Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from W. N. Hailmann regarding the qualifications of former student William Sherrill for a position in the Indian Service.
Pratt, Richard Henry
April 15, 1897
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April 21, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards printer Leander Gansworth's application for a 24-day leave of absence.
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April 22, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from W. N. Hailmann by providing a recommendation from himself and O. H. Bakeless on Frank Jones.
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April 29, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with additional information on decisions made in regards to several irregular employees mentioned in the March 1897 report. Pratt also asks for approval of the April 1897 report, which includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of days worked during the…
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May 3, 1897
Card indicating Richard Henry Pratt sent a letter to American Horse inviting American Horse to visit the Carlisle Indian School.
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May 12, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during April 1897. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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May 14, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt forwards the approval letter for March 1897 irregular employees report to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Pratt also submits a statement showing the ages of students whose transportation was paid for during the third quarter of 1897.
Note: The actual approval letter and statement were missing when this file…
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May 17, 1897
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1897 amounting to $6,495.07 for regular employee pay.
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May 17, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Mary E. Lininger's application for a 23-day annual leave of absence.
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May 17, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Rosa Bourassa's application for a 58-day leave of absence due to problems with her eyes. Pratt also forwards a physician's certificate from Dr. S. Snively Bishop confirming Bourassa's poor health.
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May 19, 1897
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular employees required for May 1897 and asks for approval of the employment. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
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May 20, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant cook Laura A. Dandridge's application for a 14-day leave of absence.
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May 26, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the need for irregular employee positions at the Carlisle Indian School.
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May 27, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant clerk Dennison Wheelock's application for a 23-day annual leave of absence.
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May 27, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Martha B. Hench's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence.
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June 7-14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards matron Lida B. Given's request for a 35-day leave of absence due to sickness. Included is a note from the school's physician recommending the leave.
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June 8, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards senior teacher Emma A. Cutter's request for a 60-day leave of absence for annual leave and to attend summer school at Amherst, Massachusetts. Included is a lengthy letter from Cutter listing her experience.
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June 10, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Jenny Ericson's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence. Ericson works as a sloyd teacher.
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June 11, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Carrie E. Hulme's application for a 50-day leave of absence.
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June 11-14, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Carrie E. Weekley's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Included is a letter from Weekley listing her experience.
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June 11, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. Burgess' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Burgess works as a superintendent of printing.
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June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Charlotte R. Thomas's application for a 16-day annual leave of absence.
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June 12, 1897 - July 3, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards two coupons covering two half tickets for travel of students Sara K. Smith and Addie R. George to the Carlisle Indian School from different points.
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June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Elizabeth E. Forster's request for a 60-day leave of absence to attend summer school at Teacher's College in New York. Forster works as a teacher of drawing. Included is a lengthy explanatory letter from Forster.
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June 12, 1897
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Fannie I Peter's request for a 53-day annual leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 23 days to attend Cook County Normal Summer School. Included is a lengthy letter from Peter explaining her experience.
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