Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Seldon Kirk to his home before he is transferred to a school in Phoenix, Arizona. Also included is the correspondence regarding the request of Rev. Jesse Kirk for the transfer.
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![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Seldon Kirk Pratt Responds to Request to Return Seldon Kirk](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1964_44340_0001.jpg?itok=9RuL9-Fj)
![Pratt Requests Keeping Dr. S. L. Diven for the 1903 Fiscal Year Pratt Requests Keeping Dr. S. L. Diven for the 1903 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2100_31228_0004.jpg?itok=PxQbH2Rt)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his thoughts on the school physician position. Pratt refers to his letter from a year prior and notes that nothing has changed since that time and requests to keep Dr. S. L. Diven at $800.
![Request to Continue Current Arrangement with Dr. S. L. Diven Request to Continue Current Arrangement with Dr. S. L. Diven](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1940_33387_0001.jpg?itok=vh5NIeLJ)
Richard Henry Pratt notes that as he has been unable to find a physician in the Indian Service with all the desired qualities he is looking for that he wants to continue the current arrangement with Dr. S. L. Diven.
![Mr. Haldy's Request for Leave of Absence prior to Termination at the End of the Month Mr. Haldy's Request for Leave of Absence prior to Termination at the End of the Month](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1941_33944_0001.jpg?itok=AzkZcYGr)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the commissioner of assistant disciplinarian Mr. Haldy's decision to quit. Pratt also requests granting Mr. Haldy's leave of absence for the rest of the month be approved.
![Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Leave of Absence Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1942_34206_0001.jpg?itok=D0nByS2Z)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Assistant Seamstress Lizzie C. Jacobs' application for a 22 day leave of absence.
![Proposed Changes in Positions in Charge of Small Boys Proposed Changes in Positions in Charge of Small Boys](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1942_34205_0001.jpg?itok=ckawzjR3)
Richard Henry Pratt proposes to place Malcolm and Kittie Odell in charge of the small boys following the resignation of Lida Given. Pratt also requests to transfer Effie Moul to the position of teacher.
![Request for Extended Leave of Absence Request for Extended Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1943_34611_0001.jpg?itok=rrAfaS3P)
Richard H. Pratt recommends that Lizzie Jacob's request for an additional eleven month unpaid leave of absence be approved. Jacobs works in the sewing room, being employed at Carlisle for fourteen years.
![Request to Purchase Sheepskins on Open Market Request to Purchase Sheepskins on Open Market](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1943_34610_0002.jpg?itok=wkCwxhJM)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase 18 dozen sheepskins on the open market rather than going through the bid process due to the expense.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1943_34957_0001.jpg?itok=TYgl4Wk_)
Richard H. Pratt forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: Harry F. Weber (engineer), Edward A. Law (carriage maker), and Wilbert H. Morrett (shoemaker).
![Report of Irregular Employees, June 1901 Report of Irregular Employees, June 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1950_37977_c2490.jpg?itok=sWBQVinC)
Lt. Col. Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during June 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, June 1901 Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, June 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1946_36164_c2302.jpg?itok=yK_1kn2s)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on June 30, 1901.
![Reports on Four Employees' Leaves of Absence Reports on Four Employees' Leaves of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1943_34956_0002.jpg?itok=SufXPVuS)
Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the dates that Ella G. Hill (laundry manager), Malcolm W. Odell (teacher), Kittie Odell (teacher), and W. Grant Thompson (disciplinarian) were on paid leaves of absence.
![Effie Moul's Application for Leave of Absence Effie Moul's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1944_35118_0002.jpg?itok=QMTUtEKl)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Effie Moul's application for a 21 day leave of absence.
![Request to Build Addition to the Main Store House Request to Build Addition to the Main Store House](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1944_35042_0002.jpg?itok=Fm6zU_l2)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase on the open market materials to build an addition to the main store house using student labor over the summer vacation.
![O. T. Harris' Application for Leave of Absence O. T. Harris' Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1945_35405_0002.jpg?itok=-cJKs6Es)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Blacksmith O. T. Harris' application for a 30 day leave of absence.
![Paul A. Walter's Application for Leave of Absence Paul A. Walter's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1946_35995_0002.jpg?itok=2kSFGXyE)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Tailor Paul A. Walter's application for a 30 day leave of absence.
![Pratt Informs Contracts Sent to Office Pratt Informs Contracts Sent to Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1944_35221_0003.jpg?itok=AehA3s_0)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has sent all the contracts except for leather were sent down on July 5, 1901.
![Dismissal of W. H. Morrett from the Carlisle Indian School Dismissal of W. H. Morrett from the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1946_36163_0002.jpg?itok=RcL7RLBX)
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his phone conversation with the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the dismissal of W. H. Morrett for theft.
![Request to Purchase Instruments for Band Request to Purchase Instruments for Band](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1952_38873_0002.jpg?itok=1hgy22L4)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a set of instruments second-hand for the school band. Pratt references the upcoming Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York as a reason to make the purchase quickly.
![Pratt Follows Up on Request to Dispose of Worn Out Property in 1901 Pratt Follows Up on Request to Dispose of Worn Out Property in 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1948_37181_0002.jpg?itok=yc98YIoq)
Richard Henry Pratt follows up on his letter of February 21, 1901 regarding worn out and unserviceable property under his supervision. Pratt notes that he thought his request was per the new regulations but notes that inspecting officer's rarely visit Carlisle making it difficult to dispose of the property.
![Request Authority to Make Uniform Pants and Coats Request Authority to Make Uniform Pants and Coats](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1948_37072_0002.jpg?itok=Te8HPkFt)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $500 in the production of 300 uniform coats and 400 pants.
![Request to Purchase Boiler Improvements Request to Purchase Boiler Improvements](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1948_37069_0002.jpg?itok=c1Eo2qPN)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a No. 1 Automatic Damper Regulator in order to control the steam pressure of the four boilers. Pratt notes that this should be a more efficient system. In addition, he requests an 8 inch reducing valve with companion flanges attached and a low pressure steam gauge.
![Request to Purchase New Threshing Machine Request to Purchase New Threshing Machine](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1948_37070_0002.jpg?itok=JZodofbX)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase a new Peerless Thresher, Class E to harvest the upcoming grain crop at the school farms.
![Request to Purchase Supplies to Expand Dining Hall Request to Purchase Supplies to Expand Dining Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1948_36889_0002.jpg?itok=QaGs6GS3)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to purchase supplies in order to expand the dining room. Pratt notes that he will use student labor to reduce the costs associated with project.
![Request to Purchase Used Steinway Piano and Repair Others Request to Purchase Used Steinway Piano and Repair Others](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1948_37071_0002.jpg?itok=G5sen_Dh)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the new for a new piano at the school's chapel gatherings. Pratt notes that he has negotiated with the Steinway company for a used piano for $700 as well as repairing their other pianos for an additional $100.