Alfred John Standing sends the draft language and draft copy of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Paris Exposition pamphlet printed by the Carlisle Indian Schools.
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Major Richard Henry Pratt submits report that lists employees who have left the school (Carrie E. Weekley and Ernest Robitaille). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Attached is Weekley's letter of resignation.

Richard H. Pratt forwards M. S. Barr's request to attend summer school in Boston, Massachusetts, as well as 30 days of leave. Barr works as a nurse.

Richard Henry Pratt requests Marion W. De Loss be promoted to the position of assistant matron vacated by the resignation of Miss Campbell. He further asks that the position vacated by De Loss be filled at once.

Richard Henry Pratt advises the Office of Indian Affairs that they should not employ Frank Beale in the Indian Service.

Richard Henry Pratt replies to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that former clerk, Miss Anna S. Luckenbach, took a 9 day leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has temporarily filled the position of cook and assistant cook with Mr. and Mrs. Van der May. As they have proved satisfactory he asks to have arrangements made to make their appointments permanent.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards disciplinarian W. Grant Thompson's application for a 25 day leave of absence.

Correspondence regarding the request for the return of Agnes Sanderville by her mother and grandfather as well as counterclaims by her father.

Rev. Jesse Kirk provides information related to difficulties in sending students from the Klamath Agency to the Carlisle Indian School.

Richard Henry Pratt returns corrected copy of the Paris Exposition leaflet and requests if it satisfactory in order to begin printing.

Richard H. Pratt forwards nineteen requests for leave of absence for several employees: Lida B. Given (matron), Sadie E. Newcomer (teacher), Jessie L. McIntire (teacher), Nellie V. Roberston (teacher), Clara L. Smith (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Elmer Simon (teacher), Florence M. Carter (teacher), Fanny G. Paull (teacher), Jennie P.…

Cover letter forwarding cards covering the qualifications of the teachers at the Carlisle Indian School for the 1900 school year.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Ester M. Dagenett's application for a 17 day leave of absence.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that a Civil Service exam be arranged for E. H. Brock in order to make his temporarily appointment as Assistant Disciplinarian be made permanent.

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for May 1900.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Crawford be transferred immediately and adds that the senior matron is going to visit outing girls.

Richard Henry Pratt requests the applications of various Carlisle Indian School employees in the industrial shops for temporary use.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a proposal of the Carlisle Gas and Water Company to supply electric light to the Carlisle Indian School.

Cover slip for Richard Henry Pratt's recommendation of Dr. J. J. Stevens applications for tribal rights with the Wichita and Affiliated Bands of Indians.

Major Richard Henry Pratt submits a report that lists an employee who has left the school (Granville M. Shelley) and those who have been recently hired (Ed. A. Lau). The reports include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Shelley's letter of resignation is attached.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that tailor, Granville M. Shelley, has resigned his position because he was not well suited to the job. Pratt requests that there be prompt action in replacing Shelley.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter notifying him that Lillie B. Crawford has declined the transfer to Carlisle as an Assistant Matron. Pratt requests that someone be appointed from the civil service list with the understanding that he has the option to fire them if they are not satisfactory.

G. M. Shelby informs Representative George W. Faris that he has resigned his position at the Carlisle Indian School due to false accusations made against him. Faris forwarded the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs.

Supplementary estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1900 amounting to $11,071.62 for support of the school and transportation of supplies.