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teacher is required to teach both free hand and mechanical drawing.

Yours truly,

MESSAGE.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 7, 1903.

W.H.Henderson,
Harrisburg, Pa.

Please reserve one lower berth, Harrisburg to Canandaigua, N.Y. on train No. 9 tonight for W.C.Kingsbury.

Allen, Acting Supt.

C.V.Carlisle, 4.41.P.M.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Fred Waterman,
C/o Mrs. M. S. Wetherill,
Orr's Island, Me.

My dear Fred :

I was very glad indeed to receive the nice letter that came
from you some days ago. My absence and Colonel Pratt's preparations
for going away prevented my answering earlier.

Fred Brushell is acting as librarian in the absence of Miss
Steele and he put up the package of books you requested, and Miss Ely
put them in the mail Saturday I think. I hope they will reach you
all right and that between now and October you will make good use of
them.

You must have a delightful place. It is a great thing for our
boys and girls to enjoy such privileges as some of them get in con-
nection with our outing.

Miss Ely says The Little Chronicle has not been coming here
for you lately. It might be well for you to drop a postal to the
publishers, giving your present address and stating that no numbers
have been received here for you.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Solomon Spring,
Bason, New York.

Dear Sir :

I have your letter with the consent blank for Roxy Anna Snyder.
I have also a letter from Rosina Sundown, at Akron, asking for trans
portation to Carlisle for herself. You would better have her join
your party and bring her with the others. I am writing her today
that you are coming and she would better meet you in Buffalo. Please
either see her or correspond with her, so she may know exactly when
you wish to start.

Transportation to Carlisle for yourself and party, eight or
more, was asked for this morning. Go to the office of Mr. B. P.
Fraser, the District Agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 307 Main St.
Ellicott Square, Buffalo, and tell him you are Mr. Spring and are
ready to use the transportation placed with him for yourself and
party.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Lake Linden, Mich.

Dear Friend :

I enclose an application blank which you would better fill out and return here if you decide that you want to come to Carlisle.

We do not take those who are under 12 nor over 20, nor any who are not at least one fourth Indian.

Catalog of this school will be mailed you tomorrow.

Acting cupt.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Mrs. E. Aberle,
119 W. Louther st.,
Carlisle, Pa.

Dear Madam :

Replying to yours of the 2nd instant relative to coats, George Foulk will call for those you have if they are finished, but we shall have no more to put out for a while, as we are about even with that work.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Mrs. Mary Jimerson,

Carrollton, New York.

Dear Mrs. Jimerson :

I have your letter about your son, Alex Abram, and your desire
to send him to Carlisle. I would like to help you but if he has the
habits you speak of I fear he would do more harm among our students
than we could do him good.

Peter Kilbuck returned to the school last September, and as he
had twice deserted and been discharged I find he was entered for a
new term of five years, so that his time will not expire for four
years. He has been doing very well lately.

Your sister, Annie Kilbuck, is in the country. No money order
was received for her here. She probably has it, and is holding it
to cash here, as she could not cash it anywhere else very well.

I will write her to let you know whether she received it.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Rosina Sundown,
Box 95,
Akron, New York.

Dear Rosina :

I have written Mr. Solomon Spring at Basom, New York, to let you know when he expects to start for Carlisle with his party because you want to join him. You would better write him at once also, so that all is understood between you. Tickets to Carlisle are with the agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Buffalo to be called for by Mr. Spring. He will notify you what day he will leave Buffalo, and you should be ready to meet him there.

You understand of course that you will come for a term of five
years, as we do not admit students for a shorter time. We shall be
glad to have you return and are sorry you missed the whole year.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 11, 1903.

Captain J. H. Dortch, Chief,
Education Division,
Indian Office,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Dortch:

We have had several letters from Miss Dahney E. George, who was
until June 30th carried as Assistant Teacher at Rosebud. From all I
can learn her superintendent, Mr. Trippe, thinks very highly of her.
In the new list of positions and salaries for this year her place was
dropped, and she seems now to be out of a position and is working
temporarily for the school club.

Miss George is a graduate of the West Chester Normal. I believe
she has a very high order of ability as a teacher and if you have any
place where you can use her she would greatly appreciate an appoint-
ment. I write you this because, since she is out of the service, her
case would probably not reach you in any other way.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 11, 1903.

Agnes Goedker,

Mt. Holly, N. J.

Dear Agnes :

Herman ran away from the school, as you were informed, and was brought back and served a short sentence in the guard-house. He is not sick nor was he sick when he was there. So far as we are able to ascertain he is in just as good health as has ever been at Carlisle which you know is pretty good. He has been out of the guard-house for some time and is now helping on the lawn. I hope you will not give yourself any uneasiness about the matter. Your note to him will be delivered.

With best wishes,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 11, 1903.

John Javine,
Tulsa, Ind. By.

Dear Sir :

I have yours of the 9th instant, and enclose you two blanks
which should be filled out for your two daughters whom you wish to
send here. Upon receipt of the blanks properly filled the matter
of their acceptance will be determined upon. It is not the custom
of this school to receive those who are under twelve years of age,
and we prefer that they be fourteen or over. They must be in good
health as shown by doctor's certificate, and at least one quarter
Indian.

With regard to Lewis, his conduct here was such as to make it
inadvisable for the good of the school to receive him again, which
fact I very much regret.

It is not at all certain that anyone from Carlisle will be in
your vicinity soon for the purpose of receiving pupils, but if every-
thing is all right I think the little girls could come in together
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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 11, 1903.

Prof. O. H. Bakeless,
Bloomington, Pa.

My dear Professor :

Please give me your judgment on the enclosed with the return
of the same. I understand Maria is not in good health, but whether
her case is serious enough to make her return to Porto Rico advis-
able now I have not sufficient information to conclude. The condi-
tions indicated in her mother's letter would seem very unfavorable
to recuperation at home.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 12, 1903.

Miss Lydia Williamson,
West Plains, Mo.

Dear Miss Williamson :

Replying to your letter of Aug. 8th, I have to advise you that the United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations to be held at various places August 26th and 27th to secure a list of eligibles from which to make certification to fill the vacancy of drawing teacher at this school, and other similar vacancies as they may occur. The examinations are open to both men and women who are citizens of the United States and who comply with the requirements. Persons desiring to compete should at once apply to the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or to the Secretary of the Local Board of Examiners. In applying for examination the exact title, that of Drawing Teacher, should be used.

Persons who are unable to file their formal applications and who notify the Commission of that fact either by letter or telegraph with the request that they be permitted to take the examination will be examined subject to the subsequent filing of their applications in complete form, provided their requests are received at the Commission in sufficient time to ship examination papers.

Examinations will be held at Jefferson City, Kansas City, Kirksville, Springfield, and St. Louis in Missouri and at Chicago, Peoria and Springfield in Illinois. The Post Office authorities in the various places where examinations are held usually constitute the

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Local Board of Examiners.

The drawing teacher here is required to teach both freehand and
mechanical drawing. The salary is $720 per annum.

If you desire that your testimonials be returned to you after
certification is made or before we will do that; otherwise they will
be placed on file with your letter.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 12, 1903.

Miss Lilian E. Paschal,
153 E. 18th St.,
New York City.

Dear Miss Paschal :

I am today sending you a package of papers, pamphlets, reports,
etc. relating to this school, also copy of the only catalog of the
school we have. We have photographs corresponding to the illustra-
tions in the catalog and can loan any you desire, if you indicate
your selection.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 12, 1903.

Miss Nannie L. Ayres,
Greencastle, Ind.

