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LETTERS FROM HASKELL
Index of Letters
This is a complete listing of the 184 letters from the personal papers of Gov. Charles Robinson held in the Kansas State Archives at the Kansas Historical Society that were identified as pertaining directly to Robinson's time at Haskell and were used in the development of this website. These letters were photographed by Jancita Warrington and indexed and transcribed by Travis Campbell in 2018. More information on the Robinson papers can be found at the Kansas State Historical Society's website.
Date | Author | Description of Contents |
|---|---|---|
1888.02.03 | Louise A. Thompson | Received Robinson's letter, doing well in studies. Asks how all are getting along at Haskell. Was glad to see cousins and schoolmates, bad lessons because of no study hour. |
1888.02.06 | V.W. May | James Hutchinson confined to bed with pulmonary troubles, most likely fatal if her remains at Haskell. Also recommends return home of John Guy as he cannot live long here. |
1888.02.06 | David Ah-ka-pa-kish | Wants boys sent home at once and encloses money for them. |
1888.02.09 | E.C. Osborne | Letter from Indian Agent. Bearer, Joseph Howell, is a Pawnee who visits the school to see his son. Joseph is a good man and will appreciate any kindness shown him. |
1888.02.12 | Geo. Wells | Plans for dormitory are ready for tracing. Will be ready to send in two weeks. |
1888.02.13 | Gorman | Confidential letter. No delay in construction of new building. No news about new Indian School superintendent. Encourages Robinson to write to President. |
1888.02.16 | E.C. Osborne | Letter from Indian Agent. Annie DeLodge's father, John DeLodge, has been receiving letters from her expressing her wishes to return home and he wishes her sent home immediately. Agent trusts that Robinson will act in the best interest of the child. |
1888.02.17 | Miller Red Wolf | Wants to return to Haskell, has sent Cheyenne boys here. Currently working as a farmer. |
1888.02.20 | Chas. Steinfort | Letter from Missionary. Mr. McCoonse is in very poor health and wishes to see his children, Eliza, Anna, and Mary. Sends fare to Ottawa and will return them after two weeks as well with 9-year old son. Tried to convince Rufus Caleb and Oscar McCoonse to return to Haskell with no luck. |
1888.02.27 | Geo. Wells | Plans for proposed dormitory and dining hall presented to Robinson. |
1888.02.28 | Geo. Leis | Telegraph: Building being pushed, have Robinson forward estimates for road and water pipes quickly. |
1888.02.29 | S.S. (?) Lamont | President has received letter regarding compulsory school attendance for Indian children and has directed it to the Secretary of the Interior. |
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