Richard Henry Pratt requests that the selection of an assistant matron be made as quickly as possible.
Pratt, Richard Henry
![Pratt Requests Selection of Assistant Matron be Hastened Pratt Requests Selection of Assistant Matron be Hastened](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1800_30074_0002.jpg?itok=eNGxtgoe)
![Proposal for Record Keeping System and Non-Native Surnames Proposal for Record Keeping System and Non-Native Surnames](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1800_30589_0001.jpg?itok=78Y3q0sz)
Richard Henry Pratt discusses a request from Richard Davis to establish a system of permanent records of marriages, births, and deaths of Native Americans who hold allotted lands as well as the adoption of non-Native surnames for them in order to avoid confusion in matters relating to their lands.
Note that Davis' recommendations do not…
![Charles Wheelock Requests New Indian Service Appointment Charles Wheelock Requests New Indian Service Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32305_0001.jpg?itok=le8d0F-l)
Former student Charles D. Wheelock requests the assistance of Richard Henry Pratt in helping him secure a new position in the Indian Service as well as a position for his wife Julia Powlas Wheelock.
![Pratt Requests Authorization to Spend Transportation Funds for Fiscal Year 1901 Pratt Requests Authorization to Spend Transportation Funds for Fiscal Year 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32379_0001.jpg?itok=tVZvUR6P)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $14,000 for the transportation of students to and from their homes and the Carlisle Indian School for fiscal year 1901.
![Request to Employ Extra Teacher in Creation of Domestic Science Department Request to Employ Extra Teacher in Creation of Domestic Science Department](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1806_33433_0001.jpg?itok=Q2o9_XBu)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to add a Domestic Science Department at the Carlisle Indian School and requests authority to employ Harriet Eck as an extra teacher.
![Request to have Uniform Coats and Pants Made Outside Carlisle Request to have Uniform Coats and Pants Made Outside Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32382_0001.jpg?itok=kJllStP3)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to have uniform coats and pants made outside the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Immediately Purchase Supplies Before Delivery of Contract Request to Immediately Purchase Supplies Before Delivery of Contract](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32378_0001.jpg?itok=NKNar1uB)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase $500 in supplies and materials listed on the annual estimate for immediate use pending delivery under contract.
![Request to Pay for Various Supplies and General Labor in July 1900 Request to Pay for Various Supplies and General Labor in July 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32375_001.jpg?itok=aS4Z-NEv)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase electric lamps, turpentine, putty, floor oil, labor of a painter, and material and labor for general repairs in July 1900.
![Request to Pay Students Labor Over Summer of 1900 Request to Pay Students Labor Over Summer of 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32374_0001.jpg?itok=_DUFoWbV)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that there is a large amount of work to be done on the campus and requests authority to pay $2,000 to student workers.
![Request to Purchase Additional Boiler Equipment Request to Purchase Additional Boiler Equipment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32380_0001.jpg?itok=fO_vqlBX)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase smoke connections for boilers which were omitted from the boiler contract as well as a steam drum.
![Request to Purchase Gravel for Improving Walks and Roads Request to Purchase Gravel for Improving Walks and Roads](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32381_0001.jpg?itok=8JIc0roJ)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase supplies including gravel to continue the work of improving the roads and walks of the Carlisle Indian School as well as the pay of a mason and plasterer.
![Request to Purchase Pillows and Materials for Wagons and Harness Request to Purchase Pillows and Materials for Wagons and Harness](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32376_0001.jpg?itok=cJjfPKmZ)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 250 pillows and to purchase special material for making wagons and harness as well as pay of a trimmer.
![Request to Purchase Supplies Connected to Heating Plant Request to Purchase Supplies Connected to Heating Plant](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32384_0001.jpg?itok=30OZnVQL)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase various supplies and materials connected to the new heating plant including iron pipes and fittings.
![Request to Purchase Wood Covering for Steam Pipes Request to Purchase Wood Covering for Steam Pipes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32383_0001.jpg?itok=MiDYk-AZ)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase wood covering for steam pipes to connect new buildings and to make repairs as well as asbestos or magnesia covering for a steam drum and an exposed surface of steam pipes.
![Request to Renew Authority to Build Brick Stack for Boiler House Request to Renew Authority to Build Brick Stack for Boiler House](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32377_0001.jpg?itok=nhPrI60Z)
Richard Henry Pratt requests renewal of the authority for building the brick stack to enlarge the boiler house.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1803_31950_0001.jpg?itok=5Bk34FQT)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: W. H. Monett (shoemaker), George E. Snyder (fireman), and Ed. W. Harkness (tinner).
![Request to attend Summer School and Annual Leave Request to attend Summer School and Annual Leave](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32203_0001.jpg?itok=nXGXyYXm)
Richard H. Pratt forwards Margaret Roberts's request to attend summer school as well as 21 days of leave. Roberts works as a teacher.
![Request to Continue Current Arrangement with S. L. Diven in 1901 Fiscal Year Request to Continue Current Arrangement with S. L. Diven in 1901 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32386_0001.jpg?itok=S5DK3sXh)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Dr. S. L. Diven be continued for the 1901 fiscal year at $800.
![Request to Pay for Freight to Send Industrial Goods to Agencies Request to Pay for Freight to Send Industrial Goods to Agencies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32387_0001.jpg?itok=gK4BgyYb)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay freight costs to send goods manufactured at Carlisle to Indian School to agencies as well as the freight costs for goods purchased for the school not covered by transportation contracts.
![Request to Pay for Stamps, Water, and Telephone Service Request to Pay for Stamps, Water, and Telephone Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32390_0001.jpg?itok=B8nvr09W)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase stamps for student correspondence as well as pay annual contracts for water and telephone service.
![Request to Pay Henderson Farm Rent for the 1901 Fiscal Year Request to Pay Henderson Farm Rent for the 1901 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32385_0001.jpg?itok=dQ5u552h)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay $400 to continue renting the Henderson Tract for the 1901 fiscal year.
![Request to Pay Hocker Farm Rent for Fiscal Year 1901 Request to Pay Hocker Farm Rent for Fiscal Year 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32394_0001.jpg?itok=Wz6Wr9Ha)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay $600 for the rent of the Hocker Farm for fiscal year 1901 and requests the lease be renewed for one year.
![Request to Purchase Hospital Supplies and Other Items Request to Purchase Hospital Supplies and Other Items](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32389_0001.jpg?itok=IriCbxKL)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase various supplies for the Carlisle Indian School hospital including medicine, fruit, crackers as well as electricity for running motors for the laundry and printing office as well as 2000 yards of dress braid for girls' uniforms trimming.
![Request to Purchase Safe, Yeast, and Printing Equipment Request to Purchase Safe, Yeast, and Printing Equipment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32388_0001.jpg?itok=7V7QOzm5)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a fireproof safe for student funds, dried yeast for the bakery, as well as printing equipment.
![Request to Spend Money Placing and Visiting Students on Outing, 1900 Request to Spend Money Placing and Visiting Students on Outing, 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1804_32391_0001.jpg?itok=wDQi-BVj)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $1,000 in placing and visiting students on the outing program during the summer of 1900.