Richard Henry Pratt forwards outing agent Anne S. Ely's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
1898
![Anne S. Ely's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Anne S. Ely's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1582_43723_0002.jpg?itok=MRIe2BjB)
![School Statistics Accompanying 1898 Annual Report School Statistics Accompanying 1898 Annual Report](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1585_45133_0002.jpg?itok=fQRK9wdI)
School Statistics accompanying the 1898 Annual Report.
![Pratt Provides Recommendations for Two Indian Service Positions Pratt Provides Recommendations for Two Indian Service Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1585_45192_0003.jpg?itok=n12d3V87)
In response to an office request, Richard Henry Pratt recommends James D. Flannery for a tailor position at the Mount Pleasant Indian School and Clarence Butler for the Assistant Engineer position at the Rosebud Agency boarding school. He provides some background on Flannery, a musician's, experiences since leaving and returning to Carlisle.…
![Pratt Provides Report on Carrie Hamlin Pratt Provides Report on Carrie Hamlin](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1585_45193_0002.jpg?itok=X9oOmAvz)
Richard Henry Pratt provides a report on Carrie Hamlin at the request of the Office of Indian Affairs regarding her application for appointment as a music teacher in the Indian Service.
![Report of Irregular Employees, September 1898 Report of Irregular Employees, September 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1587_46107_0002.jpg?itok=MikXbxSi)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during September 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Dennison Wheelock's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Dennison Wheelock's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1588_46879_0002.jpg?itok=Pu-6wrzo)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant clerk Dennison Wheelock's application for a 28-day annual leave of absence.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1899 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1588_46707_c5857.jpg?itok=2vj4Ihs4)
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1899 amounting to $19,380.03 for support of the school, $11,120.00 of which is for regular employee pay.
![Estimate of Supplies, October 1898 Estimate of Supplies, October 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1588_46706_c5844_A.jpg?itok=9EuZgLDL)
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1899 amounting to $487.63 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.
![List of Supplies Needed for Harness and Shoe Shops List of Supplies Needed for Harness and Shoe Shops](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1589_47394_c5918.jpg?itok=oI5vmRrf)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards list of supplies needed for the shoe shop and harness shop at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Standing Available to Supervise Repacking of Omaha Exhibit Standing Available to Supervise Repacking of Omaha Exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1590_47756_0002.jpg?itok=ld0f3C78)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has placed Alfred John Standing at their direction in order to supervise the repacking of the Omaha Exhibit.
![Pratt Recommendation for Grand Junction Tailor Position Pratt Recommendation for Grand Junction Tailor Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1593_49202_0002.jpg?itok=zXlk27x4)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that all of former students he could recommend for the tailor position at the Grand Junction School are currently employed.
![Report of Irregular Employees, October 1898 Report of Irregular Employees, October 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1595_50277_0001.jpg?itok=dT9V1O52)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during October 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Request to Transfer B. F. Bennett for School Farmer Position Request to Transfer B. F. Bennett for School Farmer Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1599_52418_0001.jpg?itok=JLAAOrLZ)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the transfer of Benjamin F. Bennett to the Carlisle Indian School as the School Farmer.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, October 1898 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, October 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1595_50674_c5819_A.jpg?itok=ja7N17Xc)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for October 1898.
![Charles W. Buck Seeks Trader Permit at Blackfeet Station Charles W. Buck Seeks Trader Permit at Blackfeet Station](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1599_52453_0003.jpg?itok=S-DMbuqO)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Charles W. Buck who is seeking a sole trader permit at the Blackfeet Station.
![Richard Henry Pratt's Request for Leave of Absence to visit Bermuda Richard Henry Pratt's Request for Leave of Absence to visit Bermuda](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1598_51747_0001.jpg?itok=9s16hDrR)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting a leave of absence to take a trip to Bermuda.
![Manufacture of Harness and Spring Wagons at Carlisle Manufacture of Harness and Spring Wagons at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1600_52808_0001.jpg?itok=PpDFY2jJ)
Thomas Ryan, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, forwards a letter of Richard Henry Pratt regarding the manufacture of spring wagons and harness at the Carlisle Indian School to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Mayhugh Requests to Enroll Two Students from the Western Shoshone Agency Mayhugh Requests to Enroll Two Students from the Western Shoshone Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1602_53800_0001.jpg?itok=QG5AAXUP)
John S. Mayhugh, U.S. Indian Agent for the Western Shoshone Agency, requests to have Henry Sue and Willie Van Derzer enrolled at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Tickets Set to be Delivered to Chester P. Cornelius Tickets Set to be Delivered to Chester P. Cornelius](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1600_52928_0001.jpg?itok=XsUQx_Je)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that tickets will be delivered to Chester P. Cornelius.
![Pratt Reports on Dimensions of Dorms, Dining, and School Rooms Pratt Reports on Dimensions of Dorms, Dining, and School Rooms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1601_53203_0001.jpg?itok=Nw4QnF8s)
Richard Henry Pratt provides a list of the rooms and dimensions for the sleeping quarters, dining room, and school rooms at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt focuses on the dormitories due to the excess space as compared to Office regulations.
![Joseph N. Jordan's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Joseph N. Jordan's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1602_54058_0001.jpg?itok=PcTS31az)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards fireman Joseph N. Jordan's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence.
![Pratt Provides Information on William Butcher Pratt Provides Information on William Butcher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1602_54022_0001.jpg?itok=nfu5BAxy)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding former student William Butcher, including his experience in the printing department.
![E. Corbett's Request for Extended Sick Leave of Absence E. Corbett's Request for Extended Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1607_55978_00003.jpg?itok=y8dSmh5H)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress E. Corbett's application for an additional 28-day sick leave of absence and a physician's certificate confirming Corbett's illness, "inflamation of the bowels." The Commissioner of Indian Affairs recommends Corbett's request be granted.
![Efficiency Report of Employees, December 1898 Efficiency Report of Employees, December 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1603_54203_c5834.jpg?itok=vS8nknsJ)
Major Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' salaries and positions.
![Follow Up on Gertrude Simmons' Request for Additional Training Follow Up on Gertrude Simmons' Request for Additional Training](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1626_7290_0003.jpg?itok=2GEA9SGw)
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on the request of Gertrude Simmons to take additional training to further her career. Pratt additionally requests advance notice of the party of Cheyenne and Arapaho's arrival in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Note: Gertrude Simmons later became known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin and Zitkala-Sa.