Superintendent Richard H. Pratt requests more proposal blank forms because he only received 70 out of the 200 that he ordered in January.
Letters/Correspondence
![Requisition for Proposal Blanks, May 1901 Requisition for Proposal Blanks, May 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1930_28858_0001.jpg?itok=BTpCxuxS)
![Daisy Laird Requests Transfer to Carlisle Daisy Laird Requests Transfer to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1937_32092_0001.jpg?itok=BqEdvrUr)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the request of Daisy C. Laird for a position as a grade school teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt recommends her transfer from Fort Lewis due to other staff transfers.
![Blank Proposal for Indian Supplies Form Blank Proposal for Indian Supplies Form](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1931_29410_c2159.jpg?itok=xXuhyMjX)
Richard Henry Pratt sends Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. A. Jones a sample of blank form 5-202 per Jones' request. Form 5-202 is a proposal for Indian supplies.
![Request to Employ Students Over the 1901 Summer Request to Employ Students Over the 1901 Summer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1931_29476_0001.jpg?itok=AtoYqKzk)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to employ students over the summer at the school farms, industrial shops, and other skilled work.
![Pratt Provides Information on John H. Lonestar Pratt Provides Information on John H. Lonestar](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1939_32905_0001.jpg?itok=yQvV7J2V)
Richard Henry Pratt provides information on the application of John H. Lonestar for a position as a farmer or as a industrial teacher.
![Requests to Attend Summer School and Annual Leave Requests to Attend Summer School and Annual Leave](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1933_30130_0001.jpg?itok=yASefSgn)
Richard H. Pratt forwards twenty-one applications for leave of absence for employees: Jessie L. McIntire (Teacher), Jeannette L. Senseney (Music Teacher), Irne Marie Vander Mey (Assistant Cook), W. Grant Thompson (Disciplinarian), Sadie E. Newcomer (Teacher), Florence M. Carter (Teacher), Fanny G. Paull (Teacher), Josephine R. Walter (Teacher…
![Daisy C. Laird's Request for Leave of Absence before Becoming Teacher at Carlisle Daisy C. Laird's Request for Leave of Absence before Becoming Teacher at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1933_30391_0001.jpg?itok=wmhZtC2j)
Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of the Indian Affairs of the need for several new teachers. Pratt also informs the Commissioner that Daisy C. Laird (teacher) is interested in transferring to Carlisle and wants to take a leave of absence before reporting for duty.
![Wrap for Pratt's Return to Duty Wrap for Pratt's Return to Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1935_31128_0001.jpg?itok=aKqgMn0D)
Wrap for letter concerning War Department letter relative to return of Richard Henry Pratt to duty.
![Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1901 Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1935_31431_c2337.jpg?itok=UhTzoxTW)
Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1901 amounting to $2,273.00 for support of the school and to pay for beef and mutton contracts.
![Pratt Forwards Letter Regarding Appointment of Chauncey Yellow Robe Pratt Forwards Letter Regarding Appointment of Chauncey Yellow Robe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1938_32398_0004.jpg?itok=gfzIvHnK)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from W. H. Winslow, Superintendent of the Genoa Indian School, regarding appointing Chauncy Yellow Robe to the position of disciplinarian at the school.
![Howard Gansworth to be Sent to the Buffalo Exposition Howard Gansworth to be Sent to the Buffalo Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1937_32093_0001.jpg?itok=moHvq6Z5)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he plans on sending former student Howard Gansworth to the Buffalo Exposition as requested. Following the Gansworth's return, Pratt indicates that he will employ him on the irregular rolls in place of Elmer Simon.
He adds that Sophia American Horse takes the objections of the…
![Pearl McArthur's Application for Leave of Absence Pearl McArthur's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1938_32399_0001.jpg?itok=TR8GcgUT)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Pearl McArthur's application for a 42 day leave of absence to attend conferences in Detroit, Michigan and Buffalo, New York and for annual leave.
![Four Applications for Leave of Absence Four Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1938_32640_0001.jpg?itok=ZZzdOs3y)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of four employees for leave of absence: Mattie A. Harn (laborer), Mary E. Lininger (assistant seamstress), Beckie L. Goodyear (assistant seamstress), and Bertha Canfield (seamstress).
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Seldon Kirk Pratt Responds to Request to Return Seldon Kirk](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1964_44340_0001.jpg?itok=9RuL9-Fj)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Seldon Kirk to his home before he is transferred to a school in Phoenix, Arizona. Also included is the correspondence regarding the request of Rev. Jesse Kirk for the transfer.
![Pratt Requests Keeping Dr. S. L. Diven for the 1903 Fiscal Year Pratt Requests Keeping Dr. S. L. Diven for the 1903 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2100_31228_0004.jpg?itok=PxQbH2Rt)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his thoughts on the school physician position. Pratt refers to his letter from a year prior and notes that nothing has changed since that time and requests to keep Dr. S. L. Diven at $800.
![Request to Continue Current Arrangement with Dr. S. L. Diven Request to Continue Current Arrangement with Dr. S. L. Diven](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1940_33387_0001.jpg?itok=vh5NIeLJ)
Richard Henry Pratt notes that as he has been unable to find a physician in the Indian Service with all the desired qualities he is looking for that he wants to continue the current arrangement with Dr. S. L. Diven.
![Mr. Haldy's Request for Leave of Absence prior to Termination at the End of the Month Mr. Haldy's Request for Leave of Absence prior to Termination at the End of the Month](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1941_33944_0001.jpg?itok=AzkZcYGr)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the commissioner of assistant disciplinarian Mr. Haldy's decision to quit. Pratt also requests granting Mr. Haldy's leave of absence for the rest of the month be approved.
![Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Leave of Absence Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1942_34206_0001.jpg?itok=D0nByS2Z)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Seamstress Lizzie C. Jacobs' application for a 22 day leave of absence.
![Proposed Changes in Positions in Charge of Small Boys Proposed Changes in Positions in Charge of Small Boys](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1942_34205_0001.jpg?itok=ckawzjR3)
Richard Henry Pratt proposes to place Malcolm and Kittie Odell in charge of the small boys following the resignation of Lida Given. Pratt also requests to transfer Effie Moul to the position of teacher.
![Request for Extended Leave of Absence Request for Extended Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1943_34611_0001.jpg?itok=rrAfaS3P)
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Lizzie Jacob's request for an additional eleven month unpaid leave of absence be approved. Jacobs works in the sewing room, being employed at Carlisle for fourteen years.
![Request to Purchase Sheepskins on Open Market Request to Purchase Sheepskins on Open Market](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1943_34610_0002.jpg?itok=wkCwxhJM)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 18 dozen sheepskins on the open market rather than going through the bid process due to the expense.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1943_34957_0001.jpg?itok=TYgl4Wk_)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: Harry F. Weber (engineer), Edward A. Law (carriage maker), and Wilbert H. Morrett (shoemaker).
![Reports on Four Employees' Leaves of Absence Reports on Four Employees' Leaves of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1943_34956_0002.jpg?itok=SufXPVuS)
Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the dates that Ella G. Hill (laundry manager), Malcolm W. Odell (teacher), Kittie Odell (teacher), and W. Grant Thompson (disciplinarian) were on paid leaves of absence.
![Effie Moul's Application for Leave of Absence Effie Moul's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1944_35118_0002.jpg?itok=QMTUtEKl)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Effie Moul's application for a 21 day leave of absence.
![Request to Build Addition to the Main Store House Request to Build Addition to the Main Store House](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1944_35042_0002.jpg?itok=Fm6zU_l2)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase on the open market materials to build an addition to the main store house using student labor over the summer vacation.