Dear Miss Ayres :

Replying to yours of the 10th, I have to advise you that the salary of the drawing teacher at this school is $720 per annum and that the position is now vacant. The school term covers ten months, but the salary is paid in twelve months.

The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations to be held at various places August 26th and 27th to secure a list of eligibles from which to make certification to fill this vacancy and other similar vacancies in the service as they may occur. The examinations are open to both men and women who are citizens of the United States and who comply with the requirements. Persons desiring to compete should at once apply to the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or to the Secretary of the Local Board of Examiners. In applying for examination the exact title, that of Drawing Teacher, should be used.

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lis, and Lafayette, Indiana. The Post Office authorities in the vari-
ous places where examinations are held usually constitute the Local
Board of Examiners.

The drawing teacher is required to teach both freehand and me-

The drawing teacher is required to teach both freehand and me-
chanical drawing.

Unless you wish otherwise your testimonials will be retained

Unless you wish otherwise your testimonials will be retained
here until we know whether your name will be sent us by the Civil
Service Commission.

The Department allows leave of absence with pay not to exceed
30 days in any year, but this is subject to the necessities of the
service.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 12, 1903.

Miss Elizabeth Wood,
American Church Mission,
Wuchang, via Hankow,
China.

Dear Miss Wood :

All employes for the Indian school service are required to pass
examination for the position they wish to fill. From the list of
eligibles secured by such examinations before the Civil Service Com-
mission of the United States, certifications are made from those
highest on the lists by the Commission to fill vacancies as they oc-
cur. A Civil Service Manual is issued to those applying for it, and
I have asked that the latest issue be sent you at Wuchang. This
will give you the information desired in regard to examinations, etc.

There are forty-odd Indian schools in the west aside from those
on the reservations, both day and boarding, but all are under the
control of the Indian Bureau at Washington, D. C. For any special
information you may need I suggest that you write Miss Esteele Reel,
Supt. of Indian Schools, Washington, D. C.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 12, 1963.

Miss Abbie Chellis,
Meriden, N. Hampshire.

Dear Miss Chellis :

Replying to your letter of the 10th instant, I have to advise
you that the United States Civil Service Commission announces exam-
inations to be held at various places Aug. 26th and 27th to secure a
list of eligibles from which to make certification to fill a vacancy
in the position of drawing teacher at this school, and other similar
vacancies as they may occur. The examinations are open to both men
and women who are citizens of the United States and who comply with
the requirements. Persons desiring to compete should at once apply
to the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or
to the Local Board of Examiners. In applying for examination the ex-
act title, that of Drawing Teacher, should be used.

Persons who are unable to file their formal applications and
who notify the Commission of that fact either by letter or telegraph
with the request that they be permitted to take the examination will
be examined subject to the subsequent filing of their applications
in complete form, provided their requests are received at the Com-
mission in sufficient time to ship examination papers.

Examinations will be held at Claremont, Concord, Keene, and
Portsmouth in New Hampshire. The Post Office authorities in the
various places where examinations are held usually constitute the

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Local Board of Examiners.

Your testimonials will be placed on file, to be returned to
you later should you wish.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 12, 1903.

Mrs. Harriet Fairchilds,
Irving, N. Y.

Dear Mrs. Fairchilds :

Replying to your letter of August 9th, I have to advise you that
your account against Jesse Kinjockety is not forgotten, but is held
until Jesse's money is sent in from the country, when it will be
paid. I am sorry it can not be settled immediately.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 12, 1903.

Miss Etta M. Gilbreath,
217 E. North Ave.,
Baltimore, Md.

Dear Miss Gilbreath :

Your letter of August 8th to Colonel Pratt with reference to
the position of drawing teacher at this school comes to hand in his
absence.

The salary is $720 per annum. The teacher is required to teach -
both free hand and mechanical drawing. No political influence is
necessary to secure the position. Selection from the list of eligi-
bles obtained by the examination advertised will be made by the Civ-
il Service Commission, standing in the examination only being consid-
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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 13, 1903.

Mrs. Louise P. Johnson,
Winnebago, Neb.

Dear Mrs. Johnson :

I regret very much to say that your information concerning your son George's desertion is correct. We have heard nothing of his whereabouts yet although search has been made. I am rather inclined to the opinion that he has gone to Wisconsin, as he left in company with a young man whose home is at Oneida, both being at the time of desertion in country homes. George had seemed to be well pleased with his circumstances here and took special interest in athletics. I have heard nothing derogatory to his reputation and think he was doing quite well. As soon as he is found you will be notified.

With regard to your three children now at Flandresau, we could not consider their coming here until the expiration of the term for which they entered there. When they have been released from Flandresau the matter can be taken up, and if they are in good health I have no doubt it can be arranged to bring them here.

I thank you for your confidence in our school and assure you that everything possible has been done and will be done for George's improvement along with all other members of the race in which we are so greatly interested.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 13, 1903.

Mr. W. J. Bremo,
Marinette, Wis.

Dear Mr. Bremo :

Your letter to Colonel Pratt comes while he is absent in the
west, and will have to await his return. However, I can say that
the Department distinctly forbids the return of students before the
time for which they entered a non-reservation school expires. I re-
gret greatly that there should be any misunderstanding with regard to
the terms under which pupils may enter Carlisle. Both Mr. Wheelock
and Miss DeRosier knew the rules and Mr. Wheelock states that his
promise was made only to cover the pupils' own sickness.

William is in good health, is in the country earning wages, and
his employer is pleased with him. He has always been a good steady
boy here, and we would all deplore exceedingly any circumstances
that would deprive him of the opportunities he is using so well.

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Carlielle, Pa., Aug. 13, 1943.

Miss Adele E. Vaughn,
1004 Wahpeton Ave.,
Colorado Springs, Colo.

Dear Miss Vaughn :

Replying to your letter of Aug. 10th, I have to advise you that the United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations to be held at various places August 26th and 27th to secure a list of eligibles from which to make certification to fill a vacancy in the position of drawing teacher at this school, and other similar vacancies as they may occur. The examination is open to both men and women who are citizens of the United States and who comply with the requirements. Persons desiring to compete should at once apply to the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or to the Secretary of the Local Board of Examiners. In applying for examination the exact title, that of drawing teacher, should be used.

Persons who are unable to file their formal applications and who notify the Commission of that fact either by letter or telegraph with the request that they be permitted to take the examination will be examined, subject to the subsequent filing of their applications in complete form, provided their requests are received at the Commission in sufficient time to ship examination papers.

Denver, Durango, Grand Junction, Pueblo, and Trinidad are the places in Colorado named as points where examinations will be held. The Post Office authorities at these cities will constitute the Local Boards of Examiners.

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Miss Vaughan.

The salary of this position at Carlisle is $720 per annum with
furnished room, electric lighted and steam heated. Board in the
teachers' club is $2.50 a week after the first fourteen weeks during
which time it is $3.00. School is in session ten months of the year,
but employees are subject throughout the twelve months to the needs
of the school. However, a leave of absence not to exceed 30 days in
one year is granted by the Department with pay.

We have a sewing department entirely separate from the academic
division, where clothing for both girls and boys is made; so that
there is no possibility of combining the two positions of drawing
teacher and teacher of sewing.

The drawing teacher is required to teach both free hand and me-
chanical drawing. The work for the entire ten grades is planned by
the drawing teacher, who gives one morning and one afternoon lesson
each week to the pupils in each grade, and supervises the other weak-
ly lesson.

Your testimonials are placed on file with your letter for future
reference should you care to undertake further effort toward secur-
ing the position, to be returned to you at any time you wish.

Yours truly,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 15, 1903.

Mr. Moses Smith,

Onondaga Castle, New York.

