Rev. Robert A. MacFadden writes on behalf of New England Indian friends to urge the withdrawal of Richard Henry Pratt's resignation.
1900-1909
February 21, 1903
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February 23, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt provides information and a recommendation for Joseph Ruiz in his application for the position of gardener at the Truxton Canon School in Arizona.
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February 23, 1903
Colorado Senator Henry M. Teller urges the retention of Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
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February 24, 1903
Richard H. Pratt submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by schools and issued to pupils, and pay for regular and irregular employees for the quarter ending…
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February 25, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Seamstress Mary E. Lininger's request for a 30-day leave of absence without pay because of sickness in her family.
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February 25, 1903 - March 27, 1909
Personnel file of William A. Mercer, who served as the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School from July 1, 1904 to February 1, 1908. Before coming to Carlisle, Mercer was Captain of the Seventh United States Cavalry, and was also considered to become Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School in 1903.
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February 26, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (James Miller) and those who have started at the school (Joseph Hummingbird). These reports include personal information about those being hired as well as reasons for departure for those leaving. Miller's letter of resignation is attached.
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February 28, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Joseph Ruiz declines the position offered to him.
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February 28, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Mary Ladouceur to her home at the request of her father.
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February 28, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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March 2, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt withdraws his resignation as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
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March 5, 1903
Edgar A. Allen responds to the complaints of John Susep and J. Frederick Nicholar against disciplinarian W. G. Thompson.
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March 6, 1903
Edgar A. Allen requests to be promoted to the position of Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School as a result of the resignation of Richard Henry Pratt.
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March 7, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of George Bears Arm and requests authority to pay the vouchers associated with his treatment and bringing him back from Philadelphia.
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March 10-11, 1903
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits oath of office from newly appointed employee, Sophia American Horse.
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March 10, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Sophia American Horse (here Sophia Americanhorse) accepts the position of assistant matron at the school in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
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March 11, 1903
Edgar A. Allen requests an additional 150 vaccines to inoculate recently arrived students.
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March 11, 1903
Edgar A. Allen requests an additional $3,000 for transporting students to and from their homes and the Carlisle Indian School having already exhausted the budgeted transportation funds.
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March 18, 1903
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Carlisle Indian School has $34,755.84 on credit with the Assistant Treasurer in New York along with sale of manufactured goods and money with Commissioner of Indian Affairs for a total balance of $40,584.28. As a result, Allen renews his request for authorization to spend an…
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March 27, 1903 - April 2, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt returns letter of A. C. Towner regarding a request by Lydie Doxtator for the return of her son. Pratt notes that no letter was enclosed and there is no record indicating who is Doxtator's son.
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March 28, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Daisy C. Laird's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence. Laird works as a teacher.
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March 28, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Daisy C. Laird's application for a 120-day leave of absence because of bad health. Laird will return when health improves.
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March 31, 1903
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 31, 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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April 1903
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on March 31, 1903.
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April 1, 1903
Richard Henry Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, attitude towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' salaries and position titles.
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