C. R. Dixon, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for May 1893.
1893
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, May 1893 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, May 1893](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0986_19945_c2613.jpg?itok=HXBcUFIL)
![Emma Abbott Cutter's Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School Emma Abbott Cutter's Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20422_0001.jpg?itok=PpgrlnTR)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Emma Abbott Cutter's request for a 32-day leave of absence to attend summer school at Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.
![Annie M. Worthington's Application for Leave of Absence Annie M. Worthington's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20425_0002.jpg?itok=CSEV7bOh)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Annie M. Worthington's application for a 30-day sick leave of absence. Worthington works as the superintendent of the sewing department. Also included is the physician's certificate verifying Worthington's illness.
![Della F. Botsford's Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School Della F. Botsford's Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20421_0001.jpg?itok=QfeP8sVg)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Della F. Botsford's request for a 32-day leave of absence to attend summer school at Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.
![Lillie R. Shaffner's Request for Leave of Absence Lillie R. Shaffner's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0987_20225_0001.jpg?itok=NlVpuG-X)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Lillie R. Shaffner's request for a 14-day leave of absence to attend two educational conventions in Chicago. Shaffner works as a matron in charge of girls.
![Request for the Return of Abner Patterson Request for the Return of Abner Patterson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20659_0002.jpg?itok=sCEmlOL0)
David and Martha Patterson request the return of their son Abner Patterson from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Attention Called to Lillie R. Shaffner's Leave of Absence (Telegram) Attention Called to Lillie R. Shaffner's Leave of Absence (Telegram)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20367_0002.jpg?itok=hc1dKF_K)
Richard Henry Pratt sends a telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting to have matron Lillie R. Shaffner's leave of absence granted immediately.
![Attention Called to Lillie R. Shaffner's Request for Leave of Absence (Letter) Attention Called to Lillie R. Shaffner's Request for Leave of Absence (Letter)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20426_0001.jpg?itok=pMRQ4Zyi)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting to have matron Lillie R. Shaffner's request for leave of absence be granted immediately.
![Pratt Comments on Appointment of Henry M. Hudelson Pratt Comments on Appointment of Henry M. Hudelson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20423_0001.jpg?itok=xaLr3o8M)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the appointment of Henry M. Hudelson as teacher is acceptable. He further requests that the appointments of Philip L. Drum and T. L. Deavor as teachers be enacted as well.
![Report of Irregular Employees, May 1893 Report of Irregular Employees, May 1893](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20427_0001.jpg?itok=lBnQMGvG)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in May 1893. Pratt distinguishes between the "White Labor," whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Apprentice Labor," representing student…
![Attention Called to Lillie R. Shaffner's Leave of Absence Again (Letter) Attention Called to Lillie R. Shaffner's Leave of Absence Again (Letter)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20555_0001.jpg?itok=kA7P9ITT)
Richard Henry Pratt mails a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an answer to matron's Miss Shaffner's application for leave of absence.
![Attention Called to Lillie R. Shaffner's Leave of Absence Again (Telegram) Attention Called to Lillie R. Shaffner's Leave of Absence Again (Telegram)](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20370_0002.jpg?itok=46eReNgQ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards another telegram to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an answer to matron Lillie R. Shaffner's leave of absence immediately.
![Catharine Caryl Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School Catharine Caryl Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20424_0001.jpg?itok=K7_mYBbA)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Cathrine Caryl's request for a 30-day leave of absence to attend summer school.
![Correction to Helen A. Lord's Leave of Absence Request Correction to Helen A. Lord's Leave of Absence Request](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20557_0001.jpg?itok=nqqDnYOO)
Richard Henry Pratt advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the mistake made with Helen A. Lord's (dressmaker) application for leave of absence. Lord wanted to leave on June 12th but her request was made for June 19th.
![Enrollment Recommendations for the 1894 School Year Enrollment Recommendations for the 1894 School Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20559_0001.jpg?itok=4UUNLdKN)
Richard Henry Pratt provides an update on the enrollment for the 1894 school year. He further states that the Carlisle Indian School often receives students who should not have been sent and that an employee of the school should be sent to obtain students rather than have them sent by the agencies.
![Jennie P. Cochran's Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School Jennie P. Cochran's Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20554_0001.jpg?itok=YmqYqZsT)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Jennie P. Cochran's request for a 30-day leave of absence to attend summer school.
![Katherine Jane Wiest's Request for Leave of Absence Katherine Jane Wiest's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20700_0001.jpg?itok=MGzjaMNI)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Katherine Jane Wiest's application for a 30-day leave of absence to attend summer school. Wiest works as a teacher.
![Lydia L. Hunt's Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School Lydia L. Hunt's Request for Leave of Absence to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20556_0001.jpg?itok=N9nDyl5T)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Lydia L. Hunt's request for a 30-day leave of absence to attend summer school.
![Annie B. Moore's Application for Leave of Absence Annie B. Moore's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0988_20698_0001.jpg?itok=jQh4S-rG)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards music teacher Annie Belle Moore's application for a 30-day leave of absence to study teaching methods.
![Fanny G. Paull's Request for Leave of Absence Fanny G. Paull's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0989_20841_0001.jpg?itok=R9OZSgjq)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Fanny G. Paull's application for a 30-day leave of absence to take lessons in mechanical drawing. Paull works as a teacher.
![Amos Hamilton Requests Annuity Money Amos Hamilton Requests Annuity Money](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0990_21265_0003.jpg?itok=-I1qBYf2)
Amos Hamilton requests that his annuity money be sent to him at Carlisle.
![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_b0989_20842_0001.jpg?itok=rHe5HJJG)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Florence M. Carter's application for a 30-day leave of absence to attend summer school.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Son of Chief Plato Pratt Responds to Request to Return Son of Chief Plato](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0989_21116_0001.jpg?itok=1HaCLyS6)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter requesting the return of the son of Chief Plato. Pratt notes that the Carlisle Indian School has never enrolled any members of the Mescalero band of the Apache Nation. Nor have any of the Apache students at Carlisle heard of the student mentioned in the request. Pratt ends by…
![Office Informed of Lydia Hunt's Interest in Oregon Superintendent Position Office Informed of Lydia Hunt's Interest in Oregon Superintendent Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0990_21491_0001.jpg?itok=zWvrqQuU)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Lydia L. Hunt would be interested in the Oregon Superintendent position if Mollie V. Gaither declines.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Abner Patterson Pratt Responds to Request to Return Abner Patterson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0990_21337_0001.jpg?itok=SWXzcqLx)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request for the return of Abner Patterson from his parents Martha and David. Pratt notes that Abner is an extremely healthy student who would benefit from remaining at Carlisle for the agreed upon period.