Richard Henry Pratt requests that Edgar A. Allen (here Eugene Allen) be authorized to fill the Assistant Superintendent position. Pratt discusses that having Allen as an Assistant Superintendent would allow him to travel and counter the negative feelings generated by schools closer to reservations regarding Carlisle.
1900-1909
![Request to Employ E. A. Allen as Assistant Superintendent Request to Employ E. A. Allen as Assistant Superintendent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1956_40677_0002.jpg?itok=tH2Wb3h4)
![Pratt Forwards Letter from Margaret Shoulder and Provides Recommendation Pratt Forwards Letter from Margaret Shoulder and Provides Recommendation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1961_42776_0003.jpg?itok=XfdQn9dH)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Margaret Shoulder (here Marguerita Scholder) requesting his help securing a position at the Oraiba School. Pratt additionally provides a recommendation.
![Report of Irregular Employees, July 1901 Report of Irregular Employees, July 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1965_44836_c2354.jpg?itok=LHo9P4DF)
Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during July 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Difficulty in Recruiting Students at the Siletz Agency Difficulty in Recruiting Students at the Siletz Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1962_43374_0003.jpg?itok=k62fzTsv)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Sara Pierre regarding obtaining students from the Siletz Agency in Oregon. Pratt notes that students who wish to attend a non-reservation boarding school should be allowed to do so.
![August Kensler's Request for Annual Leave of Absence August Kensler's Request for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1960_42301_0001.jpg?itok=_BVvO595)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Storekeeper August Kensler's request for a 30 day annual leave of absence.
![George E. Hollenbaugh's Request for Annual Leave of Absence George E. Hollenbaugh's Request for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1960_42300_0001.jpg?itok=REFubuGk)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Laborer George E Hollenbaugh's request for a 15 day annual leave of absence.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Nora and Geneva Jamison Pratt Responds to Request to Return Nora and Geneva Jamison](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1960_42299_0001.jpg?itok=I2X9e4Ic)
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the return of Nora and Geneva Jamison from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Details Willingness to Part with School Fire Engine Pratt Details Willingness to Part with School Fire Engine](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1960_42593_0001.jpg?itok=lcfV605L)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the fire engine at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt details that he is not willing to depart with the school's fire engine unless it is replaced with one as equally good.
![Wallace Jemison Requests Return of Lucy Jamison Wallace Jemison Requests Return of Lucy Jamison](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1961_42689_0002.jpg?itok=ogetQ7J0)
Wallace Jemison requests the return of his niece Lucy Jamison (here Lucy Jemison) from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Stevenson Requests Update on Return of Nora and Geneva Jameson Stevenson Requests Update on Return of Nora and Geneva Jameson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1961_42719_0001.jpg?itok=QHKnxli0)
M. R. Stevenson requests an update from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his request for the return of Nora and Geneva Jameson.
![Transfer of Odells to the Pottawatomie School and Clark Declines Transfer to Carlisle Transfer of Odells to the Pottawatomie School and Clark Declines Transfer to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1961_42775_0001.jpg?itok=0PYBq_3u)
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the transfer of Malcolm and Kittie Odell to the Pottawatomie School. Pratt also informs the Office that Dr. Clark of the Chemawa School has declined his transfer to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Follow Up to Vacant Physician and Transfer of Odell Follow Up to Vacant Physician and Transfer of Odell](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1961_42966_0001.jpg?itok=ySM8TSid)
Richard Henry Pratt follows up with the school physician vacancy as well as the transfer of Malcolm Odell to the position of the Superintendent of the Pottawatomie School. Pratt also makes recommendations for the transfer of Kittie Odell and internal changes.
![Pratt Informs Office of Dennison Wheelock's Desire to Transfer to Flandreau Pratt Informs Office of Dennison Wheelock's Desire to Transfer to Flandreau](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1961_42712_0002.jpg?itok=8Cr-Uldq)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dennison Wheelock wants to be transferred to the Flandreau Indian School to report in September.
![Transfer of Odells to the Pottawatomie School Transfer of Odells to the Pottawatomie School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1961_42711_0002.jpg?itok=Sr6pxZzN)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Malcolm and Kittie Odell being appointed to the Pottawatomie School. Pratt indicates that they should go now in order for a permanent appointment to be made.
![Request to Allow Howard Gansworth to Remain at Buffalo Exposition Request to Allow Howard Gansworth to Remain at Buffalo Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1961_43154_0001.jpg?itok=4kRgu1dF)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has been urged to allow Howard Gansworth to remain at the Buffalo Exhibition.
![Request to Tear Down and Rebuild Kutz Farm Building Request to Tear Down and Rebuild Kutz Farm Building](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1962_43373_0001.jpg?itok=JTTUHobJ)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that upon closer examination of the Kutz Farm building needs extensive work. As a result, Pratt requests authority to tear down the building and rebuild it with materials already delivered and with repurposed supplies as well as additional open market purchases.
![Recommendation for Allen Appointment to Take Effect October 1st Recommendation for Allen Appointment to Take Effect October 1st](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1962_43241_0002.jpg?itok=RciQrfRz)
Richard Henry Pratt recommends that the Edgar A. Allen appointment take effect on October 1, 1901.
![Request to Add Additional Space to Dining Room Request to Add Additional Space to Dining Room](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1962_43581_0001.jpg?itok=jTGixb5e)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to make an addition to the southwest portion of the dining room in order to better accommodate the larger number of students at the school.
![Interior Secretary Orders Return of Nora and Geneva Jamison Interior Secretary Orders Return of Nora and Geneva Jamison](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1963_44104_0001.jpg?itok=MPIogyq2)
Thomas Ryan, Acting Secretary of the Interior, orders the Office of Indian Affairs to instruct Richard Henry Pratt to return Nora and Geneva Jamison to their home in the middle of September.
![Request to Transfer Daisy Laird to Carlisle Request to Transfer Daisy Laird to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1963_43980_0001.jpg?itok=55v8KGqj)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Daisy C. Laird be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School and placed in charge of the small boys.
![Fannie I. Peter's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Fannie I. Peter's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1963_44173_0001.jpg?itok=QLzuImsQ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Clerk Fannie I. Peter's application for a 30 annual leave of absence.
![M. Burgess' Application for Annual Leave of Absence M. Burgess' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1964_44339_0001.jpg?itok=Fc-cgFp8)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Superintendent of Printing M. Burgess' application for a 8 day annual leave of absence.
![Brumbaugh Sent More Students than Authorized from Puerto Rico Brumbaugh Sent More Students than Authorized from Puerto Rico](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1970_47064_0001.jpg?itok=sVaWNgXn)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. A. Jones that Martin Grove Brumbaugh sent six more students from Puerto Rico than authorized. He includes Brumbaugh's letter indicating he will send no more students without Pratt's consent.
![Correction on Leave of Absence for Marianna Burgess in 1901 Correction on Leave of Absence for Marianna Burgess in 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1968_46169_0001.jpg?itok=fm3upEHl)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the report covering the leave of absence for Marianna Burgess was in error. Pratt provides the correct dates and notes that in the future he can seek approval via telegraph if the Office requires it.
![McArthur Provides Additional Information on Case of Robert Depoe McArthur Provides Additional Information on Case of Robert Depoe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1969_47006_0001.jpg?itok=hTjJMIBG)
Duncan D. McArthur, Superintendent and Special Disbursing Agent, informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs provides further information on the money owed to Richard Henry Pratt by Robert Depoe. McArthur notes that the money owed to Depoe from the Siletz General Fund cannot be guaranteed to pay back Pratt and that the matter should be referred…