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Carllisle, Pa., July 24, 1903.

Mr. H. A. Gروس, G. E. A.,
461 Broadway,
New York.

My dear Mr. Gross :

Thank you for your letter with regard to the Canadian Pacific
rates for my family east to St. Paul. I would like to send Mrs.
Pratt and my daughter back that way and if it could be arranged so
that I might avail myself of that privilege later provided the rest
of the party wish to come back that way I would be glad. I expect
to stop at some of the Indian agencies in the North and west on my
return and if practicable make up one or two parties of children, so
that I might come back by another line. There will be some chil-
dren to come from Alaska on account of my visit there. These I shall
send over the Northern Pacific and your lines to Chicago.

At the office of the Canadian Pacific I saw one of their gener-
al traveling men who told me there was a special mercantile conven-
tion rate to Pacific Coast points from and to Chicago by any of the
northern connecting lines at exactly the same figures given for the
G. A. R. convention at San Francisco, I suppose you were not aware
of this or it slipped your mind at the time. This is the rate I
shall make use of for the rest of our party, using your lines going
and returning, Chicago to St. Paul.

We plan to leave here Monday morning, Aug. 3rd, and I trust ar-
rangements between us may be made in good time for that. Mrs. Pratt
and my daughter will go to Denver after our return to Chicago in Sep-
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Carllisle, Pa., July 24, 1963.

Mrs. Salome Iujan,
Blanco, New Mexico.

Dear Mrs. Iujan :

I have your letter of the 9th instant about your daughter Felicitas. I can accurately believe Felicitas wishes to deceive either you or me. In her wish to remain a student of Carlisle she has been actuated I feel sure by a desire to improve her own condition and in that way make herself more useful to you. The fact that I wrote you first that she would go home with the home party early in July shows my intention; but it is a rule of the school that students after they have concluded their term of five years at Carlisle may settle themselves the matter of returning home or remaining another year. After they have decided to stay we invariably hold them to their decision. There is no reason why this course should not apply in Felicitas's case. She is being educated without cost to you, and as you hear from her regularly separation from her class not to count her specially. Her reports indicate that she is well and happy and she has said nothing to me about going home since I wrote you.

Sincerely yours,

Col. & Dept.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 24, 1903.

James Lyon,

Onondaga Castle, New York.

Dear James :

I have your letter and if you and Howard Jones are in good health we shall be glad to let you come back. Get a doctor's certificate, and send me, and I will place transportation to Carlisle for you at Syracuse at any time you are ready to use it. Mrs. Wheelock wants to send her son, Jeremiah Homer, to Carlisle, and if it is all right for him to come, you can all travel together.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 24, 1903.

Michael Solomon,
Maud, Pa.

Dear Michael :

Miss Fly has attended to your money request and your letter has
been on my desk for some time.

It is gratifying to know of your satisfaction with the Outing
as you are experiencing it.

We are in good health at the school with the exception of one
or two who have been in the hospital for some time.

I am contemplating a trip to Alaska with Mrs. Pratt and my
daughter, and expect to see some of the Indian agencies in the North
west that I have never yet visited. While in Maine I saw and talked
with a number of the Penobscots who live in that region.

Mr. Kingsbury expects to bring in a party from Hogansburg, among
others your two brothers, whom we shall be glad to receive.

Faithfully your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., July 24, 1903.

Mr. Chauncey Y. Robe,
Rosebud, S. Dak.

Dear Chauncey :

When your letter came I was on the Maine Coast with Mrs. Pratt and Richenda, spending a short time on one of the beautiful islands in Casco Bay. We had a delightful time, resting, fishing and getting around among the fishermen and Indians who live thereabout.

I am glad to hear from you again and to know you feel able to go to work. My last information about you was that you were in very poor health. We had hoped to have you with us at Commencement in February, but gave it up as impracticable after hearing that.

From what you say, conditions at Rosebud seem to have improved not at all, in spite of the home schools for which such high claims are made as civilizing influences on the reservation. As long as they continue these old feasts and dances I see very little hope for the Indians. Among good American citizens they would soon be ashamed to practice them and would be as hearty supporters of our customs and institutions as the best citizen. How much there is in association I But you understand all this.

My health is much better than in the winter and I have hopes that the trip to Alaska which I contemplate taking with Mrs. Pratt, Richenda and a few friends, leaving here the third of August, will entirely restore me. We shall be gone about two months, Mrs. Pratt and Richenda shopping in Denver before coming back to Carlisle and

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Carlisle, Pa., July 25, 1903.

Mrs. Rose Trombly,
Clarion, Mich.

Dear Mrs. Trombly :

Your brother, Charles Roberts, has suddenly been stricken with severe lung trouble, becoming at once so weak and reduced that it seems best to let him go home. He will leave here Monday evening the 27th, and should reach Clarion Wednesday morning about five o'clock.

We are sorry to lose Charles and should be glad to receive him back if his health improves sufficiently to make it wise for him to undertake school again. He has done very well since his return a year ago and asks the privilege of re-entrance.

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July 23, 1903.

Dear Mrs. Walter :

On my return from an absence in Maine your
little Frances was smiling at me from my desk.
It was a pleasant greeting and next best to see-
ing the young lady herself.

Mrs. Pratt, Richenda and I are contemplating
a trip to Alaska, leaving here August third.
There will be seven in the party and we anticipate
an interesting time. On our return Mrs. Pratt and
Richenda will spend a few weeks with our daughter
in Denver while I visit some of the Indian agen-
das in the Northwest, taking in places I have not
seen yet.

We are having delightful weather, as good as
we could expect to find anywhere. Our numbers are
of course very low at the school just now, health
conditions generally were never better.

I trust Mr. Walter's rheumatism has left.

With kind regards from all,

Mrs. Paul A. Walter,
Mandreau, C. Dak.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 25, 1903.

Mr. W. B. Lazier, Agent,
Pacific Coast S. & I. Co.,
Seattle, Wash.

Dear Sir :

I expect to reach Seattle with my party on the 14th. I telegraphed you this morning to make the reservations named in my previous telegram, that is, for six. It is quite likely that the mother of one of the young ladies will accompany us, making seven and it would be well for you to reserve a full state-room for her if such a thing is practicable, and let me know. At least, write me promptly what your accommodations are, addressing me Mammoth Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park. We leave here Monday morning, the 3rd, take in the Park, and then go direct to Seattle, arriving there the 14th.

As I telegraphed you I want to take in Skagway as well as Sitka, stopping off at Sitka one steamer. I should like to be informed as soon as possible the different points we shall visit going and returning and the amount of time allowed at each. I expect to bring back quite a party of young Indians from different Alaskan points and will want accommodations for them; but this is a matter I can talk over with you when I see you. There are several at Sitka and some at other points, Dr. Jackson thinks as many as twenty.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 25, 1903.

Mrs. J. M. Babbitt,
72 Eleventh St. N. W.,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mrs. Babbitt :

I received your letter containing the twelve dollars while in
land and sent it to Carlisle, expecting it would be acknowledged
in return. It is all right and straight. I just have the bill which
lends its support to the Twelve Dollars advanced and we now have it to return
them.

I wish I could have had a longer talk with you about conditions
of your Indians. I note what you say about your uncertainty at
the time. How would you like to come to Carlisle to take charge of our
boys at $500 per annum? If you think well of it go to some
 distant place Monday on receipt of this, and call me up, my
brothers, and talk to me about it.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 25, 1903.

Mr. Oakley Pierce,
Iroquois, New York.

Dear Sir :

I wish if you can you would come here at once at my expense
with reference to your daughter. Go to Mr. B. P. Fraser, ticket
agent at Buffalo, present the enclosed letter and he will give you
a ticket to Carlisle. Wire me when you will be here in order that
I may be at home.

Sincerely your friend,

Carlisle, Pa., July 25, 1903.

Roy. V. H. Miller,
Bryan Murr, Pa.

My dear friend :

We leave for Alaska Monday, the 3rd, stopping only to run thru
Yellowstone Park, and selling from Seattle on the 15th.

I shall look after your boy, Rudolf Walton.

Faithfully yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., July 27, 1905.

Mr. W. W. Warne,

Florid, Ill.

My dear Sir :

I sail for Sitka on the 15th prox. with my party and shall go
as far as Skagway. Under general arrangement with Dr. Jackson I ex-
pect to bring back quite a party of Alaskans provided they come free-
ly, and shall be glad to hear from you further about those at Haines.
Just how I am going to see them is a question. If in some way I
could know surely that they would come right along I could perhaps
take them immediately on board the boat with us. I shall take care
of their expenses from the point of starting.

I leave here Monday next, but will receive anything addressed
to me c/o Mr. C. H. Black, Seattle Hardware Co., Seattle, Washington
as late as the 15th.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 27, 1903.

Rev. W. C. Kingsbury,
Hogansburg, N. Y.

Dear Brother Kingsbury :

I have notification from the Railroad Company that the agent of
the N. Y. C. R. at Massena Springs is instructed to deliver to you
as many tickets to Carlisle as you may need. I am glad to know that
the quality of the party you will bring is the best that has yet
come from your place. What we want is as much Indian blood as pos-
sible, and we must avoid the criminally and physically bad.

I am very sorry not to meet you, but I leave on the 3rd for
Alaska and shall bring back a number of children, principally from
Alaska from which remote points they are eager to come.

Mr. Allen will take care of all matters here and I have instruct
ed that the same course as formerly be pursued with regard to payment
of expenses and remuneration to you.

Fraternally yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., July 27, 1904.

Mrs. Lucy Herring,
Hogansburg, New York.

Dear Mrs. Herring :

Your boy ran away from his country home and thus forfeited what
he had here. The only way in which he can recover it is by returning
to Carlisle as a student and making amends for his conduct. He would
then have to pay his way from Hogansburg to Carlisle. Under no other circumstances can he have the money.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 28, 1903.

Mr. Edwin L. Chalcraft,
Supervisor Indian Education,
Seattle, Wash.

My dear Chalcraft :

I find that it will not be practicable for me to accomplish what I want and at the same time attend your Convention at Newport, as I had proposed. The vessel on which I, with Mrs. Pratt and my daughter, Richenda, will sail for Alaska leaves Seattle on the 15th, and we should be there on the 14th. Wish I might see you ; if that can be arranged, write me in care of Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park. We leave on the 3rd, going to and through the Park and then to Seattle. Dr. and Mrs. Fox of Philadelphia and a cousin of ours will accompany us, making six in the party.

Carlisle, Pa., July 28, 1905.

Mr. C. A. Black, Pres.,
Seattle Hardware Co.,
Seattle, Wash.

My dear Mr. Black :

I thank you for your telegram and have closed the arrangement
with the Pacific Coast Steamship Company for the 15th for six of us.
We leave here on the 3rd, going to and through Yellowstone Park, then
directly to Seattle where we shall arrive on the 15th. I should be
greatly obliged to you if you will drop me a line at the Mammoth Hot
Springs Hotel, advising me of a good hotel in Seattle for our party
to stop at.

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July 28, 1903.

Mr. Herbert Johnson,
C/O "North American",
Phila., Pa.

My dear Friend :

I have told Mr. Allen that you would be here Friday of next week with your family and you may be assured he will look out for you and yours just as though I were here. You have been such a good friend to Carlisle always in all your writings that I am only too glad we can even in such a small way show our appreciation.

Sometime this fall after my return I want to see and talk to you about a little matter pertaining to the army at large, and give you some points I was talking to your chief, Mr. Van Valkenburg about it the other day, but feel a delicacy in putting it forward, and it will serve just as well or better later.

Faithfully yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., July 28, 1960.

Mr. Henry Restorff, Band Master,
Waterloo, Ont.

Dear Sir :

At present there seems no prospect that I shall need a band
leader, and if I did the place would have to be filled by the United
States Civil Service Commission by Civil Service examination and se-
lection, unless I nominated an Indian. My present band leader is
very satisfactory and is now taking lessons in London to better equip
himself,

I thank you for sending the band music. It has not yet arrived,
but we shall be glad to receive it when it does .

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Carlisle, Pa., July 29, 1903.

Bert C. Jaquez,
Beacon-by-the-Sea,
Point Pleasant, New Jersey

My dear Bert !

Colonel Pratt has given me your letter with the one enclosed
from your father, and told me to say in reply that it is not possible
for him to stay from the rule in your case.

Whenever any Junior is allowed to go home it is because of some
special reason. You should stop to consider that there are many rea-
sons existing for the happening of many things at the school with
which you are not familiar, and so when you state there were no rea-
sons for allowing those Juniors to go home who were allowed to go
you should modify it so as to say you know of no reason.

You say you intend to go to school in the winter in New Mexico,
Of course, you and I talking to one another, know there are no
schools in New Mexico that you could attend. It sounds all right,
but when it comes down to the facts there is nothing in it, and if
you should go to New Mexico you know as positively as I do that you
would not go to school at all. I have no doubt that in your desire
to go home you now think that in some way you would be able to man-
age it; but when you think of it seriously the conviction must force
itself upon your mind that there is no possibility of your being
able to attend any school that would do you any good whatever.

I am glad you can say Carlisle has done you good for I am sure
it has; and I am equally sure that from now on until you receive your

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diploma it can do you much more good each month than it has in the past.

Colonel Pratt regards very much the illness of your mother and I am sure would be disposed to allow you to do as you wish and as your father wishes if in his judgment it deemed proper. I am very sorry for any distress this decision may cause you, but am positive you will remain in for your own good.

With best wishes,

Sincerely your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., July 29, 1903.

Mrs. Emily Red Eye,

Versailles, New York.

Dear Mrs. Red Eye :

I am informed by your neighbor, Mr. Fillmore Jackson, that you
have not heard from your son, Leslie Nephew since April last.

Leslie is with Mr. C. V. Miller at Berwick, Pa. We have regular reports from him, which show that he is well and is improving in ability and industry. He receives wages for his work, but the experience is worth more to him than wages. I do not know why he has not written you. Students are required to write to parents at least once a month. He has probably addressed his letters elsewhere. I will write him today about it.

My outing agent, Mr. Gansworth, has just returned from visiting
the boys and tells me Leslie is doing well.

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Mr. Fillmore Jackson,
Versailles, New York.

Dear Mr. Jackson :

I have your letter in behalf of Mrs. Red Eye, and have today
replied to her. Her son is in the country and, my outing agent who
has just returned from his visits to country boys reports that he is
doing well.

I thank you for informing of Leslie's failure to write his mother. The boys and girls often become careless when in the country. Here, they are required to write at least one letter home each month and a day is appointed for that purpose. When away I find they sometimes use that opportunity to write to friends, and forget to write home. To those in the lower grades letter writing is quite an arduous task, and this may be Leslie's trouble.

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Mr. John Dixon,
2475 Merchant St.,
Marinette, Wis.

Dear Friends :

I have yours of the 26th about your daughter Maggie, during the summer our pupils have a vacation from school-from work and give their time to all day work if at the school. It is not hard work and is divided out according to the strength and age of the pupils. The greater number prefer to go to the country in March or April and remain out until the middle of September. If out, they receive wages throughout that period in proportion to the value of their services. We count it a privilege to students to go out in this way, as it gives them a change from school routine and a pleasant summer home either on a farm or in a small town. We receive a report each month, sometimes oftener, from the patrons and an agent from the school visits each place and reports conditions every season. Maggie went out on her own request, the experience will be valuable to her, and I have no doubt when the time comes next year she will be quite ready to try it over, though she may feel somewhat discouraged now. She is learning many things that could not be taught her in any school, for we take care to select only such homes as are well recommended, dis- carding them if they prove unsatisfactory.

