Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Prudence Miles's leave of absence with pay expired on September 7, 1899, and her leave without pay began on the following day September 8, 1899.
Pratt, Richard Henry
![Clarification Regarding Prudence Miles' Unpaid Leave of Absence Clarification Regarding Prudence Miles' Unpaid Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1699_43593_0001.jpg?itok=jHdh2a4X)
![Pratt Forwards Resignations of Kendall Paul and Cora Wheeler Pratt Forwards Resignations of Kendall Paul and Cora Wheeler](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1705_46295_0006.jpg?itok=3MRN6G0w)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the resignations of Kenall Paul (here S. Kendall Paul) and Cora B. Wheeler (both former students) from the school's staff.
![Pratt Informs Office of Promise of Three Year Term Pratt Informs Office of Promise of Three Year Term](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1700_44072_0002.jpg?itok=d-eBsDSx)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has learned that promises were made to the group including Emma and Henry St. Pierre that there term was only for three years despite Carlisle only accepting five year terms. As a result Pratt promises that he will correspond with all the parents in the party and comply with their…
![Regarding Transferring Rosebud Students to Non-Reservation Schools Regarding Transferring Rosebud Students to Non-Reservation Schools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1700_44160_0001.jpg?itok=SJrEJP9-)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding a conversation he had with the Superintendent of the Rosebud Boarding School about transferring pupils from Rosebud to non-reservation schools and the agent's opposition. Pratt recommends the Office request a report on the number of students transferred to non-reservation…
![Application of Siceni Nori for Position in the Indian Service Application of Siceni Nori for Position in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1714_51213_0005.jpg?itok=OQB6mzxz)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the application of former student Siceni Nori for a position in the Indian Service as a bookkeeper or clerk along with a letter of recommendation from the head of the Stewart Business College.
![Request for Changes in Various Salaries in 1899 Request for Changes in Various Salaries in 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1701_44551_0001.jpg?itok=s2eu3eS8)
Richard Henry Pratt requests changes in the salaries of the Band Manager, Assistant Printer, and to add two students as Assistant Printers.
![Application for Employment from Rose Duverney Application for Employment from Rose Duverney](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1702_44912_0005.jpg?itok=ofNXgY9H)
Richard H. Pratt recommends that graudate Rose Duverney (known at the school as Rose DuVernay) be appointed as an assistant matron, seamstress, or cook in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards Duverney's application along with a reference from matron M. E. Campbell.
![Supplemental Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1900 Supplemental Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1703_45381_c5376.jpg?itok=YMGf18u9)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a "Supplemental" Estimate of Funds form for $5,731.94 to purchase building materials and livestock.
![Hugg Responds to Pratt's Dismissal of Transfer of Students from Lincoln Hugg Responds to Pratt's Dismissal of Transfer of Students from Lincoln](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1704_46023_0003.jpg?itok=gjzjniWW)
William Hugg encloses a letter from Richard Henry Pratt turning down the request to transfer four students from the Lincoln Institute to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Responds to Proposal to Transfer Four Students to Carlisle Pratt Responds to Proposal to Transfer Four Students to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1704_45803_0001.jpg?itok=AcSjzUMv)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a proposal of Superintendent of the Lincoln Institute to transfer four students to Carlisle.
![School Statistics Accompanying the Annual Report, 1899 School Statistics Accompanying the Annual Report, 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1704_45804_0004.jpg?itok=FHTC_nc3)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards the statistics accompanying the annual report for the 1899 year. Pratt notes that he will send the full annual report later.
![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_b1704_45845_0001.jpg?itok=uGsjimrp)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards superintendent of outing Anne S. Ely's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Martin Wheelock Temporarily Relieved of Duties due to Football Martin Wheelock Temporarily Relieved of Duties due to Football](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1706_46496_0002.jpg?itok=Ccns3zKK)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Martin Wheelock has been temporarily relieved of his duties as Assistant Disciplinarian due to his position on the football team.
![Report of Irregular Employees, September 1899 Report of Irregular Employees, September 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48716_c0909.jpg?itok=caLLWMaJ)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during September 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Martin Arrived at Carlisle and Ticket Settled Martin Arrived at Carlisle and Ticket Settled](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1707_47126_0002.jpg?itok=8pG2yaEB)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Miss Martin has arrived at Carlisle and he has settled her ticket.
![Pratt Provides Recommendation for George Warren Pratt Provides Recommendation for George Warren](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1708_47722_0003.jpg?itok=UgxU4hFv)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from E. H. Funk and provides an endorsement for former student George Warren in his application for a position as a disciplinarian at the White Earth School.
![Mary E. Campbell's Application for Leave of Absence Mary E. Campbell's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1709_48324_0002.jpg?itok=tE3_Gvkb)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Mary E. Campbell's application for a 30 day leave of absence.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1900 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1900](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_49047_c0960.jpg?itok=vkFeFb-R)
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1900 amounting to $22,199.66 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $11,825.00 for regular employee pay.
![Estimate of Supplies, October 1899 Estimate of Supplies, October 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_49046_c0940.jpg?itok=v75B1nJe)
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1900 amounting to $499.76 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.
![Pratt Requests Authority to Purchase Furniture for School Rooms Pratt Requests Authority to Purchase Furniture for School Rooms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48725_0001.jpg?itok=slA7ekZo)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase various items including school room desks, settees, and teacher's desks.
![Request for Authority to Produce Uniforms and for Cleaning Old Drainage System Request for Authority to Produce Uniforms and for Cleaning Old Drainage System](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48717_0002.jpg?itok=b9CPtdMG)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to have uniforms produced in Carlisle due to a delay in receiving materials. He also asks for authority to spend money to clean old vaults and cesspools.
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Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase various supplies for building repairs including white lead, linseed oil, castings, as well as labor.
![Request for Material and Labor in Macadamizing Roads Request for Material and Labor in Macadamizing Roads](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48723_0001.jpg?itok=9R0C5poH)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority pay for supplies and labor involved in macadamizing the roads at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Pay for Extras for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners Request to Pay for Extras for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48724_0002.jpg?itok=UsgVnUEf)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay for extras for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for students at the Carlisle Indian School including fruits, nuts, candies, and turkeys.
![Request to Pay for Supplies to Expand Chicken House Request to Pay for Supplies to Expand Chicken House](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48719_0002.jpg?itok=5lxx3DKy)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase supplies to expand the chicken house at the Carlisle Indian School farms as well as paying for various laborers.