Dear Sir :

Your letter about your son Freddie was sent to our outing
agent with the request that he make report on the boy's health.
Mr. Gansworth was not at Doylestown at the time and there was a lit-
tle day in reaching him. However, as soon as he could he had
Freddie examined by Dr. Swartzlander, one of the best physicians in
the town, who says that the boy has bronchitis of a mild character
which will readily yield to treatment and is already improving.

Freddie has been a good boy, as you say. He entered into con-
tract for the vacation season which closes about the 15th of Septem-
ber, and it is not best to break that contract. However, if it is
his wish and yours also that he leave school we can arrange to send
him home after he has returned to the school this fall, but he is
doing well and my notion is that he ought to remain until next sum-
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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 15, 1903.

Miss Annie Kilbuck,
C/o Thos. P. Scott,
North Wales, Pa.

Dear Annie :

Your sister, Mrs. Jimerson at Carrollton, N. Y. wants to know
if you received a money order for six dollars she sent you sometime
ago. We know nothing of it here. You would better write your sis-
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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 15, 1903.

Mr. J. J. Jollie,

Belcourt, N. Dak.

Dear Mr. Jollie :

In the absence of Col. Pratt I write you in reply to your let-
ter of the 12th to say that we will be able to take a party of stu-
dents from the Turtle Mountains provided they are proper material.
It does not seem best to take any from your neighborhood unless they
are enrolled. This is on account of so many Canadians in that vi-
cinity and we fear mistakes. We do not take students having less
than one fourth Indian blood as shown by the Agency records. Boys
and girls of good character and in good health, between the ages of
twelve and twenty years we will receive if one fourth Indian or over.

If you can secure a party of ten your expenses and transporta-
tion to and from Carlisle will be met by the school. Whenever you
have such a party together telegraph Colonel Pratt, Government rate,
collect, and tickets will be placed for you. I presume you would
want them at Rolla.

We would want you to be particular about the medical examination
and not bring anyone whom the physician could not recommend as in
good health.

A number of application blanks are enclosed herewith. I trust
you may be able to secure a good party and that we will hear from you
soon to that effect.

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William is well and will be in from his outing the first of September.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 15, 1903.

Mr. Richard Herring,
Hogansburg, N. Y.

Dear Sir :

Our reports show that your son Moses deserted from the school
in 1901. At the time of his leaving for the country he was in excel-
lent health and we had no advice that he was ill later. If he has
been from that time to this present in reaching home it is quite
likely the exposure he has undergone is responsible for his decline
in health.

In cases where students desert leaving money here our rule is
to keep the money until the deserter applies in person for it. In
other words, it is necessary for them to return to the school.

I am sorry Moses' health is so poor and trust he may soon be
restored.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Miss Nelle T. Martz,
630 N. Front st.,
Milton, Pa.

Dear Miss Martz :

The United States Civil service Commission announces an examination to be held the 26th and 27th instant to secure a list of eligibles from which to make certification to fill the vacant position of drawing teacher at this school. Examinations are open to both men and women. Those desiring to compete should apply at once to the U. S. Civil service Commission, Washington, D. C. or to the secretary of the Local Board of Examiners. In applying for the examination the exact title, that of drawing teacher, should be used.

Examinations will be held at Bellefonte, Bethlehem, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, Warren, and Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Post Office authorities at the various places where examinations are held usually constitute the Local Board of Examiners.

The drawing teacher is required to teach both free hand and mechanical drawing. The subjects in which examination is given are arithmetic, pedagogy, penmanship, spelling and copying, English gram-

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mar and analysis, history, constitution and government of the United
States, drawing both free hand and mechanical, physiology and hy-
giene, nature study and American literature.

The school term is twelve months, but only ten months are de-
voted to actual school work. Leave of absence with pay not to ex-
ceed thirty days is granted by the Department and often the same time
for attendance at summer school.

Your photograph and testimonials will be filed with your letter
to be returned at any time you wish.

Yours truly,

Acting supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Miss Grace E. Palmer,
123 Oneida St.,
Utica, New York.

Dear Miss Palmer :

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held Aug. 26th and 27th to secure a list of eligibles from which to make certification to the vacant position of drawing teacher at this school at $720 per annum. Examinations are open to both men and women. Those desiring to compete should apply at once to the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or to the Secretary of the Local Board of Examiners. In applying for examination the exact title, that of Drawing Teacher, should be used.

Examinations will be held at Albany, Ithaca, Buffalo, New York, Plattsburg, Syracuse, and Utica, in New York. The Post Office authorities at the various places where examinations are held usually constitute the Local Board of Examiners.

The drawing teacher is required to teach both free hand and mechanical drawing. The term is twelve months, with ten months of actual school work. Leave of absence not to exceed thirty days in a

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year is granted by the Department and often the same time for attendance at a summer school.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Mrs. R. E. Dunlap,
R. F. D. No. 3,
Rock Hi. 1, S. Car.

Dear Mrs. Dunlap

Joe Sanders arrived all right Saturday and I hope will do well.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Miss Bertha J. Lacey,
Perrysville, Ind.

Dear Miss Lacey :

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam-
ination to be held Aug. 26th and 27th to secure eligibles from whom
to make certification to the vacant position of drawing teacher at
this school. The examinations are open to both men and women who
are citizens of the United States and who comply with the require-
ments. Persons desiring to compete should at once apply to the U. S.
Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or to the secretary of
the Local Board of Examiners. In applying for examination the exact
title, that of Drawing Teacher, should be used.

Examinations will be held at Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Lafayette, Indiana. The Post Office authorities in the various places where examinations are held usually constitute the Local Board of Examiners.

The drawing teacher is required to teach both free hand and me-
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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Mr. J. E. Campbell,
Al-lu-we, I. T.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your favor of the 12th instant, I desire to state
that Jacob Hill is in the country where he went and has remained on
his own wish. If he so desires he can come in to the school about
the middle of September, when the question of his return home will
be given consideration. I do not know that he has indicated any de-
sire to return to the Territory. I am sure it will be better for him
to remain another year with us or even longer, and shall endeavor to
persuade him to do that; but of course when a student has been here
five years he is entitled to go home and we cannot insist upon his
continuance. However, we will urge upon him the desirability of go-
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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Mrs. Elnora Lee,

Silver Creek, N. Y.

Dear Mrs. Lee :

Referring to your letter of the 14th to Colonel Pratt which
finds him away from home, there is no application on file for your
brothers, Lemuel and Wilber, but Sherman spoke to him about before
going in the country and the Colonel said he would take them if they
were well and of proper age.

We do not accept those who are under 18 nor over 20. I conclude
your brothers come within these limits. Application blanks are en-
closed, which please have filled and returned here. The doctor's
certificate is important. A party leaves Buffalo this evening, but
is made up of children from the vicinity of Akron. At any time the
boys are ready transportation can be placed for them and for Berdina
also if she is in good health.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Peter S. Smith,
Indian Falls,
Geneva Co., New York.

Dear Friend :

I have your letter about your two daughters whom you would like
to send to Carlisle. The one who is fifteen years old we can take
if she is in good health. The other one is too young. We cannot
accept those who are under twelve years of age. We must know also
that the degree of Indian blood. The rules forbid our taking those
who are less than one fourth Indian.

I send you an application blank which please have filled out for
your older daughter. Let her write the answers to the questions at
the top of the paper. Then you fill out the part intended for you
and have the doctor fill out the part intended for him. Return the paper
to me. If everything is all right a ticket to Carlisle will be placed
at Buffalo for her use and she can come without any trouble.

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Curlisale, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Cornelius H. Wheelock,
Oneida, Wis.