Maggie will start to school in September, of course, either returning here for that purpose or going to a place selected for her

Carlisle, Pa., July 28, 1903.

Wm. P. Campbell,
Asst. Supt.,
Chemawa, Ore.

My dear Mr. Campbell :

It is not practicable for me to be with you at Newport,
but Miss Burgess will be there. Mrs. Pratt, daughter Richenda,
and I, with Dr. Fox, the oculist of Philadelphia, and wife and the
daughter of a cousin of ours, leave here for Yellowstone Park on
Monday next and sail from Seattle on the 15th. We shall stop over
a steamer or two at Sitka and make short stops at other places also.
We will return to the East about the middle of September, probably
via the Canadian Pacific.

Tell Potter I don't excuse him from sending me the
stalwart or Samson Alaskan foot-ball player.

With kind regards to yourself and family and Mr. Potter,

Sincerely yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., July 30, 1903.

Mrs. Anna Carden,
232 E. Main St.,
Carlisle, Pa.

Dear Mrs. Carden :

Your letter of the 29th is before me. At present there are no vacancies as seamstress at this school, and so far as I know there is no prospect there will be any soon. The women employed in this department have mostly been with us many years and are very satisfactory, so that I really have nothing to offer you. Regretting that I cannot help you, I am

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Carlisle, Pa., July 31, 1903.

Mrs. L. R. Woodward,
Arage,
Cass Co., Oregon.

My dear Mrs. Woodward :

Yours of the 23rd advising that Scipatra arrived safely is just
received, and I am glad to know things are shaped in this way. Un-
der no circumstances is Scipatra to go to Alaska. I permitted her
to go to you under our outing and she is to be retained there until
I am advised by her best friend here, Dr. Jackson, that it is right
to let her go home. Any arrangement you can make for her mother and
other relatives will be all right, of course, and I think it would
be an excellent thing to carry out what you propose.

With reference to Irene, I am willing to send her to you to stay
with your sister-in-law, as under our outing, her future and release
from Carlisle to depend upon her good conduct.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 31, 1903.

Mr. E. K. Colegrove.

Black River Falls, Wis.

Dear Mr. Colegrove :

Mr. Colegroves denies that he did anything to disarrange our plans and throws the blame on you. If this is true, the delay in Harrisburg was your own fault. What we want is to avoid delays enroute especially with sick pupils. The time tables are always made out by Miss Peter. I am sure I gave you to understand in the morning that you were to go at nine, and under no circumstances should there be any deviation in such cases except by order from me. I trust you got through safely.

Mrs. Pratt, Richerda and I leave Monday, to be gone six or seven weeks.

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Carlisle Pa., July 31, 1903.

T. A. Dye, Treas.,

Life Protective Savings & Loan Ass'n. of Penna.,
Rooms 40 & 41, 232 Fifth Ave.,
Pittsburg, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Miss Ella Rixert, an Indian, for some time a pupil of this school, sends me her book and certificate # 9703, Series 49, and asks me to withdraw her funds from your Association and send them to her.

Will you please promptly prepare the necessary papers for me to do that. I leave here Monday morning next for several weeks, and should have the papers before that time in order to settle the matter with her.

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Carlsle, Pa., July 31, 1903.

Mrs. D. J. Ripley,

Fort Berthold, N. Dak.

Dear Ella :

I have yours of the 22nd and have written the Treasurer of the Association that you wish me to withdraw your money and send it to you. I very much fear I shall be unable to complete the business before I leave, but have asked that the necessary papers be sent me before Monday next, when Mrs. Pratt, Richenda and I start on a trip to Alaska, to be gone six or seven weeks. Miss Harr will look after it if they do not get here in time.

With best wishes from us all,

Faithfully your friend,

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Carliole, Pa., July 31, 1903.

Captain O. O. Applegate,
Supt. & Agent, Klamath Agency & School,
Klamath Agency, Ore.

My dear Captain :

I have yours of the 25th recommending Miss Agnes C. Norman for matron. There was only one change among our matrons this year, the lady who had had charge of the small boys going back to teacher and another teacher being put in her place; so that it is impossible for me to consider Miss Norman now. A letter came from her some days ago and I was compelled to answer her in this way.

Mrs. Pratt, Richmond and I start for Alaska Monday next, to be gone six or seven weeks. I wish we could drop in on you at Klamath, but it is not practicable. Our plans are all made. I expect to take in some of the Indian agencies in the northwest on my way back.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 31, 1903.

Miss Anna C. Egan,

Klamath Agency, Ore.

My dear Miss Egan :

Miss Norman wrote me some days ago about a position here, and as we have no vacancy in contemplation for which I could consider her I was compelled to write her to that effect. There was only one change among our matrons this year, our Small Boys' Matron going back to her place as teacher and another teacher taking her place as Matron - simply an exchange, as you see. All others hold over.

Mrs. Pratt, Richmond and I start for Alaska Monday next. I wish we could run in on you at Klamath and take in some of the good Williamson River fishing, but I can't. Our plans are well matured. We stop a few days in Yellowstone Park, then go on to Seattle, sailing on the 15th. We shall visit most of the Alaskan ports, taking probably three weeks, and returning via the Canadian Pacific.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Rev. L. F. Jones,
Juneau, Alaska.

Dear Brother Jones :

I leave Seattle on the steamer "Cottage City" the 15th instant with Mrs. Pratt, my daughter, a niece, and Dr. and Mrs. Fox of Philadelphia for a tour of Alaska. I shall hope to meet you on arrival in Juneau. If you have any exceptionally good children who wish to avail themselves of the advantages of Carlisle I have the consent of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to accept of them here. They should be over 12, under 20, preferably over 14, under 18, in good health, of good character and full Indians or Alaskans. For a limited number of such I can pay transportation through from the starting point in Alaska.

Please write me at Sitka where I shall stop probably a week.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Rev. Dr. Sheldon Jackson,
Gen. Agt. for Alaska,
Bureau of Education,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Doctor :

I have yours with information for different points in Alaska and thank you for the same.

I will take the children of Mr. Bunard at Kassan, and am writing the others you name the boat we shall be on. All is ready for the movement of our army corps Monday morning next.

I can not tell you how sorry I am that you are not to be with us. It is a very great disappointment to all of us.

Faithfully yours,
(Signed) R. H. Pratt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Rev. W. M. Carl,
Hoonah, Alaska.

My dear Sir :

I leave Seattle on the steamer "Cottage City" on the 15th inst., in company with Mrs. Pratt, my daughter, a nice and Mr. and Mrs. L. Webster Fox of Philadelphia, for a tour in Alaska. I shall hope to see you on my arrival in Hoonah, and if you have any exceptionally good boys and girls who wish to avail themselves of the advantages of Carlisle I have the consent of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to receive a limited number here. They should be over 18, under 20, preferably over 14 and under 18, in good health and full Indians or Alaskans. There ought to be as many girls as boys.

I can pay the transportation of a limited number from their starting point in Alaska to Carlisle.

Please write me at Sitka, where I shall be probably a week.

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Carlisle, Pa. Aug. 1, 1903.

Hon. James Thompson,
Skagway, Alaska.

My dear Sir :

Mrs. Pratt, my daughter, a niece, Dr. and Mrs. L. Webster Fox of Philadelphia and I leave Seattle on the steamer "Cottage City" on the 10th instant for Alaska ports. I expect to be in Wrangell and shall hope to meet you on arrival there. Dr. Jackson is anxious that worthy Alaskan Indian children have the advantages of Carlisle and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs consents to my receiving a limited number if of exceptional quality. Should there be any such under your care who themselves desire these privileges I can make arrangements to bring them to Carlisle and will pay their transportation from the starting point in Alaska.

They should be over 12, under 20, preferably over 14 and under 18, in good health, full Indians or Alaskans, and as many girls as boys.

Please write me at Sitka where I shall be probably a week.

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Carlisle, Pa., July 31, 1903.

Rev. D. A. Sanford,
Bridgestown, Okla.

Dear Brother Sanford :

I have yours of the 28th. I have read it carefully and sympathize with what you say, as you know from my own public expressions. I fear from testimony coming to me from many directions all over the field that there is a distinct drop in conditions caused without doubt by the influences you speak of.

I am in haste to get away for a six weeks' absence or I write you more fully.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Rev. E. B. Harrison,

Haines Mission, Alaska.

Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. L. Webster Fox

Mrs. Pratt, my daughter, a sister, Dr. and Mrs. L. Webster Fox of Philadelphia and I leave Seattle on the steamer "Cottage City" on the 15th instant for a tour in Alaska. I expect to stop at your place and shall hope to meet you on arrival there. If you have any exceptionally good children who wish to avail themselves of the advantages of Carlisle the Commissioner of Indian Affairs has consented to their admission here, and I can arrange to bring them, paying their transportation from the starting point in Alaska.

Mr. W. W. Warne of Florida, Ill. writes there are five or six at Haines who are anxious to come.

Please write to at Sitka where I shall be probably a week.

Carlisle, Pa., July 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. C., 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.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Rev. W. G. Bencerman,
Sitka, Alaska.

In dear Sir :

I leave Seattle on the steamer "Cottage City" on the 15th. In-
stantly, with Mrs. Pratt, my daughter, a niece, and Dr. and Mrs. L.
Webster of Philadelphia, for a tour of Alaska. We shall stop
over one afternoon in Sitka, and I shall hope to meet you on arrival
there.

If there are a few native boys and girls of exceptional quality
who wish to avail themselves of the advantages of Carlisle I have
the consent of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to accept them and
to arrange and pay for their transportation to Carlisle from Sitka.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Mr. W. T. Bünard,
Kesavan, Alaska.

Dear Sir :

On the suggestion of Dr. Jackson I shall receive your two girls
arrived they can pass the physical examination and fall within the
limits of our requirements, that is, they should be between the ages
of 12 and 20 years, preferably between 14 and 19, and in good health.
Dr. Jackson urges me to take your children and I do so on his re-
commendation. It is not good policy for us to take those who are
mixed bloods from Alaska so long as there is so much said against
Alaskans in Indian schools, so that I am running some risk; but that
is no matter.

Our party will be on the "Cottage City" which sails from Seattle
on the 18th. If I could see you at some stopping point on the way
it would be well. As I return I will pick up the children or make
such other arrangement as may be more satisfactory.

You would better write me at Sitka where I shall be probably
a week.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 2, 1903.

Major G. W. H. Stouch,
U. S. Indian Agent,
Dartington, Okla.

Dear Major :

I am interested to know just how much truth there is in the enclosed. On receipt of this won't you kindly write me what you know of the facts and send to me in the enclosed envelope.

The only Cheyenne or Arapaho we have had here anywhere near three-
teen years is Richard Davis, who after being eight years in the
school married one of our girls and went to live at West Grove with
Mr. Wm. B. Harvey, where he remained for about three years. He be-
came a proficient dairyman and when I established that position at
the school I gave it to him and he was with us a couple of years. He
that accepted an appointment at the agency at $900, nearly double
what I was paying him, and has been at home nine or ten years.

This little affair seems to me timely, and if the facts are as
presented it will be an additional and strong reason for doing away
with the Bureau of Ethnology, which the papers recently announced the
Committee had determined to do, it being the judgment of Sen-
ator Pratt and a majority of the Committee that the Bureau had ac-
complished its purpose and was no longer necessary.

I leave tomorrow morning with Mrs. Pratt and my daughter to be
gone six or seven weeks. We stop a few days at Yellowstone Park and
then go on to Seattle, sailing for Alaska on the 15th.

With kind regards to Mrs. Stouch,

Faithfully yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 2, 1903.

Mr. H. B. Lester, C. P. A.,
123 James St.,
Seattle, Wash.

Dear Sir,

If at all practicable our party wants to take the trip over the
mountains from Skagway to White Horse. On receipt of this please
let me know at Muncie, N. C. Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park, whether
we can do this and the cost.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Miss Felicita Romero,
370 Miss Annie Biles,
New London, Pa.

My dear Felicita :

A letter from your mother makes serious complaint because you
were not present and states that you write her you desire to go.
Evidently she does not understand the situation, and I think you
would better explain fully yourself. She is under the impression
that you have no advantages, that you were held against your will,
etc., etc. I want you to correct that impression. Tell her just
why you decided to stay and the advantages you enjoy in Miss Biles'
home. Be plain, but be kindly about it, and send me a copy of your
letter so I may know just what position you have taken with your
mother. Your determination to keep on was all right, and I cannot
believe that would deceive your mother as to the cause of your re-
maining. We are of course very glad to have you remain another year
on your own account. I have written your mother that you had am-
bitions, that you were doing well and wanted to keep on to gradu-
ation; also that the matter being concluded for the year I could not
permit a waverin of purpose, that you must remain another year, at
the end of which time it would again be taken up and considered
and you would have opportunity to settle it yourself.

With kind regards,

Faithfully your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Leorrigildo Portocarrero,
San Juan, Porto Rico.

Dear sir :

Replying to your application for admission at Carlisle as a student, I regret to tell you that we are not permitted to accept any more Porto Ricans, and shall not be able to do so until Congress does something favoring it. You might write your Resident Commissioner in Washington, Hon. Federico Degetau, stating your desire for education in the United States. It might not gain anything for you immediately, but it is well that the country know the needs of your people and when there is strong enough pressure Congress will take it up and give you privileges in the States for education,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Bessie Elk Nation,

Fort Yates, N. Dak.

Dear Bessie :

I have your letter about your brother Amos. For the present Amos is on a farm about three miles from Carlisle and comes in to the school frequently. He is living with Mrs. Eliza Garland, awidow who is much interested in him and treats him as her own son. Amos is well and seems very happy. He is doing farm work for which he receives pay. Mrs. Garland wants to keep him next winter and send him to the public school near by where he would associate with white boys, and if Amos agrees to that, as I think he will, it will be a very good thing for him. He should write you regularly. It is a rule of the school that students write home at least once a month, and when they are at the school a day each month is set apart for home letter writing. When away it seems to be a little irksome to write, especially for those in the lower grades, and they neglect it occasionally.

I will write Amos that you are anxious to hear from him. We encourage the children to write often, but the monthly letter is obligatory. If you do not hear regularly it is right to let me know.

Sincerely yours,

Col. & Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

David Arch,
Cherokee, N. Car.

My dear Mr. Arch :

Replying to your letter about your son and daughter, I have to advise you that both Jennie and Johnson were to return to you, as I wrote you. When Jennie found she was on the home list she came to my office and with tears begged to remain. At first I felt a little loathe to grant her request, for she has not fully appreciated her opportunities nor used her time well; but I finally concluded to give her another trial and so it was settled that she might remain, and I took her name and Johnson's off the home list. They are both capable young people and with reasonable application ought to do well. I had quite a talk with Jennie and she seemed resolved to mend. If she sticks to that determination the next year will be the most profitable one she has ever had. The same can be said for Johnson.

You understand, of course, that it is a rule of the school that students may decide the matter of remaining another year after their five years has expired. Having decided to remain, we invariably hold them to that decision. To be allowed to waver is bad for them.

Can't you come up and see your children sometime ?

