Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular discussing employees whose probationary periods have expired.
Employee Transfer Between Schools
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Walter Taylor and wife be transferred from Fort Lewis to Carlisle Indian School if approved by Supervisor Dixon.
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that music teacher Rebecca J. Sawyer requests a transfer to another school.
Richard Henry Pratt requests to be informed of the qualities of teacher Dora S. Dutton who has requested to be transferred from Fort Totten to the Carlisle Indian School.
Richard Henry Pratt requests the transfer of Dora S. Dutton (here Bora S. Dutton) to the Carlisle Indian School to fill a vacant teaching position.
Richard Henry Pratt requests to transfer Nellie Robertson from her teaching position to the clerk position made vacant by an appointment not reporting. Pratt also requests that Malcolm Odell be transferred from the Martinez Day School to the Carlisle Indian School to fill Robertson's position.
Richard Henry Pratt requests to know from the Office of Indian Affairs if Malcolm Odell is going to be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he is needed now and will be needed more when outing students arrive.
Richard Henry Pratt requests various changes in salary following the resignation of Dennison Wheelock. Pratt requests that Pearl McArthur be assigned as assistant matron and that a domestic science teacher be created.
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Marion W. De Loss should be transferred due to her health and need to take care of her family. Pratt requests that another individual be sent quickly to replace her as assistant matron.
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Marion W. De Loss requesting a transfer to a Western or Southern School as a clerk.
Jessie W. Cook requests from Estelle Reel a promotion to principal teacher at Chemawa or another Western School. Cook writes that she wants to introduce the outing system at the Riverside School if that position becomes available.
Lida Jones requests a transfer as a teacher to a Western School.
Lida Jones submits her request for a transfer to a Western School along with recommendations and Richard Henry Pratt's approval.
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the request of Daisy C. Laird for a position as a grade school teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt recommends her transfer from Fort Lewis due to other staff transfers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the transfer of employee Malcolm Odell and his wife to the Sac and Fox School. Pratt also indicates that he has asked William Robertson and his wife to take over for the Odells.
Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that William Robertson and his wife have agreed to take the positions vacated by Malcolm and Kittie Odell.
Richard Henry Pratt requests to transfer Effie (here erroneously named Elsie) Moul to assistant matron and that Flora Laird be telegraphed to report to the Carlisle Indian School.
Richard Henry Pratt forwards two letters supporting Pearl McArthur's request to transfer to the Sac and Fox School as a matron.
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Frances Veitch has accepted the position of assistant matron. Requests her immediate transfer to the Carlisle Indian School from the Cheyenne River Agency.
Teacher Jessie W. Cook requests transfer to the Perris School through Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt notes that Cook's health necessitates the transfer.
Richard Henry Pratt recommends Jessie W. Cook for the position of principal teacher at the Riverside School at the request of Superintendent Hall.