1890-1899

Richard Henry Pratt requests that a decision regarding Maud Mosher as teacher be made as soon as possible as the Carlisle Indian School is opening on Monday.

Sadie M. Johnson informs W. N. Hailmann that she is going to escort a group of children to the Carlisle Indian School.

A printed document providing the daily schedule for the various bells announcing times for school activities. Pratt provides an explanation for the different bells.

Richard H. Pratt submits the Monthly School Reports of the Carlisle Indian School for July and September 1895. Pratt discusses the failure of the proposed plan to draw up names from the agency schools to transfer to Carlisle and how he then sent out Carlisle staff to recruit students. He ends the report by discussing the current enrollment at…

These materials include two separate descriptive statements of pupils for individuals transferred to the Carlisle Indian School from the Omaha and Winnebago Agency. The 5 individuals listed in the first document do not appear to have enrolled at Carlisle in 1895 (although Samuel Fremont did enroll ten years later), but the 11 individuals listed…

Richard Henry Pratt requests for the unused portion of an authority in the purchase of supplies for the addition to the gymnasium.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards graduation certificate of Benjamin Caswell to W. N. Hailmann.

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

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from W. N. Hailmann regarding Antoine Donnell and his recommendation for him to fill various roles in the Indian Service. Also sends a certificate of graduation for Donnell.

Richard Henry Pratt replying to an Office of Indian Affairs letter notes that various students from the Nez Perce Nation attending the Carlisle Indian School wish to have their share of the Nez Perce funds sent to them at Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding sending Alexander Upshaw to the Atlanta Exposition.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards A. S. Ely's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Ely works as a superintendent of outing. 

Richard Henry Pratt requests approval of the Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees by Monday.

Richard H. Pratt submits this Monthly School Report for September 1895.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter requesting information on Lawrence Smith.

M. F. Halloran, the Acting Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three women (Hattie E. Hayes, Emma L. Kaufman, Elizabeth Baker) who are eligible to fill the vacant teacher position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service…

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

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1896 amounting to $21,634.41 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $10,070.00 for regular employee pay. 

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1896 amounting to $499.46 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding former Carlisle Indian School student Thomas Hall.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards copy of certificate of Chester P. Cornelius.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs in regards to providing 1000 copies of the Indian Helper for distribution at the Atlanta Exposition.

Richard Henry Pratt acknowledges letter from the Office of Indian Affairs appointing Hattie Hayes as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that the school is already organized and that the Office cancel the appointment.

Richard Henry Pratt provides information to W. N. Hailmann on William J. Tygar related to Tygar's request for an appointment to the Indian School service.

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