1894

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has filled three teaching positions at $600 which leaves no additional vacancies at that level. He further states that Bourassa was appointed at $540 and requests that the nomination be confirmed.

Captain Richard H. Pratt requests that their annual academic supplies be sent immediately.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to transfer Lettie Connolly to the Lincoln Institute.

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that neither Miss Mott or Mr. Lakin have reported to the Carlisle Indian School and requests that they be pushed to report immediately.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a list of photographs available for purchase at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards W. R. Claudy's application for a 21-day annual leave of absence. Claudy works as an assistant printer. 

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he has been told that Lakin has declined his appointment and requests his positioned be filled immediately. He has also informed that Weeks and Hendren have been informed and should report soon.

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he cannot locate Miss Mott and asks that if she cannot report that her appointment be cancelled and another teacher selected.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing the number of Gospel Hymns currently at the Carlisle Indian School and indicating the need to purchase new hymnals.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Carrie E. Weekley has failed to report as a teacher and requests two teachers at once.

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

These materials include a descriptive statement of pupils for 19 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Oneida Agency in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that M. G. Aumend is set to start soon. Pratt requests that Aumend be transferred elsewhere and that Ida M. Warren be appointed as teacher in his place.

Thomas Jones replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the transfer of certain pupils to various Indian Schools. Jones also encloses a postcard from Joseph Williams requesting a transfer from Chilocco to the Santa Fe Indian School.

Robert Hamilton informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Richard Henry Pratt has authorized him to take a party of students from the Fort Shaw Indian School in Montana to the Carlisle Indian School and seeks the permission of the Department.

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1895 amounting to $17,638.09 for support of the school.

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1895 amounting to $455.34 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 forwards the resignation of E. Ernest Palmer as an assistant teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in October 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…

Archibald G. McLeish applies to be the Carlisle Indian School teacher of tailoring. McLeish includes a letter of recommendation in support of his application.

Richard H. Pratt forwards answers and explanations to exceptions to his cash and property accounts from the second quarter of fiscal year 1894.

These materials include a cover letter and a descriptive statement of pupils for 9 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Omaha and Winnebago Agency.

O. H. Bakeless requests from W. N. Hailmann that teacher M. G. Aumend be relieved of his duties and replaced by November 1, 1894.

L. T. Erwin, U.S. Indian Agent for the Yakima Agency, notes that Antoine Miller (here Antwine Miller) and Ambrose Mark have received permission from Richard Henry Pratt to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School. Erwin notes that he has failed to convince them to enroll at Chemawa and seeks Daniel M. Browning's ruling on how to proceed.

O. H. Bakeless responds to criticisms from W. N. Hailmann regarding teachers at the Carlisle Indian School. In response to the criticisms of Miss Hamilton, teacher of the Normal School, he includes an outline of the work for that class.