Sincerely yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Peter Chatfield,

Elba, Mich.

Dear Peter :

I have your letter of July 20th, and am glad to see you were
not idle long. There seems always to be room for the fellow who is
ready.

I am leaving Monday for a trip to Alaska, and shall probably be
away six or seven weeks. I intend to visit several of the Indian
agencies in the Northwest where I have never been. There are a good
many young people in Alaska anxious to come to Carlisle and I shall
probably bring back quite a party. Do there happen to be any good
Indian boys and girls in your vicinity wanting to come to Carlisle ?
We want none who are less than one fourth Indian and between the
ages of 12 and 20 years, preferring them between 14 and 18; they must
also be in good health.

With best wishes,

Sincerely yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Sosipatra Suvaroff,
Arago,
Cos Co., Cal.

My dear Sosipatra :

Your letter came duly telling of your safe arrival, and one from
Mrs. Woodward the other day. Your little valley must be a delightful
spot, and I wish I might stop there on my way to Alaska, but that is
impossible. Mrs. Pratt, Richenda and I with a niece and Dr. and Mrs.
Box of Philadelphia leave tomorrow morning, going via Livingston so
as to stop off in Yellowstone Park. We sail from Seattle on the 15th
on the steamer "Cottage City", and expect to stop a short time at
the principal ports in the south east. There are a good many Alas-
kans wanting to come to Carlisle, and I shall probably bring some
back with me.

We are all well at the school; have had a delightful summer and
good crops. Nearly everyone is away just now; even our students'
rolls are low, and all are kept busy with the summer cleaning, re-
pairing, etc.

With kind regards and very best wishes, I am

Faithfully your friend and school-father,

I am arranging to let Irene go to Mrs. Woodward's sister-in-law
as soon as they are ready for her. Her child is dead.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Nicholas Ruleau,

Pine Ridge, S. Dak.

My dear Nicholas :

I have waited many years for information direct from yourself and was pleased to receive yours of June 10th. It is a gratification to know that there are those who without elanor and ostentation are working out the Indian's problem by strict adherence to business. As we all know there is a pessimistic class who circulate the bad and suppress the good, and these reporters we hear from oftentimes. From Frank Locke of Rosebud and Edith Smith, who is teaching at Pine Ridge, we had reports of our Carlisle people at commencement last year. Can't you be with us say next February? It is a little ahead, but think about it.

I am glad to know of your prosperity and that you remember us so kindly.

With regard to the "Compilation of Indian Treaties" I wrote Mr. Kappler of Washington with reference to them, and now enclose his reply. I took the liberty of using your letter in part in the "Helper," thinking well to give it a broader reading.

We have grown a good deal since you were here. Last year we had enrolled 1298 pupils, not all at one time however.

Please remember me kindly to all our old students, and let me hear from you again. With best wishes from all your old friends here, Miss Ely, Miss Burgess, Miss Cutter, and myself, I am as ever

Faithfully your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Miss Emeline Summers,
Mendenhall, Pa.

My dear Emeline :

Your note soon after you left us came duly. I am glad you have
"Stick" in your mind. Properly applied, I have found it a good motto.

With kind regards,

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

My dear Sir:--

week.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

John A. Cornelius,
Oneida, Wis.

Dear John :

Your letter came duly telling of your uncomfortable cyclone ex-
perience on arrival at home. I trust the damage to your home has been
repaired. It seems you were lucky to escape without injury yourself.

With regard to your returning here, if you feel that you have
education enough to compete with others and do yourself justice,
that you can manage your affairs properly and gather to yourself
property and comforts to satisfy you, I do not urge your return. It
is a matter for you to settle yourself. You are perhaps old enough
to practice what you have gained, whether that be little or much.
Our records show you to be twenty-one, and many a boy with less op-
portunity and education than you have had has made a success of life
and become not only prominent, but a leader. But it takes purpose
and courage. I shall hope to hear the very best of you always.

I am just leaving for a trip to Alaska.

With kind wishes,

Faithfully your friend,

Mr. Colegrove will stop at Oneida on his return from Wisconsin
for any suitable students who want to come to Carlisle. When he ar-
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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 3, 1903.

Dr. Eugene F. Talbott.

Dear Sir :

I am very sorry not to be at Carlisle when you take up your
duties here, but Mr. Allen will take good care of you. I trust your
coming to us may be mutually and entirely satisfactory and most help-
ful in every way.

There are some pointers with regard to your duties which I re-
serve for a conference with you. What I hope for most is an eternal
fight on the diseases, and especially upon the particular diseases
to which Indians are subject. Under no circumstances will we admit
we are whipped. Though we may be defeated now and then, we should
fight every case through to the finish and keep up hope. There is
a case in the hospital now in which I am very greatly interested.
How glad I would be on my return to learn that relief had come
though now it seems entirely hopeless.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Moses Sawtron,
Round House,
Winslow, Arizona.

My dear Moses :

Your letter came at a time when I was under great pressure of
work, and I laid it aside to answer when I could give myself up to
a full letter, overlooking that you wanted to know about harness. I
am very very sorry, for I fear it has inconvenienced you, and that
you have bought elsewhere. I am glad to know that our old pupils need
working harness, etc. and take satisfaction in supplying it whenever
we can.

Our double harness, such as you want, is $20 per set, F.O.B.
Carlisle. Mr. Kensler says four sets packed and boxed will weigh
about 270 lbs. You could probably find out from your local freight
man the rate of freight from Carlisle. Let me know whether you
and the boys will want any now, and if you do we shall try to supply
you promptly.

I am glad to know you have been doing so well. Miss Burgess and
her father leave here for San Francisco this week going via Albuquer-
que. They reach Laguna on Wednesday morning, the 12th, where an In-
dian dance is advertised as an attraction for visitors. If you hap-
pen to be in the neighborhood (I am writing you at Laguna also) she
would be glad to see you. I trust none of our Carlisle people will
even be seen at the dance, whether taking part or not.

I leave Monday morning for a trip to Alaska, to be gone six or
seven weeks, but if you write in the meantime your letter will have

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C arlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Anagarika Dharmapala,
Green Acre,
Eliot, Me.

My dear Friend :

I thank you for your very cordial letter and for your
messages to our people. Do not hesitate to keep me informed of your-
self and your affairs. I shall be interested to keep them before
our people, especially when we are all together again in the fall.
I am not without very great hope that we may loan you some of our
natives for the service you propose to do your people in India.
As I am starting West Monday to be gone some weeks and have many
things to occupy me till then, I cannot write you fully as I
would like.

Please remember me most cordially to Miss Farmer, whose
beautiful place and beautiful purposes have a very warm place in
my heart.

Faithfully yours,

(Signed) F. H. Pratt

M

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Mrs. R. E. Dunlap,
R. F. B. No. 3, Free Delivery,
Rock Hill, S. Car.

Dear Mrs. Dunlap :

Yours of the 23rd relative to Joe Sanders in the press of
correspondence has been delayed an answer. If he is one who will
make the best use of the opportunities here, I shall be very good
to take him and do what I can for him. I enclose an application
blank which should be filled out and returned here. If he is in
good health and everything is right I will place transportation
for him as soon as I hear from you. Should there be any others of
not less than half Indian, between the ages of 14 and 20, in good
health and of good character, you might possible make us up a party.
You say nothing of Joe's age in your letter.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Mr. R. H. Chandler,
876 Clifton Park Ave.,
Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir:-

Replying to yours of the 30th ult., I have to advise you
that we make no bead work at this school. You may get into corre-
spondence with someone handling such supplies by addressing Miss
Frances Sparhawk, Newton Centre, Massachusetts.

Aug. 1, 1903.

Dr. L. Webster Fox,
1304 Walnut St.,
Phila., Pa.

My dear Doctor :

Just a word to say that the gods are propitious.

Everything is in the best shape for our campaign. We shall meet you
in Harrisburg to take the 11:45 train Monday morning, as arranged.
Checking baggage to Livingston, Montana, id O. K.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Mr. A. A. Seagrave,
Prop. Occidental Hotel,
Seattle, Wash.

My dear Sir :

I expect to reach Seattle on the 13th inst., anyway on the 14th to take the steamer "Cottage City" for Alaska on the 15th. There will be with me Mrs. Pratt, my daughter, a niece, and Dr. and Mrs. Fox of Philadelphia.

Trusting you may have good accommodations available for us,
and with pleasant anticipations of meeting you again, I am,

3 Rooms.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Rev. H. P. Corser,
Wrangell, Alaska.

My dear Sir :

Mrs. Pratt, my daughter, a niece, and Dr. and Mrs. L. Webster Fox of Philadelphia, and I sail from Seattle on the steamer "Cottage City" Aug. 15th for a tour of Alaska. I shall hope to meet you on our arrival at Wrangell. Should there be three or four exceptionally good Indian girls and boys who wish to avail themselves of the advantages of Carlisle, I have the consent of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to accept them of them here. They should be over 12, under 20, preferably over 14 and under 18, in good health and of good character, and full Indians or Alaskans. I shall pay their transportation through from the starting point in Alaska.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Miss Emma A. Cutter,
1905 H. St., N. W.,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Miss Cutter :

I was in Washington day before yesterday, but was under
such pressure that it was impossible for me to stop. You probably
know Mrs. Pratt, Richende and I start for Alaska Monday morning
next, and I had to return by way of Philadelphia to complete
arrangements there.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Rev. W. G. Kingsbury,
Hogansburg, N. Y.

Dear Brother Kingsbury :

Bring the large girl you speak of if she is all right
otherwise. I trust your proportion of girls will be lifted some.
Better discourage boys and encourage girls until you have numbers
more nearly equal. Still, I would not reject any good boys.
Enclosed find my check for $35 and when you arrive you can settle
with Mr. Beitzel.

The Massens Springs arrangement is closed and tickets
will be available for you any time in August.

Am sorry not to be able to greet you.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

John E. Benson,
Chemawa, Ore.

Dear John :

I was a little surprised to hear from you at Chemawa, but
I see you have entered into the life of the place as you did here.

Mrs. Pratt, daughter Richenda and I leave Monday morning
for Alaska, stopping enroute at Yellowstone Park and sailing from
Seattle on the "Cottage City" on the 15th. We shall touch all the
principal ports on the southeast coast, and stop a week at Sitka,
and a few days at Ketchikan and other places.

We are well at the school. Our numbers present just now
are of course pretty low, but we shall be pretty well filled by
September, judging from the parties making up.

With best wishes, I am

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Robert Horse,

Pine Ridge, S. Dak.

Dear Robert :

I have yours of the 16th and am glad to know from yourself just how you are getting along. For years I have been entirely dependent upon others for news of you.

The school has grown very much since you were here. We have been adding to our buildings and equipment from time to time and if you should drop in on us, I think you would find great improvement. There were 1298 pupils enrolled last year, but of course not all were present at one time. Miss Ely, Miss Burgess, Miss Cutter, Miss Paull, Miss Carter and Miss Nellie Robertson, I believe, are the only ones with us now whom you would remember. I send you one of our souvenir books published a year ago.

I am getting ready to leave for Alaska, starting Monday next to be gone six or seven weeks. On my return I shall visit several of the Indian agencies in the Northwest where I have never been.

Come and see us some time. Why couldn't you come next commencement ?

With best wishes from us all,

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Carliole, Pa., August 1, 1903.

Miss Mabel W. Rindell,
123 E. 3rd St.,
Williamsport, Pa.

Dear Miss Rindell :

A Civil Service examination for art teacher is advertised
by the Civil Service Commission to be held August 26th in order to
establish a list of eligibles from which selection will be made to
fill the position of drawing teacher at this school. It is desired
that the person coming be competent to teach mechanical drawing as
well as the other lines. Should you desire to take this examination address Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. for particulars.

Carlisle, Pa., August 1, 1903.

Miss Penie G. King.
1028 Parish St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Dear Miss King :

I have yours of August 1st. It will be all right for Ephraim to visit you a week or ten days before returning to the school. We make our country changes about the 16th of September and he can come to you about the 7th. It will be arranged in our Outing office. Thank you for your good wishes.

Amos Elk Nation,
Care Mrs. Eliza Garland,
Carlisle, Pa.

Dear Amos :

Your sister writes from Fort Yates that you do not write home and they are anxious about you. I have written her where you are and what you are doing, and stated that you would write yourself. Do so at once, sending the letter here and we will mail it for you.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 4, 1903.

Dear Colonel Pratt :

This is a cold, gloomy, lonesome day, rainy and dark, I hope
it is only local.

Mr. Gensworth and a constable with four boys, runaways, arrive
at four o'clock today. Agent Michelet of White Earth writes that
Williamole-in-the-Day is there and urges that he be sent for, say-
ing,

"If his conduct goes unnoticed it will lead other boys to do
likewise. I will be glad to hold him under arrest until he can be
sent for or would take him down there, provided you have funds at
your disposal in such cases. I believe he should be made an example"
His letter is dated July 31st, and will have Mr. Allen's attention.

Miss Roberte returned last night. The four boys asked for left
for the seashore this morning, making twenty-two there. The morn-
ing reports is enclosed.

I hardly know whether you ought to have the bill from Wanamaker's, $103.64 (personal) for July. I can write that you will attend to it on your return, unless you wish otherwise.

The receipts you spoke of in your note through Miss Burgess are
returned and I hold them for you. Your July Army List was at the
house. That and blanks as asked went to you in the 8:30 and noon
mails. Dr. Jackson's letter is herewith.

We are all hoping the day's ride is pleasant and send our regards to the three of you.

Respectfully,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 1, 1903.

Juan Santar, # 5873,
Penn. State Reformatory,
Huntingdon, Pa.

Dear Juan :

I can write you only a short letter this time, for I am leaving
Monday morning to be away six or seven weeks, and there is much to
do in preparation. I am always glad to hear that you are getting
along well. No doubt it is much easier to keep in the right path
where there are restrictions and rules that you must follow. It
might have been a good thing for you to take parole if that is allowed
making up your mind first that you would not let anything happen;
that you would be master of yourself in any difficulty that might
arise, and so get out of the experience just what such experiences
are intended to give. Independence, manliness, courage.

We noticed Porto Rico's Independence Day last Saturday evening
in a little meeting in the chapel. I have inquired of Paul Segui
and others about the books you speak of, and will try to get what
you want. Your trunk is in the keeping of Mr. Thompson, sealed.

With best wishes,

Faithfully your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 5, 1905.

Miss Lulu H. Cole,
741 Fifth Ave.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Dear Madam :

Replying to your inquiry of Aug. 1st, I cannot give you any definite information. If you have the Civil Service Manual issued by the Civil Service Commission at Washington, D. C. to those applying for it, you will see the subjects in which applicants are examined, and a great deal of other information. I cannot see that the particular text books used in preparation would have anything to do with results. I suggest that you apply to the Civil Service Commission for the pamphlet mentioned.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 5, 1903.

Dear Colonel Pratt :

Your message came an hour ago and was answered by Mr. Beitzel.

Mr. Allen will return this evening from Washington.

On the 25th of July you wrote as follows :

"Pending the selection of a permanent physician for this school I have to request that I be allowed to continue the services of our present physician, Dr. S. L. Diven, at the same rate he has been receiving, viz. $800 per annum, to date from July 1st. "

I quote the letter only because it would not be strange with the many things on your mind that you might not remember what had been done.

