Edgar A. Allen forwards a list of students who have runaway from the Carlisle Indian School to the Office of Indian Affairs as well as superintendents of non-reservation schools.
Indian School System
![List of Runaway Students in 1900 and 1901 List of Runaway Students in 1900 and 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2008_65868_0002.jpg?itok=Aw0iKHpU)
![Paul Hayne's Complaint Against Superintendent Meagley Paul Hayne's Complaint Against Superintendent Meagley](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2010_67584_0004.jpg?itok=bnkJFhZo)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from former student Paul Hayne regarding complaints made by Hayne against the Superintendent of the Poplar River Boarding School. Pratt includes comments related to Hayne's time at Carlisle.
![Update on Benjamin Caswell and the Cass Lake School Update on Benjamin Caswell and the Cass Lake School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2038_6621_0003.jpg?itok=lMW1Ll5F)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Benjamin Caswell, a former student, to W. A. Jones regarding the Cass Lake School where he is now employed.
![Pratt Declines Position for Alfred Venne in Indian Service Pratt Declines Position for Alfred Venne in Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2126_42481_0002.jpg?itok=xh4jz5JD)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the requesting Alfred Venne for a vacant teacher and band leader position at the Fort Totten Indian School.
![Amos R. Frank Requests Independent Position in the Indian Service Amos R. Frank Requests Independent Position in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2169_60731_0001.jpg?itok=ogwWhAoX)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Amos R. Frank requesting an administrative position in the Indian School Service. Pratt includes his endorsement.
![Pratt Suggests Three Topics for Discussion at Department Meeting Pratt Suggests Three Topics for Discussion at Department Meeting](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2186_67376_0001.jpg?itok=ktJv3eNT)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Estelle Reel regarding his intent to attend a meeting of the Department of Indian Education in July 1903 and suggests the three topics to be discussed.
![Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Four Runnels Siblings Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Four Runnels Siblings](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2224_05509_0001.jpg?itok=k9OVQ4ib)
Correspondence regarding the enrollment of Mary, Hiram, Lewis, and Thomas Runnels at the Carlisle Indian School. Albert M. Anderson, U.S. Indian Agent for the Colville Agency, complains that the Runnels were transferred to Carlisle without his consent and as such has undermined his authority.
![Circular being Distributed in Taos Against Government Schools Circular being Distributed in Taos Against Government Schools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2313_37670_0003.jpg?itok=S_LUsFNg)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a circular being distributed at Taos, New Mexico related to an article in the Denver Post accusing employees at the Fort Lewis Indian School of sexual misconduct, drunkenness, and other actions for which nothing was done.
![Pratt Provides Reasons for Recommending Delay in Removing Harvey from Pawnee Pratt Provides Reasons for Recommending Delay in Removing Harvey from Pawnee](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2412_76414_0001.jpg?itok=kJ50D8b6)
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his telegraph recommending W. A. Jones delay removing Superintendent George J. Harvey from the Pawnee Agency.
![Pratt Recommends Delay in Removing Harvey from Pawnee Pratt Recommends Delay in Removing Harvey from Pawnee](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2405_73888_0003.jpg?itok=0VZE9csg)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. A. Jones that he has just been at Pawnee and would favor a delay in yielding to pressure for Harvey's removal and notes that he has followed up with a letter.
![Correspondence Regarding Complaint of Joseph C. Hart Correspondence Regarding Complaint of Joseph C. Hart](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2666_85791_c4265.jpg?itok=HbtGVW5c)
Correspondence regarding the complaint of Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Oneida Indian School, regarding the recruitment of students for the Carlisle Indian School without his consent.
![Gaither Requests Meeting with Commissioner Leupp Gaither Requests Meeting with Commissioner Leupp](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2750_22801_0002.jpg?itok=PKQJOSA1)
Mollie V. Gaither requests a meeting with Francis E. Leupp to discuss returning to the Western United States.
![Mercer Requests Assistance in Locating Indian Service Employees Mercer Requests Assistance in Locating Indian Service Employees](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2755_24389_0002.jpg?itok=1KTVHfwa)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs help in locating C. T. Stranahan and Voorhees if they remain in the Indian Service.
![Wise Responds to Education Circular 120 with Location and Railroad Information Wise Responds to Education Circular 120 with Location and Railroad Information](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2766_28406_0002.jpg?itok=Z-w0IO7s)
J. R. Wise replies to Education Circular 120 from C. F. Larrabee with the correct location, post-office and telegraphic addresses, and the nearest railroad station. Wise provides a breakdown of the usual routes for passenger and freight routes.
