Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Ed. A. Lau's application for a 9-day leave of absence. Lau works as an instructor in carriagemaking.

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.

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.

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.

Richard Henry Pratt provides the Office of Indian Affairs the correct authority number for the February 1904 report of irregular school employees.

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.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Fannie I. Peter's request for a 28-day annual leave of absence. Peter works as a clerk. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards James C. Scott's request for a 22-day annual leave of absence. Scott works as a teacher. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Carrie E. Weekley's request for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Weekley works as a matron. 

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.

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.

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.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Nicodemus Billy to his home.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to Education Circular No. 110 requesting data regarding transportation of students. Pratt notes that this is not applicable to Carlisle.

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.

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. 

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.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Oella C. Munch's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Munch works as an assistant matron. 

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…

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.

Richard Henry Pratt notes that his nomination of Alice Lamar as a cook has not been acted upon.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to build a third story to the small boys dormitory in order to alleviate crowding during the winter.

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…

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).

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.