1900

Ohio Congressman Charles Dick forwards a letter of James E. Cavett to W. A. Jones regarding his appointment as a wagonmaker to the Carlisle Indian School.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists new employees (Laura Jackson, Pearl McArthur, W. Lewis Haldy, M. I. Zeigler, D. E. Miller, Kittie Odell, Malcolm W. Odell, and Minnie L. Ferree ) and those who have left the school (Ellen R. Dorsett and Annie Kowuni). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for…

Alfred J. Standing requests permission to pay to exchange an old Remington typewriter as well as repair another.

Alfred John Standing informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Daniel S. Phillips deserted from the Carlisle Indian School and should be returned.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his letter of August 22, 1900 requesting to know the price at which the Carlisle Indian School should invoice for harness produced by the school for the Indian Service.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employee Sallie Santiago, who worked at the school during August 1900. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during August 1900. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

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 forwards Assistant Superintendent A. J. Standing's application for a 30 leave of absence.  

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for August 1900.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards the Office of Indian Affairs the resignation of Lida Sabin at his request and also reports the illness of Marion W. De Loss. As a result, Pratt requests two temporary positions to replace Sabin and De Loss.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to amend his quarterly estimate to purchase 15 bushels of timothy seed for the Carlisle Indian School farms at a higher price.

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 informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Assistant Disciplinarian E. H. Brock has resigned and notes that W. Lewis Haldy has taken the Civil Service Exam and is highly recommended.

Richard Henry Pratt provides information and a recommendation for Pasquala Anderson in support of her application for an assistant teacher position in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James E. Cavett (here James Cabett) who was appointed to the position of wagonmaker at the Carlisle Indian School reported to the school and quickly declined the position upon learning the full duties.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Outing Agent Charles A. Eastman's application for a 15 day leave of absence.

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.

Sara Williams requests assistance from Richard Henry Pratt in obtaining a position in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs.

James E. Cavett informs A. C. Towner that he reported to the Carlisle Indian School for employment but was refused to be placed by Richard Henry Pratt.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to a complaint from U.S. Representative C. E. Littlefield regarding his letter to Mary Jackson informing her that her appointment to clerk at the Carlisle Indian School was revoked.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Harriet Eck has resigned her position. He notes that the dining room matron can no longer instruct girls in cooking and needs some additional help on occasion. Pratt requests that the authorization for her position be extended in order to allow him to continue to search for a…

Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs inform him of the prospect of an assistant disciplinarian reporting to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to enroll three members of the Shawnee Nation living among the Cherokee and two Cherokee Nation members currently enrolled at the Friends Missionary School.

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.