Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Mary Bailey's request for a 60-day leave of absence for annual leave and to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York. Included is an explanatory letter from Bailey.
1890-1899
![Mary Bailey's Request for Leave of Absence Mary Bailey's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23540_0003.jpg?itok=ZwO34bEG)
![Nellie V. Robertson's Request for Leave of Absence Nellie V. Robertson's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23538_0003.jpg?itok=Tf_tMElO)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Nellie V. Robertson's application for a 60-day leave of absence. Included is an explanatory letter from Robertson.
![Rebecca J. Sawyer's Request for Leave of Absence Rebecca J. Sawyer's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23546_0004.jpg?itok=Et6ZuBeC)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant music teacher Rebecca J. Sawyer's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 30 days to attend summer school at the Metropolitan College of Music in New York. Included is a lengthy letter from Sawyer explaining her experience.
![E. Corbett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence E. Corbett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24097_0001.jpg?itok=hRhhAzU-)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress E. Corbett's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Jennie P. Cochran's Request for Leave of Absence Jennie P. Cochran's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23544_0004.jpg?itok=QzKyXvt_)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Jennie P. Cochran's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school. Included is a lengthy letter from Cochran explaining her experience.
![Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23533_0001.jpg?itok=1AXxxuT5)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Kate S. Bowersox's application for a 49 day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 19 days without pay.
![Rosa Bourassa Requests Transfer to Chilocco Rosa Bourassa Requests Transfer to Chilocco](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1429_24333_0003.jpg?itok=gU0qhchc)
Rosa Bourassa requests a transfer to the Chilocco School due to her health. Richard Henry Pratt endorses the request and provides a recommendation.
![W. Grant Thompson's Request for Leave of Absence W. Grant Thompson's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24098_0003.jpg?itok=jfux_6d0)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards disciplinarian W. Grant Thompson's request for a 43-annual leave of absence, 13 days annual leave and 30 days to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York. Included is a letter from Thompson listing his experience.
![C. C. McCabe Praises Work of Pratt and Carlisle C. C. McCabe Praises Work of Pratt and Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_24967_0002_0.jpg?itok=2_13IPXg)
C. C. McCabe writes to President McKinley praising the work of Richard Henry Pratt and the Carlisle Indian School.
![Standing Writes to Office Regarding Payment due to Baptiste Marengo Standing Writes to Office Regarding Payment due to Baptiste Marengo](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_23945_0001.jpg?itok=JSO9t4np)
Alfred John Standing writes to the Office of Indian Affairs on behalf of Baptiste Marengo regarding a payment due to him from the Flathead funds.
![Report of Irregular Employees, June 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, June 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24095_0001.jpg?itok=vKPEvoxT)
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with additional information on his need for various types of irregular employees. He also asks for approval of the June 1897 report, which includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of days worked during the month for each person listed.
![Efficiency Report of Employees, June 1897 Efficiency Report of Employees, June 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24275_c5172A.jpg?itok=8KzUbmKA)
Captain Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' positions.
![Martha Hench Requests Transfer in the Indian Service Martha Hench Requests Transfer in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24253_0001.jpg?itok=9geuQ3Xu)
Martha B. Hench requests a transfer to a more independent position in the Indian Service after having been an assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School for three years. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter with his approval and recommendation.
![Bemus Pierce's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Bemus Pierce's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_24839_0002.jpg?itok=O3PB0M2s)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards fireman Bemus Pierce's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence.
![Bessie H. Cummins's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Bessie H. Cummins's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25153_0002.jpg?itok=C6FhKhE5)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Bessie H. Cummins's application for a 48-day leave of absence, 13 days annual leave and 35 days without pay.
![Edward W. Harkness's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Edward W. Harkness's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25278_0002.jpg?itok=I7yYqUiV)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards tinner Edward W. Harkness's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![George W. Kemp's Application for Annual Leave of Absence George W. Kemp's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25281_0002.jpg?itok=ZatctWy8)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Geoge W. Kemp's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Kemp works as a harness-maker.
![Harry F. Weber's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Harry F. Weber's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25283_0002.jpg?itok=DHn_IPQA)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards engineer Harry F. Weber's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, May 1897 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, May 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25202_c5189_A.jpg?itok=KmCGNRqr)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for May 1897.
![O. T. Harris' Application for Annual Leave of Absence O. T. Harris' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25282_0002.jpg?itok=3u18bnLq)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards blacksmith O. T. Harris' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Phil Norman's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Phil Norman's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25279_0002.jpg?itok=P3CGGMJa)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Phil Norman's application for a 25-day annual leave of absence. Norman works as a painter and trimmer.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Rienzi Moore Pratt Responds to Request to Return Rienzi Moore](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25201_0002.jpg?itok=NupAp9Pj)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from R. L. Moore for the return of his Rienzi from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1897 Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25154_c5162.jpg?itok=L0jgg13N)
Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1897 amounting to $1,875.00 for support of the school and regular employee pay.
![Elmer N. Snyder's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Elmer N. Snyder's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25280_0002.jpg?itok=O3DTgAt-)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Elmer N. Snyder's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Snyder works as a tailor.
![Pratt Provides Information on Robert O. Marmon Pratt Provides Information on Robert O. Marmon](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_25255_0002.jpg?itok=xVeJTKQP)
Richard Henry Pratt provides information on Robert O. Marmon (apparently not a student or former student of the school) upon his application for entering the Indian School service.