Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Lena McCoonse is too ill to travel and instead recommends Edward Pensoneau for Kickapoo interpreter.
Letters/Correspondence
![Pratt Makes Recommendation for Kickapoo Interpreter Pratt Makes Recommendation for Kickapoo Interpreter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1391_5742_0002.jpg?itok=HH1mFh62)
![Pratt Requests Delay in Switching Teachers Between Rooms Pratt Requests Delay in Switching Teachers Between Rooms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1392_6046_0001.jpg?itok=d5uDZ4o-)
Richard Henry Pratt requests a delay until after commencement in moving teachers to different rooms.
![Pratt Reports the Music Instructors at Carlisle Pratt Reports the Music Instructors at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1393_6552_0001.jpg?itok=GVwHx7rl)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular letter reporting on the music teachers at the Carlisle Indian School as well as the band leader.
![Permission for Band and Battalion to Participate in McKinley Inauguration Permission for Band and Battalion to Participate in McKinley Inauguration](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1393_6713_0001.jpg?itok=lvXOHqby)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to bring members of the Carlisle Indian School battalion and band participate in the 1897 inaugural parade.
![Pratt Provides Further Updates on Teaching Positions at Carlisle Pratt Provides Further Updates on Teaching Positions at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1393_6819_0001.jpg?itok=74uHVKNB)
Richard Henry Pratt updates the Office of Indian Affairs on teaching position changes at the Carlisle Indian School, including his recommendation that two students soon to graduate be hired.
![Pratt Confirms Status of Nancy Seneca Pratt Confirms Status of Nancy Seneca](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1394_7335_0001.jpg?itok=1y4fSYZU)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Nancy Seneca is a member of the Seneca Nation of New York and so is entitled to any funds related to that Nation.
![Standing Provides Sketches and Budget for Nashville Exhibit Standing Provides Sketches and Budget for Nashville Exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1394_7572_0001.jpg?itok=Sfb3K4Z-)
Assistant Superintendent Alfred John Standing provides sketches of three cases for the Nashville Exhibit in addition to other recommendations and providing a budget.
![Civil Service Commission Provides Information Related to Assistant Laundress Position Civil Service Commission Provides Information Related to Assistant Laundress Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1394_7569_0001.jpg?itok=09TKq0vz)
William G. Rice, Civil Service Commissioner, responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding certification of eligible employees for the assistant laundress position at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Convene Board of Survey in February 1897 Request to Convene Board of Survey in February 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1395_7831_0001.jpg?itok=fELw39B7)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of various property which requires the actions of Board of Survey due to having become worn out, broken, or otherwise unfit for service.
![Francis Delivers Punishment for Pratt in Red Man Case Francis Delivers Punishment for Pratt in Red Man Case](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1396_8287_0001.jpg?itok=cL2nqUzW)
Secretary of the Interior David R. Francis delivers his punishment of Richard Henry Pratt in regards to an article written by him in the Red Man against the Civil Service Commission.
![Pratt to Employ Local Physician Rather than Hire Regular Pratt to Employ Local Physician Rather than Hire Regular](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1398_9726_0001.jpg?itok=JYk0Wd9h)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he will ask for an attending physician from the town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania for the ensuing year.
![Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Sick Leave of Absence Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1399_10157_0001.jpg?itok=gVOphVVH)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Kate S. Bowersox's application for a 39-day leave of absence due to sickness.
![Lida B. Given's Request for Leave of Absence Lida B. Given's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1399_9938_0003.jpg?itok=oxvWriCf)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs granting Lida B. Given's a 20-day leave of absence because of the fatal illness of her father.
![Lizzie M. Lampson's Resignation Lizzie M. Lampson's Resignation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1399_10183_0001.jpg?itok=FUiClcB8)
Richard Henry Pratt forward teacher Lizzie M. Lampson's resignation and application for a 20-day leave of absence. Lampson requests to return to the Normal School in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Pratt endorses Lampson's request.
![Lizzie M. Lampson's Resignation (Telegram) Lizzie M. Lampson's Resignation (Telegram)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1398_9722_0002.jpg?itok=b6bsiMxP)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him of teacher Lizzie M. Lampson's resignation and request for a 20-day leave of absence to which she is entitled.
![Forwards Board of Survey Proceedings Convened in March 1897 Forwards Board of Survey Proceedings Convened in March 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1400_10661_c5052.jpg?itok=Xhurm04E)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proceedings of a Board of Survey convened on March 16, 1897.
![Pratt Updates Office on Retention of Paull as an Employee Pratt Updates Office on Retention of Paull as an Employee](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1399_10201_0001.jpg?itok=SGrqOEZA)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is not interested in retaining the services of Miss Paull during the current year.
![Charles Meserve Writes Concerning the Punishment of Pratt Charles Meserve Writes Concerning the Punishment of Pratt](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1401_10746_0003.jpg?itok=qls77e8B)
Charles Francis Meserve, President of the Shaw University, writes to Daniel M. Browning concerning the recent punishment of Richard Henry Pratt.
![Pratt Informs Office that Laundress and Seamstress Position are Filled Pratt Informs Office that Laundress and Seamstress Position are Filled](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1400_10409_0001.jpg?itok=dv0BXvqp)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the four laundress positions are filled as well as the seamstress position. Pratt further requests that Lizzie James and Jennie Wolf be allowed to take the Civil Service exam to qualify permanently.
![Physician's Certification of Kate S. Bowersox's Sickness Physician's Certification of Kate S. Bowersox's Sickness](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1401_10983_0002.jpg?itok=4yxzMjgk)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a note from S. L. Diven certifying teacher Kate S. Bowersox's illness, justifying her leave of absence.
![Report of Irregular Employees, February 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, February 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1400_10662_0001.jpg?itok=SlDKT8b7)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1897. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Standing Seeks Clarification on Nashville Exhibit Standing Seeks Clarification on Nashville Exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1400_10655_0001.jpg?itok=HE3hcCZI)
Assistant Superintendent Alfred John Standing seeks further information on the planning of the Nashville Exhibit.
![Nana Pratt's Application for Leave of Absence Nana Pratt's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1401_10844_0002.jpg?itok=Dw4FMtXx)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards clerk Nana Pratt's application for a 16-day leave of absence.
![Standing Informs Office of Materials Shipped for Nashville Exhibit Standing Informs Office of Materials Shipped for Nashville Exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1401_11009_0002.jpg?itok=pyTvSdK5)
Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has sent them various materials for the exhibit in Nashville, Tennessee.
![Standing Provides Recommendation for Clarence White Thunder Standing Provides Recommendation for Clarence White Thunder](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1402_11209_0002.jpg?itok=ePwhDA7f)
Alfred John Standing responds to a letter from W. N. Hailmann regarding Clarence White Thunder and provides a recommendation for his employment in the Indian Service.