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Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has decided to enlarge the present boiler plant rather than build a new one. Pratt notes that keeping the current boilers active is cost prohibitive and recommends purchasing four new ones as well as the materials and labor to expand the plant.

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for February 1900.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to cover the additional cost of the school book, Davis' Nature Studies, over what was previously authorized in the annual estimate a year ago.

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of four women (Agnes M. Robbins, Nellie H. Nixon, Lida Jones, Katherine Riley) who are eligible to fill two vacant teacher positions at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil…

Richard Henry Pratt reports to the Office of Indian Affairs various items which have become worn out or otherwise unserviceable and requests action to their disposition.

Richard Henry Pratt inquires of the Office of Indian Affairs if Miss Rice of the Phoenix Indian School will come to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Miss Rice and asks that the Office send two from the Civil Service to report no later than March 15, 1900.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay for the additional electric light required for the schoolhouse addition.

Dahney E. George, a member of the Cherokee nation and Carlisle graduate, applies to be a teacher in the Indian Service, preferably at her home in North Carolina.

Richard H. Pratt forwards George's application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter. Assistant Matron Mary E. Campbell also endorses George…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the outcome of a board of survey convened on March 12, 1900.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 60 embroidered band caps. Pratt notes that the band uniforms were produced at the school, but the caps are standard army caps with a harp and the words "Carlisle Indian Band" on them.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Lida Jones has reported for duty as a teacher. Asks if additional teacher will be report by March 16, 1900.

Richard Henry Pratt provides information and a recommendation for Minnie Finley to be a teacher in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to enroll Robert Depoe in order to allow him to attend the Carlisle High School as well as participate as a member of the band during the possible visit to Paris.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards letter from Lydia Dittes, a former employee, requesting his assistance in securing the principal teacher at the White Earth Agency School. Pratt includes his recommendation.

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a man who is eligible to fill the vacant assistant disciplinarian position at the Carlisle Indian School.  Acting Secretary Thomas Ryan refers the list to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Note: The report itself was missing…

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Carlisle Indian School can produce five buck boards at a cost of $57 each delivered to the New York Warehouse.

Anna S. Luckenbach requests a transfer to the Phoenix School as a clerk following the retirement of Miss Bourassa. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the request along with his recommendation.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a report from school physician S. L. Diven regarding the health of a recent class of students.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 20,000 bricks on the open market as no bids were previously received.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding Fannie Harris' application for a position in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a request from the school's librarian, Sara E. Smith, for a transfer or an increase in salary. Pratt recommends increasing her salary and if she is not happy then he endorses her transfer.

Richard H. Pratt forwards Jessie W. Cook's request to visit and study the public schools in Boston, Massachusetts. Cook works as a teacher.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards bids received for 3000 pounds of granulated sugar and 1000 pounds of rice to the Office of Indian Affairs.

Cover letter of report correcting the legal residences of various employees of the Carlisle Indian School.