Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt responds to Estelle Reel regarding his intent to attend a meeting of the Department of Indian Education in July 1903 and suggests the three topics to be discussed.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up his phone conversation with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding Amos Frank for a position at the Fort Sill School. Pratt states that he will waive his request for an unmarried man and appoint the Mabel Sherry who is married to Enoch Sherry per the Commissioner's suggestion.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Teacher Agnes May Robbins's application for a 31-day leave of absence. Also included is an explanatory cover letter from Pratt informing the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the corrections that need to be made to several employees' leave of absences: Carrie E. Weekley, Jessie W. Cook, Agnes May Robbins, W. Grant…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a request from C. D. Griffin, Superintendent of the Alabama Boys' Industrial School, to have Frank Woods enroll at the Carlisle Indian School.

Correspondence regarding the request for the return on Maggie Venne. Also included are materials related to the outing system at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Carlisle Indian School that William Bailey brought his daughter using two half rate tickets. He further requests that Bailey reimburse the school for his transportation.

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.

Richard Henry Pratt telegraphs the Office of Indian Affairs in response to Amos R. Frank and his wife accepting appointment to the Mesa Grande School. Further Mabel Sherry will accept the position vacated by Amos Frank.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Clerk Estaiene M. DePellquestaugue's application for a 30-day leave of absence. Pratt also requests that De Pallquestague be granted an additional 8 days of unpaid leave of absence to cover time missed due to the application not being completed on time of the initial request. 

Richard Henry Pratt returns his letter of November 28, 1902 correcting the changes of employees that William Davies was inadvertently reported as married instead of single.

Lt. Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1902. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the trial balance of the funds held by the Carlisle Indian School students to W. A. Jones. Pratt also informs Jones of the enrollment numbers at Carlisle and incoming parties of students.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase an office desk, a large laundry stove, and a morning report book on the open market. Pratt also requests to employ various irregular employees.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Sara Pierre be granted an additional 21-day leave of absence to attend nursing school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pierre works as a hospital cook. 

Richard H. Pratt forwards six reports on leave of absence and for several employees: Fannie I. Peter (clerk), Anne S. Ely (outing agent), Sara Pierre (hospital cook), Benjamin F. Bennett (farmer), Frances A. Veitch (assistant matron), and James Miller (laborer).

Request of Richard Henry Pratt to eliminate the position of Normal Teacher and to establish the position of Assistant Principal and Normal Teacher.

Wrap for letter from the War Department related to a question of relieving Richard Henry Pratt from duty at the Carlisle Indian School.

Program and menu for the 1902 annual banquet for the Carlisle Indian Football Team. The program includes the scores from the season's games as well as the names of the players.

Richard H. Pratt forwards duplicate copies of bills of lading and weigher's returns for one bag of cotton waste weighing 15.5 pounds.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a history of Alaskan students at the Carlisle Indian School and notes that their education has been accomplished through the use of extra funds.

Also included is a newspaper clipping from the North American concerning a libel case against the author of a previous article regarding murder accusations…

Correspondence regarding the enrollment of Mary, Hiram, Lewis, and Thomas Runnels at the Carlisle Indian School. Albert M. Anderson, U.S. Indian Agent for the Colville Agency, complains that the Runnels were transferred to Carlisle without his consent and as such has undermined his authority.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Engineer Harry F. Weber's application for a 6-day annual leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Federico Degetau, Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico in Washington D.C., regarding his request to have additional students from Puerto Rico enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School. In addition, Pratt requests additional students from Alaska and the Philippines.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the request of H. W. Wilson to transfer Isaac Seneca to fill the position of engineer at the Fort Bertold School.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards his reply to G. L. Scott, Acting Indian Agent at the Leech Lake Agency, regarding Scott's request that he enroll a student who has previously runaway from two prior schools.