Frank A. Vanderlip forwards a letter from John N. Horner with an enclosed slip regarding a promotion of a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School.
1897
![Vanderlip Forwards Letter Regarding Teacher at Carlisle Vanderlip Forwards Letter Regarding Teacher at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23619_0002.jpg?itok=MRJKqoLU)
![Carrie E. Hulme's Request for Annual Leave of Absence Carrie E. Hulme's Request for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23535_0001.jpg?itok=5rtDxow9)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards seamstress Carrie E. Hulme's application for a 50-day leave of absence.
![Carrie E. Weekley's Request for Leave of Absence Carrie E. Weekley's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23547_0004.jpg?itok=KooCrvKy)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Carrie E. Weekley's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Included is a letter from Weekley listing her experience.
![Jeannette L. Senseney's Request for Leave of Absence Jeannette L. Senseney's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23539_0003.jpg?itok=LVgTzIXR)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards music teacher Jeannette L. Senseney's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 18 days annual leave, 12 days without pay, and 30 days to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York during her leave. Included is a lengthy letter from Senseney explaining her experience and need to attend summer school.
![M. Burgess' Application for Annual Leave of Absence M. Burgess' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1426_23061_0001.jpg?itok=Efe93ya_)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards M. Burgess' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Burgess works as a superintendent of printing.
![Charlotte R. Thomas's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Charlotte R. Thomas's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23534_0001.jpg?itok=FgTVZVXO)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Charlotte R. Thomas's application for a 16-day annual leave of absence.
![Coupons for Travel of Sara K. Smith and Addie R. George Coupons for Travel of Sara K. Smith and Addie R. George](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1433_26384_0002.jpg?itok=oEmp6jYM)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards two coupons covering two half tickets for travel of students Sara K. Smith and Addie R. George to the Carlisle Indian School from different points.
![Elizabeth E. Forster's Request for Leave of Absence Elizabeth E. Forster's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23536_0004.jpg?itok=oclyGcSP)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards Elizabeth E. Forster's request for a 60-day leave of absence to attend summer school at Teacher's College in New York. Forster works as a teacher of drawing. Included is a lengthy explanatory letter from Forster.
![Fannie I. Peter's Request for Leave of Absence Fannie I. Peter's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23543_0003.jpg?itok=kjy7vt6G)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Fannie I Peter's request for a 53-day annual leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 23 days to attend Cook County Normal Summer School. Included is a lengthy letter from Peter explaining her experience.
![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_b1427_23542_0004.jpg?itok=9p_VWyEw)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Florence M. Carter's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Included is a lengthy letter from Carter.
![J. W. Hendren's Request for Leave of Absence J. W. Hendren's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23537_0004.jpg?itok=2m1EHPbU)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher J. W. Hendren's application for a 60-day leave of absence for annual leave and to attend summer school. An explanatory cover letter from Hendren is included.
![Mary Bailey's Request for Leave of Absence Mary Bailey's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23540_0003.jpg?itok=ZwO34bEG)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Mary Bailey's request for a 60-day leave of absence for annual leave and to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York. Included is an explanatory letter from Bailey.
![Nellie V. Robertson's Request for Leave of Absence Nellie V. Robertson's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23538_0003.jpg?itok=Tf_tMElO)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant teacher Nellie V. Robertson's application for a 60-day leave of absence. Included is an explanatory letter from Robertson.
![Rebecca J. Sawyer's Request for Leave of Absence Rebecca J. Sawyer's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23546_0004.jpg?itok=Et6ZuBeC)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant music teacher Rebecca J. Sawyer's request for a 60-day leave of absence, 30 days for annual leave and 30 days to attend summer school at the Metropolitan College of Music in New York. Included is a lengthy letter from Sawyer explaining her experience.
![E. Corbett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence E. Corbett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24097_0001.jpg?itok=hRhhAzU-)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress E. Corbett's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Jennie P. Cochran's Request for Leave of Absence Jennie P. Cochran's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23544_0004.jpg?itok=QzKyXvt_)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Jennie P. Cochran's request for a 53-day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 23 days to attend summer school. Included is a lengthy letter from Cochran explaining her experience.
![Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1427_23533_0001.jpg?itok=1AXxxuT5)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Kate S. Bowersox's application for a 49 day leave of absence, 30 days annual leave and 19 days without pay.
![Rosa Bourassa Requests Transfer to Chilocco Rosa Bourassa Requests Transfer to Chilocco](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1429_24333_0003.jpg?itok=gU0qhchc)
Rosa Bourassa requests a transfer to the Chilocco School due to her health. Richard Henry Pratt endorses the request and provides a recommendation.
![W. Grant Thompson's Request for Leave of Absence W. Grant Thompson's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24098_0003.jpg?itok=jfux_6d0)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards disciplinarian W. Grant Thompson's request for a 43-annual leave of absence, 13 days annual leave and 30 days to attend summer school at Chautauqua, New York. Included is a letter from Thompson listing his experience.
![C. C. McCabe Praises Work of Pratt and Carlisle C. C. McCabe Praises Work of Pratt and Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_24967_0002_0.jpg?itok=2_13IPXg)
C. C. McCabe writes to President McKinley praising the work of Richard Henry Pratt and the Carlisle Indian School.
![Standing Writes to Office Regarding Payment due to Baptiste Marengo Standing Writes to Office Regarding Payment due to Baptiste Marengo](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_23945_0001.jpg?itok=JSO9t4np)
Alfred John Standing writes to the Office of Indian Affairs on behalf of Baptiste Marengo regarding a payment due to him from the Flathead funds.
![Report of Irregular Employees, June 1897 Report of Irregular Employees, June 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24095_0001.jpg?itok=vKPEvoxT)
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with additional information on his need for various types of irregular employees. He also asks for approval of the June 1897 report, which includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of days worked during the month for each person listed.
![Efficiency Report of Employees, June 1897 Efficiency Report of Employees, June 1897](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24275_c5172A.jpg?itok=8KzUbmKA)
Captain Richard H. Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, kindness towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' positions.
![Martha Hench Requests Transfer in the Indian Service Martha Hench Requests Transfer in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1428_24253_0001.jpg?itok=9geuQ3Xu)
Martha B. Hench requests a transfer to a more independent position in the Indian Service after having been an assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School for three years. Richard Henry Pratt forwards the letter with his approval and recommendation.
![Bemus Pierce's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Bemus Pierce's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1430_24839_0002.jpg?itok=O3PB0M2s)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards fireman Bemus Pierce's application for a 20-day annual leave of absence.