Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Katherine J. Wiest's application for a 24-day annual leave of absence.
1890-1899
![Katherine J. Wiest's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Katherine J. Wiest's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1110_30349_0001.jpg?itok=hAcxqabO)
![Standing Responds to Request to Return Lulu Bisnette Standing Responds to Request to Return Lulu Bisnette](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1111_30486_0001.jpg?itok=6rFvdzY4)
Alfred John Standing responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter which forwarded a letter to requesting the return of Lulu Bisnette. Standing also encloses a note from school doctor, Carlos Montezuma.
![Accusations Against James Mooney Accusations Against James Mooney](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1115_32573_0002.jpg?itok=65QOQ73j)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards an account of J. J. Methvin accusing James Mooney of the Smithsonian Institution of undue influences amongst various Nations.
![Request to Enroll Additional Students from New York Request to Enroll Additional Students from New York](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1124_36348_0003.jpg?itok=4_WsP4Vf)
Lily Lord Tifft requests permission to enroll a number of students from New York at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report of Irregular Employees, July 1894 Report of Irregular Employees, July 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1114_32023_0001_0.jpg?itok=NI7Ps2BQ)
Captain Richard H. Pratt and Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing submit a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in July 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian…
![Pratt Returns Request for Transportation for Metoxen Pratt Returns Request for Transportation for Metoxen](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1115_32298_0002.jpg?itok=HXAdw9_a)
Richard Henry Pratt returns request for transportation for Metoxen with age indicated and signature added that the transportation was received.
![Recommendations in Teachers' Pay for Fiscal Year 1895 Recommendations in Teachers' Pay for Fiscal Year 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1114_32210_0001.jpg?itok=2zHFqwmh)
W. N. Hailmann, Superintendent of Indian Schools, provides recommendations on changes in teachers' pay at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School, 1894 Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School, 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1116_32854_c3254.jpg?itok=fzCGfcPA)
Fifteenth Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School for the 1893-1894 school year. Richard Henry Pratt provides an overview of the previous year focusing on both the academic and industrial training as well as the outing program. In addition, Pratt focuses on the Chicago World's Fair and Columbian Exposition which the School had an exhibit…
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Benjamin American Horse Pratt Responds to Request to Return Benjamin American Horse](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1116_32805_0002.jpg?itok=1nHcnEH5)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request from the agent to return Benjamin American Horse due to his health.
![Recommendation to Transfer Students from Neah Bay School Recommendation to Transfer Students from Neah Bay School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1115_32565_0002.jpg?itok=Ru0uw2yD)
W. N. Hailmann, Superintendent of Indian Schools, recommends accepting the report of John E. Youngblood of the Neah Bay School to transfer students either to Carlisle or Chemawa.
![Request to Transfer Lettie Connolly to the Lincoln Institute Request to Transfer Lettie Connolly to the Lincoln Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1118_33759_0002.jpg?itok=NXxNq1Ss)
Alex Connolly requests the transfer of his daughter Lettie from the Carlisle Indian School to the Lincoln Institute.
![Cash and Property Accounts, August 1894 Cash and Property Accounts, August 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1118_33739_0002.jpg?itok=R8e5OHgw)
Richard H. Pratt lists the cash and property accounts for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1894 and forwards them to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
![Katherine Wiest Requests Transfer to Another Indian School Katherine Wiest Requests Transfer to Another Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1118_33746_0002.jpg?itok=WkPkwzab)
Katherine J. Wiest requests a transfer to a Western Indian School due to her health. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter along with his recommendation that her wish be granted.
![Pratt Forwards Complaint of Former Chiefs of Kiowa and Comanche Agency Pratt Forwards Complaint of Former Chiefs of Kiowa and Comanche Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1117_33341_0002.jpg?itok=Y39Mm1ca)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of a letter he has received from Lone Wolf, Big Tree, and Chaddlekoyke complaining of individuals with some connection to Washington D.C. encouraging the use of Mescal and the Messiah Dance.
![School Statistics Accompanying 1894 Annual Report School Statistics Accompanying 1894 Annual Report](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1116_33044_0002.jpg?itok=exY0uojn)
School statistics accompanying the 1894 annual report for the Carlisle Indian School.
![Cover Letter Forwarding Duplicate School Statistics Report for 1893 Cover Letter Forwarding Duplicate School Statistics Report for 1893](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1118_33559_0002.jpg?itok=JVAEZwYi)
Cover letter for a duplicate School Statistics Accompanying the Annual Report for the 1893 year forwarded to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Alfred J. Standing's Application for Leave of Absence Alfred J. Standing's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1118_33560_0002.jpg?itok=P5_5NOWm)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards A. J. Standing's application for a 30-day leave of absence. Standing works as the assistant superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
![Outing Papers of Joseph Saunooke Outing Papers of Joseph Saunooke](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/msc-232_joseph_saunooke_document_study_1.jpg?itok=JJtkMaTc)
Signed request of Joseph Saunooke to participate in the outing program at the Carlisle Indian School along with a copy of the outing rules signed by Saunooke, Richard Henry Pratt, and William Balderston. Also included is a notice to Balderston from Richard Henry Pratt that Saunooke had enough money for the ticket so there is no need to pay for…
![Amos Mitchell Request to Enroll at Carlisle Amos Mitchell Request to Enroll at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1122_35306_0002.jpg?itok=oPU8pDYH)
Amos Mitchell requests to be enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Omaha and Winnebago Agency, September 1894 Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Omaha and Winnebago Agency, September 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1123_35630_c3460.jpg?itok=9PB5rZaX)
These materials include a descriptive statement of pupils regarding 5 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Omaha and Winnebago Agency.
![Report of Irregular Employees, August 1894 Report of Irregular Employees, August 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1120_34566_0002.jpg?itok=8rJC3udY)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in August 1894. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, September 1894 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, September 1894](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1121_35071_c3335.jpg?itok=wUQimst1)
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of descriptive statement of pupils transferred blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Pratt Requests Bourassa's Nomination be Confirmed Pratt Requests Bourassa's Nomination be Confirmed](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1122_35401_0002.jpg?itok=rJflerME)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has filled three teaching positions at $600 which leaves no additional vacancies at that level. He further states that Bourassa was appointed at $540 and requests that the nomination be confirmed.
![Request for Academic Supplies Request for Academic Supplies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1122_35400_0002.jpg?itok=Dw068fuC)
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests that their annual academic supplies be sent immediately.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Transfer Lettie Connolly Pratt Responds to Request to Transfer Lettie Connolly](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1123_35604_0002.jpg?itok=SbMRCB_1)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to transfer Lettie Connolly to the Lincoln Institute.