Mr. Gansworth arrived yesterday with three boys who were at On-
ondaga Castle. The constable will arrest and bring in three others
whom they could not get hold of this time.

There is no change in the patient in the hospital. Miss Burgess
and her party expect to get off tomorrow morning.

All is well at the school. Today has been clear and pleasant.

Colonel, if you wish to use your annual report, will you make
a change in the amount on Page 3; it should read $43,040 " instead
of "$43,540." It is correct on the original, for I discovered the
wrong figure and changed it. I am sorry I did not notice it earlier.
will you please correct it. The rest is straight, and this should
have been.

The morning report is enclosed; also copy of copy of letter
from Mr. Fee.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 5, 1903.

Mrs. Frank Primeau,
St. John, N. J.

Dear Mrs. Primeau :

Your letter of the 27th of July is just received. Your form or letter I find got into the files unanswered and accidentally. There are other parents by the name of Primeau in North Dakota and Wisconsin with whom we correspond, and your letter must have been confused with theirs. However, conditions are the same now as they were at the beginning of July.

Students come here for a period of five years and cannot be discharged earlier except they are sick and the doctor recommends their return. The Department prohibits home visits during the term for which students enter an Indian school; you can see therefore that your children cannot visit you this summer.

Emeline is in the home of Mary O'Hellay at Overbrook, Pa., and will and lives here home. Finley ran away some days ago, but was arrested by the police in Altana, and on their notification a representative from the school went there and brought him back to the school together with two other boys with whom he left the school. His conduct was unaccountable, so we have always considered him one of our best boys and he seemed quite contented and interested prior to that.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 7, 1903.

Supt. J. B. Brown,
Indian School,
Moriis, Minn.

My dear Brown:

Enclosed is a letter which Miss Ely by mistake forwarded to one of our outing pupils and it is just returned.

A letter came yesterday from Mr. Bee, G.P.A. of the Northern Pacific, stating that if receipts for fare paid by you, St. Paul to Chicago, will be sent him he will arrange a rebate of the overcharge. Will you please send him the receipts, in order that the matter may be settled at an early date as possible.

I hope you found Mrs. Brown well and that you will both reach
home refreshed by your trip east. We are extremely sorry she could
not come on with you. Don't forget to work up some prospects for
Carlisle so that I may have an opportunity to visit your country this
fall.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 7, 1903.

Mr. John Higham,
300 Caroline St.,
Pittsburg, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Receiving to yous of the 3rd instant, your best plan would be
to correspond with the Indian agents at the various agencies where
you desire to introduce your novelty. The Agents can probably furnish
names and addresses of returned students much more accurately than
we can.

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Carliole, Pa., Aug. 7, 1903.

Fred Bare,

Irving, New York.

Dear Sirs,

The application blank for Martha Conklin's son Charles came some
days ago, but there was nothing with it to tell by whom it was sent,
so that all letters about students had to be looked over to find
who had made application for him.

Mr. Solomon Spring, of Iroquois, N. Y., is making up a party
from those in the vicinity of Irving who wish to come to Carliole,
and when transportation is placed for them Charles Conklin can be
included. I suggest that you correspond with Mr. Spring and make
arrangements with him to bring Charles with his party. He expects
to come sometime this month. If connections cannot be made in this
way let me know, and transportation will be arranged.

What about the girl you mentioned in your letter? Before
accepting either here we must know the degree of Indian blood. You
omitted the answer to that question. Under present regulations we do
not take those who are less than one fourth Indian.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 7, 1903.

Birkenfelda,

Silver Creek, New York.

Dear Birkenfelda :

Last year you wrote us that your father did, not think you will
enough to return to Carlisle, but asked that a place be kept for you
until next year. I trust you have entirely recovered and that you
will be ready to come by the first of September. There are a few
to come from Irving this month and you could join them if you wish,
or we can arrange for you separately.

Please let us hear from you.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 7, 1903.

Mr. Loren Thompson,

Dear Sir :

Your letter brought by Mr. Kingsbury and addressed to
Colonel Pratt finds him absent on a trip to Alaska. It is impossible
for your request to have his attention before he returns. However,
I wish to make the statement for myself that Ida is doing exceeding-
ly well in school and it would be a very great misfortune to her to
return home at present. She is interested in her work and your in-
terest in her welfare should prompt you to allow her to remain. I am
sure the improvement she will make by remaining will make you very
proud of her when she does return to you.

Through courtesy of Rev. W. C. Kingsbury.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 8, 1903.

Dear Miss Burgess :

The Commissioner has taken some issue with you about the matter
of your leave. In his letter he says :

"M. Burgess Superintendent of Printing 19 days, Aug. 24 to Sep. 15.

M. Burgess is hereby detailed with pay to attend the Pacific
Coast Institute at Newport, Oregon, from August 17 to 22. She will
be allowed for travel only such days and dates as are necessarily
consumed in going to this institute and returning by the most direct
route.

She states that the 'days at Chemawa, Albuquerque, Riverside and Genoa' she has counted as'days on duty.' This Office does not consider her on duty, and her absence from the Carlisle School in excess of time of detail will have to be charged to her annual leave with pay or to leave without pay, as the case might be. She says that she counted five days going and five returning, when she will really take 13 or 14 including Sundays, on the way out, and probably 7 returning. As above stated she will be allowed only times absolutely necessary in going direct to the institute and in returning to Carlisle, on her detail."

I send you this information thinking it may have some bearing with you in your arrangements. I am very sorry the decision is at variance with your wishes, but hope that the revision necessary to be made will not hamper you. I am sure you are all having a delightful time.

Miss Peter and I had a great time with the proofs of the inside of the paper after you left, and suppose the devils had a big lot of swearing to do at the proof readers. However, it went to press in very fair shape and at this writing is scattered over the country.

With kind regards to all your party,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 8, 1903.

Mrs. Martha Sickles Cornelius,
Oneida, Wis.

Dear Mrs. Cornelius :

I am sorry that your communication finds Colonel Pratt away from
home. He is off for a six weeks trip in the far west, including Alas-
ka. I am sure he would be glad to receive your sister provided her
term at Flandreau has expired and she is in no way obligated there.
We desire at all times to avoid conflict with other institutions. I
suggest that you writeupt. Pierce and ascertain if the transfer you
propose would be satisfactory to him. If he understands that she de-
sires to come east to obtain advantages in her chosen profession
which she could not get elsewhere I feel sure that his interest in
her future would prompt him to waive any plans he might have for her
return to Flandreau.

If the transfer can be made satisfactory all around transporta-
tion will be placed for her to come to Carlisle; but we do not place
girls in nurses' training schools now until they have finished our
course here, so that it will be necessary for her to bear that in
mind. If she is in the senior class at Flandreau it ought not take
her a great while to finish here. The general education she would
thus get would not be more than is absolutely necessary to fit her
for taking up the profession of a nurse.

A representative of this school will be at Oneida before long
and if the matter is satisfactorily arranged between yourselves and

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 6, 1903.

Mitchell Edwards,
R. Onondaya, New York.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your favor of the 5th, I beg to state that James Mc
Gregor will not be returned to your place. He came to this school
as a resident of the United States and we believe him to be such.
If you are his guardian and are interested in his welfare you would
want him to attend school where he can learn something. The fact
that he is nearly twenty years of age and not able to read or write
shows that you have not taken very great interest in his educational
welfare.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 8, 1903.

Mr. Ernest Sobitaille,
Rosston, Minn.

Dear Sir :

Your letter to Colonel Pratt finds him absent on a trip to Alas-
ka. However, I can say for him that applications for our students
under the outing are greatly in excess of our ability to fill. It
is also out of harmony with the outing policy to place any girls in
cities or at such distances from the school as Minneapolis and St.
Paul.

I am sure Colonel Pratt would be pleased to hear from you and
to know that you are pleasantly located.

With best wishes to yourself and family,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Miss Grace Beebe,
516 Weadock Ave.,
Saginaw, Mich.

Dear Miss Beebe :

Replying to your communication of the 7th instant, I have to
state that the United States Civil Service Commission announces ex-
aminations to be held at various places August 26th and 27th to se-
cure a list of eligibles from which to make certification to fill a
vacancy in the position of drawing teacher at this school at $720
per annum, and other similar vacancies as they may occur. The exam-
ination is open to both men and women who are citizens of the United
States and who comply with the requirements. Persons desiring to com-
pete should at once apply to the United States Civil Service Commis-
sion, 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 the 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 Commis-
sion in sufficient time to ship examination papers.

Examination will be held in Saginaw. The Post Office authori-
ties in the various places where examinations are held usually con-

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stitute the local board.

The drawing teacher here is required to teach both freehand and mechanical drawing.

Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Celinda King,
C/o Dr. Wm. P. Melcher,
Mt. Holly, N. J.

Dear Celinda:

Relying to your letter of the 7th, I am sending you application blank to fill out. When it is completed send it back to the school and it will be forwarded to the Department.

I do not know of any vacancy at Vermillion Lake, as no request has been received here asking recommendations. If you are acquaint ed there it would be well for you to write the Superintendent your- self and ask if there is a position open that you would be able to fill.

I am very glad to hear from you and trust you are happy in your home.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Miss Louise H. Rowe,
2307 Talbott Ave.,
Indianapolis, Ind.

Dear Miss Rowe :

Replying to your communication of the 8th instant, I have to
state that the United States Civil Service Commission announces ex-
aminations to be held at various places August 26th and 27th to se-
cure 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 com-
ply 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 ap-
plying for examination the exact title, 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.

Indianapolis is named as a point where examination will be held.
The Post Office authorities in the various cities usually constitute

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Miss Annie E. Moore,
Holton, Kans.

Dear Miss Moore :

I went to see Mrs. Foster about moving your piano and she says she doesn't need it at present, and will not before the first of September anyway. She will write you about it I think.

Our school is almost depopulated now, all the teachers except Mrs. Foster being on vacation or in attendance at summer schools. I am required to make a lightning change each Sunday morning from inspecting officer to Sunday-school superintendent; but as it requires no change in costume the matter is arranged with tolerable satisfaction.

Col. Pratt and his party started for Alaska last week and Miss Burgess for the Institute at Newport on the Pacific Coast.

Mrs. Allen and I thank you for your kind invitation to visit you in Chicago. Should we ever be so fortunate as to have the opportunity it will give us great pleasure to accept.

Mrs. Allen joins in most cordial greetings.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1963.

Mrs. Jessie W. Cook,
Sherman Institute,
Riverside, Cal.

Dear Mrs. Cook :

I have your two letters, but as one simply offsets the other
there is not much to say upon the subject.

Colonel Pratt has gone on his Alaskan trip, to return sometime
in September. You will doubtless see Miss Burgess before many days
and have from her all the items of interest concerning Carlisle.

I trust Mr. Hall will get through this year successfully and
that Riverside will be on the up grade all year. I am certain if
anything can be done with the outing you will be able to do it, but
I should entertain considerable doubt as to the feasibility of main-
taining it in the town where the school is located. It is to be
hoped that California has materially modified her prejudice against
the Indian. I well remember that when I was there about the only
thing that made them willing to put up with the Mission people at
all was that they had to have help. The motive was entirely selfish,
the interests of the Indian having no place whatever in their calcu-
lations.

Our school is in excellent condition as to attendance and the
prospect is that we shall reach one thousand by the first of Septem-
ber and run considerably above that before the holidays.

Mrs. Allen joins me in regards to yourself and Hobart. If you
should ever see the Narises, tell them they are not forgotten, but
have a very large place in our thoughts and best wishes.

Sincerely yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Miss Maude E. Croff,
5910 Michigan Ave.,
Chicago, Ill.

Dear Miss Croff :

Replying to your communication of the 8th instant, I have to
state that the United States Civil Service Commission announces ex-
aminations to be held at various places August 26th and 27th to se-
cure 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 requestsare received at the Commission
in sufficient time to ship examination papers.

Examination will be held in Chicago. The Post Office authori-
ties in the various cities usually constitute the local Board of Ex-
aminers.

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Carlisle, Pa., Aug. 10, 1903.

Mrs. Jennie Galloway Stevens,
Lansing, Mich.

Dear Mrs. Stevens :

Replying to your communication of the 8th instant, I have to
state that the United States Civil Service Commission announces
examinations to be held at various places August 26th and 27th to se-
cure a list of eligibles from which to make certification to fill
a vacancy in the position of drawing teacher at this school, and oth-
er similar vacancies as they may occur. The examination is open to
both men and women who are citizens of the United States and 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, Drawing Teacher, should be used.

Examination will be held in Lansing. For further information
apply to the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington or
to the Post Office authorities in your city.

The position of Drawing Teacher here pays $720 per annum. The

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

Miss Louise O. Rogers,
Libby, Minn.

Dear Louise :

I have asked that the ticket agent at Aitkin, Minn. be instructed to deliver to you one Indian rate ticket to Carlisle, and stated that you wish sufficient limit in the ticket to allow you to stop two days in Minneapolis. You can pay the agent there for it.

Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

Mrs. Nancy Kinjockety,
Steamburg, New York.

Dear Mrs. Kinjockety :

I have asked that Mr. Fraser, District Agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 307 Main St., Ellicott Square, Buffalo, deliver to your son Harry Shongo a ticket to Carlisle for which the school will pay. When he goes for the ticket he would better present this letter.

I am very glad you are returning him to school and hope to see him soon.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

James Miller,

Reserve, wis.

Dear James :

I was not surprised to read in your letter that you were married as Mr. Colegrove had already brought the information. So many of our boys and girls have been doing that same thing this summer that it has kept me busy writing congratulations. However, that does not make my good wishes for you less sincere. I have great confidence in both you and Jane and hope your married life will be very happy.

Goliath Bigjim is filling the place in the kitchen and has not indicated any disposition to give it up. I do not know of any other vacancy at present, but should there be one that you could fill you will be kept in mind and the most favorable action possible taken for you.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

Philip Rabbitt,
Cantonment, Okla.

Dear Philip :

I have your letter about the three boys who wish to come to Carlisle. We shall be very glad indeed if there is a disposition among the Arapahoes to move this way. Colonel Pratt's rule is, as you know, to pay the expenses of an escort both ways for a party of ten students. If you will increase your number to that transportation will be placed so you can come as soon as your party is ready. They should all be mentally and physically sound, between the ages of 12 and 20 years and not less than one fourth Indian blood.

I send you herewith a number of application blanks. For every student who comes one of these should be filled out complete in all respects and returned here. I shall hope to hear from you soon.

I congratulate you on the compliment that has been paid you in giving you the position at Cantonment and hope always to hear you are faithful to the trust imposed in you.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

Mrs. Emma A. Thomas,
550 Woodward Ave.,
Detroit, Mich.

Dear Madam :

Replying to your favor of the 29th of August commending Miss Margaret Donaldson as a teacher of drawing, examination for this position was held August 26th and 27th by the Civil Service Commission and the lists are now closed. Selection for appointment will be made from those successfully passing the examination.

I regret that Miss Donaldson's application was not received in time for her to avail herself of the opportunity of making herself available.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1963.

Walter Komah,
The Quincy,
Boston, Mass.

Dear Walter :

I am glad you have come to realize your mistake in leaving the school. We shall expect you to come at once. I have no doubt at all that you can get along well at Carlisle if you try. It rests entirely with yourself. Your whole trouble arose from your serious infraction of the rules and your unwillingness to bear the consequences that necessarily followed. If you desire to do well every assistance will be given you and so far as possible the past will be forgotten.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

Mr. Philip Webster,
Santee, Neb.

