Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Roberta E. Wilson's request for a two-month leave of absence. Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Wilson is entitled to the leave of absence and requests that her leave be approved and charged to Carlisle before she transfers to Rainy Mountain School.
1890-1899
![Roberta E. Wilson's Request for Leave of Absence Roberta E. Wilson's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1655_21971_0002.jpg?itok=DYKfTZ-K)
![Pratt Recommends Carlisle Participate in General Exhibit at Paris Pratt Recommends Carlisle Participate in General Exhibit at Paris](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1656_22379_0002.jpg?itok=V7rR0rln)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he does not think advisable to have Carlisle act independently at the Paris Exposition.
![Pratt Recommends George Pocatello for Position Pratt Recommends George Pocatello for Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1656_22380_0002.jpg?itok=ubc1gY6T)
Richard Henry Pratt recommends George Pocatello to fill the open position of shoe and harness maker at the Sisseton Agency Boarding School.
![Roberta Wilson Declines Transfer to Rainy Mountain School Roberta Wilson Declines Transfer to Rainy Mountain School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1656_22581_0004.jpg?itok=d-9NJIIH)
Roberta Wilson declines her transfer to the Rainy Mountain School. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter and notes that Wilson asks for her leave of absence to begin on May 20, 1899 and that he hopes her declining the transfer will not prevent her from leaving Carlisle.
![Notification that Student Julia Hand will be Sent Home at Once Notification that Student Julia Hand will be Sent Home at Once](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1656_22720_0002.jpg?itok=Gvo5Hkzj)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that Julia Hand will be sent home at once instead of remaining until all the home-going students are sent home.
![George Lincoln Requests Transfer of Children from Lincoln Institute George Lincoln Requests Transfer of Children from Lincoln Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23371_0002.jpg?itok=tGyFan_f)
George I. Lincoln requests the transfer of six children from the Lincoln Institute to the Carlisle Indian School.
![J. D. Sowerby Requests Transfer to Western School J. D. Sowerby Requests Transfer to Western School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23458_0002.jpg?itok=8TyEMA67)
J. D. Sowerby requests a transfer to a Western school as an assistant teacher. Richard Henry Pratt endorses the request and asks for an assistant male teacher as a replacement.
![Request to Pay Expenses for Treatment of Thomas Walker Request to Pay Expenses for Treatment of Thomas Walker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23416_0002.jpg?itok=WJMQHYj6)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the medical expenses associated with the smallpox treatment of Thomas Walker while on outing.
![Pratt Follows Up on Request for Rosa Ewbanks to be Appointed Assistant Matron Pratt Follows Up on Request for Rosa Ewbanks to be Appointed Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23489_0002.jpg?itok=k1Ec18ee)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Rosa F. Ewbanks not being on the eligible list for matrons.
![Request to Pay for Transportation of Miguel Maxcy to Hospital Request to Pay for Transportation of Miguel Maxcy to Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23789_0002.jpg?itok=2N-H9jqG)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the expenses in transporting Miguel Maxcy to a hospital in Washington D.C. for treatment.
![Laura A. Dandridge Requests Transfer in the Indian Service Laura A. Dandridge Requests Transfer in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23880_0002.jpg?itok=a8VcsUlg)
Laura Dandridge requests a transfer in the Indian Service as either a cook, seamstress, or laundress. Richard Henry Pratt endorses the request and provides a recommendation.
![Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Leave of Absence Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23788_0002.jpg?itok=cn9XE0ZL)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant cook Laura A. Dandridge's application for a 30-day leave of absence.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Transfer Children of George Lincoln Pratt Responds to Request to Transfer Children of George Lincoln](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1659_24203_0002.jpg?itok=bf9TBeIw)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of George I. Lincoln to transfer six children from the Lincoln Institute to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt recommends naming the children in the order to the Superintendent of the Lincoln Institute.
![J. Banks Ralston's Application for Leave of Absence J. Banks Ralston's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1659_24356_0002.jpg?itok=j5hURKj5)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant disciplinarian J. Banks Ralston's application for a 30-day leave of absence.
![Levi St. Cyr's Application for Leave of Absence Levi St. Cyr's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1659_24202_0002.jpg?itok=itaxWueL)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant printer Levi St. Cyr's application for a 28-day leave of absence.
![Pratt Suggests Change to Law Prohibiting Sale of Alcohol to Indians Pratt Suggests Change to Law Prohibiting Sale of Alcohol to Indians](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1661_24803_0003.jpg?itok=3fcyv60y)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs request Congress amend the law prohibiting the sale of alcohol to Indians to fix a loophole.
![George W. Kemp's Application for Leave of Absence George W. Kemp's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1661_24935_0002.jpg?itok=jGbbnXVm)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards harnessmaker George W. Kemp's application for a 24-day leave of absence.
![Request for Authority to Pay for Treatment of Louisa Ance Request for Authority to Pay for Treatment of Louisa Ance](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1661_24934_0002.jpg?itok=s2NqrNvV)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the expenses in the treatment of Louisa Ance while on outing.
![Jessie W. Cook's Request for Leave of Absence Jessie W. Cook's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1661_25210_0002.jpg?itok=McMgM-hr)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Jessie W. Cook's application for a 46-day leave of absence, 22 days for annual leave and 24 days to attend summer school in Los Angeles, California.
![Report of Irregular Employees, May 1899 Report of Irregular Employees, May 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1663_26194_c6364_A.jpg?itok=mREK1Euh)
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Frank Baker Requests Return of Alice and Hattie Frank Baker Requests Return of Alice and Hattie](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1679_33601_0004.jpg?itok=Yttuy_Wr)
Frank M. Baker forwards a copy of the most recent record of his daughter Alice E. Baker received from the Carlisle Indian School which notes that her health is not very strong. As a result Baker requests the return of his two daughters Hattie and Alice from the School.
![Pratt Requests Office Order Return of Student from Show Pratt Requests Office Order Return of Student from Show](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1662_25547_0002.jpg?itok=nITUssXe)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a student joined the Forepaugh & Sells show and he requests the Office order his return if they have any connection with them.
![Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1899 Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1662_25702_c6348.jpg?itok=lMsmfuL4)
Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1899 amounting to $2,442.40 for beef and mutton contracts and support of the school.
![Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding Instructions on Paris Exhibit Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding Instructions on Paris Exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1664_26780_0003.jpg?itok=7ygBbdYq)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter concerning the Office exhibit at the Paris Exposition. Pratt notes that the Office exhibit would be of more interest to the colonizing people of Europe due to their colonies.
![Twenty-One Requests for Leave of Absence Twenty-One Requests for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1667_27791_0002.jpg?itok=Tem1xBVu)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards twenty-one employees' leave of absence applications: Florence M. Carter (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Jeannette L. Senseney (music teacher), Carrie E. Weekley (teacher), Jenny Ericson (sloyd teacher), O. H. Bakeless (principal teacher), Rebecca J. Sawyer (music teacher), Nellie V. Robertson (teacher), Emma A.…