John Brown personally requests from Frank C. Armstrong, the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the return of his son James Brown from the Carlisle Indian School.
Letters/Correspondence
![John Brown Requests Return of His Son James John Brown Requests Return of His Son James](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1093_20972_0001.jpg?itok=no2d4mzU)
![Miss Woesters' Application for Leave of Absence Miss Woesters' Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1093_21301_0003.jpg?itok=QM5vt3hZ)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an answer to Miss Woester's application for leave of absence.
![Report of Irregular Employees, May 1894 Report of Irregular Employees, May 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1094_21778_0001.jpg?itok=ujky8BDS)
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 May 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…
![Request for the Enrollment of Fenton Geronimo Request for the Enrollment of Fenton Geronimo](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1102_25937_c3450.jpg?itok=AJYSy2YM)
Correspondence regarding the enrollment of Fenton Geronimo at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request for the Return of Helen Patterson Request for the Return of Helen Patterson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1094_21360_0001.jpg?itok=-SJtPCmR)
N. C. Patterson requests the return of his daughter Helen Patterson from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Responds to Request for Return of Hannah Long Wolf Pratt Responds to Request for Return of Hannah Long Wolf](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1095_21859_0001.jpg?itok=-rk5AWum)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Mrs. Lewis Richards for the return of her granddaughter Hannah Long Wolf. Pratt notes that Hannah is already scheduled to return home at the request of her sister, former student Hattie Long Wolf.
![Pratt Responds to Request for the Return of James Brown Pratt Responds to Request for the Return of James Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1095_21857_0001.jpg?itok=p9vnLP7Z)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request for the return of James Brown.
![Request for the Return of Noah Hawk Request for the Return of Noah Hawk](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1096_22371_0001.jpg?itok=yXo2uk3u)
Request of George E. Doane, U. S. Indian Agent for the Quapaw Agency, for the return of Noah Hawk from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Henry Wilson Spray's Application for Leave of Absence Henry Wilson Spray's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1095_22339_0001.jpg?itok=V6Rkb3zy)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Henry Wilson Spray's application for a 15-day leave of absence. Spray works as a teacher.
![Bessie R. Jamison's Request for Leave of Absence Bessie R. Jamison's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1096_22473_0001.jpg?itok=ggmN8ZaK)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Bessie R. Jamison's request for a 15-day leave of absence. Jamison works as an assistant superintendent of the sewing room and will resign at the end of June.
![Attention Called to Henry Wilson Spray's Request for Leave of Absence Attention Called to Henry Wilson Spray's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1096_22570_0003.jpg?itok=iYw3JTTa)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an answer to Henry Wilson Spray's application for leave of absence.
![Cover Letter for List of Former Students for Indian Service Positions Cover Letter for List of Former Students for Indian Service Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1097_22888_0001.jpg?itok=QdjzDAti)
Cover letter for an enclosure the names and addresses of former students of the Carlisle Indian School for unclassified positions in the Indian Service. That list is not included with this cover letter.
![Request for Kate S. Bowersox to attend Martha's Vineyard Institute and Annual Leave Request for Kate S. Bowersox to attend Martha's Vineyard Institute and Annual Leave](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1099_23847_0001.jpg?itok=GqhTtsM8)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Kate S. Bowersox's request to attend Martha's Vineyard Institute under the provisions of school service, as well as 30 days of leave. Bowersox is a teacher.
![Request for Jennie P. Cochran to attend Martha's Vineyard Institute and Annual Leave Request for Jennie P. Cochran to attend Martha's Vineyard Institute and Annual Leave](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1099_23848_0001.jpg?itok=fcRMhpjC)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Jennie P. Cochran's request to attend Martha's Vineyard Institute under the provisions of school service, as well as 30 days of leave. Cochran is a teacher.
![Request to attend Summer School in Amherst and Annual Leave Request to attend Summer School in Amherst and Annual Leave](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1099_23846_0001.jpg?itok=cTg2-JGN)
Richard H. Pratt forwards Emma A. Cutter's request to attend summer school in Amherst, Massachusetts, as well as 30 days of leave. Cutter works as a senior teacher.
![Anna M Worthington's Application for Sick Leave Anna M Worthington's Application for Sick Leave](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1099_23859_0001.jpg?itok=WVBlygzq)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Anna M. Worthington's application for 30 day sick leave. Worthington works as the superintendent of the sewing room. Also included is a letter from Dr. C. Montezuma, the school physician, recommending Worthington take sick leave.
![Florence M. Carter's Application for Leave of Absence and Annual Leave Florence M. Carter's Application for Leave of Absence and Annual Leave](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1099_23855_0001.jpg?itok=Anje_25C)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Florence M. Carter's request for 30 day vacation without pay, as well as 30 days of annual leave. Carter works as a teacher.
![Lida B. Given's Application for Leave of Absence Lida B. Given's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1099_23857_0001.jpg?itok=FBXlDE3J)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Lida B. Given's application for 30 days leave of absence. Given works as a matron.
![Philip L. Drum's Application for Leave of Absence Philip L. Drum's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1099_23856_0001.jpg?itok=PPow2U2W)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Philip L. Drum's application for 30 days leave of absence. Drum works as a teacher.
![Pratt Requests Bourassa be Added as Teacher Pratt Requests Bourassa be Added as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1112_31015_0001.jpg?itok=BJgMEA93)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Rosa Bourassa be added to the Carlisle Indian School list of teachers for the following school year. Pratt further notes that she will be taking a summer school course at Martha's Vineyard.
![Request to attend Summer School in Ottawa and Annual Leave Request to attend Summer School in Ottawa and Annual Leave](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1099_23854_0001.jpg?itok=EtVlGLGR)
Richard H. Pratt forwards Anna C. Hamilton's request to attend the institute at Chilocco and to attend summer school in Ottawa, Kansas, as well as 30 days of leave. Hamilton works as a teacher.
![Mary E. Campbell's Application for Leave of Absence Mary E. Campbell's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1100_24834_0001.jpg?itok=fsc4arkY)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Mary E. Campbell's application for a 30-day leave of absence.
![Fanny G. Paull's Application for Leave of Absence Fanny G. Paull's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1100_24833_0001.jpg?itok=ZFGxSuVo)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Fanny G. Paull's application for a 62-day leave of absence to attend summer school at Martha's Vineyard Institute and for annual leave.
![Lillie Ruth Shaffner's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Lillie Ruth Shaffner's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1100_24831_0001.jpg?itok=m02T6bcs)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards girls' matron Lillie Ruth Shaffner's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![O. H. Bakeless' Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School in Chicago O. H. Bakeless' Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School in Chicago](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1100_24598_0001.jpg?itok=VZ1wbtCe)
Richard Henry Pratt forward principal teacher Oscar Hugh Bakeless' application for a 30-day leave of absence to attend the summer institute at Chilocco and summer school at Cook County Normal School.