1888

Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for John D. Miles to fill the position of Superintendent of the Haskell Institute. Pratt writes that Miles had the best schools of any agency he dealt with and that Miles would be the best man for the job. Pratt ends by noting that only someone who is willing to reside at the school and give it…

Richard Henry Pratt replies to Office of Indian Affairs circular number 21 in regards to securing pupils for the large industrial schools. Pratt provides his opinion on the eligibility of students for enrollment at Indian training schools as well as the view that the transfer should be considered a reward for the most capable students. Pratt…

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

Cover letter for a descriptive statement of students who arrived at the Carlisle Indian School from Custer, Montana on December 16, 1888.

Note: The descriptive statement itself was missing.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a cover letter in response to an Office Letter regarding to pupils transported from Bancroft, Nebraska to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that four students arrived on October 28, 1888, six on November 28, 1888, and two on December 2, 1888. Pratt also indicates that he is sending a descriptive statement of…

These materials include a descriptive statement of students regarding 15 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Pine Ridge Agency of the Dakota Territory.

Note: Some people listed here were re-enrolling at Carlisle (having left and come back) while others (such as Mary Sitting Bear) did not enroll at this time, but…

Richard Henry Pratt refers to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his approval of the nomination of Miss Aspell. Pratt notes that she was appointed to an original vacancy so the Office's objection was not applicable. Pratt further discusses the position of his farmer as not being satisfactory and documents the steps he has taken to…

H. D. Gallagher, U.S. Indian Agent for the Pine Ridge Agency, replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Lizzie Hill. Gallagher states that Hill was sent to the Carlisle Indian School and that the school is the perfect place for her at the moment.

This audit and report, which concerns the finances of the Carlisle Indian School as administered by Richard Henry Pratt, was prepred immediately following his retirement as superintendent of the school. The report focuses on the use of non-governmental funds - charitable donations to the school, as well as income earned through athletics and…