Richard Henry Pratt returns corrected copy of the Paris Exposition leaflet and requests if it satisfactory in order to begin printing.
1900-1909
![Pratt Forwards Corrected Copy of Paris Exposition Leaflet Pratt Forwards Corrected Copy of Paris Exposition Leaflet](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1790_25665_0001.jpg?itok=MT_DMMqd)
![Nineteen Requests for Leave of Absence Nineteen Requests for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1792_26554_0001.jpg?itok=p6V7sYDR)
Richard H. Pratt forwards nineteen requests for leave of absence for several employees: Lida B. Given (matron), Sadie E. Newcomer (teacher), Jessie L. McIntire (teacher), Nellie V. Roberston (teacher), Clara L. Smith (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Elmer Simon (teacher), Florence M. Carter (teacher), Fanny G. Paull (teacher), Jennie P.…
![Cover Letter Covering Teachers Qualifications at Carlisle for 1900 Cover Letter Covering Teachers Qualifications at Carlisle for 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1791_26178_0001.jpg?itok=zR8l3b_r)
Cover letter forwarding cards covering the qualifications of the teachers at the Carlisle Indian School for the 1900 school year.
![Esther M. Dagenett’s Application for Leave of Absence Esther M. Dagenett’s Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1792_26639_0001.jpg?itok=yzPZTiMz)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Ester M. Dagenett's application for a 17 day leave of absence.
![Request for E. H. Brock to take Civil Service Exam Request for E. H. Brock to take Civil Service Exam](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1791_26176_0001.jpg?itok=X9RtBsiU)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that a Civil Service exam be arranged for E. H. Brock in order to make his temporarily appointment as Assistant Disciplinarian be made permanent.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, May 1900 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, May 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1791_26177_c1479_A.jpg?itok=xihjMaAj)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for May 1900.
![Request for Crawford to be Transferred Immediately Request for Crawford to be Transferred Immediately](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1791_26172_0002.jpg?itok=MHI3fDpI)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Crawford be transferred immediately and adds that the senior matron is going to visit outing girls.
![Pratt Requests Applications of Carlisle Employees Pratt Requests Applications of Carlisle Employees](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1792_26640_0001.jpg?itok=bij9faQV)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the applications of various Carlisle Indian School employees in the industrial shops for temporary use.
![Proposal to Supply Electric Light to Carlisle Indian School Proposal to Supply Electric Light to Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1793_27066_0001.jpg?itok=JD1_iVmK)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a proposal of the Carlisle Gas and Water Company to supply electric light to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Slip for Pratt's Recommendation for Dr. J. J. Stevens Application Slip for Pratt's Recommendation for Dr. J. J. Stevens Application](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1793_26948_0001.jpg?itok=8puDA42p)
Cover slip for Richard Henry Pratt's recommendation of Dr. J. J. Stevens applications for tribal rights with the Wichita and Affiliated Bands of Indians.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, July 1900 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, July 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1813_37225_c1656.jpg?itok=kYv2qh6u)
Major Richard Henry Pratt submits a report that lists an employee who has left the school (Granville M. Shelley) and those who have been recently hired (Ed. A. Lau). The reports include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Shelley's letter of resignation is attached.
![Pratt Discusses Resignation of Granville Shelley and Requests Replacement Pratt Discusses Resignation of Granville Shelley and Requests Replacement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1794_27292_0001.jpg?itok=AIab-uya)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that tailor, Granville M. Shelley, has resigned his position because he was not well suited to the job. Pratt requests that there be prompt action in replacing Shelley.
![Pratt Suggests Appointment for Assistant Matron Position Pratt Suggests Appointment for Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1794_27530_0001.jpg?itok=cfiXlYmI)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter notifying him that Lillie B. Crawford has declined the transfer to Carlisle as an Assistant Matron. Pratt requests that someone be appointed from the civil service list with the understanding that he has the option to fire them if they are not satisfactory.
![Resignation of G. M. Shelby Resignation of G. M. Shelby](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1794_27588_0001.jpg?itok=w1mplXDp)
G. M. Shelby informs Representative George W. Faris that he has resigned his position at the Carlisle Indian School due to false accusations made against him. Faris forwarded the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1900 Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1794_27725_c1488.jpg?itok=UUMlW2J5)
Supplementary estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1900 amounting to $11,071.62 for support of the school and transportation of supplies.
![Request for Additional Funding for Freight Shipping Request for Additional Funding for Freight Shipping](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1794_27724_0001.jpg?itok=PulQb5T4)
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that he has exhausted his funds for freight shipping on supplies and shipments and requests an additional $200 for the remainder of the fiscal year.
![Pratt Requests Authorization to Spend an Additional $200 for Paying Students Over Summer Pratt Requests Authorization to Spend an Additional $200 for Paying Students Over Summer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1795_28051_0001.jpg?itok=V2m-VGGP)
Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $200 to pay students over the summer for work at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Requests Authority to Spend Additional Money Transporting Students in FY 1900 Pratt Requests Authority to Spend Additional Money Transporting Students in FY 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1796_28358_0001.jpg?itok=wbnF3yTg)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend an additional $2000 in the transportation of students to and from their homes during fiscal year 1900.
![Request to Pay Vouchers Covering Treatment of Two Students on Outing Request to Pay Vouchers Covering Treatment of Two Students on Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1796_28359_0001.jpg?itok=egLTcWNa)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay vouchers covering the treatment and recovery of a student with typhoid fever and another from pneumonia while on outing.
![Corrected Report of Irregular Employees, May 1900 Corrected Report of Irregular Employees, May 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1797_28753_0001.jpg?itok=IAUgl7S6)
Major Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with the corrected May 1900 report, which shows the exact number of days worked under authority, as instructed by letter. Pratt also returns the original report.
![Dennison Wheelock Requests Transfer to Western School as Clerk Dennison Wheelock Requests Transfer to Western School as Clerk](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1797_28755_0001.jpg?itok=7mCGuTwj)
Dennison Wheelock requests to be transferred following the expiration of his leave of absence to a western school as a clerk or assistant clerk.
![Dennison Wheelock’s Application for Leave of Absence Dennison Wheelock’s Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1797_28754_0001.jpg?itok=6UX0gosQ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant clerk Dennison Wheelock's application for a 28 day leave of absence.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, August 1900 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, August 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1824_42533_c1667.jpg?itok=x0NfT94t)
Major Richard Henry Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Paul A. Walter and Josephine R. Walter) and those who have left the school (C. E. Dagenett, Dennison Wheelock, Carrie L. Miller, Rebecca J. Sawyer, Esther M. Dagenett, and George W. Kemp). The reports include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure…
![Applications of the Van Der Mays' Appointments to be made Permanent Applications of the Van Der Mays' Appointments to be made Permanent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1797_28928_0001.jpg?itok=ZM2PqxjL)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the applications of Johannes Leonardus Van der may and Sine Marie Van der May for their temporary appointments as a cook and assistant cook to be made permanent.
![Pratt Provides Information and Recommendation for Ernest Robitaille Pratt Provides Information and Recommendation for Ernest Robitaille](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1797_28927_0003.jpg?itok=OyLgVcaP)
Richard Henry Pratt provides background information and a recommendation for Ernest Robitaille as an Industrial Teacher and Band Instructor at the Haskell Institute.