Captain Richard H. Pratt requests 100 blank leave of absence forms for the school.
National Archives and Records Administration
![Supplemental Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1898 Supplemental Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1555_30170_0002.jpg?itok=IW-hmSuE)
![Report of Irregular Employees, June 1898 Report of Irregular Employees, June 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1558_31846_0002.jpg?itok=Q2e1q7uQ)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during June 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Pratt Requests Exemption to Change in Rations Pratt Requests Exemption to Change in Rations](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2514_30391_0002.jpg?itok=H0QcmlH_)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that the rations at the Carlisle Indian School remain the same as they were in 1898 when previously given an exemption.
![Fannie I. Peter's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Fannie I. Peter's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1560_32611_0002.jpg?itok=a7JbptNc)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Fannie I. Peter's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Jennie P. Cochran's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Jennie P. Cochran's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1560_32610_0002.jpg?itok=7GrUVL_m)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Jennie P. Cochran's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![E. Corbett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence E. Corbett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1560_32880_0002.jpg?itok=d1ANbklv)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress E. Corbett's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Annual Leave of Absence Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1560_32879_0002.jpg?itok=zm2I1OAt)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Lizzie C. Jacobs' application for a 26-day annual leave of absence.
![Fifteen Certificates of Attendance at Summer School Fifteen Certificates of Attendance at Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1596_50927_0001.jpg?itok=8cIa0bbW)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards fifteen certificates of attendance at summer school for fourteen employees: Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher), Kate S. Bowersox (normal teacher), Florence M. Carter (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Carrie E. Weekley (teacher), Mary Bailey (teacher), Bessie Barclay (teacher), Nellie V. Robertson (teacher), Fanny G.…
![Alfred J. Standing's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Alfred J. Standing's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1563_34200_0002.jpg?itok=ZktDXK5U)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant superintendent A. J. Standing's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1563_34111_0002.jpg?itok=CW2dEJHz)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant cook Laura A. Dandridge's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Request for Sick Leave for Lida B. Given to Recover from Surgery Request for Sick Leave for Lida B. Given to Recover from Surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1566_35573_0002.jpg?itok=nN1bJxK8)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a physician's certificate to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs verifying that small boys' matron, Lida B. Given has undergone surgery in Philadelphia and will need a month's time for recovery. Pratt also sends a cover letter requesting that Given be granted leave until August.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Disease and Injuries, July 1898 Monthly Sanitary Report of Disease and Injuries, July 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1566_35881_c5823_A.jpg?itok=xs2uDjK3)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for July 1898.
![Pratt Informs Office that Diven is Contracted to Serve as Physician Pratt Informs Office that Diven is Contracted to Serve as Physician](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1567_36001_0001.jpg?itok=2ciz2Z2d)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has made arrangements with Dr. S. L. Diven to serve as the school physician for the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report of Irregular Employees, July 1898 Report of Irregular Employees, July 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1567_36002_0001.jpg?itok=gYRgRoQ8)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during July 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Pratt Responds to Request for Return of Uriah Goodcane Pratt Responds to Request for Return of Uriah Goodcane](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1576_40434_0001.jpg?itok=zaXXj8N7)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request for the return of Uriah Goodcane written at the request of his father Daniel Milk.
![Pratt Requests Attorney General Assistance in Prosecuting Saloon-Keeper Pratt Requests Attorney General Assistance in Prosecuting Saloon-Keeper](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1569_37234_0001.jpg?itok=BT64FiBF)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs ask the Attorney General to direct the District Attorney of Philadelphia to prosecute a saloon-keeper in Ringoes, New Jersey for selling intoxicants to students on outing.
![Lizzie Hill Asks After Assistant Matron Position Lizzie Hill Asks After Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1570_37530_0001.jpg?itok=s1JsIHjI)
Lizzie Hill asks W. A. Jones if she has been appointed as an Assistant Matron. If not, she would like to return home for a visit and then return to Carlisle to go on outing.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, August 1898 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, August 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1569_37438_c5724_0.jpg?itok=0F0NFgIw)
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.
![Fiscal Year 1900 Financial Estimate Fiscal Year 1900 Financial Estimate](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1571_37952_0001.jpg?itok=Prf_I6bo)
Richard Henry Pratt provides an update on the status of the Carlisle Indian School's physical plant as well as the number of students the school is able to accommodate. In particular, he proposes a number of repairs and improvements.
![Pratt Informs Jones that Lizzie Hill Would be Good for Position Pratt Informs Jones that Lizzie Hill Would be Good for Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1570_37795_0002.jpg?itok=Jhy3XbA7)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. A. Jones that Lizzie Hill would fill the position mentioned by him.
![Pratt Requests Authority to Take Students to Pine Grove Furnace Pratt Requests Authority to Take Students to Pine Grove Furnace](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1572_38500_0001.jpg?itok=ifMZCXgJ)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to take students on a summer outing at the Pine Grove Furnace.
![Recapitulation for 1900 Fiscal Year Estimate Recapitulation for 1900 Fiscal Year Estimate](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1572_38531_0001.jpg?itok=TPkfJx9G)
Richard Henry Pratt provides the recapitulation requested by the Office of Indian Affairs circular No. 18 covering estimate of funds for this school for the year 1900.
![Circular No. 19 Received on Instruction Related to Effect of Alcohol and Drugs Circular No. 19 Received on Instruction Related to Effect of Alcohol and Drugs](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1572_38681_0002.jpg?itok=9fziih8v)
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs of receipt of circular No. 19 and indicates that the school has long given special instruction on the nature of alcohol and narcotics.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Amos Long Wolf Pratt Responds to Request to Return Amos Long Wolf](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1573_39256_0001.jpg?itok=NXO6dCIx)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from Amos Long Wolf to return home.
![Request to Fill Assistant Disciplinarian Position Immediately Request to Fill Assistant Disciplinarian Position Immediately](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1573_39208_0001.jpg?itok=HbBWOjpk)
Richard Henry Pratt requests a replacement to fill the vacant Assistant Disciplinarian position, created by the departing Chauncey Yellow Robe.