Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of monthly reports, memorandum books, and voucher for open market purchase forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to have his open market purchases of various food stuffs covered due to immediate needs resulting from an increase in the student population.

Richard H. Pratt forwards duplicate copies of bills of lading and weigher's returns for one bundle of snaths and two boxes of hardware delivered to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that 100 vaccine points be sent to the Carlisle Indian School to vaccinate incoming students.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards correspondence regarding George W. Taylor and his desire to see his appointment as an Assistant Disciplinarian cancelled.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Smith be promoted and to have a civil service appointee report to Carlisle rather than take someone from a Western School. It is not clear who this refers to. 

Richard Henry Pratt asks for an update on authorities he previously asked for including purchasing additional winter coats for girls, dried fruit, and acquiring a Crowell physical apparatus (equipment for school room physics experiments).

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the health of Samuel Kenoi.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he omitted to ask for the number of feet covered by the 70 seats previously requested. Pratt notes that he has saved money on the authority by having students build teacher's desks and requests that the difference be applied.

Richard Henry Pratt requests probationary appointment of Emma C. Schaner as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.

Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Major Richard Henry Pratt submits blank oath of office for newly appointed employee Emma C. Schaner.  Also, Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he has not received a promised blank declaration for Schaner and asks the Commissioner to send it. 

Richard Henry Pratt endorses the effort to change the location of the Perris School in California.

Richard Henry Pratt informs William A. Jones that Elmer Snyder has resigned his position as tailor. Pratt details the difficulties in finding a tailor suited for the Carlisle Indian School as well as updating Jones on the case of cook Roma Ewbank and ill health of Dr. Charles Eastman.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Roma Ewbank prefers an immediate transfer as an assistant matron to Cherokee Indian School unless there was an immediate vacancy at the Chemawa Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dr. Charles A. Eastman was critically ill with pneumonia and required a consultation with Dr. C. A. Rahter of Harrisburg. Pratt requests authority to pay Rahter's bill.

Richard Henry Pratt returns the application of John Lufkins to the Office of Indian Affairs.

Richard Henry Pratt requests an exemption from Circular No. 34 in order to allow employees to purchase milk from the school farm.

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 1900 amounting to $499.66 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.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase new silverware (referred to as plated table ware) for the Carlisle Indian School dining hall, including teaspoons, tablespoons, knives, and forks.

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1900 amounting to $22,416.36 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funding amounting to $1,2025.00 for regular employee pay. 

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the replacement of Elmer Snyder as a tailor at the Carlisle Indian School from the Civil Service lists.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Susan Gibbs and recommends her for a position as an Assistant Matron or Assistant Seamstress in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of a report from the school physician regarding the smallpox vaccine sent to the school. In addition, he notes a minor outbreak causing him to use the farm house as a hospital and purchasing different vaccine points from a local druggist.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to enroll Felipa Amago, a graduate of the Perris School, as a student at the Carlisle Indian School.