Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that tickets will be delivered to Chester P. Cornelius.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a list of the rooms and dimensions for the sleeping quarters, dining room, and school rooms at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt focuses on the dormitories due to the excess space as compared to Office regulations.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards fireman Joseph N. Jordan's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding former student William Butcher, including his experience in the printing department.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress E. Corbett's application for an additional 28-day sick leave of absence and a physician's certificate confirming Corbett's illness, "inflamation of the bowels." The Commissioner of Indian Affairs recommends Corbett's request be granted. 

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the application of Edith (here Edythe) Pierce for a position of assistant matron and/or vocal teacher along with recommendations from him and Lillie Ruth Shaffner.

Major Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of certificate of inspection blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Richard Henry Pratt requests 250 smallpox vaccines be sent to Carlisle or that he be authorized to purchase them on the open market.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Gertrude Simmons has turned in her resignation. Pratt notes that Supervisor Wright has recommended Miss Frey at the Mt. Pleasant School as her replacement.

Note: Gertrude Simmons later became known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin and Zitkala-Sa. 

Major Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior. Pratt also includes a note asking that the memorandum books be sent immediately

Major Richard H. Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing submit a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month. 

Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1899 amounting to $20,663.58 for support of the school and purchase of supplies, $11,120.00 of which is for regular employee pay.

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 1899 amounting to $471.95 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.

William Hugg writes to W. A. Jones of a letter from Richard Henry Pratt regarding the discharge and transfer of Abraham Smith.

Elmer Huff requests the Office of Indian Affairs direct Richard Henry Pratt to search for Glennie Pierce who has been lost from Carlisle.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request from her father to return Lily Felix.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $3,000 for the transportation of a party of students from Perris, California.

Report of Carlisle Indian School employees with a salary of over $300 and their legal residence and date of the entrance into the Indian Service as a permanent employee.

Richard Henry Pratt recommends Clara Price to the position of assistant matron at the Grand River Boarding School in the Standing Rock Agency.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards correspondence from James King and C. R. A. Scobey regarding King's request to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits oath of office from newly appointed assistant matron, Clara Price. 

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Anna S. Luckenbach requests a transfer to the Office of Indian Affairs as a clerk.