Dear Sir :

If your daughter's eyes need attention they will be looked af-
ter this fall. There is an oculist in Philadelphia who attends to
such cases when it is deemed necessary. May want to the country of
her own choice and upon her own application.

I do not know how there could have been an understanding that
she was to stay at the school until her return home as all students
who apply for cutting privileges are allowed to go to the country if
their health and conduct do not interfere. I think you need have no
fear about May's condition.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Rev. M. F. Trippe,
Calamans, New York.

Dear Mr. Trippe :

Your letter of the 14th comes to hand in the absence of Colipnel Pratt. He is willing to accept any suitable students from New York, but Mrs. Logan's daughter is too young. Twelve is the age limit, and fourteen seems much more preferable. If Clarinda Jamieson can pass the physical examination transportation can be placed for her and for any others you may get together.

I enclose a number of application blanks which should be filled out completely. Only those between the ages of twelve and twenty years, who are in good health and of reasonably good character, and who are not less than one fourth Indian are desired.

Mrs. Mary Jimerson of Carrollton, New York, writes about her son. She says he uses tobacco and whiskey, which leads me to reject him. What do you know about the boy?

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Carlinle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Mr. John Powell,

Wah-hi-yah, N. Car.

Dear Friend :

Your son Moses is well and is getting along nicely in his country home. His letters to you in both June and July were sent to Cherokees, that being the address we have always had on our books. Your new post office is now noted, and I trust your mail will reach you more promptly hereafter from Moses.

Moses' time is not out, and home visits are not allowed by the Department, so it will be impracticable to let him go to you at Xmas time as you suggest. He is better off to be in school anyway.

Couldn't you come up here and see him sometime this winter ?
You could then see what the school is like and what opportunities
Moses has.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Adolphus Terry,
20 Mill St.,
Cambridge, Mass.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your letter of the 13th instant relative to entering
this school, you seem to be located very favorably for education
where you are. This school is intended for those Indians who have
no educational advantages among white people at their homes. Those
who come here are soon sent out to live with farmers and attend the
local white schools, earning their board and lodgings by work morn-
ings and evenings. Each student is expected to spend a part of
his five years at Carlisle in this way.

As you can get this same experience independent ly it would
seem no particular advantage to you to enter here.

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Carlielle, Pa., Aug. 17, 1903.

Mr. Henry Melotte,
Keshena, Wis.

Dear Sir :

I am sorry you have received such a wrong idea of Margaret's
physical condition as your letter indicates. So far as I can see she
is in very good health and a few days ago applied for permission to
go to the country again. Her term has not expired and I know of no
reason why she should be sent home.

She had excellent reports from the country where her conduct was
quite satisfactory.

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Carlinle, Pa., Aug. 19, 1905.

Dear Professor :

I have just placed a much order for the suit of clothes you request. This I do with great joyfulness and you may rest assured that you have not been able to provoke me to anywhere near a swearing attitude. I hope you may constantly have reason for writing, for your notes are a source of very great pleasure indeed. Obviously, you know how much the school thinks of the interest you have taken in the boys and girls who have gone to Bloomington and the many who have never gone. I look upon the suit episode as only a manifestation of that same interest.

I saw your friend, Miss Real, when in Washington a little more than a week ago. She seemed in a most happy frame of mind. She is now in Newport and her picture will no doubt be appearing in the Washington and Oregon papers in a few days with appropriate remarks concerning wonderful Course of Study.

You will be grieved to learn that Kate Adams died Monday afternoon and was buried yesterday from the Catholic church.

We had a lunch all ready for you and a horse and buggy to take you to the station when you were here, but found to our consternation that you had skipped out without either horse or supper. If you want to maintain your good standing at this institution you will have to send such ways. The only way to correct it will be to come down

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again, bring your family, and depart in a more decorous manner at
the end of your visit.

Sincerely yours,

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 15, 1903.

Mrs. Olivia P. Vda de Bruschi,
Ponce, Porto Rico.

Dear Madam :

Replying to your letter of the 11th ult. with enclosure from Mr. J. R. Garrison which is herewith returned, I very much regret to be obliged to say that the Carlisle School is not in a position to receive any more students from Porto Rico. About forty were taken soon after the Island was annexed, but the Government has decided not to extend the work at this institution. I second the suggestion made by Mr. Garrison that you correspond with the Commissioner of Education for Porto Rico in the hope that he may be able to place your children or some of them where they can obtain an education.

Yours truly,

Acting Subt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 19, 1903

Maria A. Santabella,
Coana, Porto Rico.

Dear Friend :

I am sending you today one of our illustrated catalogs for which there is no charge. I trust you are enjoying your visit.

Yours truly,

Acting agent.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 19, 1903.

Miss Ella H. Brown,
Manchester, Cal.

Dear Miss Brown :

If the young man you speak of is all you believe him to be we shall be very glad indeed to place transportation to Carlisle for him whenever word comes from you that he is ready to use it. If you pay his fare to San Francisco you will be reimbursed upon his arrival here if subvoucher for the expense is submitted.

Transportation will be ordered by wire on your demand.

Yours truly,

Acting agent.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 19, 1963,

Mrs. J. H. Babbitt,
751 Eleventh St., N. E.,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mrs. Babbitt :

Colonel Pratt is on the Pacific Coast at present. I am sure I speak his sentiments as well as my own in expressing regret that you have been asked to leave the Warner's Ranch Indians after the long years of faithful service among them. I have yet to hear of a place Mr. Fannin has ever touched in the Indian service or among the Indians anywhere except to its detriment, and I am certain this is another case of the same kind.

Concerning your ticket to California, I enclose a letter to present to Mr. Poston, General Agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Washington, asking him to furnish you a ticket at our school rate. He will inform you what the amount will be.

With best wishes,

Yours truly,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 19, 1903.

Jonas Jackson,

Cheroigne, N. Car.

Dear Jonas :

We are glad to hear from you and to know you are enjoying your vacation; gladder still to know that your heart turns to Carlisle and that you are endeavoring to help us by helping your people.

Under our rules it is impossible to take the young man you speak of, as he is only one eighth Cherokee. We do not take any who are less than one fourth Indian. Any pupils when you succeed in persuading them to come to Carlisle you should report to Mr. Spry and have his consent to their transfer. He knows intimately what is best and will be just as friendly to Carlisle in every way as possible.

Our attendance is growing steadily, 970 being on the rolls today. There are more parties in sight and the chances are we shall have a thousand very early in September. You should be here by the first of September. Let me know when you want tickets placed and prompt attention will be given your request.

Lizzie Wolfe will no doubt be ready to come back at the same time. You would better see her.

Your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 19, 1903.

Miss Maria W. Destro,
340 N. Main St.,
Bloomsburg, Pa.

Dear Maria :

I regret with you very much the necessity which demands to call
for your return to Porte Etoile. It is very desirous pointing after one
has started on a course in a good school to be obliged to give it up.
I had a letter from Dr. Lord, but have been waiting to hear from
Professor Takematsu before writing you. However, since it is your
feeling that you must go I shall interpret the obstacles and you may
arrange to go whenever your funds arrive.

It will be best for you to go in to the school, as reduced
rates can then be obtained for you to New York, and of course your
many friends will want to bid you good-bye,

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Curtis, Pa., Aug. 19, 1905.

Miss Harriet L. Ayres,
Greensboro, Ind.

Dear Miss Ayres :

In response to your request of the 17th instant, I return here
with testimonials sent by you with your application.

Yours truly,

Acting Dept.

Curtis, Pa., Aug. 19, 1905.

