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

Major 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, 1900.

William Hugg of the Lincoln Institution informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he will comply with the order to transfer seven students to the Carlisle Indian School. He adds that most of the students are in the school band and that they expect after the transfer they will go to Paris with Carlisle's band. Hugg requests that the transfer of…

Richard Henry Pratt responds in the negative to former student John Moses' request to re-enroll at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards matron L. R. Shaffner's application for an 18-day annual leave of absence. 

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a corrected report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1899. In an explanatory cover letter, Pratt mentions the cost of each repair and provides additional information on expenditures for incidental and general repairs in regards to several irregular services.

Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1899 amounting to $11,526.49 for electric light and regular employee pay.

Leila W. Hayden (Chippewa) applies to be a clerk at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt provides his recommendations for expanding the school building at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt provides blueprints along with the specifications for the expansion.

Wrap indicating Richard Henry Pratt returned with remarks a letter from Charley Doxtator who wants to transfer to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from Filmore Jackson to transfer his son from the Lincoln Institute to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1899 amounting to $359.35 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.

Major Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for the current quarter of 1899. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the quarter.

Dennison Wheelock requests to have Evan Goslyah transferred from the Grand Junction Indian School noting that Goslyah has requested it and he needs an additional clarinet player for the band.

John R. Procter, Civil Service Commissioner, approves the request of Thomas Ryan for the appointment of Leila W. Hayden as a clerk at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Inga M. Erickson and George W. Taylor). Pratt also sends George W. Taylor's application for a position as an assistant disciplinarian, including references.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the application of Leila Hayden for a position at the Carlisle Indian School.

Thomas Ryan disallows Richard Henry Pratt's request to purchase supplies for improvements and extensions to the school plant on the open market.

Major Richard H. Pratt requests 150 points of vaccine virus.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the Civil Service application of Luella Cunningham as well as the applications of Lizzie James, Jennie Wolf, and Ella Albert.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Luella Cunningham has sent her application for the position of assistant laundress to the chairman of the Civil Service Commission.

Richard Henry Pratt provides J. H. Dortch with information related to Josiah Archiquette.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that former student Ella Rickert, employed at Carlisle as a cook, has accepted the position of assistant matron at Fort Shaw.

Richard Henry Pratt indicates that this previous letter requesting authority to buy vaccine viruses was not answered immediately. Pratt notes that he will purchase the vaccines without authority if there is a further delay.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the recent appointments of J. Banks Ralston and Sadie E. Newcomer and their performance.