Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that Fanny G. Paull's leave of absence should begin on April 10th instead of May 10th.
School Employees - Teachers
![Clarification on the Starting Date of Fanny G. Paull's Sick Leave of Absence Clarification on the Starting Date of Fanny G. Paull's Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1321_20663_0002.jpg?itok=8TvdV2Ot)
![Three Requests for Earlier Leaves of Absence Three Requests for Earlier Leaves of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1326_22799_0002.jpg?itok=p7HMRlgc)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that M. Burgess' (superintendent of printing), Prudence Miles' (dining room matron), and Florence M. Carter's (teacher) leave of absence requests should be granted a few days before school ends because they live on the Pacific coast.
![Doctor's Note Certifying M. L. Silcott's Sickness Doctor's Note Certifying M. L. Silcott's Sickness](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1326_23279_0002_1.jpg?itok=lWhClHfW)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards physician John A. Lichty's certification of teacher M. L. Silcott's need for sick leave of absence from May 28th to June 18th, 1896.
![Question Regarding the Certification of Three Leave of Absence Requests Question Regarding the Certification of Three Leave of Absence Requests](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1327_23302_0001.jpg?itok=rD4HNa88)
Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an immediate answer to Burgess', Miles', and Carter's leave of absence requests.
![Request for Yearlong Leave of Absence for Fanny G. Paull Request for Yearlong Leave of Absence for Fanny G. Paull](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1330_24853_0002.jpg?itok=Wwv08JZB)
Richard Henry Pratt requests a one-year extended leave of absence for teacher Fanny G. Paull and encloses a letter from Dr. Charles S. Hearn informing Paull that he feels she needs a yearlong leave of absence.
![Nellie Robertson Denny Service Record Card orange-brown paper with chart on it that indicates employment changes for Nellie Robertson Denny](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/Denny_Nellie_R._Rep_Image.jpg?itok=mpT890Kk)
The service record card held by the Office of Indian Affairs for Nellie Robertson Denny. The card tracks when Denny was hired, promoted and resigned from different positions at Carlisle.
Note: the Official Personnel Folder of Nellie Robertson Denny was requested from the National Archives in St. Louis but a staff member indicated that "…
![Notice of Death of Anna C. Hamilton Notice of Death of Anna C. Hamilton](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1335_26937_0001.jpg?itok=EgBtNeho)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Anna C. Hamilton, Normal School Teacher.
![Correspondence Regarding the Failure to Re-Nominate Two Teachers Correspondence Regarding the Failure to Re-Nominate Two Teachers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1369_43839_0002.jpg?itok=i4eFKjeD)
Correspondence regarding Richard Henry Pratt not re-nominating M. L. Silcott and Maud Mosher for teaching positions during the 1897 fiscal year. Pratt had not given sufficient written reasons for his decision, and so complaints were made leading to a call for his dismissal. Pratt subsequently provided a written explanation for his reasons--that…
![Pratt Informs Hailmann of Plan to Not Re-Nominate Mosher or Silcott Pratt Informs Hailmann of Plan to Not Re-Nominate Mosher or Silcott](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1343_30836_0001.jpg?itok=KUmBk0pV)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he is not re-nominating M. L. Silcott and Maud Mosher for teaching positions at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request for Transfer of Lizzie M. Lampson to Carlisle Request for Transfer of Lizzie M. Lampson to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1344_31301_0001.jpg?itok=TWtUgrdO)
Richard Henry Pratt requests W. N. Hailmann transfer Lizzie M. Lampson to the Carlisle Indian School. He further requests meeting with Hailmann to discuss taking the teachers from the Civil Service.
![Request to Pay Out Leave for Anna C. Hamilton Request to Pay Out Leave for Anna C. Hamilton](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1339_29125_0001_0.jpg?itok=-cw1ZyKi)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the full salary of teacher Anna C. Hamilton for her leave of absence following her death.
![Six Certificates of Attendance at Summer School Six Certificates of Attendance at Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1358_37978_0002.jpg?itok=iDkwaKt5)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards six certificates of attendance at summer school for several employees: M. Burgess (superintendent of printing), Florence M. Carter (teacher), Prudence Miles (assistant matron), Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher), Fannie I. Peter (teacher), and Kate S. Bowersox (teacher).
