Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a list of materials from the annual estimate for 1902 which he believes should be purchased through the Carlisle Indian School.

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.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

William Youngblood, Auditor for the Interior Department, returns to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs various documents related to the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the United States Government. Included is the brief of title held by Christopher and Anna Kutz, the examination of the title by the Assistant Attorney General Joseph Whitaker…

Jessie W. Cook requests from Estelle Reel a promotion to principal teacher at Chemawa or another Western School. Cook writes that she wants to introduce the outing system at the Riverside School if that position becomes available.

Richard Henry Pratt returns application of Edith Bartlett certifying that Edith and Edythe are one and the same person.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 100 telescope valises for the use of new students to travel with to their outing homes.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to adopt a card system of keeping a record of students since the beginning of the school, and to purchase cards and a card cabinet to store them in. 

Richard Henry Pratt requests to make the appointment of Kittie Odell permanent.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that coal previously purchased is inadequate and requests authority to purchase an additional 375 tons of coal.

George D. Thorn, Chief Clerk, forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs a certified copy of the act approved by the governor regarding the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the United States government.

Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that W. B. Beitzel (clerk) only took a 10 day leave of absence and has reported back for duty.

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

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs various documents related to the purchase of the Kutz Farm by the U.S. Government. Documents include the deed of Christopher and Anna Kutz for 175 acres, brief of title, and a certificate of prothonotary of Cumberland County that there are no liens on the property.

Richard H. Pratt requests twenty-four stenographers' notebooks that had not been delivered despite being ordered in April 1900.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard H. Pratt requests two dozen different stationery items used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior. He requests the stationary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to pay additional labor including a painter and carpenter as well as general repairs. Pratt notes that the labor is needed to begin repair work to avoid a rush of work during the vacation months.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a farm wagon that was built at the Carlisle Indian School needs to be replaced. In addition, the new school farm requires two additional wagons. As a result, Pratt requests authority to purchase materials necessary for the for the manufacture of the farm wagons in addition to those…

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay six individuals to work the entire day at the school farms of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt also requests to purchase 200 pairs of shoes on the open market.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 300 bushels of potatoes for the kitchen and planting at the school farm.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that nine graphophone records were considered satisfactory.

Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1901 amounting to $12,890.00 for regular employee pay. 

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1901 amounting to $493.80 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.