Pratt, Richard Henry

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 (here erroneously named Elsie) 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.

Richard Henry Pratt authorizes W. B. Beitzel (clerk) to take charge of the school during his absence from the school to visit western agencies. 

Richard H. Pratt forwards forty-six reports on leaves of absence taken by employees: Sadie E. Newcomer (teacher), Margaret Roberts (teacher), Josephine R. Walter (teacher), M. Burgess (superintendent of printing), Dora M. Peters (assistant laundress), Etta S. Fortney (assistant laundress), Ella Albert (assistant laundress), Jennie Wolf (…

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter along with his recommendation for Nellie H. Peters for an appointment as an assistant seamstress in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards two letters supporting Pearl McArthur's request to transfer to the Sac and Fox School as a matron.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Superintendent of Outing Anne S. Ely's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt provides a quote on a three-seat covered wagon, neck, yoke and pole, and all equipment for the Riverside Boarding School. Pratt also includes a photograph for a Concord spring wagon.

Richard Henry Pratt provides the correct name of Carrie E. Weekley on the report of the Office of Indian Affairs approving changes in employees dated October 5, 1901.

Richard H. Pratt forwards three reports on leave of absence taken by employees: M. S. Barr (nurse), Annie M. Morton (assistant clerk), and Fannie I Peter (clerk).

Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs Circular No. 54 regarding transferring pupils to non-reservation schools. Pratt also encloses a letter from Edgar A. Allen on the same subject.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Delfina Jacquez (here Delphina Jaquez) and her three cousins.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Ella Sturm who is requesting a position in the Indian Service. Pratt provides a recommendation for Sturm in his letter.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the criticism regarding wagons manufactured at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt states that Cochran is known to misuse wagons causing them to breakdown quickly and requests that he ship the broken wagon back so it can be examined.

W. A. Jones writes in a note…

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1902 amounting to $26,776.11 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $13,662.50 regular employee pay. 

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1902 amounting to $426.43 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 an additional $500 to purchase materials on the open market for materials and skilled labor to complete the tear down and rebuilding of the house on the Kutz Farm.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Frances Veitch has accepted the position of assistant matron. Requests her immediate transfer to the Carlisle Indian School from the Cheyenne River Agency.