Pratt Resignations

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Pratt Resigns Position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School
February 17, 1903

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his telegraph informing the Office of Indian Affairs of his retirement from active service with the War Department and therefore resigns as superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt suggests Assistant Superintendent Edgar A. Allen be given temporarily responsibilities.

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National Archives and Records Administration
Pratt Telegram Resigning Position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School
February 17, 1903

Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs of his retirement from active service and resigns position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.

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Embick Forwards Article and Urges Office to not Accept Pratt Resignation
February 21, 1903

Milton Addison Embick forwards an editorial arguing against the treatment of Richard Henry Pratt by the War Department and urges W. A. Jones to not accept his resignation.

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Letters/Correspondence, Newspapers and Magazines
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National Archives and Records Administration
MacFadden Urges Withdrawal of Pratt's Resignation
February 21, 1903

Rev. Robert A. MacFadden writes on behalf of New England Indian friends to urge the withdrawal of Richard Henry Pratt's resignation.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Teller Requests Retention of Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent
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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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Amago Expresses Regret Over Pratt Resignation, 1903
February 25, 1903

Mystica Amago writes from the Sherman Institute in Riverside, California, to Richard Henry Pratt expressing regret over his resignation from Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Anderson Letter of Support and Inquiry to Pratt, 1903
March 5, 1903

Lucy E. Anderson writes of her outrage over Richard Henry Pratt's treatment by politicians over his management of Carlisle, and offers her support. Anderson also inquires about whether Pratt could connect his son Mason Pratt with John A. Brightwell, a youth Anderson knows.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Support for Pratt to Continue as Superintendent from Bishop McCabe
May 11, 1903

Charles C. McCabe, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, writes that he hopes Richard Henry Pratt can continue in his work at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Mary Agnew Writes In Support of Pratt, 1904
June 18, 1904

Mary N. Agnew writes to Richard Henry Pratt in support of him in the wake of his resignation from Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Allison Letter of Support for Pratt, 1904
June 21, 1904

Annie Moore Allison sends her regret to Richard Henry Pratt after hearing of his resignation from Carlisle in the Indian Helper.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Allen Thanks to Pratt for Service, 1904
June 30, 1904

Edgar A. Allen shares with Richard Henry Pratt his appreciation for Pratt's service to Carlisle, after hearing of his upcoming resignation.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Browntree Writes Against Pratt's Resignation
July 2, 1904 - August 31, 1904

F. W. Browntree writes the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the resignation of Richard Henry Pratt from the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Allen Updates Pratt on Report Progress, 1904
August 7, 1904

Edgar A. Allen writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of the status of files used during an investigation into Carlisle's operations, as well as the results of discussions with Mr. Fox and Mr. Ambrose about their testimony for the investigation.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Allen Informs Pratt of Location of Charity Ledgers, 1904
August 11, 1904

Edgar A. Allen informs Richard Henry Pratt of the location of the two Charity ledgers that are currently the subject of an investigation, noting that they are with the Acting Secretary of the Interior.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Ahern Regrets Over Pratt Resignation, 1904
August 31, 1904

M. E. Ahern, Editor at the Public Libraries Publishing Bureau in Chicago, expresses regret over hearing of Pratt's resignation from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and requests further information.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type-written page of letter addressed to Cato Sells, dated January 29, 1914
January 29, 1914

These documents include a letter from Richard Henry Pratt to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells about an article published in The Public Ledger in January of 1914. Titled "General Pratt Alleged to be Seeking Revenge on Moses Friedman," the article is deemed a "malicious, false and slanderous accusation" by Pratt who blames…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration