Richard Henry Pratt forwards Ed. A. Lau's application for a 9-day leave of absence. Lau works as an instructor in carriagemaking.
Pratt, Richard Henry
![Ed. A. Lau's Request for Leave of Absence Ed. A. Lau's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2503_26369_0001.jpg?itok=aLpb24Zj)
![Request to Appoint Charles Lamar to Vacant Band Leader Position Request to Appoint Charles Lamar to Vacant Band Leader Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2503_26371_0001.jpg?itok=cas2OQjR)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Charles Lamar be appointed to the position of band leader following the resignation of James Riley Wheelock. Pratt notes that if the Civil Service Commission declines to appoint Lamar that the position be abolished and that of laborer be created in its place.
![Pratt Informs Office of Difficulties in Securing Fireman for School Pratt Informs Office of Difficulties in Securing Fireman for School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2505_27090_0002.jpg?itok=vfYtGqqp)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the difficulties in securing fireman for the school through the Civil Service Commission. Pratt comments that the most recent appointee John Haines has turned down the assignment and further requests that Charles W. Yeager be given the permanent assignment.
![Office Informed that Etta White Prefers Transfer to the Colville School Office Informed that Etta White Prefers Transfer to the Colville School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2505_27089_0002.jpg?itok=-lHEzqvq)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Etta White prefers the transfer to the Colville School due to the higher salary. Pratt requests that Beckie Goodyear be promoted to fill White's place and that he be allowed to fill the position with a local Carlisle resident.
![Pratt Provides Correct Authority Number for February 1904 Irregular Employees Pratt Provides Correct Authority Number for February 1904 Irregular Employees](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2504_26831_0001.jpg?itok=5UWQFKcM)
Richard Henry Pratt provides the Office of Indian Affairs the correct authority number for the February 1904 report of irregular school employees.
![Sloyd Teacher's Swedish Summer School Program Sloyd Teacher's Swedish Summer School Program](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2505_27092_0001.jpg?itok=ModtPNV4)
Superintendent Richard H. Pratt forwards the catalogue for Sloyd teacher Anne H. Stewart's summer school course in Naas, Sweden. Stewart is taking the course from the British Sloyd Association.
![Fannie I. Peter's Request for Annual Leave of Absence Fannie I. Peter's Request for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2508_28100_0001.jpg?itok=glcEe5jH)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Fannie I. Peter's request for a 28-day annual leave of absence. Peter works as a clerk.
![James C. Scott's Request for Annual Leave of Absence James C. Scott's Request for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2507_28099_0001.jpg?itok=x_5jqGAv)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards James C. Scott's request for a 22-day annual leave of absence. Scott works as a teacher.
![Carrie E. Weekley's Request for Leave of Absence Carrie E. Weekley's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2509_28416_0002.jpg?itok=GktFBPBC)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Carrie E. Weekley's request for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Weekley works as a matron.
![Pratt Proposes Establishing Camp for Tuberculosis Patients Pratt Proposes Establishing Camp for Tuberculosis Patients](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2509_28418_0001.jpg?itok=a9dHkFQT)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs circular regarding tuberculosis. He further requests to establish a camp at Mount Alto to treat tuberculosis patients.
![Pratt Informs Office that Outing Matron Position is not Vacant Pratt Informs Office that Outing Matron Position is not Vacant](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2510_28878_0002.jpg?itok=eExS76Hs)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs that Enola G. Acord was misinformed about the vacancy of outing matron at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report of Irregular Employees, April 1904 Report of Irregular Employees, April 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2515_30591_c3739.jpg?itok=exXUAuX2)
Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during April 1904. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Nicodemus Billy Pratt Responds to Request to Return Nicodemus Billy](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2516_31170_0006.jpg?itok=lCi6BeR1)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Nicodemus Billy to his home.
