Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that Julia Hand will be sent home at once instead of remaining until all the home-going students are sent home.
1899
![Notification that Student Julia Hand will be Sent Home at Once Notification that Student Julia Hand will be Sent Home at Once](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1656_22720_0002.jpg?itok=Gvo5Hkzj)
![George Lincoln Requests Transfer of Children from Lincoln Institute George Lincoln Requests Transfer of Children from Lincoln Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23371_0002.jpg?itok=tGyFan_f)
George I. Lincoln requests the transfer of six children from the Lincoln Institute to the Carlisle Indian School.
![J. D. Sowerby Requests Transfer to Western School J. D. Sowerby Requests Transfer to Western School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23458_0002.jpg?itok=8TyEMA67)
J. D. Sowerby requests a transfer to a Western school as an assistant teacher. Richard Henry Pratt endorses the request and asks for an assistant male teacher as a replacement.
![Request to Pay Expenses for Treatment of Thomas Walker Request to Pay Expenses for Treatment of Thomas Walker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23416_0002.jpg?itok=WJMQHYj6)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the medical expenses associated with the smallpox treatment of Thomas Walker while on outing.
![Pratt Follows Up on Request for Rosa Ewbanks to be Appointed Assistant Matron Pratt Follows Up on Request for Rosa Ewbanks to be Appointed Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23489_0002.jpg?itok=k1Ec18ee)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Rosa F. Ewbanks not being on the eligible list for matrons.
![Request to Pay for Transportation of Miguel Maxcy to Hospital Request to Pay for Transportation of Miguel Maxcy to Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23789_0002.jpg?itok=2N-H9jqG)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the expenses in transporting Miguel Maxcy to a hospital in Washington D.C. for treatment.
![Laura A. Dandridge Requests Transfer in the Indian Service Laura A. Dandridge Requests Transfer in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23880_0002.jpg?itok=a8VcsUlg)
Laura Dandridge requests a transfer in the Indian Service as either a cook, seamstress, or laundress. Richard Henry Pratt endorses the request and provides a recommendation.
![Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Leave of Absence Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1658_23788_0002.jpg?itok=cn9XE0ZL)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant cook Laura A. Dandridge's application for a 30-day leave of absence.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Transfer Children of George Lincoln Pratt Responds to Request to Transfer Children of George Lincoln](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1659_24203_0002.jpg?itok=bf9TBeIw)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of George I. Lincoln to transfer six children from the Lincoln Institute to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt recommends naming the children in the order to the Superintendent of the Lincoln Institute.
![J. Banks Ralston's Application for Leave of Absence J. Banks Ralston's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1659_24356_0002.jpg?itok=j5hURKj5)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant disciplinarian J. Banks Ralston's application for a 30-day leave of absence.
![Levi St. Cyr's Application for Leave of Absence Levi St. Cyr's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1659_24202_0002.jpg?itok=itaxWueL)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant printer Levi St. Cyr's application for a 28-day leave of absence.
![Pratt Suggests Change to Law Prohibiting Sale of Alcohol to Indians Pratt Suggests Change to Law Prohibiting Sale of Alcohol to Indians](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1661_24803_0003.jpg?itok=3fcyv60y)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs request Congress amend the law prohibiting the sale of alcohol to Indians to fix a loophole.
![George W. Kemp's Application for Leave of Absence George W. Kemp's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1661_24935_0002.jpg?itok=jGbbnXVm)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards harnessmaker George W. Kemp's application for a 24-day leave of absence.
![Request for Authority to Pay for Treatment of Louisa Ance Request for Authority to Pay for Treatment of Louisa Ance](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1661_24934_0002.jpg?itok=s2NqrNvV)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the expenses in the treatment of Louisa Ance while on outing.
![Jessie W. Cook's Request for Leave of Absence Jessie W. Cook's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1661_25210_0002.jpg?itok=McMgM-hr)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Jessie W. Cook's application for a 46-day leave of absence, 22 days for annual leave and 24 days to attend summer school in Los Angeles, California.
![Report of Irregular Employees, May 1899 Report of Irregular Employees, May 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1663_26194_c6364_A.jpg?itok=mREK1Euh)
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Frank Baker Requests Return of Alice and Hattie Frank Baker Requests Return of Alice and Hattie](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1679_33601_0004.jpg?itok=Yttuy_Wr)
Frank M. Baker forwards a copy of the most recent record of his daughter Alice E. Baker received from the Carlisle Indian School which notes that her health is not very strong. As a result Baker requests the return of his two daughters Hattie and Alice from the School.
![Pratt Requests Office Order Return of Student from Show Pratt Requests Office Order Return of Student from Show](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1662_25547_0002.jpg?itok=nITUssXe)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that a student joined the Forepaugh & Sells show and he requests the Office order his return if they have any connection with them.
![Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1899 Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1662_25702_c6348.jpg?itok=lMsmfuL4)
Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1899 amounting to $2,442.40 for beef and mutton contracts and support of the school.
![Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding Instructions on Paris Exhibit Pratt Responds to Office Letter Regarding Instructions on Paris Exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1664_26780_0003.jpg?itok=7ygBbdYq)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter concerning the Office exhibit at the Paris Exposition. Pratt notes that the Office exhibit would be of more interest to the colonizing people of Europe due to their colonies.
![Twenty-One Requests for Leave of Absence Twenty-One Requests for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1667_27791_0002.jpg?itok=Tem1xBVu)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards twenty-one employees' leave of absence applications: Florence M. Carter (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Jeannette L. Senseney (music teacher), Carrie E. Weekley (teacher), Jenny Ericson (sloyd teacher), O. H. Bakeless (principal teacher), Rebecca J. Sawyer (music teacher), Nellie V. Robertson (teacher), Emma A.…
![Edwin Chalcraft Requests to be Kept in Mind for Vacant Clerk Positions Edwin Chalcraft Requests to be Kept in Mind for Vacant Clerk Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1674_31276_0001.jpg?itok=zEsA0XL4)
Edwin L. Chalcraft requests that he be kept in mind if Richard Henry Pratt hears of anyone looking for a clerk in the Indian Service.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Hattie and Alice Baker Pratt Responds to Request to Return Hattie and Alice Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1674_31453_0003.jpg?itok=b7Ubf3-U)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to request of Frank Baker to return his two daughters Hattie and Alice Baker from the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt also includes outing reports from their outing patrons.
![Requested Approval of Jessie L. McIntire's Request for Leave of Absence Requested Approval of Jessie L. McIntire's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1666_27606_0001.jpg?itok=5z4mYGks)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that he is granting Miss Jessie L. McIntire (teacher) leave of absence as she requested as long as she reports at Carlisle by September 1st. McIntire was unable to take leave before her transfer to Carlisle from Warm Springs, Oregon.
![Request for Update on Sowerby's Transfer Request for Update on Sowerby's Transfer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1666_27685_0001.jpg?itok=Ig3LiCGQ)
Richard Henry Pratt requests update on the transfer of J. D. Sowerby before making his July nominations.