Andrew Vanbrugh,

Hartford, Conn.,

Dear Sir :

Relying to your letter of the 17th instant asking you wish to
come to Carliole, I enclose a number of application blanks, one to
be filled out by yourself and the others for any boys and girls in
your vicinity who may wish to enter this school. Be sure that all
parts of the blank are completed. If you are not under any agent
you can have that certificate made out by your postmaster,

When the applications are received the matter of admitting you
to the school will be considered and you will be notified, and in
case it in possible to accept you a ticket to Carliole will be sent.

Yours truly,

Acting Dept.

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Carliole, Pa., Aug. 19, 1906,

Miss Gertrude Smith,
Benjamin, Ms.

Dear Miss Gertrude:

Your letter to Dr. John Pratt seems to hand in his absence and
consequently fails to me to reply,

I referred your case to our nurse and she is quite confident
that they are desiring someone in the Jefferson Hospital, Philadel-
phia, to take up training. They did a very short time ago and she
has written to make sure of it. In case the vacancy still exists we
shall be pleased to recommend you for it. The course is three years
and the compensation $7.00 a month with board and washing for the
first year, $6.00 for the second year, and possibly a little more
the third year.

You understand of course that it is a very arduous profession
and one which no person should undertake who has not the health
and a definite determination to make use of the knowledge obtained.
We are very unwilling to recommend young ladies unless they
have fully realized the value of the entire course and expect to follow
nursing after its completion,

I have no doubt you will succeed admirably if you undertake
this. You would be emrolling as a student of Carliole, but as you
are a graduate you would be expected to provide your own ticket.
When you are ready let me know and I can secure for you a reduced
rate so that the fare from east to Philadelphia will not be more
than $20.00.

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With kindest regards to yourself and Mrs. Spenser,

Yours truly,

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 19, 1966.

Michael Moloney,
Hend, Pa.

Dear Michael :

I am very happy to be able to inform you that your two brothers came to Colville with me. Kingdoms about two years ago.

I felt certain you would study during your leisure hours, as you took quite a number of books with you with the air of one who intends to use them. You must pay particular attention to the language work. You are making all other branches, but need considerable practicing in writing and speaking English.

We shall be glad to see you when it is time for your return.

Yours truly,

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Carliell, Ph., Aug. 19, 1944.

Miss Ida Prophet,
Seneca, Ia.

Dear Ida :

I have asked the fines ticket agent at Seneca, Mo., to furnish me with Durant's order two tickets to carouse for you and Stella, this of course with the understanding that Stella is under no obligations to return to New York. It would not be right for us to take her un-lean ain't her best from here.

Let me know when you will start. Hoping to see both of you
soon,

Yours truly,

Acting Dept.

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Article, Pa., Aug. 19, 1965.

Vice Dean E. L. George,
Indian Schooling School,
Rosebud, S. Dak.

Dear friend :

Colonel Pratt is now traveling in Alaska and for that reason in
of course unable to take up your case. However, I wrote myself to
Mr. Dorth and later visited his office and spoke to him in your be-
half. He assured me they had placed my letter where it would be
to you and you would be given a place at the very first possible op-
portunity. I believe he will attend to it and trust it will be very
soon,

You are to be congratulated upon the tenacity with which you
have stuck to your purpose in life. You surely deserve a position
where you may give to the service the benefit of the training you
worked so hard to get for yourself.

Yours truly,

Acting Comm.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 19, 1903.

James E. Johnson,
1614 Sherman Ave.,
Evanston, Ill.

Dear James :

I would be very glad indeed to gratify you in taking Adam back into the school, but am absolutely certain it would not meet with the approval of Colonel Pratt; nor do I myself think it would be wise in consideration of the record Adam left. The very slight restraints of the bachelors' quarters I feel sure would be bad for him and he would probably not do even as well as when here before. I trust satisfactory arrangements can be made for him elsewhere and am indeed sorry for the necessity which appears to be upon me to deny your request.

I trust you are doing well this summer and that we shall see you here soon.

Yours truly,

Acting supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 19, 1903.

Miss Lizzie Williams,
C/o Chas. T. Hotchkiss,
Lewiston, New York.

Dear Lizzie :

I am holding your letter of the 13th until Miss Bowersox's return. She will be here Saturday night, and immediately thereafter we will talk it over and see what can be done for you. Miss Bowersox is well acquainted with all the normal schools of the state and knows better than I what can be done.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 20, 1903.

Mr. G. S. Warner,
C/o Stafford House,
Buffalo, New York.

Dear Mr. Warner :

Replying to your letter about the Michigan boy, Pinance, I have asked that a ticket to Carlisle be placed with the ticket agent at Algonac to be delivered to the young man, and have written him to that effect. It will probably be several days before the transportation will be ready, but it will be in good time for him to reach here before Sept. 1st.

We are arranging to have most of the boys you name here by the 1st, but it is not possible to bring in the entire number before the middle of the month. Arthur Bonnicastle, William Hole-in-the-Day and George Johnson have run away; Felix Highrook has been sent home on account of consumption and Hiram Runnella has been expelled. All your old first team and substitutes will be in along with a number of others, thirty-three in all. The rest will follow two weeks later.

I have asked that as many tickets to Carlisle be delivered to you by the agent in Buffalo as you may need, and we shall be glad to see you back.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 20, 1903.

Mr. Ir. A. Shepard, Secy.,
R. R.,
Winona, Minn.

Dear Sir :

Enclosed find M. O. for $2.00 covering annual dues for the year
ending June 30, 1904. Please acknowledge receipt and oblige,

Yours truly,

Col. & Supt.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 20, 1903.

Dr. Wm. M. Bigler, Secy. & Mngr.,
Dallastown Band,
Dallastown, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Replying to yours of the 17th instant, I have to advise you that
this school is open to visitors all days of the week except Sundays.
During vacation the school-rooms are closed, but other departments
are running except Saturday afternoons. After the opening of school,
Sept. 1st, however, the Saturday afternoon holiday will be discon-
tinued, and we expect everything to be running Sept. 5th.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 20, 1903.

Miss Emma Skye,
C/o Mr. H. H. Voorhees,
Wildwood, N. Jersey.

Dear Emma :

I should like very much to grant any request you make, but the
one just received seems inadvisable. You will see Lizette when you
come in, and while I appreciate that you would like to have her vis-
it, you where you are still the privilege would hardly compensate for
her missing a week of school. I trust you will see the wisdom of
my decision and will be satisfied to forego the pleasure this time.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 20, 1905.

Miss Dorothy Peters,
1132 Highland Ave.,
Baltimore, Md.

Dear Miss Peters :

Replying to your letter of the 17th instant, I have to advise
you that the drawing teacher at this school teaches both free hand
and mechanical drawing.

I presume you have information direct from the Civil Service
Commission relative to the examination to be held in Baltimore Aug.
26th and 27th and know the course of procedure. Certification to
fill the vacancy here will be made from the list of eligibles se-
cured by that examination.

The salary is $720 per annum with furnished room, light and
heat, and board in the teachers' club at the school at the rate of
$2.50 a week after the first fourteen weeks during which time it is
$3.00. School room work covers ten months of the year, but the
full twelve months constitute the year. Thirty days without loss of
pay is granted each year as vacation.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 20, 1963.

Mr. Norman W. Wolfinger, Gen. Secy.,
Y. M. C. A.,
Shippensburg, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your communication of the 19th, I am sorry to say
that we have no baseball team during the summer and none will be or-
ganized before next spring. It will therefore be impossible to make
arrangements for a game.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 20, 1963.

Rev. U. F. Trippe,
Salisbury, New York.

Dear Mr. Trippe :

The youngest of Mr. Jemison's three children is a year below
our limit, but on your recommendation we will receive all three if
in proper physical condition. I send you herewith application
blanks. As soon as they are returned completed, further arrangements
can be made.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 20, 1903

Miss Maude Parish,
Iroquois, Mich.