![Mercer Responds to Request to Return John Seay Mercer Responds to Request to Return John Seay](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2868_63964_0001.jpg?itok=gxyi7Fms)
In the matter of E. H. Colgrave recuiting students from Cherokee, N. C. and the difficulties he encontered from Mr. Harris, the superintendent of the school there, William A. Mercer forwards a response of E. Colegrove regarding claims made against him by Superintendent DeWitt S. Harris. Mercer further states that he is willing to return a…
![Milton Zeigler Provides Suggestions for Securing Leather Samples Milton Zeigler Provides Suggestions for Securing Leather Samples](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2954_89726_c5784.jpg?itok=9I39ed1p)
J. R. Wise forwards Milton I. Zeigler's suggestions for the improvement of purchasing harness, leather, shoe findings, saddlery, etc. Zeigler also discusses various tools that are not replaced very often due to their durability. The majority of the suggestions are included on the Schedule for securing goods.
![Report of Zeigler Regarding Request of Fort Shaw School for Shoe and Harness Materials Report of Zeigler Regarding Request of Fort Shaw School for Shoe and Harness Materials](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2996_101605_c6081.jpg?itok=qMLsMXfX)
J. R. Wise forwards the comments of Milton I. Zeigler regarding the shoe and harness materials requested by the Superintendent of the Fort Shaw Indian School.
![Corrected Railroad Information Returned for Route Book Corrected Railroad Information Returned for Route Book](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3089_26086_0001.jpg?itok=FfYvuQtL)
William A. Mercer corrects and returns information for the Route Book of the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Milton Zeigler to Travel to Chicago to Inspect Leather Samples in 1906 Milton Zeigler to Travel to Chicago to Inspect Leather Samples in 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3120_36086_0002.jpg?itok=_apxoNOL)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding have Milton I. Zeigler travel to Chicago to inspect samples of leather.
![Response to Request for Zeigler to Look Over Requested Tools Response to Request for Zeigler to Look Over Requested Tools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3313_93729_0001.jpg?itok=1zfjTAgZ)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Service letter regarding the request to have Milton I. Zeigler look over a list of tools and materials requested by the Fort Shaw School Superintendent.
![Correspondence Regarding Filling Cook Vacancy at Southern Ute Agency Correspondence Regarding Filling Cook Vacancy at Southern Ute Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3344_101623_0003.jpg?itok=XsvvkyQq)
Correspondence regarding the cook vacancy at the Southern Ute School and the possibility of Ella Beck or Louisa French filling the position.
![Request for Staff to Visit Tuskegee and Hampton Request for Staff to Visit Tuskegee and Hampton](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3415_4523_0004.jpg?itok=MBo1V9vu)
William A. Mercer requests authority to have Kate S. Bowersox and W. G. Thompson travel to the Hampton Institute and the Tuskegee Institute to learn from their teaching methods.
![Mercer Responds to Inquiry Regarding Enrollment of Wallace Tyndall in Chamberlain Mercer Responds to Inquiry Regarding Enrollment of Wallace Tyndall in Chamberlain](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3543_28511_0002.jpg?itok=Y9oEQhQp)
William A. Mercer responds to an inquiry from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the request of Charles H. Dickson, Supervisor in Charge of the Chamberlain Indian School, to enroll Wallace Tyndall as a student. Tyndall had been dismissed from Carlisle for bad behavior.
![Charles W. Jacobs & Allen Requests Information to Bid on Indian School Supplies Charles W. Jacobs & Allen Requests Information to Bid on Indian School Supplies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3558_30974_0002.jpg?itok=lnKL8ITt)
Charles W. Jacob & Allison requests information related to whom they should contact to secure the Indian School Service order's for raffia round reeds and other items used in Indian schools. Also enclosed is a list of kindergarten material from the Milton Bradley Co.'s catalog for the Shoshone Indian School and a note referring to question…
![Mercer Responds to Request for Zeigler to Inspect Leather Samples in 1907 Mercer Responds to Request for Zeigler to Inspect Leather Samples in 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3578_34471_0003.jpg?itok=Aunzr03V)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of the Office to have Milton I. Zeigler to inspect leather and harness samples in Chicago. Mercer states that with outings set to begin shortly and Zeigler can leave without serious interference. However, the fall presents more issues with students beginning…