Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of his plans to employ various teachers using non-Governmental funds to comply with Civil Service regulations.
Pratt, Richard Henry
![Pratt Informs Office of Non-Governmental Funds to Employ Teachers Pratt Informs Office of Non-Governmental Funds to Employ Teachers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1381_939_0003.jpg?itok=JMfXlzNe)
![Pratt Provides Recommendation for Joel Tyndall Pratt Provides Recommendation for Joel Tyndall](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1382_1282_0001.jpg?itok=aSOcFIDS)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from W. N. Hailmann regarding Joel Tyndall as a candidate for a job in the Indian Service.
![Request to Purchase School Books and Supplies in 1897 Request to Purchase School Books and Supplies in 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1383_01732_0001.jpg?itok=58vXtXEu)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority from the Office of Indian Affairs to purchase various school books and supplies in January 1897.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 1897 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1383_1856_c5203.jpg?itok=cOz_tsMi)
Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1897 amounting to $14,916.61 for support of the school and for transportation of Indian supplies. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $10,345.00 for regular employee pay.
![Estimate of Supplies, January 1897 Estimate of Supplies, January 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1383_1855_c5198.jpg?itok=n9cfqkPV)
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 1897 amounting to $254.55 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.
![Request to Pay for Freight on Supplies Purchased for School Request to Pay for Freight on Supplies Purchased for School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1383_01850_0001.jpg?itok=VrLdz2Lm)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay for freight on supplies purchased either by the Office of Indian Affairs or Pratt for the Carlisle Indian School on points not covered by transportation contracts.
![Request to Pay for Travel Expenses in Visiting Outing Students Request to Pay for Travel Expenses in Visiting Outing Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1383_01852_0001.jpg?itok=A7ywDhyA)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay for traveling expenses involved in visiting students on outing.
![Request to Pay for Various Repairs at the Carlisle Indian School in 1897 Request to Pay for Various Repairs at the Carlisle Indian School in 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1383_01851_0001.jpg?itok=BCvwtmCk)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $100 to make repairs to buildings, water and steam pipes, and machinery at the Carlisle Indian School before the end of the fiscal year.
![Request to Purchase Various Supplies in January 1897 Request to Purchase Various Supplies in January 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1383_01853_0001.jpg?itok=0iyI4w2P)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase various supplies on the open market including upper leather, dried compressed yeast, Saunder's Pipe Cutting Machinery, and various field and garden seeds.
![Lida B. Given's Application for Leave of Absence Lida B. Given's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1383_01897_0001.jpg?itok=qNUS1O2P)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards small boys assistant matron Lida B. Given's application for a 14 day leave of absence to visit ill son.
![Pratt Responds to Inquiry Regarding Fanny G. Paull Pratt Responds to Inquiry Regarding Fanny G. Paull](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1384_02123_0001.jpg?itok=FZcy0Jsw)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that in regards to Fanny G. Paull (here Fannie C. Paul) he plans on keeping his employee force at the same level for the remainder of the year due to his lack of remaining appropriation.
![Request for Funds to Pay for Damage Caused by Storm in 1896 Request for Funds to Pay for Damage Caused by Storm in 1896](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1384_02106_0001.jpg?itok=KH79v099)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that $1800 be made immediately available in order to repair damages caused by a storm in September 1896.
![Pratt Requests Edmund Barry Replace Z. T. Daniel Pratt Requests Edmund Barry Replace Z. T. Daniel](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1387_3781_0001.jpg?itok=5jWaqutt)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a request to transfer from school physician Z. T. Daniel. Pratt further notes that as he is unable to find his physician he recommends Edmund Barry.
![Pratt Contests Objections to Use of Charity Fund Pratt Contests Objections to Use of Charity Fund](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1390_5180_0001.jpg?itok=smETniV0)
Richard Henry Pratt contests a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs which objects to his use of private funds to pay employee salaries. Pratt claims that the position of the Commissioner is not according to the law nor the position of Government. Pratt further states that he has used the charity fund throughout the history of the school in…
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1897 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1390_5215_c4907.jpg?itok=JsmWD09r)
Captain 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.
![Report of Irregular Employees, January 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, January 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1391_5957_0001.jpg?itok=FsT2Erk9)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1897. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Pratt Makes Recommendation for Kickapoo Interpreter Pratt Makes Recommendation for Kickapoo Interpreter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1391_5742_0002.jpg?itok=HH1mFh62)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Lena McCoonse is too ill to travel and instead recommends Edward Pensoneau for Kickapoo interpreter.
![Pratt Requests Delay in Switching Teachers Between Rooms Pratt Requests Delay in Switching Teachers Between Rooms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1392_6046_0001.jpg?itok=d5uDZ4o-)
Richard Henry Pratt requests a delay until after commencement in moving teachers to different rooms.
![Supplemental Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1897 Supplemental Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1392_6305_c4871.jpg?itok=dMCfZZd8)
Captain Richard Henry Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897.
![Pratt Reports the Music Instructors at Carlisle Pratt Reports the Music Instructors at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1393_6552_0001.jpg?itok=GVwHx7rl)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular letter reporting on the music teachers at the Carlisle Indian School as well as the band leader.
![Permission for Band and Battalion to Participate in McKinley Inauguration Permission for Band and Battalion to Participate in McKinley Inauguration](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1393_6713_0001.jpg?itok=lvXOHqby)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to bring members of the Carlisle Indian School battalion and band participate in the 1897 inaugural parade.
![Pratt Provides Further Updates on Teaching Positions at Carlisle Pratt Provides Further Updates on Teaching Positions at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1393_6819_0001.jpg?itok=74uHVKNB)
Richard Henry Pratt updates the Office of Indian Affairs on teaching position changes at the Carlisle Indian School, including his recommendation that two students soon to graduate be hired.
![Pratt Confirms Status of Nancy Seneca Pratt Confirms Status of Nancy Seneca](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1394_7335_0001.jpg?itok=1y4fSYZU)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Nancy Seneca is a member of the Seneca Nation of New York and so is entitled to any funds related to that Nation.
![Request to Convene Board of Survey in February 1897 Request to Convene Board of Survey in February 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1395_7831_0001.jpg?itok=fELw39B7)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of various property which requires the actions of Board of Survey due to having become worn out, broken, or otherwise unfit for service.
![Francis Delivers Punishment for Pratt in Red Man Case Francis Delivers Punishment for Pratt in Red Man Case](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1396_8287_0001.jpg?itok=cL2nqUzW)
Secretary of the Interior David R. Francis delivers his punishment of Richard Henry Pratt in regards to an article written by him in the Red Man against the Civil Service Commission.