tj2yb)
![Pratt Withdraws Approval of Botsford's Transfer Pratt Withdraws Approval of Botsford's Transfer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1063_6470_0002.jpg?itok=uauTsZQM)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is withdrawing his approval and recommendation of the transfer of teacher Della F. Botsford.
![Request for the Return of Sallie Face Request for the Return of Sallie Face](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1062_6092_0002.jpg?itok=K6XRjw_W)
Charles G. Penney, Acting U. S. Indian Agent for the Pine Ridge Agency, requests the return from the Carlisle Indian School of Sallie Face (here Sally Face) from the Carlisle Indian School.
Daniel G. Browning forwards copy of the letter to Richard Henry Pratt with a directive to transfer Face to her home on the Pine Ridge Reservation.…
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Sallie Face Pratt Responds to Request to Return Sallie Face](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1063_6748_0002.jpg?itok=hMR57g9R)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request by the agent to return Sallie Face to her home.
![Report of Irregular Employees, January 1894 Report of Irregular Employees, January 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1063_6749_0002.jpg?itok=rKO2nHDr)
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 January 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…
![Chiefs from Various Agencies Coming to Carlisle Commencement Chiefs from Various Agencies Coming to Carlisle Commencement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1065_07587_0001.jpg?itok=fvJSrDuw)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that students from the Kiowa and Comanche Agency as well as the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency have contributed funds to allow one chief from each Nation to attend commencement ceremonies.
![Pratt Follows Up on Request for Chiefs to Visit Carlisle for Commencement Pratt Follows Up on Request for Chiefs to Visit Carlisle for Commencement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1065_07702_0001.jpg?itok=S5MTxzPF)
Richard Henry Pratt requests answer to his previous telegram seeking authority to have a number of chiefs visit Carlisle for the commencement ceremonies.
![Request to Have Parker and Lone Wolf Travel to Washington D.C. Request to Have Parker and Lone Wolf Travel to Washington D.C.](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1067_08558_0001.jpg?itok=xs60DFcD)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards letter requesting his assistance in having Quanah Parker and Lone Wolf come to Washington D. C. to discuss a proposed treaty before Congress.
![Eligible Candidates for Teacher Position Eligible Candidates for Teacher Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1067_08472_0002.jpg?itok=B_LlgUlY)
John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three men (Reed J. Snyder, Jacob A. Ressler, James Daniel Coleman DeJarnette) who are eligible to fill the vacant teacher position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil…
![Request to Enroll Two Students from Chemawa Indian School Request to Enroll Two Students from Chemawa Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1080_15136_0001.jpg?itok=gU8uduyj)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Stella M. Cannon, teacher at the Chemawa Indian School, requesting that two students be enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he can arrange the transfer of the two students in order to have them continue their education at a higher level.
![Pratt Requests Authority to Pay Expenses in Recovery of Two Runaway Students Pratt Requests Authority to Pay Expenses in Recovery of Two Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1068_09250_0001.jpg?itok=3yguUDe9)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay expenses incurred in the return of two runaway pupils located near Winchester, Virginia.
![William Balderston Outing Materials William Balderston Outing Materials](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/msc-232_john_blanchard_outing_rules_study_1.jpg?itok=IgkRiO5h)
Outing rules and other items from students who were on outing with William Balderston in Darlington, Pennsylvania.
![Request to Return Incorrect Supply Order Request to Return Incorrect Supply Order](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1069_09398_0001.jpg?itok=hzyJGzAr)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the return of a hundred pairs of Canal Hames which were sent by the Warehouse instead of the Concord Hames as requested.
![Anna S. Luckenbach's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Anna S. Luckenbach's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1069_09639_0001.jpg?itok=dxC5Jhp_)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Anna S. Luckenbach's application for a 9-day annual leave of absence. Luckenbach works as a clerk.
![Pratt Withdraws Objections to Bill for Treatment of Seth Clear Eyes Pratt Withdraws Objections to Bill for Treatment of Seth Clear Eyes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1071_10604_0001.jpg?itok=QmIHKH9u)
Richard Henry Pratt withdraws objection regarding bill covering the medical treatment of Seth Clear Eyes at the St. Joseph's Hospital.
![Pratt Responds to Letters Concerning Sibbald Smith Pratt Responds to Letters Concerning Sibbald Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1071_10686_0001.jpg?itok=R9KIRwQQ)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to letters from Mary E. Smith regarding her son Sibbald Smith. Pratt provides Sibbald's history as a student at Carlisle and provides recommendations to keep him at the school for some time.
![Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding J. Grover Ground Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding J. Grover Ground](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1071_10683_0001.jpg?itok=iGTzHDvK)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a letter from John G. Ground (also known as J. Grover Ground). Pratt recommends that Ground's affairs be left in his hands. He further discusses the circumstances surrounding Ground's requests.
![Report of Irregular Employees, February 1894 Report of Irregular Employees, February 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1071_10682_c3097.jpg?itok=S_qevp4z)
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 February 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…
![Pratt Forwards Two Letters Regarding Sibbald Smith Pratt Forwards Two Letters Regarding Sibbald Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1072_10910_0001.jpg?itok=cKMXJwNy)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards two letters from the family of Sibbald Smith. Pratt notes that an Office insistence that Smith will receive a proper punishment and deny the request for his return will be accepted by his family.
![New York Warehouse Responds to Harness Complaint New York Warehouse Responds to Harness Complaint](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1072_10977_0001.jpg?itok=kVTc6Wyw)
Henry D. Graves, Superintendent of the New York Warehouse, responds to complaint of Richard Henry Pratt that the harness sent to the Carlisle Indian School was not the harness that was indicated on the annual estimate.
![Pratt Requests Approval for Trip to Perform Musical Exhibitions Pratt Requests Approval for Trip to Perform Musical Exhibitions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1073_11480_0001.jpg?itok=w2G7q4eW)
Richard Henry Pratt requests approval for 70 students to visit Washington D.C. to perform for Congress and other Government Officials in addition to taking the students to other cities.
![Pratt Details Reasons for Sending Stailey Norcross to Navajo Agency Pratt Details Reasons for Sending Stailey Norcross to Navajo Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1083_16567_0001.jpg?itok=awQbReN4)
Richard Henry Pratt encloses correspondence regarding the employment of former student Stailey Norcross as a tailor at the Navajo Agency.
![Informing Office of Departure of Stailey Norcross Informing Office of Departure of Stailey Norcross](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1074_12156_0001.jpg?itok=UALEzCp9)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Stailey Norcorss is leaving to report to Lieutenant Plummer.
![F. J. Martin's Request for Leave of Absence F. J. Martin's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1075_12847_0001.jpg?itok=X2RMhYV8)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards clerk F. J. Martin's request for a 10-day leave of absence to take effect prior to their resignation.
![Lavinia A. Bender's Request for Leave of Absence Lavinia A. Bender's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1075_12846_0001.jpg?itok=W632vOdm)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards clerk Lavinia A. Bender's application for a 5-month leave of absence because of health and home reasons.