Dear Miss Parish :

Replying to your recent letter I enclose an application blank
which please fill out and return here, when conclusion can be
reached. If everything is right a ticket can be placed at such
point as you name and you can come at once.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 21, 1903.

Mrs. L. R. Woodward,
Araze,
Coos Co., Ore.

Dear Mrs. Woodward :

Irene Suvaroff leaves here today via the Southern Pacific and should reach Roseburg, Ore. midnight Friday, the 21st. She has full directions from that point, as given in your letter, and I trust will reach you safely.

We appreciate greatly your interest in the girls. Irene we
still consider as under our outing, although making her home with
your sister-in-law.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 21, 1965.

Mrs. R. E. Dunlap,
R. E. D. # 3,
Rock Hill, S. Car.

Dear Mrs. Dunlap :

Your letter with application blanks comes to hand this morning
and I have asked that as many tickets to Carlisle as you may need
within the next few weeks be delivered you or your order by the tick-
et agent at Rock Hill for the use of such students as are accepted
here. Please wire when the boys start.

I am glad to know that Rose is improving and that her influ-
ence is helpful.

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3.

Mrs. J. H. Babbitt,
721 Eleventh St. N. E.,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mrs. Babbitt :

Yours just received. Unless you come to Carlisle I cannot
ticket you via the Santa Fe. We have reduced rates on the Pennsyl-
vania starting from Carlisle and half rates over the Santa Fe from
Chicago. You do not state the point in Arizona to which you wish to
be ticketed, so that I could not act anyway.

I shall be glad to do what I can for you when I know just what
is needed.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 21, 1903.

Virginia LaReque,
Moorestown, N. Jersey.

Dear Virginia :

Dear Virginia:

I think the cutting an excellent thing and believe it would be of great benefit to you and to Elisabeth to stay out during the summer and attend school there. I understand you are near an excellent school. However, I want you to decide for yourself, and want you to be happy whichever you do. If you can be just as happy in the country as you would be by returning to Carlisle I advise you to remain out. As soon as you reach a decision let us know.

Yours truly,

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Aug. 22,

5.

Rev. W. G. Kingsbury,
Hogansburg, New York.

Dear Mr. Kingsbury :

Dear Mr. Kingsbury :

I thank you for your letter of the 19th, and when you notify us that the time is ripe we will send someone to St. Regis to capture and bring back the deserters, not that they are of so much value to Carlisle, but as an example and an aid in discipline. At the same time the runaways are brought in the new students you speak of and come. Colonel Pratt I think is willing to take all the good students offered from St. Regis. However, we are more particular now as to quality than quantity for our number is very near the thousand mark.

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Aug. 22,

3.

Mrs. Margaret Wolfe,
Cherokee, N. Car.

Dear Mrs. Wolfe :

It is the understanding of this school that Katie was entered
for a term of five years. This is our invariable rule in admitting
pupils, and the time is not shortened unless students graduate sooner.

It would be a great pleasure to Katie, I am sure, if you would
make her a visit here, and everything possible would be done to make
your stay pleasant.

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Aug. 22,

Mr. John D. Miles,

Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Sir :

Your letter to Colonel Pratt in just received. Colonel Pratt
has been absent three weeks, and is at present in Alaska. Your
former letter was forwarded to him at Seattle where we have word his
will was delivered him before he took steamer for Sitka. He will
probably not be home before the last of September as it is his in-
tention to visit several of the northwestern agenotes before return-
ing to Seattle.

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Aug. 24,

3.

Mr. E. M. Sherry,
Buckingham, Ill.

Dear Mr. Sherry :

The tickets have just come and I send them herewith. They are
$10.37 each, which leaves a balance of $1.32 from your check. This
you can call upon Mr. Miller for on your return, I had expected
the railroad company would give the same rate they granted on your
ticket to Valparaiso, but these things vary and one can never tell
just exactly what the amounts will be.

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Aug. 24,

3.

George R. Carrefoll,
Reserve, Wis.

Dear George :

If you had an opportunity to come with Mr. Colangelo you should
have taken advantage of it. It is impracticable to furnish trans-
portation from the same place every few days. Later, in the fall,
it may be there will be others to come from your neighborhood. If so
it may then be that a ticket can be provided you.

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Aug. 24,

3.

Mrs. R. A. Dunlap,
R. F. D. No. 3,
Rock Hill, S. Car.

Dear Mrs. Dunlap :

I enclose herewith a letter received from John Sanders stating he is the father of Joseph who recently arrived at the school. The letter speaks for itself. I have no doubt you understand all the circumstances and know what to do in the premises. I have made no reply to Mr. Sanders, trusting to you to make whatever explanation is necessary.

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3.

Elias Bissell,
H.S.L. No. 18,
Leviathan, New York.

Dear Sir :

Mr. Bissell has handed me your letter to him making application for the admission of your son here. In reply thereto I enclose an application blank which I will ask you to fill out and return at your earliest convenience. The matter will then be given consideration and if it is all right for the boy to come to Carlisle I will ask that a ticket be placed for his use.

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Aug. 24,

3.

Miss Eun Fisher,
Cleveland, Ohio.

Dear Miss Fisher :

Replying so your favor of the 17th instant I enclose herewith
application blank which please fill out and return when your admissi-
ion to Columbia will be given consideration. If everything is all
right we will place transportation at Cleveland for you, and will notify
you.

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Aug. 24,

3.

Miss Flora Laid,
623 Oakland Ave.,
Des Moines, Ia.

Dear Miss Laid :

My instructions from Colonel Pratt are to pay expenses of co-
certs both way for parties of ten or one way for parties of five.
Under that authority I do not see how it would be possible for me to
arrange for you to escort the girls from Minnesota. If Colonel Pratt
were here it might be that in view of your former connection with
the school he would be willing to waive the rule in some degree. I
think perhaps it would be well to let the matter rest until his re-
turn which will be four or five weeks hence.

Yours truly,

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Aug. 24,

3.

Miss Lizzie Wolfe,
Cherokee, N. C.

Dear Lizzie :

When you went home the understanding was that you were to return in the fall and bring with you other members of your family. I enclose two consent blanks, which should be filled out and returned here and if the children are well we can arrange transportation for them at the same time we are arranging for you and you can come together. Let me know at once just when you will be ready to start. You ought to be here by the opening of school, or at latest by the fifteenth of September, when the students return from the country and the year's work begins in earnest.

Hoping you have had a pleasant vacation.

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Aug. 24,

3.

Electa G. Hill,
Oneida, Wis.

Dear Electa :

As you know, we are expecting you to return to Carlsbad and go
on with the course here. Mr. Zweck leaves here sometime this week
and will bring back with him such new students for Carlsbad as wish to
come, together with those who are ready to return.

I trust you will join Mr. Zweck's party and do what you can
toward helping him to secure others.

I hope you have had a pleasant vacation.

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Aug. 25,

3.

Alpha Johnson,

Alabama, New York.

Dear Alpha :

School will open next week and we should like to have all stu-
dents on hand not later than the 15th of September - the earlier the
better for their class work. You and your brother Freeman went
home with the intention of returning I understand, and I write now
to know when you will be ready to start. Upon word from you I will
arrange that tickets to Carlisle be delivered you by the agent in
Buffalo. Please let me hear from you promptly.

If there are others in your neighborhood who should come and
you let me know at once we can arrange for all to come together.

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Aug. 25,

3.

Miss Mary Smith,
Seymour, Wis.

