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Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant clerk Dennison Wheelock's application for a 28-day annual leave of absence. 

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1899 amounting to $19,380.03 for support of the school, $11,120.00 of which is for regular employee pay.

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1899 amounting to $487.63 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.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards list of supplies needed for the shoe shop and harness shop at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has placed Alfred John Standing at their direction in order to supervise the repacking of the Omaha Exhibit.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that all of former students he could recommend for the tailor position at the Grand Junction School are currently employed.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during October 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt requests the transfer of Benjamin F. Bennett to the Carlisle Indian School as the School Farmer.

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for October 1898.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Charles W. Buck who is seeking a sole trader permit at the Blackfeet Station.

Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting a leave of absence to take a trip to Bermuda. 

Thomas Ryan, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, forwards a letter of Richard Henry Pratt regarding the manufacture of spring wagons and harness at the Carlisle Indian School to the Office of Indian Affairs.

John S. Mayhugh, U.S. Indian Agent for the Western Shoshone Agency, requests to have Henry Sue and Willie Van Derzer enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that tickets will be delivered to Chester P. Cornelius.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a list of the rooms and dimensions for the sleeping quarters, dining room, and school rooms at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt focuses on the dormitories due to the excess space as compared to Office regulations.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards fireman Joseph N. Jordan's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding former student William Butcher, including his experience in the printing department.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress E. Corbett's application for an additional 28-day sick leave of absence and a physician's certificate confirming Corbett's illness, "inflamation of the bowels." The Commissioner of Indian Affairs recommends Corbett's request be granted. 

Major Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' salaries and positions.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on the request of Gertrude Simmons to take additional training to further her career. Pratt additionally requests advance notice of the party of Cheyenne and Arapaho's arrival in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Note: Gertrude Simmons later became known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin and Zitkala-Sa. 

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the application of Edith (here Edythe) Pierce for a position of assistant matron and/or vocal teacher along with recommendations from him and Lillie Ruth Shaffner.

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for November 1898.

Major Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of certificate of inspection blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Ida Wade requesting his assistance in helping Gertrude Renfrew obtain a position in the Indian Service. Pratt also includes a recommendation from Lillie Ruth Shaffner and himself.