![Pratt Forwards Application of Forster for Drawing School Teacher Pratt Forwards Application of Forster for Drawing School Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1347_32546_0002.jpg?itok=Jy6X6KUH)
Richard Henry Pratt submits application for Elizabeth E. Forster for the position of Drawing Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Updates Hailmann on Teachers for the Carlisle Indian School Pratt Updates Hailmann on Teachers for the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1348_32964_0003.jpg?itok=o6p1J8XR)
Richard Henry Pratt updates the Office of Indian Affairs that it was decided that Spray could remain until he takes the Civil Service Examination. Pratt also informs the Office of the need for additional teachers.
![Pratt Corrects Error in Mary Bailey's Appointment Pratt Corrects Error in Mary Bailey's Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1348_33115_0002.jpg?itok=iAHV1e5e)
Richard Henry Pratt calls attention to a Office of Indian Affairs error--misspelling her name--in approving Mary Bailey as an Assistant Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Informs Office of Non-Governmental Funds to Employ Teachers Pratt Informs Office of Non-Governmental Funds to Employ Teachers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1381_939_0003.jpg?itok=JMfXlzNe)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of his plans to employ various teachers using non-Governmental funds to comply with Civil Service regulations.
![Pratt Requests Delay in Switching Teachers Between Rooms Pratt Requests Delay in Switching Teachers Between Rooms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1392_6046_0001.jpg?itok=d5uDZ4o-)
Richard Henry Pratt requests a delay until after commencement in moving teachers to different rooms.
![Pratt Provides Further Updates on Teaching Positions at Carlisle Pratt Provides Further Updates on Teaching Positions at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1393_6819_0001.jpg?itok=74uHVKNB)
Richard Henry Pratt updates the Office of Indian Affairs on teaching position changes at the Carlisle Indian School, including his recommendation that two students soon to graduate be hired.
![Lizzie M. Lampson's Resignation Lizzie M. Lampson's Resignation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1399_10183_0001.jpg?itok=FUiClcB8)
Richard Henry Pratt forward teacher Lizzie M. Lampson's resignation and application for a 20-day leave of absence. Lampson requests to return to the Normal School in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Pratt endorses Lampson's request.
![Lizzie M. Lampson's Resignation (Telegram) Lizzie M. Lampson's Resignation (Telegram)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1398_9722_0002.jpg?itok=b6bsiMxP)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him of teacher Lizzie M. Lampson's resignation and request for a 20-day leave of absence to which she is entitled.
![Physician's Certification of Kate S. Bowersox's Sickness Physician's Certification of Kate S. Bowersox's Sickness](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1401_10983_0002.jpg?itok=4yxzMjgk)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a note from S. L. Diven certifying teacher Kate S. Bowersox's illness, justifying her leave of absence.
![Vanderlip Forwards Letter Regarding Teacher at Carlisle Vanderlip Forwards Letter Regarding Teacher at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23619_0002.jpg?itok=MRJKqoLU)
Frank A. Vanderlip forwards a letter from John N. Horner with an enclosed slip regarding a promotion of a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mariette Wood Requests Transfer to Carlisle as a Teacher Mariette Wood Requests Transfer to Carlisle as a Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1433_26385_0004.jpg?itok=bz4De0em)
Mariette Wood requests a transfer to the Carlisle Indian School as a teacher. Richard Henry Pratt forwards and endorses the application.
![Request to Alter Salaries of Several Teaching Positions at Carlisle Request to Alter Salaries of Several Teaching Positions at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1432_26318_0001.jpg?itok=mEwPnxSh)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to alter the salaries of several teachers at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Bessie Barclay Applies for Transfer to Carlisle as Teacher Bessie Barclay Applies for Transfer to Carlisle as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1437_28849_0003.jpg?itok=bVgHqjka)
Bessie Barclay applies for a transfer to the Carlisle Indian School as a lower grade teacher from the Winnebago Agency. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the application to the Office of Indian Affairs along with his recommendation.