1890-1899

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that William Gray, Dairyman, has been called up to join his National Guard company for duty. As a result Pratt requests to pay three Indian students to fill his position until his return.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Frank Shively be appointed as a clerk or stenographer in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Shively's application along with references from I. F. Mountz, and L. B. Given. Pratt also includes copies of Shively's Carlisle Indian School and Carlisle Commercial College degrees.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant printer Levi St. Cyr's application for a 30-day leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Express Co. has received four sacks containing grain, oats, corn, and wheat apparently in connection with the Omaha Exposition. He further states that he has no funds to pay the express charges.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Claude M. Sturm's application for a 2-day leave of absence to go on a business trip to Washington, D. C. Sturm works as a clerk. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards matron and small boys instructor Lida B. Given's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 30 days sick leave to recover from a surgery on her neck. Also included is Given's request and a cover letter from Pratt endorsing Givens' request and recommending that the full leave be with pay.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledging receipt of Circulars number 9 and 10 concerning promotions and transfers and employee leaves of absence.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Melissa Green be appointed as an assistant teacher or assistant matron in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Green's application along with a reference from L. R. Shaffner.

Richard Henry Pratt notes that F. W. Clarke will pay the expenses to assist Alice C. Fletcher in putting up the Omaha Exposition and recommends Norman for the position.

Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during April 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that is satisfactory for Phil Norman to remain at Carlisle due to the amount of work at Carlisle rather than go to Omaha for the Exposition.

Richard Henry Pratt provides a certificate of attendance of William Carefelle (here William Carefell) as well as providing comments on his time at Carlisle.

S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for April 1898.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has taken grain from the Express Office and paid expressage and forwards the bill.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from former student Kamie Owl requesting a position as a teacher in the Indian Service to Estelle Reed along with his recommendation.

Estelle Reel requests to meet with Antonio Apache when he visits Philadelphia. Reel notes that she is unlikely to secure the endorsements of members of the Indian Rights movement due to W. N. Hailmann's involvement in the movement.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student Nellie O'Dell be appointed as an assistant seamstress in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards O'Dell's application along with a reference from L. R. Shaffner.

Richard H. Pratt recommends that former student James R. Wheelock be appointed as a disciplinarian or printer and bandmaster in the Indian Service.  Pratt forwards Wheelock's application along with a reference from Marianna Burgess and endorses him in his cover letter.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has forwarded three large framed photographs, grain from the Riverside School, and carpet to F. W. Clarke for the Omaha Exhibit.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Prudence Miles' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. 

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Anna S. Luckenbach's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Luckenbach works as a clerk.

W. H. Thompson, Vice President of the Chicago Athletic Association, refers to correspondence not included and notes that he sees no reason why they cannot play the Carlisle Football Team.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the class of 1898 was not included in the schedule.

Response by Edgar A. Allen to claims by an anonymous individual alleging that John Miller (also addressed as William Miller) used fraud to enroll at the Carlisle Indian School. Also included are legal affidavits by Miller and John Pulcifer claiming their innocence.

Pratt forwards a letter from former student Ella Rickert declining transfer to the Wadesworth School at the Pyramid Lake Agency as an assistant matron.