S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on September 30, 1903.
1900-1909


Edgar A. Allen requests authority to purchase $500 of potatoes on the open market for students. Allen notes that this request is necessary due to the failure of the crop at the school farm.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists new employees (Sadie F. Robertson) and those who have left the school (William G. Snyder and Estaiene M. De Peltquestangue). The report includes the date of departure and the reason for departure. De Peltquestangue's letter of resignation is attached.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists newly appointed employees who have changed positions (Fred W. Canfield, Cora B. Hawk, and Alexander J. Pope). The report includes position title and salary.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during September 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the actual dates Anne S. Ely was absent from duty due to the death of her brother.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards a report on leave of absence for Estaiene M. De Peltquestaugue. De Peltquestaugue works as an assistant clerk.

Edgar A. Allen requests that the drawing teacher position be held open until the return of Richard Henry Pratt.

Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter approving the temporary appointments of five employees at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that these employees have long been employed at Carlisle and their temporary appointments must be mistaken. In addition, Pratt discusses Ida Swallow, Johnson Bradley, and William…

Request by Richard Henry Pratt for an additional teacher in order to fill in for absences.

Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint Fred W. Canfield as the drawing teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1904 amounting to $23,167.71 for support of the school, $13,012.50 of which is for regular employee pay.

Richard Henry Pratt forwards Johnson Bradley's application for a 61-day leave of absence because of sickness. Bradley works as a fireman.

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Joseph Kauer who was appointed as a cook has not reported.

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior a list of three men (William Sauers, James W. Hardy, Samuel J. Kidd) who are eligible to fill the vacant fireman position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidates' names, addresses, and their civil service exam grades.…

Edgar A. Allen responds to request to return Eunice Baird.

Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has been in communication with Agent Wadsworth of the Shoshoni Agency regarding the transfer of Robert Friday to Carlisle.

John T. Doyle, the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, forwards to the Secretary of the Interior one man (Olandor Ford) who are eligible to fill the vacant fireman position at the Carlisle Indian School. The list includes the candidate's name, address, and his civil service exam grade. Acting Secretary Thomas Ryan refers the list to the…

Richard Henry Pratt requests an increase in the salary of Howard Gansworth to oversee the boys outing program and for the librarian Edith McHarg Steele, and a salary for a special outing agent for the girls.

Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to employ a painter, mason, and plasterer as well as supplies to varnish woodwork and to add a bathroom.

Edgar A. Allen responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter concerning the proposed transfer of David Graham from the Chemawa Indian School to Carlisle.

Colonel Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during October 1903. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dr. Talbott has declined appointment to the position of physician at the Carlisle Indian School.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards two applications for leave of absence for employees: William Davies (music teacher) and Frances R. Scales (teacher). Allen also responds to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs' previous letter concerning the leave of absence of several employees in an explanatory cover letter.

Richard Henry Pratt requests that Jessie W. Cook be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School as the girls outing agent from the Riverside School.