Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (C. A. Merritt, Florence M. Carter, J. B. Given, Chester P. Cornelius, Annie B. Moore, Clara Anthony, Jemima Wheelock, Julia Bent, Charles Monteravia, Yamie Leeds, Howard Logan), those who have left the school (Bertha V. Agpell, Lavinia Bender), and those who have changed…
Merritt, Cornelia A.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Applications, September 1889 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees and Applications, September 1889](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0551_24853_0001_0.jpg?itok=emaum9G4)
![Inquiry into Lack of Holiday Break for Teachers Inquiry into Lack of Holiday Break for Teachers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0937_45837_0003.jpg?itok=9e9a647T)
Cornelia A. Merritt inquires from Thomas J. Morgan why teachers at the Carlisle Indian School are not permitted a holiday break from teaching.
![Cornelia A. Merritt's Request for Sick Leave of Absence Cornelia A. Merritt's Request for Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0945_03002_0002.jpg?itok=mw9PJVWQ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application for a 30-day leave of absence due to sickness. Included is a physician's certificate verifying Merritt's illness.
![Attention Called to Cornelia A. Merritt's Application for Sick Leave of Absence (Letter) Attention Called to Cornelia A. Merritt's Application for Sick Leave of Absence (Letter)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0948_03846_0001_0.jpg?itok=SRMGw-QM)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting immediate action in regards to teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application for leave of absence.
![Attention Called to Cornelia A. Merritt's Application for Sick Leave of Absence (Telegram) Attention Called to Cornelia A. Merritt's Application for Sick Leave of Absence (Telegram)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0947_03407_0001_0.jpg?itok=N7I4Pymk)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting immediate action in regards to teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application for leave of absence.
![Clarification Regarding Cornelia A. Merrit's Sick Leave of Absence Request (Letter) Clarification Regarding Cornelia A. Merrit's Sick Leave of Absence Request (Letter)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0948_03847_0001.jpg?itok=EeFqgeKY)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application was for a month's sick leave.
![Clarification Regarding Cornelia A. Merrit's Sick Leave of Absence Request (Telegram) Clarification Regarding Cornelia A. Merrit's Sick Leave of Absence Request (Telegram)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0947_03590_0001_0.jpg?itok=7GJLxz6M)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application was for a month's sick leave.
![Explanation of Cornelia A. Merritt's Need for Sick Leave Explanation of Cornelia A. Merritt's Need for Sick Leave](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0950_05001_0002.jpg?itok=yXwBRazT)
Cornelia A. Merritt, a teacher, sends a lengthy letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in regards to her sick leave of absence. Merritt explains to the Commissioner that she believes her sick leave should be granted with pay. Merritt argues that, because she is also a government worker, her leave of absence should be with pay as well.…
![Thank You Letter for Cornelia A. Merritt's Sick Leave of Absence Thank You Letter for Cornelia A. Merritt's Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0953_06134_0001.jpg?itok=mXFCjeUg)
Teacher Cornelia A. Merritt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to thank him that her leave of absence will be granted with pay.
![Cornelia Merritt Accepts Transfer to Navajo Boarding School Cornelia Merritt Accepts Transfer to Navajo Boarding School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0984_19124_0002.jpg?itok=GQe09feR)
Cornelia A. Merritt, teacher, accepts transfer to the Navajo Boarding School at Fort Defiance, Arizona.
![Cornelia A. Merritt's Application for Leave of Absence Cornelia A. Merritt's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0984_19214_0003.jpg?itok=7i4u88ve)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Cornelia A. Merritt's application for a 22-day leave of absence to prepare for her transfer to the west.
![Pratt Comments on Appointment of Henry M. Hudelson Pratt Comments on Appointment of Henry M. Hudelson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20423_0001.jpg?itok=xaLr3o8M)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the appointment of Henry M. Hudelson as teacher is acceptable. He further requests that the appointments of Philip L. Drum and T. L. Deavor as teachers be enacted as well.