![Pratt Responds to Circular Regarding Student Transportation Pratt Responds to Circular Regarding Student Transportation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2514_30390_0002.jpg?itok=t6RKA4Dm)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Education Circular No. 110 requesting data regarding transportation of students. Pratt notes that this is not applicable to Carlisle.
![Pratt Requests to Know Remaining 1904 Appropriation Pratt Requests to Know Remaining 1904 Appropriation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2515_30588_0002.jpg?itok=tafrwqng)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to know the balance in the U.S. Treasury to the credit of the Carlisle Indian School appropriation for the 1904 fiscal year.
![M. S. Barr's Request for Leave of Absence M. S. Barr's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2515_30836_0001.jpg?itok=nWAnOM1b)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. S. Barr's request for a 30-day leave of absence because of their sister's illness. Barr works as a nurse.
![Pratt Forwards Vouchers for Treatment and Burial Expenses Pratt Forwards Vouchers for Treatment and Burial Expenses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2518_31782_0001.jpg?itok=G3WBqcIK)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards voucher for treatment of a student on outing as well as services for a burial of a student.
Note: The funereal expenses mentioned in this letter likely refer to the burial of Jemima Metoxen, who had died during the previous month and been buried at the school cemetery.
![Oella C. Munch's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Oella C. Munch's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2520_32415_0001.jpg?itok=hJx1ShOj)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Oella C. Munch's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Munch works as an assistant matron.
![12 Requests to Attend Summer School 12 Requests to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2542_39669_0001.jpg?itok=CczHkV-O)
Richard H. Pratt forwards approved leave of absence requests to attend summer school for 12 employees: Emma H. Foster (teacher), Agnes May Robbins (teacher), Cora B. Hawk (teacher), Sadie F. Robertson (teacher), Sadie E. Newcomer (teacher), Clara L. Smith (teacher), Hattie M. McDowell (teacher), Emma A. Cutter…
![Grace Warren Requests Pratt's Assistance in Securing Permanent Position Grace Warren Requests Pratt's Assistance in Securing Permanent Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2525_33947_0003.jpg?itok=zNCfKSQ-)
Former student Grace Warren requests Richard Henry Pratt's assistance in permanently securing a position as a teacher at a day school in White Earth, Minnesota. Pratt forwards her letter along with his recommendation.
![Pratt Requests Office Act on Nomination of Alice Lamar Pratt Requests Office Act on Nomination of Alice Lamar](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2523_33491_0001.jpg?itok=GZDOjOhE)
Richard Henry Pratt notes that his nomination of Alice Lamar as a cook has not been acted upon.
![Pratt Requests Authority to Build Third Story to Small Boys Dormitory Pratt Requests Authority to Build Third Story to Small Boys Dormitory](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2525_33946_0001.jpg?itok=NVdB6lP2)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to build a third story to the small boys dormitory in order to alleviate crowding during the winter.
![Pratt Forwards Voucher for Stone Work on Double Cottage in 1904 Pratt Forwards Voucher for Stone Work on Double Cottage in 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2526_34225_0001.jpg?itok=IXTyRkQW)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the authorization for advertising for work to build a cottage on the grounds of the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt informs the Office that no bids were received for the stone work of the foundation causing him to employ John P. McCard. As a result Pratt submits the bill…
![Five Reports on Leave of Absence Five Reports on Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2529_35398_0001.jpg?itok=-rHeaXke)
Richard H. Pratt forwards five reports on leave of absence and an application for leave of absence for several employees: Frank Reising (teacher), Frances A. Veitch (asst. matron), Etta White (asst. seamstress), James R. Wheelock (band leader), and W. H. Miller (financial clerk).
![Office Informed that Goodyear is Off Duty Due to Family Office Informed that Goodyear is Off Duty Due to Family](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2532_36323_0003.jpg?itok=Nr6aOLBj)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Beckie L. Goodyear is off duty and has been replaced with a temporary replacement. Pratt indicates that Goodyear's request for leave of absence without pay will be forwarded upon her return.