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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![Report of Irregular Employees, April 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, April 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1417_18621_0001.jpg?itok=74l6zQgb)
![Approval of Irregular Employees Report for March 1897 Approval of Irregular Employees Report for March 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1418_18976_0001.jpg?itok=L2ZF-Ibl)
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…
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1897 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19330_c5129.jpg?itok=VXyel6cC)
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1897 amounting to $6,495.07 for regular employee pay.
![Mary E. Lininger's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Mary E. Lininger's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19332_0001.jpg?itok=sWMvc5mm)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Mary E. Lininger's application for a 23-day annual leave of absence.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, April 1897 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, April 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19373_c5141_A.jpg?itok=WrQfNIoK)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly report for May 1897.
![Rosa Bourassa's Request for Leave of Absence Rosa Bourassa's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19331_0002.jpg?itok=Cr-BjsNY)
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.
![Report of Irregular Employees, May 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, May 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19583_0001.jpg?itok=yFp3pMQi)
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.
![Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Leave of Absence Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1420_19854_0001.jpg?itok=eyERVfyz)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant cook Laura A. Dandridge's application for a 14-day leave of absence.
![Need for Additional Irregular Employees in 1897 Need for Additional Irregular Employees in 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1421_20614_0001.jpg?itok=fJ402FYV)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the need for irregular employee positions at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Dennison Wheelock's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Dennison Wheelock's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1421_20700_0001.jpg?itok=WbRN1AGZ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant clerk Dennison Wheelock's application for a 23-day annual leave of absence.
![Martha B. Hench's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Martha B. Hench's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1421_20678_0001.jpg?itok=Son19tg6)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Martha B. Hench's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence.
![Lida B. Given's Request for Sick Leave of Absence Lida B. Given's Request for Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23541_0003.jpg?itok=yccw2p4p)
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.
![Emma A. Cutter's Request for Leave of Absence Emma A. Cutter's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23545_0004.jpg?itok=mbSmwGtR)
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.
![Jenny Ericson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Jenny Ericson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1426_22926_0001.jpg?itok=9YTG99U0)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Jenny Ericson's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence. Ericson works as a sloyd teacher.
![Vanderlip Forwards Letter Regarding Teacher at Carlisle Vanderlip Forwards Letter Regarding Teacher at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23619_0002.jpg?itok=MRJKqoLU)
Frank A. Vanderlip forwards a letter from John N. Horner with an enclosed slip regarding a promotion of a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Carrie E. Hulme's Request for Annual Leave of Absence Carrie E. Hulme's Request for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23535_0001.jpg?itok=5rtDxow9)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Carrie E. Hulme's application for a 50-day leave of absence.
![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_b1427_23547_0004.jpg?itok=KooCrvKy)
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.
![Jeannette L. Senseney's Request for Leave of Absence Jeannette L. Senseney's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23539_0003.jpg?itok=LVgTzIXR)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards music teacher Jeannette L. Senseney's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 18 days annual leave, 12 days without pay, and 30 days to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York during her leave. Included is a lengthy letter from Senseney explaining her experience and need to attend summer school.
![M. Burgess' Application for Annual Leave of Absence M. Burgess' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1426_23061_0001.jpg?itok=Efe93ya_)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. Burgess' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Burgess works as a superintendent of printing.
![Charlotte R. Thomas's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Charlotte R. Thomas's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23534_0001.jpg?itok=FgTVZVXO)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Charlotte R. Thomas's application for a 16-day annual leave of absence.
![Coupons for Travel of Sara K. Smith and Addie R. George Coupons for Travel of Sara K. Smith and Addie R. George](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1433_26384_0002.jpg?itok=oEmp6jYM)
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.
![Elizabeth E. Forster's Request for Leave of Absence Elizabeth E. Forster's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23536_0004.jpg?itok=oclyGcSP)
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.
![Fannie I. Peter's Request for Leave of Absence Fannie I. Peter's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23543_0003.jpg?itok=kjy7vt6G)
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.
![Florence M. Carter's Request for Leave of Absence Florence M. Carter's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23542_0004.jpg?itok=9p_VWyEw)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Florence M. Carter's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Included is a lengthy letter from Carter.
![J. W. Hendren's Request for Leave of Absence J. W. Hendren's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23537_0004.jpg?itok=2m1EHPbU)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher J. W. Hendren's application for a 60-day leave of absence for annual leave and to attend summer school. An explanatory cover letter from Hendren is included.