Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that upon closer examination of the Kutz Farm building needs extensive work. As a result, Pratt requests authority to tear down the building and rebuild it with materials already delivered and with repurposed supplies as well as additional open market purchases.

Richard Henry Pratt recommends that the Edgar A. Allen appointment take effect on October 1, 1901.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to make an addition to the southwest portion of the dining room in order to better accommodate the larger number of students at the school.

Thomas Ryan, Acting Secretary of the Interior, orders the Office of Indian Affairs to instruct Richard Henry Pratt to return Nora and Geneva Jamison to their home in the middle of September.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Daisy C. Laird be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School and placed in charge of the small boys.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Clerk Fannie I. Peter's application for a 30 annual leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Superintendent of Printing M. Burgess' application for a 8 day annual leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. A. Jones that Martin Grove Brumbaugh sent six more students from Puerto Rico than authorized. He includes Brumbaugh's letter indicating he will send no more students without Pratt's consent.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the report covering the leave of absence for Marianna Burgess was in error. Pratt provides the correct dates and notes that in the future he can seek approval via telegraph if the Office requires it.

Duncan D. McArthur, Superintendent and Special Disbursing Agent, informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs provides further information on the money owed to Richard Henry Pratt by Robert Depoe. McArthur notes that the money owed to Depoe from the Siletz General Fund cannot be guaranteed to pay back Pratt and that the matter should be referred…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Farmer Oliver Harlan's request for a 9 day annual leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the transfer of employee Malcolm Odell and his wife to the Sac and Fox School. Pratt also indicates that he has asked William Robertson and his wife to take over for the Odells.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Clerk Annie M. Morton's request for a 30 day annual leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Matron Kittie Odell's request for a 4 day leave of absence.  Odell also requests a longer leave of absence without pay until she is notified to take the Matron position at the Iowa Sac and Fox School in Toledo, Iowa if her request cannot be arranged. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Small Boys Manager Malcolm W. Odell's request for a 4 day leave of absence. Odell also requests a longer leave of absence without pay until he is notified to take the charge of the Iowa Sac and Fox School in Toledo, Iowa if his request cannot be arranged.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Malcolm and Kittie Odell are set to leave Carlisle. Pratt continues that he will cover their pay through the end of August until they receive their orders.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Nurse M. S. Barr's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has received their telegram authorizing the Assistant Superintendent position. Recommends Edgar A. Allen for the position.

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

Superintendent Richard H. Pratt sends a telegram asking for the stationery supplies requested in April which have not been delivered yet.

Richard Henry Pratt notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that William Robertson and his wife have agreed to take the positions vacated by Malcolm and Kittie Odell.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs by providing quotes and photographs of the different styles of vehicles and harness produced at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to transfer Effie Moul to assistant matron and that Flora Laird be telegraphed to report to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt makes several corrections to an Office of Indian Affairs letter concerning changes to employees at the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the return of Francisco Calderin.