Richard H. Pratt recommends that Carlisle graduate Louisa Geisdorff be appointed as a teacher in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Geisdorff's application along with references from Dr. George Morris Philips and Jean Blanchard from the Pennsylvania State Normal School and Carlisle matron L. R. Shaffner.
1890-1899
![Application for Employment from Louisa Geisdorff Application for Employment from Louisa Geisdorff](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1558_31936_0008.jpg?itok=xb31YrHm)
![Report of Irregular Employees, May 1898 Report of Irregular Employees, May 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1547_25959_0001.jpg?itok=updvl2L8)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, May 1898 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, May 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1548_26370_c5653_A.jpg?itok=nNHTg1hf)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for May 1898.
![Office Informed of Cost to Board Employees in 1898 Office Informed of Cost to Board Employees in 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1548_26369_0001.jpg?itok=YrJ1hKab)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the cost of board to employees at the school is $2.50 per week.
![Pratt Follows Up on Lizzie Hill's Application for Assistant Matron Pratt Follows Up on Lizzie Hill's Application for Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1548_26553_0001.jpg?itok=PMlZO1K7)
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on Lizzie Hill's application for an assistant matron position in a western school.
![Twelve Requests for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School Twelve Requests for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1549_27125_0001.jpg?itok=cSvEdJWh)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards twelve applications for leave of absence to attend summer school for several employees: Nellie Robertson (teacher), Fanny G. Paull (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Carrie E. Weekley (teacher), Florence M. Carter (teacher), Mary Bailey (teacher), Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher), Gertrude E. Simmons (assistant…
![W. Grant Thompson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence W. Grant Thompson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1549_26985_0001.jpg?itok=1YRXIyY0)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards W. Grant Thompson's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Thompson works as a disciplinarian.
![Chauncey Y. Robe's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Chauncey Y. Robe's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1549_27282_0001.jpg?itok=6RlCvIVM)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant disciplinarian Chauncey Y. Robe's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence.
![Chauncey Yellow Robe Requests Transfer to Western School Chauncey Yellow Robe Requests Transfer to Western School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1550_27364_0001.jpg?itok=J1o9v8i7)
Chauncey Yellow Robe requests a transfer to a western school as either an assistant disciplinarian or disciplinarian position.
![Ella Rikert's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Ella Rikert's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1550_27533_0001.jpg?itok=2wCPu8BC)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards hospital cook Ella Rikert's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![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_b1550_27736_0001.jpg?itok=uP5scVnB)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards engineer Harry F. Weber's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Claude M. Sturm's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Claude M. Sturm's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1551_28025_0002.jpg?itok=_pvFgeDt)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards clerk Claude M. Sturm's application for a 19-day annual leave of absence.
![Claude M. Sturm's Request for Leave of Absence (Telegram) Claude M. Sturm's Request for Leave of Absence (Telegram)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1550_27724_0001.jpg?itok=UAYRas_z)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in regards to Claude M. Sturm's (clerk) request for a 19-day leave of absence "for special reason."
![Mary E. Lininger's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Mary E. Lininger's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1551_28124_0002.jpg?itok=cVx9bbA1)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Mary E. Lininger's application for a 21-and-a-half-day annual leave of absence.
![Susan Zeamer's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Susan Zeamer's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1551_28123_0002.jpg?itok=q81vDSfs)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Susan Zeamer's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Descriptive Statement of Pupils from San Carlos Agency, 1898 Descriptive Statement of Pupils from San Carlos Agency, 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1555_29856_c5673.jpg?itok=y8VMH9H-)
These materials include a descriptive statement of pupils regarding 10 individuals sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the San Carlos Agency.
![Seven Applications for Annual Leave of Absence Seven Applications for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1552_28495_0003.jpg?itok=WqJcoBVA)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seven employees' leave of absence applications: Phil Norman (painter and wagon trimmer), Edward W. Harkness (tinner), Elmer Snyder (tailor), H. Gardner (carpenter), W. H. Morrett (shoemaker), O. T. Harris (blacksmith and harnessmaker), and George W. Kemp (harnessmaker).
![Bessie Barclay's Request for Leave of Absence Bessie Barclay's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1553_28976_0002.jpg?itok=NFtqEx1f)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Bessie Barclay's application for a 46-day leave of absence, 22 days annual leave and 24 days to attend summer school at Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
![O. H. Bakeless' Application for Annual Leave of Absence O. H. Bakeless' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1553_29124_0002.jpg?itok=ba9QWNPd)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards principal teacher Oscar Hugh Bakeless' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Emily and Gustave Hardt Pratt Responds to Request to Return Emily and Gustave Hardt](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1564_34579_0006_A.jpg?itok=0Oqzp-Wp)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Clara Bowers for the return of her children Emily and Gustave Hardt from the Carlisle Indian School. Included in the letter is a complaint of Gustave Hardt of mistreatment during his time on outing.
![Notice of the Death of Frank Green Notice of the Death of Frank Green](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1554_29320_0002.jpg?itok=_7HuL24G)
Richard Henry Pratt reports the death of Frank Green to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Pratt Forwards Letter and Recommendation for Leonard Tyler Pratt Forwards Letter and Recommendation for Leonard Tyler](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1554_29322_0004.jpg?itok=2goHvSRi)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Leonard Tyler and recommends him for a position in the Indian Service.
![Benjamin Mahseel Information Cards (Visitor Only) Benjamin Mahseel Information Cards (Visitor Only)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_1327_b003_f0101_0001_combined.jpg?itok=_d0afASN)
Benjamin Mahseel, member of the Apache Nation, visited the school on June 30, 1898 and departed on August 2, 1898. Sources indicate that he was an employee at the San Carlos Agency, and that he and former Carlisle teacher Lydia Hunt accompanied a party of Apache students who were coming to enroll at Carlisle. Mahseel then stayed at Carlisle for…
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Disease and Injuries, June 1898 Monthly Sanitary Report of Disease and Injuries, June 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1555_30169_c5685_A_0.jpg?itok=l01Q0o6X)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for July 1898.
![Leander Gansworth's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Leander Gansworth's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1554_29657_0002.jpg?itok=kiOOXR0m)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant printer Leander Gansworth's application for a 24-day annual leave of absence.