Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 1895 amounting to $499.65 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.
1895
![Estimate of Supplies, February 1895 Estimate of Supplies, February 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1163_5409_c3622.jpg?itok=QkU359YG)
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, January 1895 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, January 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1167_7260_c3793.jpg?itok=zFvf-DWe)
Carlos Montezuma, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for January 1895. Montezuma also includes a short note about the cases in the "Remarks and Physician's Special Report" section.
![Pratt Requests Additional Transportation Funds for 1895 Pratt Requests Additional Transportation Funds for 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1163_05276_0002.jpg?itok=w8velOIK)
Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $3000 for transportation students to and from their homes.
![Peter Oscar Requests Railroad Ticket from Buffalo to Carlisle Peter Oscar Requests Railroad Ticket from Buffalo to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-7-4_B.jpg?itok=8wlG4f-7)
Peter Oscar requests a railroad ticket from Buffalo to Carlisle from Richard Henry Pratt. Oscar notes that he will pay his own way to Buffalo and then reimburse Pratt for the Buffalo ticket.
![Voucher for Expenses in Treatment of Albert Mulligan Voucher for Expenses in Treatment of Albert Mulligan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1164_05871_0002.jpg?itok=GQBqIkTW)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards voucher for expenses incurred in the treatment of Albert Mulligan.
![Pratt Responds to Report on the Absentee Shawnee School Pratt Responds to Report on the Absentee Shawnee School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1165_06166_0001.jpg?itok=ynRvu0ww)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the report of Supervisor Moss on the Absentee Shawnee School by providing a historical sketch of the Shawnee Nation and their poor treatment by the U.S. Government.
![Call to Remove Pratt as Superintendent Call to Remove Pratt as Superintendent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1169_08031_0002.jpg?itok=_zXOIAIC)
J. W. Dolan calls on the Office of Indian Affairs to remove Richard Henry Pratt from his position as Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Requests Office Order Transfer of Sarah Whitedeer to Carlisle Pratt Requests Office Order Transfer of Sarah Whitedeer to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1169_07991_0001.jpg?itok=1zLHRGTc)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from H. B. Peairs, Acting Superintendent of the Haskell Institute, informing him that Sarah Whitedeer no longer consents to the transfer to Carlisle. Pratt requests that W. N. Hailmann order the transfer anyway due to prior instances of Haskell ordering Carlisle students to be transferred.
![Estimate for School Books and Supplies, Fiscal Year 1895-1896 Estimate for School Books and Supplies, Fiscal Year 1895-1896](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1214_27494_0002.jpg?itok=BQtSDfPZ)
Richard H. Pratt forwards duplicate Estimate of School Books and Supplies for the fiscal year ending June 1896 amounting to $250.59. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.
Note that there is a duplicate copy in this document.
![Report of Irregular Employees, January 1895 Report of Irregular Employees, January 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1167_6959_c3765.jpg?itok=NQxV-tz8)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Pratt Willing to Have Ella Watts Transferred to Carlisle as Assistant Teacher Pratt Willing to Have Ella Watts Transferred to Carlisle as Assistant Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1167_07261_0001.jpg?itok=MOYIMs-S)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he is satisfied with Ella Watts and is willing to have her transferred to Carlisle as an assistant teacher.
![Johnson Willing to Take Kindergarten Training in Philadelphia Johnson Willing to Take Kindergarten Training in Philadelphia](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1168_07440_0001.jpg?itok=oMlwwDJL)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that Miss Johnson is willing to take the kindergarten training in Philadelphia offered in a previous letter.
Note: There were no teachers at the school named Johnson, and none named Johnston employed at this time. It is not clear who this letter refers to.
![Certifications for the Music Department at Carlisle Certifications for the Music Department at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1169_08134_0001.jpg?itok=O4T7AZ5U)
Richard Henry Pratt certifies various matters regarding the staff of the music and band departments at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Send Home Purcell Powlas Request to Send Home Purcell Powlas](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1170_08728_0001.jpg?itok=csEFJ4xT)
S. S. Burleson requests the return of Purcell Powlas at the request of his parents from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Winnebago Agency, 1895 Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Winnebago Agency, 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1172_9465_c3895_combined.jpg?itok=XMh9GGiB)
These materials include a descriptive statement of pupils for one individual, Albert Nash Jr., sent to the Carlisle Indian School from the Winnebago Agency of Nebraska.
![Interior Secretary Denies Request for Additional Transportation Funds Interior Secretary Denies Request for Additional Transportation Funds](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1171_09125_0001.jpg?itok=z8HGg0gs)
Hoke Smith, Secretary of the Interior, denies the request of Richard Henry Pratt for an increase in transportation budget and requests additional requests include statements on the need for the funds.
![Dennison Wheelock's Request for Leave of Absence Dennison Wheelock's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1173_09823_0001.jpg?itok=PsDLZmD8)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards bandmaster Dennison Wheelock's application for a 6-month leave of absence due to a health issue.
![Pratt Responds to Denial of Additional Transportation Funds in 1894-1895 Pratt Responds to Denial of Additional Transportation Funds in 1894-1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1173_09824_0001.jpg?itok=cfMmyHPd)
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his application to spend an additional $3000 on transportation.
![Pratt Requests Board of Action for Action on Supplies Pratt Requests Board of Action for Action on Supplies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1174_10186_0001.jpg?itok=XmSaxDj3)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a number of supplies require the action of a Board of Survey.
![Request for Answer for Dennison Wheelock's Request for Leave of Absence Request for Answer for Dennison Wheelock's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1173_09822_0001.jpg?itok=4IhxRz7b)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an answer to bandmaster Dennison Wheelock's application for leave of absence.
![Pratt Forwards Vouchers for Eye Treatment of Two Students Pratt Forwards Vouchers for Eye Treatment of Two Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1174_10347_0001.jpg?itok=uKx_m1_g)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards vouchers covering the treatment of two pupils for their eyes at the Medico-Chirurgical College.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Purcell Powlas Pratt Responds to Request to Return Purcell Powlas](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1174_10346_0001.jpg?itok=xrp7TtOc)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Purcell Powlas to his home.
![Dennison Wheelock's Request for Shorter Leave of Absence Dennison Wheelock's Request for Shorter Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1177_11141_0002.jpg?itok=epx0ZlRX)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards and endorses Dennison Wheelock's letter requesting a shorter leave of absence without pay instead of the 6-months he asked for previously. Wheelock explains that he does not want to lose his position at the school and his health is improving.
![Pratt Forwards Proceedings of a Board of Survey in March 1895 Pratt Forwards Proceedings of a Board of Survey in March 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1180_12464_0005.jpg?itok=s5h6lkcf)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proceedings of a board of survey in determining the disposition of various supplies and materials.
![Pratt Informs Hailmann of Various Positions at Carlisle Pratt Informs Hailmann of Various Positions at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1178_11784_0002.jpg?itok=o4k480Pg)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann regarding various positions at the Carlisle Indian School.