Pratt, Richard Henry

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that student Benjamin Caswell would like a position in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to expend the money received by the Carlisle Indian School due to the transfer of cows affected with tuberculosis to purchase new cows.

Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1895 amounting to $18,432.18 for support of the school.

Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1895 amounting to $498.78 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 forwards bill from the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital for an operation to save the life of a student.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to spend $4,000 to return students home during the current fiscal year.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards clerk W. B. Beitzel's application for a 10-day leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return George Running Horse to his home.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has allowed Hiram Moses to return to his home with his father on the understanding that he will return to Carlisle in the Fall.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards disciplinarian W. Grant Thompson's application for a 30-day leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Lida B. Given's application for a 42-day annual leave of absence. Given works as a matron for small boys. 

Former student Jacob Cobmoosa requests the Office of Indian Affairs to issue an order to Richard Henry Pratt to force him to send Cobmoosa's belongings to him.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Charlotte R. Thomas's application for a 52-day annual leave of absence. Thomas works as an assistant seamstress. 

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of former student Jacob Cobmoosa to have his belongings shipped to him.

Richard Henry Pratt requests to have two books made in connection with the outing program.

These were probably outing ledgers. 

Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an immediate answer to Miss Shaffner's and Miss Pratt's applications for leave of absence. 

Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of proposals and blank books used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann regarding the transfer of 34 students from the Osage Agency to Carlisle and another party of students from the Ft. Belknap Agency.

Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that he would prefer a man to be the teacher in Room No. 11.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the W. N. Hailmann that he has directed the Superintendent of the Klamath Agency to send the party of students as quickly as possible in order to fit them on the current fiscal year appropriation. Pratt requests Hailmann's help in furthering this transfer.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Ralph P. Collins, Superintendent of the Osage Agency School, regarding the proposed student party from the Osage Agency.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the W. N. Hailmann that he is unable to attend the convention at Sioux City and Alfred John Standing is busy setting up the Atlanta exhibit. He recommends O. H. Bakeless to represent Carlisle.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during May 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has received their message and to send them by first train under guard.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Bessie H. Cummins' application for a 72-day leave of absence, 30 days for summer schools, 24 days for paid annual leave, and 18 days for unpaid leave. Cummins works as an assistant teacher.