Dear Sir :

I regret exceedingly that your letter of July 18th has waited
answer so long. It was sent over to the outing office for report
from the country, was covered up and has only now come before me.

William comes in from the country in a few days, not because he
is sick, but because he has completed his summer outing. The outing
agent who visited him not long ago reports that William seemed well,
did not complain, but that he had lost twenty-three pounds weight.
His employer complained that he would not eat, but that was the only
fault he found with him. Should there be anything the matter with
him when he returns we will see that he is given treatment here.

Yours truly,

Acting curt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

Gen. Theo. Schwan,
Manoir Richelieu,
Pointe a Pic, P. Q.,
Canada.

Dear Sir :

Your letter to Colonel Pratt in behalf of Miss Gilbreath comes
while he is absent on a trip to Alaska and the states of the north-
west.

A letter was received from Miss Gilbreath some time ago and she
was notified that examination for the position would be held by the
Civil Service Commission. If she has successfully taken the examina-
tion she will be given consideration by the Indian Office in its se-
lection. You understand that under the regulations appointment must
be made from the three who pass with the highest average.

Acting Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

Mr. C. E. Harroun, Jr.

Edmond, Okla.

Dear Sir :

I enclose herewith application blank which please fill out in
all respects for Thirza Guadalupe, the Comanche girl you speak of,
and return it as soon as you can. Upon its receipt if the informa-
tion indicates she is in good health, etc. a ticket to Carlisle
will be placed for you at such railroad point as you name.

Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1903.

Mr. John Two Hearts,
Fort Totten, N. Dak.

Dear Friend :

Upon receipt of your letter I asked our school physician to
examine Edward and report to me upon his condition. He says that
Edward is improving. Edward himself says he feels all right. He
looks well and is performing his usual duties. In case either of
your sons should fail in health I will write you my attendes.

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Carliele, Pa., sept. 2, 1905.

Mr. C. G. Cleaver, Prin.,
City Schools,
Lock Haven, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Your letter of the 28th ultime to Colonel Pratt comes to hand in his absence.

The selection of a drawing teacher for this school rests with the Indian Office. As soon as the examination papers are graded by the Civil Service Commission the names of the three who are highest on the list of eligibles will be sent over to the Indian Office for that purpose.

Miss Hertz's testimonials are on file in this office, having been sent in with her inquiry.

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Carlinle, Pa., Sept. 3, 1905.

Miss Marcia Conaday,
P. O. Box 1,
Cleveland,
Hamilton Co., Ohio.

Dear Madam :

The position of drawing teacher at this school will be filled
by certification from the list of eligibles obtained by examination
held Aug. 26th and 27th by the Civil Service Commission, as adver-
tised. Your letter came too late for us to advise you regarding this
 certification and the matter is now in the hands of the Indian Office
and the Civil Service Commission.

The course comprises mechanical and free hand drawing with
color works, etc., and is given to all grades.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 3, 1903.

Prof. J. D. Iowa,
1239 Elton St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Dear letter of the 2nd instant is received in the absence of
Colonel Pratt who will not return until near the end of September.
Owing to his absence and the fact that our students are not all in
until the middle of September it will be impossible for us at this
time to avail ourselves of your offer. However, it will be brought
to Colonel Pratt's notice on his return and he will perhaps correc-
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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 5, 1903.

Rev. F. G. Mackintosh,
Iroquois,
Mrie Co., New York.

Dear Sir :

I have asked that the agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad in
Buffalo be instructed to deliver tickets to Carlisle to such Indian
pupils as present a letter from me.

Will you please instruct the person who takes George Johnson
and Mabel Logan to Buffalo to present this letter to Mr. R. P. Pras-
er, District Agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad, 307 Main Street,
Ellicott Square, who will furnish the necessary tickets, and send
bill here.

Please wire, Government rate, collect here, when the children
start.

Yours truly,

Acting cupt.

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Carliole, Pa., Sept. 4, 1963.

Mr. Horace B. Durant,
Wyandotte, I. T.

My dear Mr. Durant :

We received the birth card of the baby and word of your mother's death almost at the same time. Mrs. Allen has written Mrs. Durant expressing in much better form than I could our mingled feelings of congratulation and sympathy. I simply want to repeat to you the sincere admiration and friendship I had for your mother. I trust your father is bearing up well under the trouble and will be spared to you for many years.

I will have Melinda fill out the application for annuity in the manner you suggest.

I have had transportation to your order placed at Seneca for Stella Laughlin and Ida Prophet and any other proper persons you may be able to send. Will you kindly see to their getting off?

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Carlisle, Pa., sept. 8, 1903.

Rev. Simon Greensky,
Oscoda, Mich.

Dear Sir :

In reply to your letter of the 8th instant, I send you herewith
application blanks for your two children. Please fill them out in
all particulars except that if you do not belong to an Indian agency
you need not have the agent's certificate. Return the papers to me
and the matter will be given further attention and tickets placed
if all is right.

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Carlisle, Pa., sept. 8, 1903.

Miss Nannie Sturm,
Sturm, Okla.

Dear Nannie :

As soon as you have three or more pupils together and the trans-
fers approved by the agent let me know and transportation will be
placed for you.

I remember very well now that you stated to me before you went
home that you wished to attend the commercial school but it had es-
caped my memory until you called it to my mind again. I hope you
will succeed in getting a nice party of desirable students. You can
feel you are doing them as well as us a service.

Colonel Pratt has not returned yet and we do not expect him un-
til near the last of the month.

Please give my good wishes to your father and mother and all the
family.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 8, 1903.

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

Dear Mr. Kingsbury :

We had been wondering what had become of Louis Varbell, since he
left us as you state, some time ago. They often use a considerable
time in reaching home. I suppose they mean to stay away until their of-
fence is forgotten. We want to bring Louis back with the others ex-
cept Jake Bero, whom you advise against. Whenever information is re-
ceived from you that the time is ripe for representative will come as
you suggest to the Elliott House and communicate with you quietly.

I want to assure you again of our appreciation of the interest
you take in our Indians in your vicinity and in the Carlisle school.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 8, 1903.

Miss Dahney E. George,
Indian Boarding School,
Rosebud, S. Dak.

Dear Miss George :

I am indeed sorry you did not see your way clear to accept the position at Carlisle and am hardly able to appreciate the position you take in wanting to stay at Rosebud when you know are not wanted there. You would have been given a hearty welcome at Carlisle and opportunity to do as much good and much more than you could at Rosebud. When I asked the Commissioner to appoint you I had not the slightest idea I should meet an obstacle in yourself. The place has now been filled by the appointment of Miss Robertson of Haskell Institute. A letter came the other day from Miss Sarah J. Porter, formerly of the Riverside School, Oklahoma, saying she had been appointed teacher at Rosebud. I fear this is the place you are filling temporarily and that you will fail of permanent appointment. I hope you will get the place you desire, but since you refused the position the Indian Office offered you at my request I feel a little delicate about going to them again. They do not take refusals as gracefully as we might sometimes wish them to.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 8, 1903.

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

Dear Sir :

I have today requested that one or more tickets to Carlisle be delivered you by the depot ticket agent of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad in Sioux City. I asked that the order be given in this way for the reason that it might be possible some other student would want to come with Emma and they could be accommodated at the same time. Please advise when she leaves in order that we may know when to expect her here.

I am very glad indeed to know that Emma is in good health and am pleased to enroll her again among our number.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 8, 1903,

James F. Arnold,
4427 Floral Ave.,
East Norwood, Ohio.

Dear James :

I have your letter and am exceedingly glad to know you are soon
to be with us again. I have asked that the depot ticket agent of the
Pennsylvania Railroad in Cincinnati be instructed to deliver you a
ticket to Carlisle, the amount to be collected here. It is impossi-
ble to place it at East Norwood as it is not shown to be on the Penn-
sylvania Railroad. Under this arrangement you will pay local fare
to Cincinnati, and call at the Pennsylvania ticket office there for
your ticket.

I trust this will be satisfactory to you.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 8, 1903.

Ira Walker,
C/o Joseph Palmer,
Edgewood, Pa.

Dear Ira :

I have received a petition from Milton Bryan of Shawnee, Okla., which he asks you to sign. Under the circumstances I would advise that you do not sign this petition as Mr. Bryan's associations are not with people who are friendly to the Indians. If you will write a letter to Mr. Bryan stating that you do not wish to have him appointed guardian and send it to me with the petition I will forward it to him. You should have appointed as your guardian someone who is friendly and would look after your interests. I am sure Mr. Thackery, Agent at Shawnee or Mr. Guffin at Sac & Fox would be willing to advise you as to a proper selection unless you know of someone yourself you would like to have.

Please attend to this at once.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 8, 1903.

Mr. Wm. J. Miller, Jr.,
Secy., Y. M. C. A.,
Harrisburg, Pa.

Dear Mr. Miller :

Replying to your favor of the 7th instan addressed to Colonel Pratt, Colonel Pratt is absent in Alaska and will not return until about the end of September. I am sure he would like to see you concerning the Y. M. C. A. work at the school, and I therefore hope you will defer your visit until the end of this month or the beginning of October.

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Carlisle, Pa., sept. 8, 1903.

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

Dear Mrs. Dunlap :

I am very glad to hear what you have to say on the Sanders case
and was perfectly confident there was some such reason at the bot-
tom of the letter received from Joe's father.

I should be glad to receive the boy in whose behalf you write
but hardly feel justified in accepting such a charge in the absence
of Colonel Pratt. Your letter will be brought to his attention when
he returns and if he feels that the chances are at all good for ben-
efitting the boy materially I am sure he will be inclined to consider
the matter favorably. We are very anxious indeed to second your ef-
forts in behalf of the people in your vicinity.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 9, 1903.

Rev. F. P. Mt. Pleasant,
Lewiston, New York.

Dear Sir :

I have asked that tickets to Carlisle be delivered to your two sons, Frank and Edison, by Mr. Frazer, District Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 307 Main St., Ellicott Square Bldg., Buffalo. They should call there for the tickets.

Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 9, 1903.

Ellas Bissell,
R.F.D. # 15,
Lewiston, New York.

Dear Sir :

I have asked that a ticket to Carlisle be delivered to you for your son Harry by the District Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania, Mr. B. P. Fraser, 307 Main St., Ellicott Square Bldg., Buffalo. Call there for the ticket and let us know just when the boy will start in order that we may know when to expect him.

Two sons of Rev. F. P. Mt. Pleasant start the 14th, and if agreeable you might travel with them.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 9, 1903.

Mr. O. F. Gooding,
P. O. Box 311,
Mt. Gilead, Ohio.

Sir:

Replying to your letter of the 8th instant in the absence of
Colonel Pratt I beg to state that we are at present furnishing no
quarters for the baker and have no place available for you with your
family.

We bake for a population of 300 to 800. Bread making is the
principal business but we also expect the man employed in this posi-
tion to be able to bake pies and various kinds of cakes as needed.
We are just putting in a new oven and shall expect a better variety
of product than we have had heretofore. It is impossible to state
what the hours are as you will understand that bread must be attended
to at the proper time. Therefore the hours you would be engaged
would depend largely upon your own management. We furnish the aid
of two apprentices, Indian boys, who work from 7:30 A.M. to 5:00
P.M. Any extra hours are expected to be put in by the baker himself.

Rents in Carlisle range from $5 to $10, depending upon the size
of the house desired. We are just at the edge of the corporation, so
it is possible to get a house within walking distance from the school
Carlisle has good schools and the children of employes in almost all
cases attend there.

It might be that sometime in the not distant future you could be
supplied with quarters on the grounds, but you could not safely count
upon it this year.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 9, 1903.

Miss Elizabeth Williams,
Indian School,
Morris, Minn.

My dear Elizabeth :

I am going to write Mr. Brown and ask him if he cannot in some way arrange so that your work will not be beyond her strength. I do not think it would be wise for you to go to Fort Totten if you can be made comfortable at Morris. Changing about does not do much good and people usually find their work hard wherever they go. I believe Mr. Brown will be inclined to suit your work to your strength, and I trust that on your part you will try very hard to make yourself equal to all the duties he finds for you. If after hearing from him it seems that no arrangements can be made for the better at Morris I shall be glad to do what I can and I know Mr. Brown will also to get you a transfer to a more desirable position.

The juniors and seniors are all in now and the others come Saturday and Monday. We expect a very full school, in fact, too full to be exactly comfortable and many of the children will be encouraged to go to the country where they can have more room and better facilities. You know there is nothing equal to the public schools.

It is a great pleasure to hear from you at any time and I trust you will never hesitate to write when you think I can be of any service to you. Write at other times also. We are glad to hear from you when everything is sunshine as well as when you are in trouble.

Sincerely your friend,

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258

Solomon Spring,

Bason, New York.

Dear Mr. Spring :

Replying to your letter of the 3rd, as soon as Colonel Pratt returns from the west I will bring your letter to his attention. If he wishes more children from your reservation this year we will be glad to have you collect another party. He will be home about the end of this month, and I will let you know soon after.

Your children are both well and I shall keep in mind what you say about wishing them to learn trades. They will have the opportunity, I am sure, before their time expires and we shall try hard to make them useful young people.

Yours truly,

Actingupt.

Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 9, 1903.

Joaquim Mariota,
C/O Sherman House.
New Phila., Ohio.

Dear Sir :

I am very sorry indeed that I can give you no encouragement in your ambition to enter the Carlisle school. We did take and still have a few students from Porto Rico but have been forbidden to take more, and as soon as the time has expired for which those now here were entered there will be no students from your island with us. The Government has decided that it is preferable to establish schools in Porto Rico and accordingly are so doing so.

Yours truly,

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Walter Konah,
The Quincy,
Boston, Mass.

Dear Walter,

We do not have any rates east of New York and I think you might
just as well buy your ticket in Boston direct to Carlisle.

We shall expect you at the time you mention.

Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 9, 1903.

Lyman B. Middeon,
Gay Head, Mass.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your recent letter enclosing application for enroll-
ment in this school, your answers to the questions therein seem to
indicate that you have opportunity to attend the public schools.
The purpose of Carlisle and other Indian schools is to furnish op-
portunity for the education of those Indians who are otherwise un-
able to obtain education. If, as it appears, you are in a position
to take advantage of the public schools of Massachusetts it would not
be advisable for you to come here. You would better work your way
forward in the lines you have begun and remain a part of the cit-
tizenship of your state.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 9, 1903.

Goliath Big Jim,
Chelmsford, N. Car.

Dear Goliath :

Instead of sending you the money I am having placed for you a
ticket to Carlisle which can be paid for here. You remember you told
me when you left that you would surely be back before the children
came in from the country. They come Saturday and Monday next and
so your services will be very much needed. I hope you will be here by
that time. I prefer that you do not wait to collect any children.
Should there be any desiring to come they can be looked after later.

I am glad to hear your brother is improving and it seems to me
since that is the case there is nothing to hold you longer at Cher-
okee. You would better notify the ticket agent at Whittier at once
that you are ready to use the ticket. I understand he does not keep
any on hand, but must send for them.

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Carlsbad, Pa., Sept. 9, 1903.

Mr. J. B. Brown, Dept.
Indian School,
Morris, Ill.

