Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Thomas Black Bear to W. N. Hailmann requesting that he be reinstated as a school teacher on the Pine Ridge Agency.
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![Request of Thomas Black Bear to be Reinstated as Teacher Request of Thomas Black Bear to be Reinstated as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1271_52105_0002.jpg?itok=AhcFBy2Q)
![Pratt Requests Action of a Board of Survey to Dispose of Property Pratt Requests Action of a Board of Survey to Dispose of Property](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1270_51545_0002.jpg?itok=hsNnd26M)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the action of a Board of Survey to oversee the disposition of various supplies that have become worn out, broken, or unfit.
![Report of Buildings, 1896 Report of Buildings, 1896](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1271_51782_c7916.jpg?itok=-iB2BRTs)
Richard Henry Pratt provides the Report of Buildings for 1896 of the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Forwards Board of Survey Report, 1895 Pratt Forwards Board of Survey Report, 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1278_03151_0001.jpg?itok=rp0oUnfp)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proceedings of a Board of Survey convened on December 27, 1895.
![Authority Sought to Pay for Expenses Related to Eye Treatment Authority Sought to Pay for Expenses Related to Eye Treatment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1272_00038_0001.jpg?itok=9U4ya37k)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay for the board, transport, and supplies of treating various students at the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
![John V. Carroll Requests Appointment as Physician John V. Carroll Requests Appointment as Physician](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1272_00322_0001.jpg?itok=zKO_4lEh)
John V. Carroll requests an appointment as physician at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 1896 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 1896](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1274_1070_c4202.jpg?itok=drRLYT7f)
Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1896 amounting to $21,283.84 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $1,0070.00 for regular employee pay.
![Estimate of Supplies, January 1896 Estimate of Supplies, January 1896](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1274_1066_c4161.jpg?itok=41J0ulO0)
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 1896 amounting to $499.39 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 Buy Seeds, Stamps, and Small Boys' Shoes Request to Buy Seeds, Stamps, and Small Boys' Shoes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1274_01069_0001.jpg?itok=sBw3EnzV)
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests to spend $290 on the purchase of field and garden seeds, postage stamps for students, and small boys' shoes.
![Report of Irregular Employees, December 1895 Report of Irregular Employees, December 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1274_1152_c4211.jpg?itok=wgkP3f0E)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, December 1895 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, December 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1276_2258_c7927.jpg?itok=tK710W73)
S. L. Given, acting school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for December 1895.
![Transfer of Seven Students from Menomonee to Carlisle Transfer of Seven Students from Menomonee to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1277_02808_0002.jpg?itok=_vJzxvyV)
Leslie Watson reports to W. N. Hailmann that five boys and two girls from the Menominee Boarding School have been sent to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Lulu Thomas Informs Hailmann that She Will Accept Transfer to Santa Fe Lulu Thomas Informs Hailmann that She Will Accept Transfer to Santa Fe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1278_03323_0001.jpg?itok=ImUfPnIP)
Lulu M. Thomas informs W. N. Hailmann that she would accept transfer to Sante Fe as per his message.
![Correspondence Regarding Ghost Dance Article in Indian Helper Correspondence Regarding Ghost Dance Article in Indian Helper](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1291_8642_0004.jpg?itok=pp9GlwFk)
Correspondence regarding an Indian Helper article regarding a Ghost Dance with participants from a local school on the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency.
![Pratt Provides Recommendation for John Morrison Pratt Provides Recommendation for John Morrison](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1282_4863_0002.jpg?itok=jBMssuS0)
Richard Henry Pratt provides W. N. Hailmann a report on John Morrison in relation to his appointment as a teacher in the Indian service.
![Report of Irregular Employees, January 1896 Report of Irregular Employees, January 1896](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1286_6521_0002.jpg?itok=tAVQ17_w)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1896. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, the number of days worked during that month, and what each employee did.
![Pratt Provides Recommendation for Robert J. Jackson Pratt Provides Recommendation for Robert J. Jackson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1289_7686_0001.jpg?itok=cUG70zIv)
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for a position as a teacher in the Indian Service for Robert J. Jackson as well as a certificate of graduation.
![Request to Spend Additional $2,500 on Transportation of Students Request to Spend Additional $2,500 on Transportation of Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1292_8864_0001.jpg?itok=s6RpnxhQ)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $2,500 on transportation of students to and from the Carlisle Indian School for the remainder of the 1896 fiscal year.
![Recommendations for Josiah George and Elizabeth Wind Recommendations for Josiah George and Elizabeth Wind](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1293_9302_0001.jpg?itok=ARnYWEBT)
Richard Henry Pratt provides a recommendation for Josiah George and Elizabeth Wind for positions in the Indian Service.
![Report of Irregular Employees, February 1896 Report of Irregular Employees, February 1896](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1292_9075_0001.jpg?itok=DV5trjU7)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1896. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, February 1896 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, February 1896](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1293_9555_c4438_A.jpg?itok=PRcTUUWN)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for February 1896.
![Pratt Provides Recommendations for Indian Service for Three Former Students Pratt Provides Recommendations for Indian Service for Three Former Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1294_9863_0005.jpg?itok=LFh4y8T2)
Richard Henry Pratt replies to a letter from W. N. Hailmann which apparently asked for recommendations for Carlisle students to fill teaching positions. Pratt recommends and discusses the qualifications of Julia Elmore, Adelia Lowe, and Henrietta Fremont. In addition, Pratt includes certifications of graduation for Elmore and Lowe.
![Supplementary Report of Irregular Employees, August and September 1895 Supplementary Report of Irregular Employees, August and September 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1293_9480_0001.jpg?itok=wrzidCfT)
Captain Richard H. Pratt forwards supplementary irregular service reports for August and September 1895, which includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of days worked during the month for Esther M. Dagenett (Special Agent).
![Pratt Recommendations for Positions at Chemawa School Pratt Recommendations for Positions at Chemawa School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1294_9862_0001.jpg?itok=Z27O0cYB)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann of his recommendation to T. W. Potter, Superintendent of the Chemawa School, of former students Josiah George and Elizabeth Wind for a position of band leader and industrial teacher and nurse. He had also mentioned them as candidates to the superintendent of the Albuquerque School.
![Pratt Informs Office Transfer of Daniels is not Practicable Pratt Informs Office Transfer of Daniels is not Practicable](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1294_9955_0002.jpg?itok=NcUInUPG)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that their order transferring Dr. Z. T. Daniels is not practicable.