Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 18 dozen sheepskins on the open market rather than going through the bid process due to the expense.

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: Harry F. Weber (engineer), Edward A. Law (carriage maker), and Wilbert H. Morrett (shoemaker).  

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

Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the dates that Ella G. Hill (laundry manager), Malcolm W. Odell (teacher), Kittie Odell (teacher), and W. Grant Thompson (disciplinarian) were on paid leaves of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Effie Moul's application for a 21 day leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase on the open market materials to build an addition to the main store house using student labor over the summer vacation.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Blacksmith O. T. Harris' application for a 30 day leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has sent all the contracts except for leather were sent down on July 5, 1901.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his phone conversation with the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the dismissal of W. H. Morrett for theft.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a set of instruments second-hand for the school band. Pratt references the upcoming Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York as a reason to make the purchase quickly.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his letter of February 21, 1901 regarding worn out and unserviceable property under his supervision. Pratt notes that he thought his request was per the new regulations but notes that inspecting officer's rarely visit Carlisle making it difficult to dispose of the property.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $500 in the production of 300 uniform coats and 400 pants.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a No. 1 Automatic Damper Regulator in order to control the steam pressure of the four boilers. Pratt notes that this should be a more efficient system. In addition, he requests an 8 inch reducing valve with companion flanges attached and a low pressure steam gauge.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a new Peerless Thresher, Class E to harvest the upcoming grain crop at the school farms.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase supplies in order to expand the dining room. Pratt notes that he will use student labor to reduce the costs associated with project.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the new for a new piano at the school's chapel gatherings. Pratt notes that he has negotiated with the Steinway company for a used piano for $700 as well as repairing their other pianos for an additional $100.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the contract between the Carlisle Indian School and Dr. S. L. Diven to render medical services for the 1902 fiscal year.

Estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1902 amounting to $68,407.27 for transportation of students, building improvements, and regular employee pay. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $13,237.50 for regular employee pay.

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1902 amounting to $496.80 and requests to purchase those items on 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.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Ida LaChapelle requesting to be re-instated into the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay for freight shipping of articles produced by the industrial department to departmental agencies as well as freight on supplies purchased by the Carlisle Indian School not covered by transportation contracts.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay $400 to continue renting the Henderson Tract for the 1902 fiscal year.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase new band uniforms for the upcoming visit to the Buffalo Exposition. Pratt notes that the uniform bid was won from Horstmann Bros. and will include the word Carlisle embroidered on the front.

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of four employees for leave of absence: Dora M. Peters (assistant laborer), Etta S. Fortney (assistant laundress), Ella Albert (assistant laundress), and Jennie Wolf (assistant laundress).

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.