1895

F. Massock, Secretary of the American Protective Association, offers either endorsements or resolutions from the Association to be sent to Washington in defense of Richard Henry Pratt's management of Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter apparently asking if any of the current Carlisle School band members would be suitable as a band leader elsewhere. Pratt notes that he has a number of students who would make good band leaders but none would be good teachers. He further notes that the band members all seem…

Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1895 amounting to $21,739.65 for support of the school and regular employee pay. 

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 1895 amounting to $499.65 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.

Carlos Montezuma, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for January 1895. Montezuma also includes a short note about the cases in the "Remarks and Physician's Special Report" section.

Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $3000 for transportation students to and from their homes.

Harriet Abbott, the daughter of Rev. Lyman Abbott, writes to Richard Henry Pratt confirming details of Rev. Abbott's attendance and lecture at the Commencement Exercises at Carlisle.

Peter Oscar requests a railroad ticket from Buffalo to Carlisle from Richard Henry Pratt. Oscar notes that he will pay his own way to Buffalo and then reimburse Pratt for the Buffalo ticket.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards voucher for expenses incurred in the treatment of Albert Mulligan.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the report of Supervisor Moss on the Absentee Shawnee School by providing a historical sketch of the Shawnee Nation and their poor treatment by the U.S. Government.

J. W. Dolan calls on the Office of Indian Affairs to remove Richard Henry Pratt from his position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from H. B. Peairs, Acting Superintendent of the Haskell Institute, informing him that Sarah Whitedeer no longer consents to the transfer to Carlisle. Pratt requests that W. N. Hailmann order the transfer anyway due to prior instances of Haskell ordering Carlisle students to be transferred.

Richard H. Pratt forwards duplicate Estimate of School Books and Supplies for the fiscal year ending June 1896 amounting to $250.59. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.

Note that there is a duplicate copy in this document.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he is satisfied with Ella Watts and is willing to have her transferred to Carlisle as an assistant teacher.

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that Miss Johnson is willing to take the kindergarten training in Philadelphia offered in a previous letter.

Note: There were no teachers at the school named Johnson, and none named Johnston employed at this time. It is not clear who this letter refers to. 

Richard Henry Pratt certifies various matters regarding the staff of the music and band departments at the Carlisle Indian School.

S. S. Burleson requests the return of Purcell Powlas at the request of his parents from the Carlisle Indian School.

These materials include a descriptive statement of pupils for one individual, Albert Nash Jr., sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Winnebago Agency of Nebraska.

Hoke Smith, Secretary of the Interior, denies the request of Richard Henry Pratt for an increase in transportation budget and requests additional requests include statements on the need for the funds.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards bandmaster Dennison Wheelock's application for a 6-month leave of absence due to a health issue. 

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his application to spend an additional $3000 on transportation.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a number of supplies require the action of a Board of Survey.

Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an answer to bandmaster Dennison Wheelock's application for leave of absence. 

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to thank Richard Henry Pratt for payment for his visit and lecture at Carlisle, and acknowledges a letter of itnroduction Pratt provided for a Mr. Landis.