Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the transfer of Malcolm and Kittie Odell to the Pottawatomie School. Pratt also informs the Office that Dr. Clark of the Chemawa School has declined his transfer to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up with the school physician vacancy as well as the transfer of Malcolm Odell to the position of the Superintendent of the Pottawatomie School. Pratt also makes recommendations for the transfer of Kittie Odell and internal changes.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dennison Wheelock wants to be transferred to the Flandreau Indian School to report in September.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Malcolm and Kittie Odell being appointed to the Pottawatomie School. Pratt indicates that they should go now in order for a permanent appointment to be made.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has been urged to allow Howard Gansworth to remain at the Buffalo Exhibition.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that upon closer examination of the Kutz Farm building needs extensive work. As a result, Pratt requests authority to tear down the building and rebuild it with materials already delivered and with repurposed supplies as well as additional open market purchases.

Richard Henry Pratt recommends that the Edgar A. Allen appointment take effect on October 1, 1901.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to make an addition to the southwest portion of the dining room in order to better accommodate the larger number of students at the school.

Thomas Ryan, Acting Secretary of the Interior, orders the Office of Indian Affairs to instruct Richard Henry Pratt to return Nora and Geneva Jamison to their home in the middle of September.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Daisy C. Laird be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School and placed in charge of the small boys.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Clerk Fannie I. Peter's application for a 30 annual leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Superintendent of Printing M. Burgess' application for a 8 day annual leave of absence.

John B. Brown of the Oglala Boarding School in Pine Ridge writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the leave of Mr. Robertson to aid in the transfer of a party of children to Carlisle. Brown also notes that there is no opposition by Oglala Boarding School employees to the transfer of pupils to Carlisle. A handwritten note at the bottom of the…

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. A. Jones that Martin Grove Brumbaugh sent six more students from Puerto Rico than authorized. He includes Brumbaugh's letter indicating he will send no more students without Pratt's consent.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the report covering the leave of absence for Marianna Burgess was in error. Pratt provides the correct dates and notes that in the future he can seek approval via telegraph if the Office requires it.

Duncan D. McArthur, Superintendent and Special Disbursing Agent, informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs provides further information on the money owed to Richard Henry Pratt by Robert Depoe. McArthur notes that the money owed to Depoe from the Siletz General Fund cannot be guaranteed to pay back Pratt and that the matter should be referred…

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the transfer of employee Malcolm Odell and his wife to the Sac and Fox School. Pratt also indicates that he has asked William Robertson and his wife to take over for the Odells.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Kittie Odell's request for a 4 day leave of absence.  Odell also requests a longer leave of absence without pay until she is notified to take the Matron position at the Iowa Sac and Fox School in Toledo, Iowa if her request cannot be arranged. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Small Boys Manager Malcolm W. Odell's request for a 4 day leave of absence. Odell also requests a longer leave of absence without pay until he is notified to take the charge of the Iowa Sac and Fox School in Toledo, Iowa if his request cannot be arranged.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Malcolm and Kittie Odell are set to leave Carlisle. Pratt continues that he will cover their pay through the end of August until they receive their orders.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Nurse M. S. Barr's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has received their telegram authorizing the Assistant Superintendent position. Recommends Edgar A. Allen for the position.

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

Superintendent Richard H. Pratt sends a telegram asking for the stationery supplies requested in April which have not been delivered yet.

Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that William Robertson and his wife have agreed to take the positions vacated by Malcolm and Kittie Odell.