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Nathaniel McKay responds on behalf of matron R. E. Wilson in response to Richard Henry Pratt's actions towards asking her to transfer to another school.

Richard Henry Pratt requests 250 smallpox vaccines be sent to Carlisle or that he be authorized to purchase them on the open market.

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Miss Frey of the Mt. Pleasant School declines transfer to the Carlisle Indian School to replace Gertrude Simmons. Standing asks an assignment of a primary teacher from the Civil Service lists.

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

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Gertrude Simmons has turned in her resignation. Pratt notes that Supervisor Wright has recommended Miss Frey at the Mt. Pleasant School as her replacement.

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

M. F. Holland, Supervisor of Indian Schools, provides the Office of Indian Affairs with a inspection report of the Carlisle Indian School.

Major 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. Pratt also includes a note asking that the memorandum books be sent immediately

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

Major Richard H. Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing submit a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month. 

Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1899 amounting to $20,663.58 for support of the school and purchase of supplies, $11,120.00 of which is for regular employee pay.

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 1899 amounting to $471.95 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.

Alfred John Standing provides information and recommendation for Laura D. Pedrick (former student Laura Doanmoe) to be appointed to the position of field matron at the Kiowa Agency.

William Hugg writes to W. A. Jones of a letter from Richard Henry Pratt regarding the discharge and transfer of Abraham Smith.

Alfred John Standing responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Gertrude Simmons' studying at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

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

Alfred John Standing requests the Office of Indian Affairs send the official discharge papers for Abram Smith at the Lincoln Institute in order to complete his transfer to Carlisle.

President of the Civil Service Department John R. Procter extends assistant laundress Jennie Wolf's temporary employment.

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the transfer of Abraham Smith from the Lincoln Institute has been accomplished.

Elmer Huff requests the Office of Indian Affairs direct Richard Henry Pratt to search for Glennie Pierce who has been lost from Carlisle.

Alfred John Standing responds to a request from their father for the return of Joseph, Archie, and George Libby. 

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that their letter regarding Glennie Pierce failed to include the referenced enclosure.

Alfred John Standing requests the authority to expend an additional $250 in order to place and visit outing students.

Alfred John Standing provides information and a recommendation for former student Johnson Adams in his application to be a carpenter at the Green Bay Agency.

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for January 1899.

Alfred John Standing provides the information the Carlisle Indian School has on Glennie Pierce at the urging of Elmer Huff.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request from her father to return Lily Felix.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from David E. Peake listing 7 students who wish to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School.