Dear Mary :

Mr. Wheslock leaves in a few days for Oneida for the purpose of
making up a party of children for Carlisle. Those who went home in
June and who are well and ought to return with him can join his par-
ty. If you can furnish a doctor's certificate of health we shall be
glad to have you come back and go on with the school course.

I hope the summer has been profitable to you.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

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3.

Marion Powlas,
Oneida, Wis.

Dear Marion :

Mr. Wheelock starts for Oneida in a few days and will bring back to Carlisle these students who should return and any others that are suitable and want to come. If you can furnish a doctor's certificate of health we shall be very glad to have you join Mr. Wheelock's party. Make it your business to see him and help him all you can.

With best wishes,

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Aug. 25, 3.

Miss Nora Printup,
Ramon, New York.

Dear Nora :

School will begin next week and it is time you were returning
to go on with your class. Let me know when you will be ready to
start and I will arrange to have a ticket to Carlisle delivered you
by the agent in Buffalo.

Hoping to hear from you at once, I am

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

TELEGRAM.

Aug. 24.

Miss Ella C. Brown,
1048 Market St., Yosemite House,
San Francisco, Cal.

Can arrange you have reduced rate ticket to Pittsburgh and return if
you come with boy. You pay us later. With letter to conductors boy
needs no escort. Have arranged Santa Fe deliver you tickets.

Allen, Act. Supt.

Postal. 4:40 P.M. Night.

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3.

Emma Doxtator,

Iroquois, New York.

Dear Emma :

School will begin next week and you ought to be here not later
than the 15th of September. It would be well for you to come as much
earlier as possible. Let us know where transportation is needed
and when you will be ready to start. Buffalo is the best point
and if you have a pass that far, as I understand the Indians have,
a ticket will be placed with the ticket agent there for your use on
your notification.

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Aug. 25,

3.

Ana Wall,
1934 Eighth St. N.W.,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Ana :

The reason your grip has not come is because it was not sent until today. Check is enclosed. I hope the grip will arrive in good time.

I am glad to hear you are enjoying Washington so much and trust you will make the very most of your opportunities while in the Capital City. There is a wonderful amount one can learn while on a visit there that will aid you in understanding what you read later or affairs that happen in the Capital.

I trust you and your sister will like Hampton very much and that you will receive much good from your schooling there.

Yours truly,

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3.

Mr. Wm. H. Holt,
Winnebago, Neb.

Dear Sir :

If Emma Holt is in good health we are willing to receive her here, but you would better furnish physician's certificate. She would of course have to enter for five years unless she could graduate sooner, and we would do as well for her as possible.

Colonel Pratt's rule is to pay the expenses of an escort coming and returning for a party of ten pupils, or one way for a party of five and less than ten. I enclose a quantity of consent blanks which you can use in case you can make up a party. The department has ruled out white Indians, and we cannot accept those who are less than one fourth Indian. Our age limits are twelve to twenty years, preferably fourteen to eighteen. As Emma was here before the rule could be waived with regard to age.

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3.

Mrs. Martha Sickley Cornelius,
Oneida, Wis.

Dear Mrs. Cornelius :

Mr. Wheelock leaves here for Oneida the latter part of the week
and will bring to Carlisle such students as want to come and are
suitable in age, health, etc.

Please have your brother join his party.

Aug. 25,

3.

Mrs. Laura J. Printup,
Senborn, New York.

Dear Mrs. Printup :

School begins next week and if you wish to have your son Alvin return for another term please let us know at once. Transportation can be placed at Buffalo for him on word from you that it is wanted.

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Aug. 25,

3.

Mr. Elian Powlas.

Onondaga Castle, New York.

Dear Mr. Powlas :

School opens next week and it is desirable that all students
to in by the 15th of September at latest. As Charles is young and
should have considerable schooling before his education can be
considered even fair we shall be willing to receive him again for
another term if you desire to send him. Please let me hear from you
promptly. A ticket to Carlisle can be placed at Syracuse for him if
that is your wish.

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Henry Simpson,

Kawarctic, Mich.

Dear Henry

School opens next week and it is desirable that all students
be on hand and ready for work by the 10th of September at 11 o'clock.
I understand you wish to return and finish the course and we shall be
glad to have you do that. Let me know at once where you will be
next placed and when you will be ready to use it. The school is further
now than it has been any time since its opening and there are still
more to come.

The earlier you can come the better for your class work.

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Aug. 25,

3.

Mrs. Battle Kilbuck,
Carrollton, New York.

Dear Mrs. Kilbuck :

I write now to state that if you wish your son, Ainsley DeWey, to return to Carlisle for another term we shall be willing to accept him and will place transportation to Carlisle for him at such time and place as you advise. He ought to be here next week with school open, but if that is not practicable any time before the 18th of September he can enter. The country students then return and everything is in full swing.

Please let me know your wishes at once.

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Aug. 25,

3.

Mrs. Susan King,

Irving, New York.

Dear Mrs. King :

School opens next week and all students should be in their places by the 15th of September at latest. Spencer should return. If you desire to send him let me know at once, and transportation can be arranged for him to come with others either from Irving or Buffalo.

Dear Mr. Davie :

I have asked that a message to be carried to and from the agent of the C. A. & I. R. at Mineral Point to be delivered to you.

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Aug. 27,

3.

Mr. Cornelius H. Wheelock,
Oneida, Vt.

Dear Sir :

Phineas is in the junior class and is to come in from the country to be here for the opening of school September 1st. His arrangement is made for all students in the highest three grades in order that they may not fall behind their peers. You will therefore see that it is impossible for him to be late or have any difficulty in getting to school on account of a short visit.

He has done well this winter and is in good health. May will stop in Philadelphia on her way to the school in order to have her eyes examined and be attended to.

Yours sincerely,
A. Smith

Acting Agent.

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3.

Miss Maggie John;John,
C/o Mr. H. B. James,
Perwyn, Pa.

Dear Maggie :

Colonel Pratt is away at present but will be back about the
end of September. I think your request better remain until his re-
curn, when it will be brought to his attention.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

Aug. 26,

3.

Mrs. Addie Dowdy,

Irving, new York.

Dear Mrs. Dowdy :

School opens next week and all students should be in and ready
for work before the 15th of September. Your son Andrew Jackson was
doing well when he went home and it would be well for him if he
could return. If you desire to send him back to Carlisle let me
know at once and I will arrange transportation to Carlisle for him.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

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3.

Rev. F. G. McIntosh,
Iroquoia,
Erie Co., New York.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your letter of the 25th instant, I send you application blanks for the children you speak of. These should be filled out and returned. If the applicants are in good health as shown by the doctor's certificate we shall be very glad to receive them here and will place transportation for them.

Yours truly,

Acting Supp.

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Aug. 37

5.

Jonas Jackson,
Cherokee, N. Car.

Dear Jonas :

I have your letter saying you wish nine tickets; also that you
know a boy discharged from Hampton on account of bad conduct who de-
dees to come with you. I am compelled to say that it would be im-
possible for us to take this boy. If he is sorry for his bad conduct
at Hampton he should make his peace with that school and see if he
cannot be reinstated there. The rules do not permit us to take stu-
dents who have been expelled from other schools. I am sorry to have
to decide this way, but it is not possible to do otherwise.

You have not sent in any of the blanks for other new students.
Every applicant should be examined and have the approval of Mr. Spray.
Be sure you attend to that. Mr. Spray is friendly to Carlisle and
Indian education and will let every child come to us who is of proper
age and in proper health, so you must be free to consult him.

I am sending tickets to Mr. Spray's order as the railroad com-
pany knows him well and he will be able to send at you.

I hope a nice party will come with you and that we shall be able
to do all of them much good.

TELEGRAM.