My dear Mr. Brown:

I have a letter from Elizabeth Williams in which she asks my good offices in her behalf. She says she likes the school very much but feels that the laundry work there is beyond her strength; not on account of the work itself but on account of the buildings and equipment. Elizabeth has not the strongest constitution and she has probably measured her physical abilities pretty correctly. I also thought when here her strong point was cooking. I do not believe she spent very much time in the laundry. However, I know she is willing to do whatever she can and is thoroughly loyal. What she wrote for in particular was to ask if I would help her to a transfer to sort Totten where there is machinery. I do not want her to leave Morris so long as you are satisfied with her services, and therefore ask if you will not for her sake and to obligate me do what you can consistently.

A letter came from Asturay a few days ago asking about our outing. He says he does not want to imitate it but to improve upon it. I supplied him with all the blanks possible, but think if he fills every desirable home in Nevada he may still have pupils left.

Now is your attendance ? We are up to 978 and have parties forming to run over the thousand. It is likely we shall be somewhat crowded in quarters this fall for the reason that not so many as usu-

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all seem to evince a desire to remain out during the winter.

The girls you brought are well and so far as I know are satisfied.

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Carlsile, Pa., sept. 10, 1901.

Miss Sophia Riveron,
Davy, Nebraska.

Dear Miss Riveron :

Our course of study in the academic department covers all sub-
jects from the primary through the grammar grade of the public
school, and in addition some work in general history, botany, physics,
and physics. Carlisle in an industrial school, one half of all
students' time being given to training in some trade. We teach both
plumb and fancy sawing. The teacher of this branch should be a thor-
oughly skilled mechanic, which of course means that she should be
a competent dressmaker. We have a superintendent of sawing who re-
cives $6.00 per annum and five other instructors who receive from
$5.00 to $6.00 per annum.

Board pays $2.50 a week. All appointments are governed by the
U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C.

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Carlinle, Pa., Sept. 10, 1903.

Miss Nora Denny,

Southwest City, Mo.

Dear Nora :

I am sorry Colonel Pratt is away and cannot give your letter at-
tention at present. We expect him home about the end of the month. I
know of no position available at this time.

Gertrude Flint wrote from Seneca sometime ago asking that we
find a place for her in a hospital where she could take a nurse's
training course. An opportunity seemed to offer for her to enter
the Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia but before arrangements could
be made she changed her mind. Have you ever given that profession
any thought ? I know of no better opening for a young lady desiring
to earn her own living if she has a good degree of physical strength
and is willing to take up a work that makes so many demands. This
suggestion is made for your consideration. Gertrude has an appli-
cation blank which has not been filled.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 10, 1903.

Alfonso Soto,

37 Segundo piso derecha, For' aleza St.,
San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Dear Sir :

I regret very much that it is impossible to receive any more students from Porto Rico. The Government has decided that it is best to establish schools on your own Island, and accordingly are working in that direction.

Mrs. Nancy Kinjocketty,
Steubenville, New York.

Dear Mrs. Kinjocketty :

If your son Harry Chonge has not yet gone to Buffalo to get a ticket to Carlisle he can start from Salamanca. I am arranging today that a ticket to Carlisle be delivered him by the agent there when he calls for it.

Please let me know at once which point he expects to start from and when.

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Carlisle, Pa., sept. 10, 1903.

Hon. Sam Matt Fridy, Deputy Auditor,
Harrisburg, Pa.

Dear Sir :

At present Colonel Pratt is absent from the school and is not
expected home before the latter part of the month. Your communica-
tion will be placed before him when he returns and I have no doubt
will receive consideration should Miss Bowman's name be presented as
one of the eligibles for the place.

The drawing teacher is needed at once, but it is not possible to
secure her services until after the Civil Service Commission has
graded the papers of all applicants and certified the highest three.

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Carliole, Pa., Sept. 10, 1903.

Mrs. Harriett Fairchilda,
Irving, New York.

Dear Mrs. Fairchilds :

Josee Kinjockett's money has been sent in and I enclose you
herewith a check for the amount owing to you as stated in your letter
of August 9th, namely $2.44.

Please acknowledge receipt and oblige,

Acting Supt.

Horn Printup,
29 Traver St.,
Rochester, New York.

Dear Nora :

We shall expect you here as soon as you return from your trip
to the Thousand Islands. You can learn so much by travel that if
you have the opportunity I should advise you using it, although you
lose time in school. Let me know when you will be ready for a tick-
et to Carliole.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

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Miss Marcia Cassady,
Cloves,
Hamilton Co., Ohio.

Dear Miss Cassady :

Replying to your communication of the 6th instant, I subjoin
answers to your questions so far as I have information.

1. 3. All pupils, numbering from 700 to 800, of both sexes and in all grades from 1 to 10 are taught drawing.

4. The salary, $700, is for one year of 12 months, but the Government allows each year 30 days leave of absence with pay and an additional 30 days if the teacher desires to take it for the purpose of attending a summer school.

5. School began Sept. 1st and closes about the middle of June.

6. The drawing teacher teaches free hand and mechanical drawing, but is not required to give instruction in any other subjects.

7 - 8. Ordinarily teachers are required to board at the school.

9, 10. A room with plain furniture, heat and light, is allowed by the Government, but board in the Teacher's Club is at employe's expense, $3 for the first fourteen weeks; thereafter $2.50 per week.

11. Carlisle is a city of 10,000 people, distant from Philadelphia about 125 miles.

12. Philadelphia is rather too far from the school for you to board there.

13. The school hours are practically the same as in the public schools.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 11, 1903.

Mr. Rudolf Troan,
2583 Bainbridge Ave.,
New York City.

Dear Sir :

In pursuance of your request of the 10th instant I am sending
you herewith a copy of the last annual report of this school.

Wilton Bryan,
Shawnee, Okla.

Dear Sir :

I return herewith unsigned the petition for guardianship to
which you desired the signature of Ira Walker. Ira is in the country
and returns it with the information that he wishes to select his own
guardian and that you are not his selection.

The papers in the case of Edward Fox are held here for his return from the country which will be within a few days. The papers will then be handed him for his disposition.

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Carlisle, Pa., sept. 11, 1903.

Miss S. E. Salisbury,
Birch Coulee Mission,
Morton, Minn.

Dear Miss Salisbury :

It has been a long time since we have heard anything from Samuel Whipple. The last word received was that he would be back in a short time bringing other students with him. He has now been away very much longer than than he was given permission and it seems to me should make haste to return. School has already begun and it is desirable that he lose as little time as possible. Will you kindly look the matter up and secure his return at as early a date as practicable. Please let me know when he is to start so that transportation may be placed for him.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 12, 1903.

Hon. M. B. Olmsted, M. C.
Harrisburg, Pa.

Dear Sir :

I regret that your letter to Colonel Pratt in behalf of Miss Cora B. Hawk of Williamstown finds him away from the school. We will return the latter part of this month.

Should it be possible to make use of Miss Hawk's services I am sure he would be glad to do so, especially in view of your letter. At present there is no position open, but there is a temporary vacancy caused by the illness of one of our regular teachers. I have telegraphed Miss Hawk this afternoon to know whether she could take it for one to four weeks at a salary of $600 per annum.

Miss Hawk's proper course would be to accept whatever position is offered when her name is reached on the eligible list. She can apply for transfer afterward.

Acting Subt.

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Miss Cora B. Hawk,
Williamstown,
Dauphin Co., Pa.

Dear Miss Hawk :

Replying to your letter of the 11th instant in the absence of
Colonel Pratt, I beg to state that at present our corps of teachers
is full and it is improbable we could secure your appointment to this
school even if there were a vacancy unless your name should be cer-
tified as one of the three highest on the Civil Service lists. How-
ever, I telegraphed you today that we have a temporary vacancy caused
by the illness of one of our teachers. This may exist from one to
four weeks, as stated in my telegram. The salary is $600 per annum.

If not convenient for you to fill this place temporarily I trust
you will succeed in securing a desirable place. There are many such
in the Indian service outside Carlisle.

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Jose S. Ruiz,

Las Cruces, N. Mex.

Dear Joe:

It has been so long since I heard from you last that I fear my letter has gone the way of others addressed to you. The last time you wrote you said you wished to come to Carlisle and would do so if your expenses at commercial college were met. I replied that we were willing to do that for you in consideration of your help in the band. Let me know at once if you are ready to come and a Government ticket will be placed for you where you wish it.

I am sending this letter registered to insure its getting to you. If it is taken out and kept by anyone else this time I will be able to know who it is and will hold the person responsible. Let me hear from you at once. I am anxious to see you in school again.

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Carlisle, Pa., sept. 12, 1903.

Frank Mt. Pleasant,
Lewiston , New York.

Dear Frank :

Tickets for yourself and your brother have been placed with the agent at Buffalo for some time and your father has been notified. Regarding Enoch Pembbleton, I see that he entered here in September 1899 and deserted in February 1900. It is Colonel Pratt's custom in such cases to allow the boy to return if he is sufficiently anxious that he will pay his own way. So, if Enoch desires to come at his own expense he will be given another trial.

I hope to see you and your brother soon.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

Mr. David Rodman,
Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your letter of the 10th instant, Peter Chatfield left this school last June and has no funds on deposit with us. His present address is Elba, Michigan.

Yours truly,

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 14, 1903.

Mrs. Annie Ricketts,
Union City, Okla.

Dear Mrs. Ricketts :

I have your letter of the 11th instant addressed to Colonel Pratt who will be absent from the school until near the end of the month. I am very sorry not to be able to obligate you, but the rules of the school prohibit our sending students home until the expiration of the term for which they enter, except on account of their own illness or unsatisfactory conduct. Paul is both well and satisfactory at present. He did start to leave us a short time ago but was returned to the school and I believe is quite well pleased with the school and with his grade.

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Adam B. Fischer,
Mt. Hermon, Mass.

Dear Sir :

It would seem to me that if you are in school at Mt. Hermon it
would not be advisable for you to change to Carlisle. It is the pol-
icy of this school to try to get Indian children out of Indian
schools and into American life. Since you are already there it
would be a step backward to enter any Indian school.

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My dear Nannie :

Your letter has just been received and I will ask Mr. Miller at once to send you the balance of your money. It is a matter of very great personal regret that you will not be with us, but if you get into a good school I shall be well satisfied. When you have finished your course, should you need any little help I can give to secure a position I shall be more than pleased to do all I can for you.

Perhaps you can get the children you speak of to come later by watching for a chance when they are in the motion again. Should such an opportunity come about I shall be very glad indeed to see that transportation to Carlisle is placed without delay.

With best wishes and regards to all,

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Prof. O. H. Bakeless,
Bloomburg, Pa.

Dear Professor :

I can send a number of the things asked for for the boy and will do so soon. Blankets are a part of the permanent property of the institution and I do not feel at liberty to send them away from the school. It may be that Colonel Pratt when he returns will see his way clear to do it, and as he is in charge of the property he will make such disposition if he sees fit. I should be very glad to oblige the boy in this matter as I see it would save him quite a little item of expense. Jose wrote a very pleasant, neat, and well constructed letter of acknowledgment for the suit sent him. He speaks of sending the clothes he has outgrown back to the school. If you think the clothing worth the expense it could be sent in and I will see that a new suit is sent to replace it.

I am glad to hear from time to time of the progress of the house beautiful and know there will be no building in Bloomburg or in Pennsylvania more thoroughly enjoyed than that one. I am glad you are soon to be settled. The idea of a permanent home appeals very strongly to one who has never had one. I have been postponing from year to year to a more remote date the time when I can have a somewhat permanent stopping place.

Yours truly,

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 15, 1903.

Rev. M. F. Trippe,

Salamanca, New York.

Dear Mr. Trippe :

I am today asking that one or more tickets to Carlisle be placed
with the Pennsylvania Railroad agent at Salamanca to be delivered on
your order for Claudina Jimerson and any others you are to send,

What about Anthony Jimerson's three children of whom you wrote
sometime ago and whom we agreed to accept if in good health ? They
could come at the same time. Should you send them before writing
again, remember that the girl eleven years old can travel on a half
ticket.

Please notify me in advance when the children start in order
that we may be on the lookout for them. They should come as early
as possible, as school has already begun.

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Sept. Horace B. Durant,
Indian Training School,
Wyandotte, I. T.

Dear Mr. Durant :

I have noted the portion of your annual report that appeared in
last week's issue of the Seneca Despatch. It was very generous of
you to speak as you did of my connection with the school and agency.
I wish to assure you that I appreciate your kindly feeling and shall
endeavor to prove this sentiment in a practical way whenever opportu-
nity offers. I am indeed glad to know of the healthy condition of
affairs under your administration and sincerely trust it will contin-
ue as long as you are connected with the agency.

Please remember me most cordially to your father and extend to
him my sympathy in his profound bereavement.

Sincerely yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 15, 1963.

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

Dear Lizzie :

I hand you my letter to Miss Bowersox as I wrote you I would, and the matter of your taking up a normal course has been under consideration. It is Miss Bowersox's opinion and Miss Cutter's also that dressmaking, housekeeping or some similar employment would be more in your line. To follow teaching or clerical work for a livelihood very often requires an considerable aggressiveness and it is feared you would find the government and management of a school exceedingly discouraging. It is suggested also that New York State provides free tuition for those of its young people who desire a normal course and pledge themselves to teach in the state after their course is completed. Several of our graduates in times past have entered the Fredonia Normal, though I believe none of them completed the course. Thirty dollars is no small a sum to begin on that I think it would be well to see what you could do at Fredonia. Two of our present seniors have started in at West Chester, but arrangements for them were in progress before your case came up. They will work most longs and evenings for their board.

My notion is that if you really desire to become a teacher and persevere in your determination you will succeed and I shall be very glad to hear what you decide to do and how it works out.

With best wishes,

Your friend,

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 17, 1903.

Dr. Samuel Moss,
10 W. 28th St.,
New York City.

Dear Sir :

Your letter to Colonel Pratt comes to hand in his absence and I have forwarded it to him. We expect him home by the end of the month, probably earlier, when I am sure he will communicate with you concerning the date for your Saturday evening and Sunday talks to our students.

Gen. Horatio C. King,
375 Fulton St.,
Brooklyn, New York.

Dear Sir :

Your communication to Colonel Pratt finds him absent on a tour of the west. It has been forwarded to him, however, and I have no doubt he will be very glad to furnish you the band at a special rate should you finally decide to want it.

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A. B. Fischer,
Mt. Hermon, Mass.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your letter of the 16th instant, we send to country
homes each year a large proportion of our students to earn money in
the summer and gain experience with white people, many of these re-
main out during the winter and work mornings and evenings for their
board. In order to attend the public schools. As you can probably
make such an arrangement yourself where you are it would be no ad-
vantage to you to place yourself where you would be dependent upon
others to arrange for you.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 17, 1963.

Miss Edda Z. Betrick,
West Hanover,
Dauphin Co., Pa.

Dear Miss Betrick :

I am today informed by the Indian Office that your name has been certified again. If it had been ten days earlier you would have been appointed to this school, but after waiting so long as we possibly could the position was filled by transfer from another part of the field. I regret very much that we were not able to accomplish your appointment here. The Office states that you will be selected for some other vacancy and later if it is desirable you may be transferred to Carlisle when a vacancy occurs.

If you desire to enter the Indian service I think it will be
well for you to accept such appointment as is offered.

Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 17, 1905.

