Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase ice on the open market for the preservation of fresh meats and vegetables as well as stamps for student's letters.
Pratt, Richard Henry
![Request to Purchase Ice and Stamps Request to Purchase Ice and Stamps](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48721_0002.jpg?itok=c6mGrot0)
![Request to Purchase Materials to Build Heavy Express Wagon Request to Purchase Materials to Build Heavy Express Wagon](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48720_0001.jpg?itok=i_QwIwIH)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the need for a new heavy express wagon in order to haul freight. As a result, he requests authority to purchase materials to build a new wagon as well as materials for making spring wagons and other items for agency and Indian Service Schools.
![Request to Purchase White Enameled Tableware Request to Purchase White Enameled Tableware](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48722_0001.jpg?itok=GVotKKt9)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase white steel enameled tableware including pudding pans, water pitchers, soup ladles, and tureens.
![Bills of Lading, October 1899 Bills of Lading, October 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1710_48833_0001.jpg?itok=cXKjbpj7)
Richard H. Pratt forwards a duplicate copy of bills of lading for supplies delivered to the Carlisle Indian School. At the time of scanning at the U.S. National Archives, the documents originally enclosed were not present.
![Pratt Provides Recommendation for Siceni Nori Pratt Provides Recommendation for Siceni Nori](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1714_50985_0003.jpg?itok=fCASODp4)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Siceni Nori and recommends him for a position as a clerk in the Indian Service.
![Request to Purchase Fabric on Open Market Request to Purchase Fabric on Open Market](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1712_49865_0002.jpg?itok=uWmnJlfy)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase sky blue kersey (a type of fabric) on the open market due to a shortage at the Office of Indian Affairs New York Warehouse.
![Carlisle Able to Receive Students from Mennonite Mission at Cantonment Carlisle Able to Receive Students from Mennonite Mission at Cantonment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1713_50226_0002.jpg?itok=GCxHK8bQ)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has written to Acting Agent Woodson that he is ready to place transportation for pupils at the Mennonite Mission at Cantonment to have them transferred to Carlisle.
![Recruiting Students from the Fort Peck Agency Recruiting Students from the Fort Peck Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1713_50227_0002.jpg?itok=JyOQvGLY)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding correspondence between himself and U.S. Indian Agent Scobey. Pratt notes that they have been in communication regarding a party of students from the Fort Peck Agency.
![Return of Authority for Printing Blank Reports for Perris Indian School Return of Authority for Printing Blank Reports for Perris Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1713_50538_0003.jpg?itok=trHiTWOf)
Richard Henry Pratt returns an authority authorizing the Perris Indian School to order 2,000 blank reports to be printed by the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he has instructed the Printing Department to move forward with the order without waiting for the Superintendent of the Perris Indian School.
![Joseph N. Jordan's Application for Leave of Absence Joseph N. Jordan's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1714_50822_0001.jpg?itok=ksngc8Lg)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Joesph N. Jordan's application for a 28 day leave of absence. Jordan works as a fireman.
![Pratt Informs Office of Bids for Sky-Blue Kersey for Uniforms Pratt Informs Office of Bids for Sky-Blue Kersey for Uniforms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1715_51491_0001.jpg?itok=RblYOz9K)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of various bids that have been received for sky-blue kersey. Pratt notes that due to the proportion of boys in the past year is greater requiring a higher amount of fabric than previously requested.
![Situation at the Warm Springs Agency Situation at the Warm Springs Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1735_61470_0004.jpg?itok=sJhtXoIh)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from former student Florence Wills (here Florence Wells) regarding the situation of the Warm Springs Agency.
![Alfred J. Standing's Application for Leave of Absence Alfred J. Standing's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1716_51891_0001.jpg?itok=43PTjSyL)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant superintendent A. J. Standing's application for a 30 day leave of absence.
![Bills of Lading and Weigher's Returns, October 1899 Bills of Lading and Weigher's Returns, October 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1716_52063_0002.jpg?itok=dnPlguVW)
Richard H. Pratt forwards duplicate copies of bills of lading and weigher's returns for 51,388.5 pounds of supplies delivered to the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt lists the types and weights of supplies received.
![Report of Irregular Employees, October 1899 Report of Irregular Employees, October 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1717_52539_c1136_A.jpg?itok=IQXSQ8Ij)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during October 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Wrap for the Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School, 1899 Wrap for the Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School, 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1727_57620_0001.jpg?itok=fT4rFvBw)
Wrap for the 1899 Annual Report of the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Purchase Crowell Physical Apparatus Request to Purchase Crowell Physical Apparatus](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1718_53086_0001.jpg?itok=mTebK94C)
Richard Henry Pratt renews his request for an authority to purchase a Crowell physical apparatus (a device used for physics experiments) following the Office's denial on October 14, 1899. Pratt asks that he be given a reason if his follow-up is also denied.
![Request to Cover Bill for Extending Electric Lights into New Additions Request to Cover Bill for Extending Electric Lights into New Additions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1719_53567_0002.jpg?itok=rPxuoMgV)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the bill of the Carlisle Gas & Water Co. for extending electric lights into new additions of the school building as well as needed repairs.
![Request to Pay Vaccine Point Invoice Request to Pay Vaccine Point Invoice](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1719_53569_0001.jpg?itok=W9Lc6GSS)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay the invoice for vaccine points received earlier in 1899.
![Request to Appoint Eastman as Outing Agent Request to Appoint Eastman as Outing Agent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1720_54025_0001.jpg?itok=Yxoo4DxO)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the appointment of Charles A. Eastman in the newly created position of outing agent.
![Request to Retain Anna H. Stewart as Sloyd Teacher Along with Other Changes Request to Retain Anna H. Stewart as Sloyd Teacher Along with Other Changes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1723_55698_0002.jpg?itok=vg1lG4XS)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to be allowed to keep Anna H. Stewart on temporarily as the Sloyd teacher along with other changes to employees.
![Request to Purchase New Flags Request to Purchase New Flags](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1724_56008_0001.jpg?itok=mlfBzvw9)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase new storm, post, and garrison flags to replace the current worn out flags.
![Office Informed Inga M. Erickson Left Position Office Informed Inga M. Erickson Left Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1726_56775_0003.jpg?itok=D4WAQ24q)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Inga M. Erickson has left her position as a clerk/stenographer to take a position with her old employer. Pratt requests that one of his teachers be allowed to take the position and a new teaching position at a lower salary be established.
![Report of Irregular Employees, November 1899 Report of Irregular Employees, November 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1728_57892_c1335.jpg?itok=KObLIwST)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Request to Purchase Additional Winter Coats for Girls Request to Purchase Additional Winter Coats for Girls](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1728_58250_0001.jpg?itok=AWumOK29)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase an additional 100 winter coats with a local supplier to furnish all female students with a winter coat.