Aug. 26.

Manuela Martinez,
1251 Portia St.,
Brooklyn, New York.

Meet Maria Castro Jersey City two Thursday afternoon.

Allen. Act. Supt.

Postal. 4:00 P.M.

Not delivered. About 10:00 A.M. new address asked. Same message sent J. A. Martinez, C/o Graham, Hinkley & Co., 133 Front St., New York. (Reason for delay asked.)

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Aug. 29,

3.

Mr. J. J. Spicer,
Seneca, Mo.

Dear Mr. Spicer :

I am very glad to say that Robert is in excellent health. He is to return to the school about the middle of the month. I do not know why his letters have not reached you. He has written every month as our records show and his letters have been forwarded from here. I am sending him word today to write you right away.

If he should become sick, which does not seem probable, I will surely let you know. You remember I promised you when at Wyandotte that I would keep you informed as to his health and that promise will be fulfilled.

With kind regards to yourself and Mrs. Spicer,

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3.

Miss Ida Prophet,

Seneca, Mo.

Dear Ida :

A letter received yesterday from Mr. Walker, states that Mr.

Readers writes him as follows :

"Stella Laughlin has been discharged from this school. Ida Prophet has not. She was allowed to go home with the distinct understanding that she should return and unless she does I am unwilling that she should be enrolled in any other school."

If you have not completed your time at Haskell we will not be able to receive you at Carlisle. You stated in your application that your time had expired. If the latter is true we can take you.

Let me hear from you at once.

Yours truly,

Acting Dept.

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Aug. 29,

3.

Miss Nannie Sturm,
Sturm, Okla.

Dear Nannie :

I have your letter saying you are ready to come to Carlisle with two new students. It will be necessary for you to send in first the enclosed consent blanks properly filled before we can place transportation. Please attend to it as promptly as possible.

Now with regard to yourself, I should like to know what your plans are. As you have finished the course at Carlisle it will be necessary for you to have some definite idea of further progress. I am exceedingly glad you are determined to go ahead in some way and trust Carlisle may be of assistance to you. You have not told me what you desire to do after arrival here. Write me fully about your intentions and the amount you have at hand to assist in carrying them out. I shall indeed be glad to see you back in our country.

Give my warmest regards to all your people at home and tell them
again how much I enjoyed my little visit there several years ago.

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Rev. Frank Mt. Pleasant,
Lewiston, New York.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your letter of August 26th to Colonel Pratt who is
now away, I have to say that we shall be very glad to receive your
son. I presume Frank will also want a ticket, so I shall place two
with the agent in Buffalo and they can call for them there at the
proper time.

Please fill out the enclosed blank and return it.

The Saturday Globe,
Utica, New York.

Gentlemen :

Referring to your bill of the 27th for $1.00 for The Saturday
Globe addressed to F. Marion Whiles, I have to advise you that the
young man has no funds with which to pay such subscription.

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John M. Walker,
Sisseton, S. Dak.

Dear John :

Dear John :

Your letter to Colonel Pratt finds him away from home. I hardly know what he would say about your returning to Carlisle, but he has said to others whose conduct was the same as yours that if they returned in the same way they left they would be received in the school.

The matter of new students I have referred to the agent. If the coming of yourself and the others you speak of is approved by him I will place transportation with the understanding that your own ticket will be paid for by yourself after you reach the school.

Yours truly,

Mrs. Mary A. C. Vanderloop.
Gay Head, Mass.

Dear Madam :

Replying to your communication of the 24th instant, I am sending copies of our school paper and some other literature pertaining to the school to Mr. Charles F. Madison and Mr. Marshall Jeffers.

If the Gay Head Indians need the advantages of Carlisle we may be of service to them.

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Aug. 31,

3.

Mr. Mark Penoil,

Anadarko, Okla.

Dear Mark :

Some good friend of yours sent in last week in time for The Red Man a very complimentary notice of yourself and your wife and of the ceremony; so you see you are just a little behind time with your surprise. However, I congratulate you most sincerely on securing for a helpmeet a lady of the character you ascribe to Mrs. Penoil. You must always be just as considerate of her as you now think you ought to be.

Colonel Pratt would be very glad indeed to take your wife's brother at Carlisle if it were at all possible. The law is positive upon the subject and there is no way in which he could be admitted here. I know it is rather hard if not impossible to get trade instruction in schools among the Civilized Tribes, and in order to overcome that condition I suggest that he obtain his literary education in the day schools and then enter a good shop to learn the trade of his choice.

Colonel Pratt will be home sometime between now and the end of September.

Sincerely your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., August 31, 1903.

To the Adjutant General, U. S. A.,
Washington, D. C.

Sir:-

I have the honor to report myself on duty in charge of this
school under provisions of the Act of Congress approved June 27th
per S. O., No. 194, Headquarters of the Army, A. G. O., August 23rd,
and letter of instructions from the Honorable Secretary of the
Interior dated September 6th, all in 1879.

My address for the next month is as above.

Col. U. S. A., retired, & Supt.

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Aug. 31, 3.

Miss Mary C. Collins,

Little Narle, S. Dak.

Dear Miss Collins :

I am very sorry indeed that you were not able to visit us this summer and this disappointment is shared by the Grand River pupils. Your desire concerning their writing you will be communicated to them and we will see that letters go forward.

I believe they are all in very good health. At least I know of none that have been in the hospital, so there can be no illness of any consequence.

Please make it a point if at all possible to visit Carlisle some time in the near future.

With best wishes for you and your work,

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3.

Melinda Cayuga,
Media, Pa.

Dear Melinda :

It will be impossible for us to receive Lena unless a special
arrangement could be made with Chillico. It may be that if you or
your father explains the circumstances to the authorities there they
will be willing to release her. I remember she intended to come to
Carlisle if you did and the only reason she did not come was because
the Chillico agent induced her to leave for that school before she
was given a chance to see you. You might write about it and if it
can be arranged satisfactorily we shall be very glad to have tena
come. I should have answered sooner but your card was mislaid.

With kindest regards,

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Sept. 2,

3.

Maggie Alice Doxtator,
Oneida, Wis.

Dear Alice :

A letter received yesterday from the Indian Office states that you are to report at once to Mr. Watson At Crow Agency, Montana, to fill the position of assistant laundress at a salary of $500 per annum. I advise you to hurry on at the earliest possible date.

Enclosed is a letter to the Depot Ticket Agent of the C. R. & Q. Railroad in Chicago, whom you will find in the Union Depot, the same station as is used by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Bill for the ticket will be sent here and we will pay it from your funds here and send you your balance.

Be sure to write us when you arrive at your new place,

With best wishes,

Yours truly,

Acting Sept.

I enclose check for your dress suit case which starts for me
Pore today.

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Miss Sadie F. Robertson,
Haswell Institute,
Lawrence, Kan.

Dear Miss Robertson :

I am in receipt of a message from Mr. Peairs stating that you are willing to accept a position at Carlisle at $540 per annum. I have communicated with the Indian Office and the arrangement meets with approval there. As your services are greatly needed in the school room I trust you will come as soon as possible.

I have asked that the ticket agent of the A. T. & C. F. R. R. in Lawrence be instructed to furnish you a ticket to Carlisle at the reduced rate granted this school, thinking probably you would wish to avail yourself of it.

Yours truly,

Acting Cupt.

Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

Miss Jennie Steeprock,
Akron, New York.

Dear Madam :

I am advised by Mrs. Phima Jameson that Charles Steeprock has gone to you from Irving. Charles was to return to Carlisle at the close of the summer. Please state when he will be ready to start and a ticket will be placed for him at Buffalo.

Yours truly,

Acting Cupt.

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