Joseph Rabitt,
Libby, Minn.

Dear Joseph:

I note what you state about being unable to have the consent
blanks properly filled because your father and mother are not living.
What I particularly desire is that you state in the proper place
thereon your full name, age, degree of Indian blood, and have a phy-
sician's certificate attached. I am informed that you attended
school at Pierre. In replying please state also the length of time
you attended there and your reason for leaving.

Have your sister fill out a blank for herself and send in with
yours.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 18, 1903.

Mr. Harry S. Musser,
232 Main St.,
Gettysburg, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Relying to your letter of the 18th instant, the position of
baker at this school will be vacant at the end of this month, but
we are not permitted to engage anyone for the place who is not eli-
gible under the Civil Service laws. The Indian Office will call for
the appointment of a baker from the Civil Service lists.

Should you care to make yourself eligible for appointment in
the Indian service I suggest that you address the Civil Service Com-
mission, Washington, D. C. asking mode of procedure, requirements,
etc.

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Carlsile, Pa., Sept. 19, 1903.

Ret. W. C. Kingsbury,
Hogansburg, New York.

Dear Mr. Kingsbury :

I am in receipt of your letter written in behalf of the grand-
mother of Rosa Smith. Referring thereto, I regret very much to be
obliged to state that the rules of the school forbid such arrange-
ments. Rosa entered for a definite term which has not yet expired.
Kindly say to the grandmother for us that while we appreciate her de-
sire to have Rosa we feel that it is to her advantage to remain
here, and we trust that her interest in Rosa's education will促
her to look at the subject in the same light.

Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 19, 1906.

Miss Anne M. Pritchard,
134 Van Buren St.,
Brooklyn, New York.

Dear Miss Pritchard :

In compliance with your request, I just received. I am sending you today such printed information as we have concerning the school in copies of our weekly paper "The Red Man and Helper", in address, annual reports, etc.

Hon. John A. Woodward,
Howard, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Colonel Pratt is at present absent from the school and your com-
monletter will be brought to his attention on his return. I believe
he is arranging with the State Commission for an exhibit at St. Louis
the character of which has not yet been fully determined.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 21, 1903.

Nora Printup,
9 Cornell St.,
Rochester, New York.

Dear Nora :

I have asked that the city ticket agent in Buffalo be instructed to deliver you a ticket to Carlisle. Call on Mr. B. P. Fraser, Ellicott Square Building, 307 Main Street, Buffalo, when ready to start and he will supply you.

We shall expect you at the time mentioned. I am very glad indeed that you are coming back.

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Maggie Ellis,

White Swan, South Dakota.

Dear Friend :

I am sending you an application blank which should be filled out by yourself, your parents, and a physician. We must know that you are in good health, have your parents' consent, and that you are at least one fourth Indian and not under obligations to attend one of the other non-reservation schools. From your letter I understand you have completed your time at Chamberlain and at Springfield.

When the blank is returned transportation to Carlisle can be placed at Geddes for you if your health is shown to be good and all other conditions are favorable.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 22, 1963.

Mrs. Ella Ripley,

Fort Berthold, North Dakota,

Dear Mrs. Ripley;

In accordance with my promise to write you as soon as any word
was received from the Association in which your money is invested,
I quote from a letter received from the Secretary as follows :

"Your favor of the 17th asking for information relative to the
withdrawal of the stock of Ella Rikert at hand. In reply would say
that this check was mailed to Col. R. H. Pratt, Carlisle, Pa., some
10 days ago, and should have reached Miss Rikert before this. "

I have asked an immediate investigation and will inform you
further as soon as I have anything to report. This only delays final
settlement.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 22, 1903.

Miss Jennie Duncan,
551 Eighth St.,
La Salle, Ill.

Dear Madam :

Replying to your letter of the 20th, I have to advise you that
the latest information from Colonel Pratt indicates that he may pro-
long his absence some weeks. He has transportation over the North-
western, and would therefore not be likely to pass through LaSalle.
As there seems no prospect of an opening at present I shall hold your
letter for his return. I do not think this course will in any way
prejudice your interests with Colonel Pratt in case there is a po-
sition later for which he could consider you.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 23, 1903.

Colonel Geo. W. Skinner, Supt.,
Soldiers' Orphans' Industrial School,
Scotland, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your favor of the 22nd instant, in Colonel Pratt's absence I have to state that the regular terms for our band are $100 per day and expenses. However, I will take the liberty and feel that it will meet the endorsement of Colonel Pratt, to state that for the G. A. E. reunion we will let you have the band for $50 a day and all expenses. The expenses would constitute all railroad fares to Chambersburg and return, and meals while there.

If you accept this offer it will be well for you to do so at once as we are arranging dates with some of the fairs in the vicinity and there is a probability that such dates might be taken as would conflict with your Association meeting.

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Mr. Milton Bryan,
Shawnee, Okla.

Dear Sir :

At the request of Edward Box I return herewith the petition you
desired him to sign ratifying your appointment as his guardian. This
has lain until Edward should return from the country. He says he
does not know you at all and prefers not to act upon the matter as
you suggest, but that sometime later he will make selection of a
guardian.

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Mrs. Bertha Dye Jamison,
R. F. D. # 2,
Gowanda, New York.

Dear Mrs. Jamison :

Replying to your letter of the 21st inst., if your sister and Franklin White can travel alone there will be no trouble in placing transportation to Carlisle so that they may come at any time. I enclose two consent blanks which please have filled out including physician's certificate. We have many pupils coming from western New York without escort and as the distance is so short and the railroad connections so good there is never any difficulty experiences.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 24, 1908.

Mr. Emeran D. White,

Fort Yates, North Dakota.

Dear Mr. White :

I am very glad indeed to receive your short letter and to know
from it that you are prospering in your chosen work.

Colonel Pratt is absent from the school and will not return until about the end of this month. Necessarily, the sending of someone to Fort Yates will have to await his coming. It may be he will wish to have a representative go into the Northwest again. Would it not be possible for Mr. Gates' son to come through without escort if a ticket is placed for him ?

It is a pleasure to know that you are still interested in Carlisle. Your friendship is very much appreciated. Bede is in excellent health and is in every way a exceptionally satisfactory student. I think he will be a great credit to you.

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Carlisle, Pa., sept. 24, 1908.

Mr. John LaRocque,
Numedahl, N. D.

Dear Mr. LaRocque :

I have your letter referring to your daughters' being in the
country. When you come to understand our outing plainly I think you
will have no objections to their being out. Those children who re-
main out during the winter have the benefits of the public schools.
The Pennsylvania public schools are very good indeed and students
from Carlisle who attend them have no trouble in keeping up with
their grades, so that when they come back to Carlisle after having
attended out there Virginia and Elizabeth will be able to go right
on with the classes they were in here. I should not for a moment
think of sending your children out where they could not go to school
because we all have a deep interest in their obtaining a good educa-
tion. Be assured we will see to it that they do.

Both of the girls remained out of their own free will and I am
assured are living in excellent homes and will very soon start to
good schools.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 24, 1903.

Dr. J. H. Komig,
Ottawa, Kansas.

Dear Sir :

I am in receipt of your letter of the 21st instant advising
that two Eskimo boys are in Tacoma awaiting transportation to Car-
lisle. I have telegraphed to the General Passenger Agent of the
Northern Pacific Railroad to have their agent in Tacoma look the
boys up and send them east. If you had informed me where the boys
are stopping and given their names it would have very much simpli-
fied the task of finding them. I trust, however, that there will be
little difficulty experienced in locating them.

I thank you for your interest and hope while you are in Penn-
sylvania you may find opportunity to visit Carlisle.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 25, 1903.

Mr. A. M. Spring, Director,
Department of Domestic Science,
Drexel Institute,
Phila., Pa.

Dear Sir :

Miss Lizette Roubideau, a graduate of this school who recently applied for admission to your department, sends me your note to her stating that she cannot be received on account of being less than twenty years of age.

Our records show that Miss Roubideau entered this school June 29, 1900, and was then seventeen years old. I knew her some ten years ago in an Oklahoma Indian school, and am confident from her age at that time that she is even more than twenty. The age she has given is not the result of an attempt to deceive, but of her own lack of knowledge of the time of her birth. As a rule the Indians keep no records and their ages are arrived at largely by guess.

I trust this explanation will remove the obstacles that lie in the way of her enrollment.

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Joseph S. Ruiz,

Las Cruces, New Mexico,

Dear Joseph :

I have your letter of the 20th instant and have today written
Mr. Black, G.P.A. of the A. T. & S. F. R. R. asking that a ticket to
Carlisle be placed with the ticket agent at Las Cruces for you. It
should be there within a day or two after the receipt of this letter.
The regular limit of the ticket is such that you will be able to
stop one day in Albuquerque. I would advise you to start just as soon
as possible. Mr. Wheelock is anxious to have you here with the band.
They have an engagement on the 7th at York and he would be very glad
indeed if you could be here by that time.

Very truly yours,

Actingupt.

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Prof. A. M. Rohr, Prin.,
Friends' Select School,
London Grove, Pa.

Dear Sir :

Please accept my thanks for your report of Maggie Kechanango's standing. It will be of material assistance to us in arranging for her work. It is gratifying to know that she is esteemed by you a good student.

Dr. James A. MacAlister, Pres.,
Drexel Institute,
Phila., Pa.

Dear Sir :

Miss Susie Reyes, a graduate of this school, is very desirous of taking the business course in Drexel Institute. She has secured a place near by where she can obtain board in return for her work mornings and evenings. My object in writing to you now is to ask if it is not possible for you to confer upon her the benefits of a free scholarship. I am sure it would be worthily bestowed and feel confident it would enable her to become an independent and useful member of society. She is a full blood Indian of the Pueblo tribe in New Mexico.

Trusting to hear from you favorably, I am

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Mr. H. E. Gansworth
R. F. D. No. 18
Lewiston, New York.

Dear Mr. Gansworth :

I have today asked the Pennsylvania people to instruct their agent in Buffalo to furnish you a ticket to Carlisle. You will of course call upon the city agent, Mr. Fraser, for it.

I am very glad indeed to know you will be with us so soon.

Rev. C. L. Hall,
Bibowoods, North Dakota.

Dear Mr. Hall :

In the absence of Colonel Pratt I write to tell you that Eli
Parkins several months ago joined the regular army. We have heard
from him several times since his enlistment but not very recently.
The unvarying reports we have had were that he was in rugged health
and very happy in his army life. I do not know his present location.
When last heard from in April he was in Troop M., 8th Cavalry,
stationed at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo.

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 26, 1903.

Dear Mr. Kingsbury :

Mr. Colegrove came through all right with three of the boys,
Paul Bero, Moses Herring and John Lazore.

I am indeed grieved that you have suffered indignities at the
hands of any of the Indians and especially so since it is the result
of your effort to confer benefits upon them. Many of them seem ex-
tremely unsatisfactory and appear to think that any effort to place
them where they may obtain education is evidence of an unfriendly
spirit.

I am today asking that the agent at Massena Springs be instructed to deliver on your order an Indian rate ticket to Carlisle for Peter Cole.

Colonel Pratt has deferred somewhat his return on account of
visiting the Cheyenne and Arapaho and the Kiowa Agencies in Oklahoma.
It should be here sometime during the first week in October.

With best wishes,

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Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 30, 1903.

Mr. Moses Smith,

Onondaga Castle, New York.

Dear Mr. Smith :

Replying to your letter of the 29th, your son Freddie came in
from the country with the other boys about the 15th of this month,
but made no request to go home. Instead, he signed to go out for the
winter and was allowed to do so, after visiting here a few days. I
shall keep your wish in mind and in the spring when the home lists
are made up. Freddie will have a chance to return to the school and
go home.

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 1, 1903.

Mr. Solomon Spring,
Bason, New York.

Dear Mr. Spring :

I have today asked that the city agent of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road in Buffalo be instructed to deliver to you nine or more tickets
to Carlisle.

I trust this party will be as satisfactory as the one you brought
us in August.

Yours truly,

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 2, 1903.

Oscar D. Davis,

Lisbon, North Dakota.

Dear Oscar :

Mr. Hefflefinger of Carlisle reports to us that you owe him a
bill of some thirty dollars, and I agreed to remind you of it.

There is in the office here a violin which it seems you left
behind a request to have forwarded to you. Please write me about the
violin and the debt.

I trust you are prospering and that I will hear favorable news
from you.

John Londrochs,
Wabasha, Minn.

Dear John :

I have your letter enclosing the two application blanks. Since
the girls do not belong to any agency they should present additional
evidence that they are one half and one fourth Indian respectively.
Please have them explain fully the tribe to which the Indian parent
belongs and the degree of Indian blood; also secure the statement of
someone who is acquainted with the facts. When we have this further
information consideration can be given to their admission.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 2, 1903.

Miss Lilian Cornelius,
Oneida, Wis.

Dear Lilian :

I am very glad indeed to hear from you and shall see to it that
Louise does not go home. I have been down to see her many times
since she was taken sick and am happy to be able to say to you that
she is recovering and is able to get about the room now with the aid
of a crutch. It will not be long before she will be back in school
and we shall endeavor to see that she is allowed to attend all day
until she overtakes her class, if that is possible. She has been very
patient and sweet in disposition during her illness and everybody
wants to do for her as much as possible. I do not believe she will
ask in seriousness to go home and if she should I am certain she
can be argued out of the feeling. Anyway, it will be better for her
to remain to finish the course.

I will be very glad indeed to do anything in my power to aid
you in getting steady work. If you go into the Indian service I pre-
sume you would prefer a position as seamstress. If you will let me
know just what you would like an effort will be made to bring you as
near such a place as possible.

We all join in sending you our love and best wishes.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 2, 1903.

Dear Sir :

Referring to your letter of the 15th of September, the position
of baker at this school is now vacant. It pays $40 per month and a
room can be furnished for a man without a family. Nothing more than
that could be furnished at present, nor in the absence of the Super-
intendent could any promise be made for the future. I could give
you temporary employment at once, but for permanent appointment you
would be obliged to take the Civil Service examination. This exam-
ination I understand requires only that you submit a statement of
your experience and the names of people to whom you can refer. I
have no doubt you could pass it satisfactorily.

The person filling the place must abstain from the use of tobac-
co, intoxicants and profanity. He is furnished a detail of Indian
boys to assist him and at the same time learn the trade from him.

If you desire to look into the matter further I shall be glad
to have you come over to Carlisle. An early reply will be appreci-
ated as the position must be filled without delay.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 2, 1903.

Mr. C. T. Fitzgerald,
Haskell Institute,
Lawrence, Kans.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your letter of the 30th instant, the position of drawing teacher here includes both free hand and mechanical work and the instructor has nothing to do with the operation of the manual training departments. The position pays $720 per annum. I presume this arrangement would hardly be satisfactory to you.

Your letter will be considered confidential, as you request.

Dr. G. M. Philips, Prin.,
State Normal School,
West Chester, Pa.

Dear Sir :

In the absence of Colonel Pratt your valued favor of the 29th
has been referred to me for consideration and reply. Celinda King,
a graduate in our last class, desires to accept the offer and will
leave here Saturday, the 3rd, arriving at West Chester at 2:38 P.M.
if that is agreeable to you.

I desire to express again our great appreciation of your friend-
ship to the students of our school. I hope Celinda will be as sat-
isfactory to Professor Cochran as Martha is to you.

