Letters/Correspondence

Richard Henry Pratt encloses a copy of the letter he wrote to George King regarding the return of his son Charley.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the invoice for vaccine points received earlier in 1899.

Richard Henry Pratt requests the appointment of Charles A. Eastman in the newly created position of outing agent.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to be allowed to keep Anna H. Stewart on temporarily as the Sloyd teacher along with other changes to employees.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase new storm, post, and garrison flags to replace the current worn out flags.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Inga M. Erickson has left her position as a clerk/stenographer to take a position with her old employer. Pratt requests that one of his teachers be allowed to take the position and a new teaching position at a lower salary be established.

Alfred John Standing requests authority to pay voucher covering the return of three runaway students.

Harry J. Deitzel submits a written application for the position of tin smith at the Carlisle Indian School. Deitzel lists his qualifications as well as a patent related to a thumb lever hinge for lids.

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for November 1899.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase an additional 100 winter coats with a local supplier to furnish all female students with a winter coat.

John R. Procter, President of the Civil Service Commission, notes that George W. Taylor has been approved for a temporary appointment as Assistant Disciplinarian.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to have his open market purchases of various food stuffs covered due to immediate needs resulting from an increase in the student population.

Richard H. Pratt forwards duplicate copies of bills of lading and weigher's returns for one bundle of snaths and two boxes of hardware delivered to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 50 woven wire bedsteads at the local Army Supply Depot.

Alfred John Standing requests authority to pay veterinarian bills related to the treatment of distemper in three horses.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that 100 vaccine points be sent to the Carlisle Indian School to vaccinate incoming students.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Inga M. Erickson), and those who have changed positions (Fannie I. Peter, Clara L. Smith, Herbert W. Boyer, Mattie A. Harn, and Dora M. Peters). These reports include reasons for departure for those leaving. Included is a resignation letter from Inga M.…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards correspondence regarding George W. Taylor and his desire to see his appointment as an Assistant Disciplinarian cancelled.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Smith be promoted and to have a civil service appointee report to Carlisle rather than take someone from a Western School. It is not clear who this refers to. 

Richard Henry Pratt asks for an update on authorities he previously asked for including purchasing additional winter coats for girls, dried fruit, and acquiring a Crowell physical apparatus (equipment for school room physics experiments).

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the health of Samuel Kenoi.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he omitted to ask for the number of feet covered by the 70 seats previously requested. Pratt notes that he has saved money on the authority by having students build teacher's desks and requests that the difference be applied.

Richard Henry Pratt requests probationary appointment of Emma C. Schaner as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.

John R. Procter, Civil Service Commission President, forwards 10 copies of a newspaper ad to be circulated for the competitive examination of assistant disciplinarian at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is sending Hyson John home.