Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to build a third story to the small boys dormitory in order to alleviate crowding during the winter.
Pratt, Richard Henry


Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the authorization for advertising for work to build a cottage on the grounds of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt informs the Office that no bids were received for the stone work of the foundation causing him to employ John P. McCard. As a result Pratt submits the bill…

Richard H. Pratt forwards five reports on leave of absence and an application for leave of absence for several employees: Frank Reising (teacher), Frances A. Veitch (asst. matron), Etta White (asst. seamstress), James R. Wheelock (band leader), and W. H. Miller (financial clerk).

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Beckie L. Goodyear is off duty and has been replaced with a temporary replacement. Pratt indicates that Goodyear's request for leave of absence without pay will be forwarded upon her return.

Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1904. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Minnie L. Ferree's request for a 29-day annual leave of absence. Ferree works as an assistant matron.

Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of 50 monthly attendance report forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of twenty-four employees for leave of absence: Ed. A. Lau (instructor in carriagemaking), Cora B. Hawk (teacher), Agnes May Robbins (teacher), Jeannette Senseney (music teacher), Sadie F. Robertson (teacher), Mabel B. Sherry (teacher), Enoch M. Sherry (teacher), Frances R. Scales (teacher), Fanny G. Paull…

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his request to have an officer from the Office of Indian Affairs to visit and act upon the Carlisle Indian School's worn out and unserviceable property. Pratt notes that he has not heard anything in regards to his request and asks that it be acted upon in order to drop the property from his quarter's return.…

Fred W. Canfield requests a transfer to a smaller Western Indian School in order to obtain a position in the regular teaching service.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has only received one copy of circular No. 109 and that the work of Dr. S. L. Diven has been satisfactory and that he would prefer to continue his services. In addition he notes that the medical and surgical supplies are furnished by the department on the annual estimates sent to…

Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1904 amounting to $9,658.73 for building supplies.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. Burgess' request for an 11-day annual leave of absence. Burgess works as a superintendent of printing.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Ida Swallow's request for a 29-day annual leave of absence. Swallow works as an assistant clerk.

Copy of War Department orders relieving Richard Henry Pratt as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School and appointing William A. Mercer as Superintendent.

E. A. Hitchcock, Secretary of the Interior, directs W. A. Jones to instruct Richard Henry Pratt to turn over all government property to William A. Mercer.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Joanna R. Speer's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant carpenter John A. Herr's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a bill forwarded to him from J. A. Hefflefinger for goods purchased by student Walter Komah. Pratt details the school's policy regarding student financial accounts and makes a recommendation to Hefflefinger on how to collect from Komah before returning his bill.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards William Normast's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Normast works as an instructor in tailoring.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Beckie L. Goodyear's request for a 23-day leave of absence due to the illness and death of her mother.

Mary N. Agnew writes to Richard Henry Pratt in support of him in the wake of his resignation from Carlisle.

Annie Moore Allison sends her regret to Richard Henry Pratt after hearing of his resignation from Carlisle in the Indian Helper.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Anastasia Achwack. (Family have indicated that the proper spelling of her last name should be Ashouwak.) He further requests authority to pay for her burial.

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: E. Corbett (assistant seamstress), Susan Zeamer (assistant seamstress), and Mary E. Lininger (seamstress).