C O P Y .

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 2, 1903.

Miss Nellie T. Martin,
Olyphant, Pa.

Dear Miss Martin :

Your letter to Colonel Pratt comes in his absence. I find there
has been no direct correspondence with Mrs. Hermann for years. The
last address we have at the school is Homer, Nebraska. Formerly she
was at Flournoy, Nebraska. Her sister, Mrs. Nellie L. Nunn, lives
at Homer, Nebraska, and by addressing her you will probably be put
in correspondence with Mrs. Hermann.

Clara Faber died some years ago in Indian Territory.

Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 1, 1903.

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

Dear Mr. Kingsbury :

I hope you will have the Indian who assaulted you arrested. I
think it would have a most excellent effect.

We shall probably not go after the boy at Loon Lake now, but may
a little later. Should we decide to do that you will be corresponded
with so as to get specific directions. The boys all say they do not
intend to run away again because it does no good. They seem sincere
and thus far have shown no disposition to leave. If they should we
have promised that we will get them no matter where they go, and ex-
pect to make the promise good.

Colonel Pratt has not yet returned, but will be here by the mid-
dle of the week.

Sincerely yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 2, 1903.

Rev. F. G. Mackintosh,
Iroquois,
Bria Co., New York.

Dear Sir :

I write to ask you whether Frank Good, who deserted from this school in the summer, has reached home. His mother is Mrs. Minnie Crowne of Irving, N. Y. If at home, I think it will be the proper thing to have him returned to the school. Please do not let him know however, that any such move is anticipated or he will probably try to escape.

How about Mabel Logan and George Jimerson for whom transportation to Carlisle has been waiting for some time in Buffalo? We hope to see them here soon. The little girl, being under twelve, should come on a half ticket. Mrs. Bertha Dye Jamison of Gowanda is anxious to send her sister, a girl of thirteen, to Carlisle. Will you be able to see Mrs. Jamison and if her sister is a proper person to enter Carlisle and has a physician's certificate of health she could come with the two children you are sending,

Thanking you in advance for the execution of these several commissions, I am

Yours truly,

Acting Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 3, 1903.

Mr. Thomas Woolman,
858 N. Marshall St.,
Phila., Pa.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your favor of the 2nd instant, permit me to say that
no correspondence of any sort has been had with the parties you men-
tion. This school does not receive children under twelve years of
age and it would be impossible to take them even though they were of
Indian blood.

Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 3, 1903.

Mr. Harry S. Muester,
232 Main St.,
Gettysburg, Pa.

Dear Sir :

I am this morning in receipt of a letter from the Indian Office
containing the appointment of a baker at this school. It will thera-
fore be impossible at present for me to offer you any position. I
write this in order that it may save you the trouble and expense of
a trip to Carlisle.

Hoping I may be able to offer you something in the future, I am

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 5, 1903,

Miss Susie Rayos,
6708 N. Sixth St.,
Oak Lane, Pa.

Dear Susie :

As you know, I wrote before you left Carlisle about your case.
I thought likely you had obtained an answer direct. No word has come
here as yet. It may be on account of the absence of the director.
I have written again this morning and as soon as anything is heard
you will be notified.

I am very sorry indeed for the delay, but trust you will be as
patient as possible under the circumstances.

Sincerely yours,

Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 5, 1903.

Dr. James MacAlister, Pres.,
Drexel Institute,
Phila., Pa.

Dear Sir :

On September 25th I addressed you in behalf of Susie Reyos who
wishes to enter your institution. No reply has yet been received
She is anxiously awaiting word and is exceedingly desirous of taking
the business course. I ask that you give the matter the favor of
your earliest possible consideration.

Very truly yours,

Acting Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 4, 1903.

Mrs. H. F. Arnold,
Lock Box # 611,
S. McAlester, I. T.

Dear Mrs. Arnold :

James' present address is Law School, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa. He came in about the time he told you he would be
at Carlisle, but remained with us only part of one day and went on to
Philadelphia to enter school there.

James has done well this summer and you have every reason to be
proud of your son.

Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 5, 1903.

Dr. J. H. Romig,
94 Slocum St.,
Forty Fort, Luzerne Co., Pa.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your card of the 3rd instant, I have pleasure in
stating that the two boys from Nushagak River arrived last night,
midnight. Apparently they are in good health and say they made the
journey without any mishaps whatever.

I shall be very glad indeed if you are able to visit us during
the year.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 5, 1903.

John Londroche,
Wabasha, Minn.

Dear John :

I am today asking that two Indian rate tickets to Carlisle be placed with the ticket agent at Wabasha to be issued on your order for Francis LaChapelle and Blanch Hauck. For the little girl you should call for a half fare ticket. The boy, being fourteen, will require a full ticket.

Please notify us just when they will start, in order that we may be on the lookout for them.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 6, 1903.

Mr. Herman Nonnast,
372 W. Erie St.,
Chicago, Ill.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your favor of the 4th instant, I beg to state that
Mr. W. Nonnast is employed at this school as tailor.

Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 6, 1903.

Barrington & Lane, Attorneys,
Sisseton, S. Dak.

Gentlemen :

In reply to your communication of the 2nd instant, I beg to
state that I have examined John Mani Walker's account today and find
no balance in his favor. John was a deserter from the school and any
funds he may have had at the time were exhausted in efforts at re-
capture.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 6, 1905.

Miss Luzena Tibbetts,
State Normal School,
Bloomsburg, Pa.

Dear Miss Tibbetts :

The regular price for our band is $100 per day and expenses. As the time tables now appear it would probably take the better part of two days to meet an engagement with your society. That I presume would place the employment of it entirely out of the question unless Bloomsburg is much richer than the normal schools with which I have been associated. However, Colonel Pratt will be at home in a day or two and possibly will be willing to make you better terms. I have no doubt he will do that if he is willing to let the band go at all. You understand that the day mentioned is a holiday and generally we wish the band here to assist in our own celebration. But you will hear from the Colonel shortly.

Glad to know you all all interested in the Indian football team and hope to give you still further cause for rejoicing as the season advances. I am very sorry the Normal boys are not coming down and trust their reason for not coming seems sufficient to them.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 7, 1903.

Dr. J. H. Morgan,
Dickinson College,
Carlisle, Pa.

Dear Dr. Morgan :

I send you herewith a list of students as furnished by you, arranged according to grades.

We have been hoping you would find it possible to receive our boys into the regular classes of your Sunday-school instead of making "Indian classes." The subject was mentioned last winter and the Superintendent of the Sunday-school at that time promised to make an effort looking toward that end; but so far as I know nothing was accomplished. You know Colonel Pratt's idea is to have our students associate with white boys and girls to as great an extent as possible, and that is the reason lying at the bottom of his sending the boys to the Sunday-schools in town. He feels disappointment that in nearly all the schools the Indian children are as completely segregated from the others almost as if there were two Sunday-schools. He appreciates your kindness in receiving them at all, but wishes they might be taken into more complete fellowship.

I would be very glad indeed to know just how far you can go in the arrangement above indicated.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 7, 1903.

Mrs. Cornelia Lugo,
Banning, Cal.

Dear Mrs. Lugo :

I am very glad to say in reply to your letter that Antonio is in good health and attending school here. He is now in the senior class and will graduate in February next.

I shall tell him about receiving your letter and ask him to be careful to write you regularly. It is a pleasure to me to say that he has an excellent reputation at the school and is doing good work.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 7, 1903.

Mrs. Ella Ripley,
Fort Berthold, North Dakota.

Dear Mrs. Ripley :

I have pleasure in sending you herewith check for $395.80 which
was received this morning in settlement of your account with The Life
Protective Savings & Loan Association of Pittsburg. I trust the
amount is satisfactory and that you have not been greatly inconven-
ienced by the delay,

Please acknowledge receipt promptly to this office.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 7, 1903.

Lewis Johnijohn,

Collins, New York.

My dear Sir :

Your daughter Maggie wrote me while in the country this summer
about returning home and I told her that as soon as Colonel Pratt
returned from the west he would take the matter up. In the meantime
Maggie returned to the school and again went to the country without
saying anything to me about it. I have no doubt that had she remained
here and requested Colonel to allow her to go home he would have been
perfectly willing to send her. As the matter now stands it is very
likely she will be expected to remain out until next spring.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 7, 1903.

Miss M. C. Collins,
Little Eagle, S. Dak.

Dear Miss Collins :

I shall tell the children again that they must write to you. They are required to write to their parents once a month and this has been attended to right along. If the parents have failed to receive their children's letters it must be because the mails miscarried them in some way. I have just written a note to the school building asking that the pupils you name who are here write to you this week.

Alice Drives-the-Bear's account shows that on the 3rd of March she received $14 from home and on the 26th of September $3. This latter sum she says is what Leo sent her. She says she has not written him about it yet, and I have told her she must do so at once and that hereafter she should always write especially when she has received money from home as her people will be anxious to know that it comes through safely.

Daniel Yellow Earrings deserted with Charles One Feather the latter part of last month and we have heard nothing from him since. The agent is notified of his desertion.

All the Standing Rock children seem to be in good health.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 8, 1903.

Pedro Musignac,
Jobo 27,
Ponce, Porto Rico.

Dear Pedro :

When you left Carlisle you remember your ticket was lost before
you boarded the train and you had to buy another. The one provided
for you was found next morning in the heretic. It was worth $3.03,
and I am sending you herewith money order for that amount less cost
of the order. This sum has been held here several months with the
expectation that you would write, as we were not sure of your proper
address.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 8, 1903.

Mr. John Larocque,
Numedahl, North Dakota.

Dear Sir :

I did promise, no doubt, that if your children were sick I would
let you know, but that means if they are at all seriously ill.
Frances has been in the hospital, but only on account of trouble with
her eyes and at no time has she been unable to be around. Her eyes
are now much better and she is attending school. You need have no
uneasiness whatever about her for her general health has been excel-
lent.

You will remember that before Virginia started for Carlisle she
was working in a little boarding house in Walhalla where she had no
chance at all for schooling. I have taken particular pains that both
she and Elizabeth have places in the country where they can attend
good schools and so will make exactly the same progress that they
would if here at Carlisle.

I expect to carry out fully all arrangements made with you and
trust you will not be anxious about the children. They are doing well
and I am sure will learn quite as fast in their present locations
as they could under any circumstances.

Acting Supt.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 8, 1903.

Mr. Emiliano Martinez,
P.O. Box 1738,
New Orleans, La.

Dear Sir:-

Replying to your letter of the 3rd instant, it seems impossible
for us to aid you in any way in the matter that forms the subject of
your letter. Our instructions are positive and only Indians are
henceforth allowed to enter the Carlisle school.

Regretting that we cannot serve you,

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 8, 1903.

Col. Geo. W. Skinner, Supt.,
Soldiers' Orphans' Industrial School,
Scotland, Pa.

Dear Sir :

I notice that the announcements of your reunion under date of
October 5th state that the Carlisle Indian band will furnish music
for the reunion October 16th. I have had no notice that the band is
desired and no arrangement looking to that end has been made. You
will remember that I wrote you stating the low price we would make
you for the services of the band for this occasion, but up to date no
reply has been received from you.

Will you kindly advise me if the announcement above named is
correct.

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 9, 1903.

Mr. Wm. E. Thackery,
Fort Shaw Indian School,
Sun River, Mont.

Dear Mr. Thackery :

It will be a great pleasure to have Mr. Campbell visit us and it
goes without saying that every facility possible will be afforded him
to get a thorough knowledge of the school. Please assure him of a
cordial welcome and our desire that he may stay with us as long as
he can.

About the boy ; we have had so many applications of the same
sort that it does not seem just to the remainder of our pupils to ac-
cept them. If you had been willing to part with him say three years
ago it would have been quite a different proposition and the chances
for helping him would have been very much better. I would not say
on my own responsibility that the boy could be received and I doubt
if Colonel Pratt would be willing to take him.

With best wishes,

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Mr. Alex. V. Upshaw,
St. Xavier, Mont.

Dear Mr. Upshaw :

It would be impracticable to remove Katie's remains now. The
expense involved would be very great and I do not believe it would
afford her mother any relief whatever, but would rather tend to renew
her sorrow. I wish it might be done because she desires it, but
think you will agree with me that it is out of the question.

At her death Katie left a trunk, a dress-suit case and several
articles of clothing beside $38.69 to her credit in the bank. What
shall be done with this? I presume the natural thing to do would
be to send all to her mother and if you concur in this it will be
done as soon as you are heard from.

Colonel Pratt will be very glad to know that you are making a
good home and that the returned students in general are doing better
than formerly. He has not yet returned from the west but will prob-
ably be here today or tomorrow.

With best wishes,

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 9, 1903.

Mr. Joseph Armstrong,
Annapolis, Md.

Dear Sir :

Replying to your postal of the 7th instant, I regret to state
that we do not issue a catalog of our manual training department.
Our school teaches a number of the trades, such as blacksmithing, car-
pentry, harnessmaking, printing, etc. Each of these departments is
in charge of a journeyman in the line in which he instructs. In addi-
tion to these we have a sloyd teacher who has charge of the younger
students previous to their entering the regular industrial depart-
ments.

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Mrs. Blancett,
Shawnee, Okla.

Dear Madam :

Replying to your favor recently received, I beg to state that
any fault for the correspondence between your husband and Laura Bert-
rand is with the man. Anyone with a wife and four children is a crim-
inal of the deepest dye when he comes to a school and tries to steal
a fifteen year old girl away from it. It is only proper to tell you
that when he was here he was traveling, so far as my information goes,
with another woman. It would seem from this that there are a number
of parties in the wrecking business beside Laura. If your husband
were put where he belongs, in the penitentiary, he would be out of
the way of doing harm, and it will give us great pleasure in assist-
ing him to that merited end should he come in the way of the Carlisle
school. I have great sympathy for you and feel that any person so
unequally yoked with such a man is deserving of great pity.

I have called Laura to the office this morning. She tells me
that since she came here she has had some ten or fifteen letters
from your husband; that she answered three of them when she first
came but has not written to him at any time since and does not pro-
pose to do so. For Laura's sake every effort will be made to break
up this attachment and I think it will succeed.

With sympathy for you and your children in this sorrow immeasur-
ably great, than death, I am

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 9, 1903.

Rev. Dr. Sheldon Jackson,
General Agent for Alaska,
Bureau of Education,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Doctor :

I am just back after more than two months absence. Edward
leaves Ketchikan on the 14th and I have telegraphed and written him,
hoping he may arrive here in time for me to take him to Mohonk, as
there is a matter I want very much to help him about - and I am sure
you will too - that can be brought up there I think very profitably
and properly. Edward will bring fifteen to twenty pupils.

Have had a splendid trip. Traveled about eleven thousand miles.
Had two weeks among my old friends in Oklahoma and Indian Territory
and expect to go back there about the end of the month.

Faithfully yours,

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Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 9, 1903.

Mr. J. Claudius Potts,
1111 Witherspoon Bldg.,
Phila., Pa.

Dear Sir :

You may send me a case of 12 two quart bottles of Isham California waters, addressed to Carlisle, Pa., on receipt of which with your bill I will send you a check.

Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 9, 1903.

Mr. Edward Mersfelder,
401 Tabor Grand Opera House,
Denver, Colo.

Dear Mr. Mersfelder :

Your proposition makes it impossible for me to consider the matter further.