Request to Spend Funds

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he omitted to ask for the number of feet covered by the 70 seats previously requested. Pratt notes that he has saved money on the authority by having students build teacher's desks and requests that the difference be applied.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dr. Charles A. Eastman was critically ill with pneumonia and required a consultation with Dr. C. A. Rahter of Harrisburg. Pratt requests authority to pay Rahter's bill.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase new silverware (referred to as plated table ware) for the Carlisle Indian School dining hall, including teaspoons, tablespoons, knives, and forks.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority from the Office of Indian Affairs to exchange a broken Remington typewriter for a new Smith Premier. Pratt notes that the Smith Premier is now preferred by his staff and is cheaper than a new Remington.

Request by Richard Henry Pratt to advertise locally for the purchase of various supplies.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that the authority for purchasing be increased for shingling hatchets and coach maker's vises due to the increase in iron and steel costs since the estimate was made a year prior.

Richard Henry Pratt notes that with new students soon to arrive there is a need to purchase 50 more woven wire beds. Pratt requests authority to purchase the beds due to their superior characterizes over what the Office of Indian Affairs supplies.

Richard Henry Pratt requests the authority to purchase 1500 pounds of oak tanned leather on the open market due to replace the exhausted supply at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that the supply is gone due to the increase in pupils.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay student Fred Hare for caring for three smallpox patients at the school farm house.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase postage stamps for students to correspond with their parents and friends.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase straw hats for students on the open market due to the difficulty in purchasing the hats through contracts.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to hire labor to repair roads at the Carlisle Indian School and for purchasing supplies for industrial construction.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase additional supplies for the Harness and Shoe Shops due to the increased number of students in the industrial programs.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 400 bushels of potatoes and dried fruit.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay for repairs as well as student labor on the school farm. Pratt notes that the farm is three miles away from the school and serves as an outing experience for the students.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase horses or mules to replace those previously condemned as well as corn for the school farm animals.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase postage for students correspondence, 12,000 pounds of ice for preserving food, and 10 reams of typewriter paper.

Richard Henry Pratt notes that he only received one bid to supply bricks due to an excess of orders that will delay construction. Pratt notes that he has since negotiated a lower price with a company in Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania that will deliver bricks promptly at a lower price. As a result, he requests authority to purchase the bricks…

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase twelve sets of sewing drafting patterns produced by Annie Livingston. Pratt notes that Livingston's patterns were recommended by a number of individuals as well as having spent a fortnight instructing people without charge.