Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1897. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
1897
![Report of Irregular Employees, March 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, March 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1406_13223_0002.jpg?itok=foqnEeD9)
![Report on Inefficiency of Recently Appointed Assistant Seamstress Report on Inefficiency of Recently Appointed Assistant Seamstress](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1406_13425_0003.jpg?itok=bz6MGTHA)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Florence Bonifant who was recently appointed to the position of Assistant Seamstress is unable to fill the duties required.
![Pratt Requests to Enter Into Agreement with Local Doctors Pratt Requests to Enter Into Agreement with Local Doctors](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1407_13928_0002.jpg?itok=uXv4pGQd)
Richard Henry Pratt requests permission from the Office of Indian Affairs to enter into an arrangement with local Carlisle, Pennsylvania doctors to treat students.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return David and Katie Johnson Pratt Responds to Request to Return David and Katie Johnson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1408_14069_0002.jpg?itok=XCS53HKD)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request of Joseph and Sophia Johnson for the return of the children David and Katie Johnson.
![Requisition for Stationery, April 1897 Requisition for Stationery, April 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1408_14068_c5230_A.jpg?itok=F7G2gpXx)
Captain Richard Henry Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898.
![Pratt Provides Recommendation for William Sherrill Pratt Provides Recommendation for William Sherrill](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1408_14393_0002.jpg?itok=Qi27bkKt)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from W. N. Hailmann regarding the qualifications of former student William Sherrill for a position in the Indian Service.
![Leander Gansworth's Application for Leave of Absence Leander Gansworth's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1411_15389_0002.jpg?itok=320rGebR)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards printer Leander Gansworth's application for a 24-day leave of absence.
![Pratt Provides Recommendation for Frank Jones Pratt Provides Recommendation for Frank Jones](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1411_15563_0003.jpg?itok=2XcYn0Cq)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from W. N. Hailmann by providing a recommendation from himself and O. H. Bakeless on Frank Jones.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, March 1897 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, March 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1413_16416_c5255_B.jpg?itok=ME5X_Cc6)
M. S. Barr, the nurse in charge, compiles the monthly sanitary report for March 1897.
![Report of Irregular Employees, April 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, April 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1414_16729_0003.jpg?itok=HbsUhdME)
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with additional information on decisions made in regards to several irregular employees mentioned in the March 1897 report. Pratt also asks for approval of the April 1897 report, which includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of days worked during the…
![Office Slip Indicating Pratt Sent Letter to American Horse Office Slip Indicating Pratt Sent Letter to American Horse](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1415_17330_0001.jpg?itok=CimG67TV)
Card indicating Richard Henry Pratt sent a letter to American Horse inviting American Horse to visit the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report of Irregular Employees, April 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, April 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1417_18621_0001.jpg?itok=74l6zQgb)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during April 1897. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Approval of Irregular Employees Report for March 1897 Approval of Irregular Employees Report for March 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1418_18976_0001.jpg?itok=L2ZF-Ibl)
Captain Richard H. Pratt forwards the approval letter for March 1897 irregular employees report to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Pratt also submits a statement showing the ages of students whose transportation was paid for during the third quarter of 1897.
Note: The actual approval letter and statement were missing when this file…
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1897 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19330_c5129.jpg?itok=VXyel6cC)
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1897 amounting to $6,495.07 for regular employee pay.
![Mary E. Lininger's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Mary E. Lininger's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19332_0001.jpg?itok=sWMvc5mm)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Mary E. Lininger's application for a 23-day annual leave of absence.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, April 1897 Monthly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, April 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19373_c5141_A.jpg?itok=WrQfNIoK)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly report for May 1897.
![Rosa Bourassa's Request for Leave of Absence Rosa Bourassa's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19331_0002.jpg?itok=Cr-BjsNY)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Rosa Bourassa's application for a 58-day leave of absence due to problems with her eyes. Pratt also forwards a physician's certificate from Dr. S. Snively Bishop confirming Bourassa's poor health.
![Report of Irregular Employees, May 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, May 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1419_19583_0001.jpg?itok=yFp3pMQi)
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular employees required for May 1897 and asks for approval of the employment. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
![Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Leave of Absence Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1420_19854_0001.jpg?itok=eyERVfyz)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant cook Laura A. Dandridge's application for a 14-day leave of absence.
![Need for Additional Irregular Employees in 1897 Need for Additional Irregular Employees in 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1421_20614_0001.jpg?itok=fJ402FYV)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the need for irregular employee positions at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Dennison Wheelock's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Dennison Wheelock's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1421_20700_0001.jpg?itok=WbRN1AGZ)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant clerk Dennison Wheelock's application for a 23-day annual leave of absence.
![Martha B. Hench's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Martha B. Hench's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1421_20678_0001.jpg?itok=Son19tg6)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant matron Martha B. Hench's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence.
![Lida B. Given's Request for Sick Leave of Absence Lida B. Given's Request for Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23541_0003.jpg?itok=yccw2p4p)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards matron Lida B. Given's request for a 35-day leave of absence due to sickness. Included is a note from the school's physician recommending the leave.
![Emma A. Cutter's Request for Leave of Absence Emma A. Cutter's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23545_0004.jpg?itok=mbSmwGtR)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards senior teacher Emma A. Cutter's request for a 60-day leave of absence for annual leave and to attend summer school at Amherst, Massachusetts. Included is a lengthy letter from Cutter listing her experience.
![Jenny Ericson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Jenny Ericson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1426_22926_0001.jpg?itok=9YTG99U0)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Jenny Ericson's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence. Ericson works as a sloyd teacher.