Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard H. Pratt forwards twenty-one applications for leave of absence for employees: Jessie L. McIntire (Teacher), Jeannette L. Senseney (Music Teacher), Irne Marie Vander Mey (Assistant Cook), W. Grant Thompson (Disciplinarian), Sadie E. Newcomer (Teacher), Florence M. Carter (Teacher), Fanny G. Paull (Teacher), Josephine R. Walter (Teacher…

Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of the Indian Affairs of the need for several new teachers. Pratt also informs the Commissioner that Daisy C. Laird (teacher) is interested in transferring to Carlisle and wants to take a leave of absence before reporting for duty.

Wrap for letter concerning War Department letter relative to return of Richard Henry Pratt to duty.

Supplemental estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1901 amounting to $2,273.00 for support of the school and to pay for beef and mutton contracts.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from W. H. Winslow, Superintendent of the Genoa Indian School, regarding appointing Chauncy Yellow Robe to the position of disciplinarian at the school.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he plans on sending former student Howard Gansworth to the Buffalo Exposition as requested. Following the Gansworth's return, Pratt indicates that he will employ him on the irregular rolls in place of Elmer Simon.

He adds that Sophia American Horse takes the objections of the…

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of four employees for leave of absence: Mattie A. Harn (laborer), Mary E. Lininger (assistant seamstress), Beckie L. Goodyear (assistant seamstress), and Bertha Canfield (seamstress). 

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Seldon Kirk to his home before he is transferred to a school in Phoenix, Arizona. Also included is the correspondence regarding the request of Rev. Jesse Kirk for the transfer.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his thoughts on the school physician position. Pratt refers to his letter from a year prior and notes that nothing has changed since that time and requests to keep Dr. S. L. Diven at $800.

Richard Henry Pratt notes that as he has been unable to find a physician in the Indian Service with all the desired qualities he is looking for that he wants to continue the current arrangement with Dr. S. L. Diven.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the commissioner of assistant disciplinarian Mr. Haldy's decision to quit. Pratt also requests granting Mr. Haldy's leave of absence for the rest of the month be approved.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Seamstress Lizzie C. Jacobs' application for a 22 day leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt proposes to place Malcolm and Kittie Odell in charge of the small boys following the resignation of Lida Given. Pratt also requests to transfer Effie Moul to the position of teacher.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that Lizzie Jacob's request for an additional eleven month unpaid leave of absence be approved. Jacobs works in the sewing room, being employed at Carlisle for fourteen years.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 18 dozen sheepskins on the open market rather than going through the bid process due to the expense.

Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: Harry F. Weber (engineer), Edward A. Law (carriage maker), and Wilbert H. Morrett (shoemaker).  

Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during June 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the dates that Ella G. Hill (laundry manager), Malcolm W. Odell (teacher), Kittie Odell (teacher), and W. Grant Thompson (disciplinarian) were on paid leaves of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Effie Moul's application for a 21 day leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase on the open market materials to build an addition to the main store house using student labor over the summer vacation.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Blacksmith O. T. Harris' application for a 30 day leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has sent all the contracts except for leather were sent down on July 5, 1901.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his phone conversation with the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the dismissal of W. H. Morrett for theft.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a set of instruments second-hand for the school band. Pratt references the upcoming Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York as a reason to make the purchase quickly.

Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his letter of February 21, 1901 regarding worn out and unserviceable property under his supervision. Pratt notes that he thought his request was per the new regulations but notes that inspecting officer's rarely visit Carlisle making it difficult to dispose of the property.