John D. Powless writes to W. N. Hailmann regarding S. S. Burleson's letter requesting the return of his son Purcell from the Carlisle Indian School.
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![John D. Powless Follows Up S. S. Burleson's Letter Requesting Return of Son John D. Powless Follows Up S. S. Burleson's Letter Requesting Return of Son](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1180_12833_0002.jpg?itok=CTqxazwH)
![Request for the Return of Hiram Moses Request for the Return of Hiram Moses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1193_18249_0001.jpg?itok=RR0pF-j1)
Petitions for the return of Hiram Moses from the Carlisle Indian School in order to serve as an interpreter for the Tonawanda Presbyterian Church.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return John Ear Pratt Responds to Request to Return John Ear](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1181_13187_0002.jpg?itok=e8NzpmUF)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of John Ear to be returned to his home.
![Pratt Informs Office Regarding Return of Lewis Williams Pratt Informs Office Regarding Return of Lewis Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1181_13095_0003.jpg?itok=H2gr5gYe)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Lewis Williams (also known as Lewis Daniel Wiliams) has a ticket to his home in Idaho.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Thomas and Lillie Schanandore Pratt Responds to Request to Return Thomas and Lillie Schanandore](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1182_13453_0002.jpg?itok=MscwaepC)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Jacob A. Schanandore for the return of his two children Thomas and Lillie.
![Special Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, March 1895 Special Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, March 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1182_13586_c3868.jpg?itok=CClYMrZm)
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests a six-month supply of requisition for stationery-annual blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Pratt Discusses Lewis Williams Pratt Discusses Lewis Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1182_13525_0003.jpg?itok=jvldvTjr)
Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Lewis Williams (also known as Lewis Daniel Williams).
![Pratt Outlines Decision to Send Lewis Williams Home Pratt Outlines Decision to Send Lewis Williams Home](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1185_14953_0006.jpg?itok=oXAHavuE)
Richard Henry Pratt outlines the disciplinary history of Lewis Williams (also known as Lewis Daniel Williams) while at the Carlisle Indian School and what led him to withdraw his assistance from allowing Williams to attend the Preparatory Department of Dickinson College and to provide him a ticket to his home.
![Report of Irregular Employees, March 1895 Report of Irregular Employees, March 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1183_14128_0002.jpg?itok=--D9iqpk)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1895. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Recommendation of Standing and Shaffner to Present Paper at Conventions Recommendation of Standing and Shaffner to Present Paper at Conventions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1184_14609_0002.jpg?itok=BKJMFMlf)
Richard Henry Pratt recommends either Alfred John Standing or Laura R. Shaffner to present a paper at various conventions to W. N. Hailmann.
![Requisition for Stationery, April 1895 Requisition for Stationery, April 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1188_15958_c3735.jpg?itok=FLFGFxvQ)
Captain Richard Henry Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1896.
![Pratt Returns Correspondence Regarding Purcell Powlas Pratt Returns Correspondence Regarding Purcell Powlas](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1189_16359_0001.jpg?itok=zUpUaAVa)
Richard Henry Pratt returns letters to W. N. Hailmann regarding Purcell Powlas. Pratt notes that Powlas should remain on the home going list with the expectation that he will return in the fall.
![Request for the Return of George Running Horse Request for the Return of George Running Horse](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1191_17480_0001.jpg?itok=VScwJ9fs)
Charles G. Penney, Acting U.S. Indian Agent for the Pine Ridge Agency, forwards a request for the return of George Running Horse from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Anna S. Luckenbach's Application for Leave of Absence Anna S. Luckenbach's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1192_17801_0001.jpg?itok=Mg-J85xb)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Anna S. Luckenbach's application for a 22-day leave of absence. Luckenbach works as a clerk.
![Quarterly Report for Period Ending March 31, 1895 Quarterly Report for Period Ending March 31, 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1190_17006_0001.jpg?itok=eXWcYi0H)
Richard Henry Pratt provides the Quarterly Report for the Quarter ending March 31, 1895. Pratt provides an overview of the academic classes and their progression. Also included is an account of the industrial training program and the outing program.
![Benjamin Caswell Requests Position in the Indian Service Benjamin Caswell Requests Position in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1192_17959_0001.jpg?itok=JxKtNNqf)
Richard Henry Pratt informs W. N. Hailmann that student Benjamin Caswell would like a position in the Indian Service.
![Request to Replenish School Farm Cow Herd Request to Replenish School Farm Cow Herd](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1192_17948_0001.jpg?itok=7Z7SEq99)
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, Fourth Quarter 1895 Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1193_18093_c3804.jpg?itok=drbLzB7b)
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1895 amounting to $18,432.18 for support of the school.
![Estimate of Supplies, April 1895 Estimate of Supplies, April 1895](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1193_18092_c3784.jpg?itok=kFxh6A_w)
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.
![Forwards Bill Covering Operation at Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Forwards Bill Covering Operation at Medico-Chirurgical Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1192_17950_0001.jpg?itok=Le_XBy5x)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards bill from the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital for an operation to save the life of a student.
![Request to Spend Funds to Send Students Home During the 1895 Fiscal Year Request to Spend Funds to Send Students Home During the 1895 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1193_18264_0001.jpg?itok=-_1OPfzv)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to spend $4,000 to return students home during the current fiscal year.
![W. B. Beitzel's Application for Leave of Absence W. B. Beitzel's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1193_18265_0001.jpg?itok=n6Cx2I9F)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards clerk W. B. Beitzel's application for a 10-day leave of absence.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return George Running Horse Pratt Responds to Request to Return George Running Horse](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1195_19024_0002.jpg?itok=PSXRrudc)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return George Running Horse to his home.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Hiram Moses Pratt Responds to Request to Return Hiram Moses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1194_18852_0001.jpg?itok=jt_epHI0)
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.
![W. Grant Thompson's Application for Leave of Absence W. Grant Thompson's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1197_20027_0003.jpg?itok=Q6mZ106j)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards disciplinarian W. Grant Thompson's application for a 30-day leave of absence.