Richard H. Pratt submits a corrected Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1899 amounting to $475.28 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school. In an explanatory cover letter, Pratt also…
1898
![Corrected Estimate of Supplies, July 1898 Corrected Estimate of Supplies, July 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1562_33720_0002.jpg?itok=EiP4kcBw)
![Ella G. Hill's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Ella G. Hill's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1556_30313_0002.jpg?itok=ca0jHygP)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards laundress Ella G. Hill's application for a 29-day annual leave of absence.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, First Quarter 1899 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, First Quarter 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1556_30365_c5714.jpg?itok=yEGqwRu-)
Estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1899 amounting to $42,284.17 for support of the school and transportation of Indian supplies. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $10,835.00 for regular employee pay.
![Estimate of Supplies, July 1898 Estimate of Supplies, July 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1556_30393_c5729_A.jpg?itok=Ov4eZUzb)
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the first quarter of fiscal year 1899 amounting to $422.41 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.
![Members of Carson Indian School Selected for Paris Exposition Band Members of Carson Indian School Selected for Paris Exposition Band](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1557_31382_0003.jpg?itok=vAKWv9C4)
Eugene Mead, Superintendent of the Carson Indian School, informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Dennison Wheelock has selected ten members of the school's band to transfer to the Carlisle Indian School in order to participate in the Paris Exposition.
![Request to Expend $10,000 in Travel Expenses for 1899 Fiscal Year Request to Expend $10,000 in Travel Expenses for 1899 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1556_30381_0002.jpg?itok=eta3aIcS)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to spend $10,000 during the 1899 fiscal year in the transportation of students to and from Carlisle.
![Request to Pay Bill for Mortuary Services of Frank Green Request to Pay Bill for Mortuary Services of Frank Green](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1556_30379_0002.jpg?itok=eagzjpzf)
Richard Henry Pratt provides an overview of the death of Frank Green and requests authority to pay the bill associated with the costs of Green's death.
![Request to Pay Hocker Farm Rent for Fiscal Year 1899 Request to Pay Hocker Farm Rent for Fiscal Year 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1556_30392_0002.jpg?itok=-0cBq7fp)
Richard Henry Pratt requests authority to pay $600 for the rent of the Hocker Farm during fiscal year 1899.
![Supplemental Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1898 Supplemental Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, July 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1555_30170_0002.jpg?itok=IW-hmSuE)
Captain Richard H. Pratt requests 100 blank leave of absence forms for the school.
![Report of Irregular Employees, June 1898 Report of Irregular Employees, June 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1558_31846_0002.jpg?itok=Q2e1q7uQ)
Captain Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during June 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Pratt Requests Exemption to Change in Rations Pratt Requests Exemption to Change in Rations](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2514_30391_0002.jpg?itok=H0QcmlH_)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that the rations at the Carlisle Indian School remain the same as they were in 1898 when previously given an exemption.
![Fannie I. Peter's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Fannie I. Peter's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1560_32611_0002.jpg?itok=a7JbptNc)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Fannie I. Peter's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Jennie P. Cochran's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Jennie P. Cochran's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1560_32610_0002.jpg?itok=7GrUVL_m)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards teacher Jennie P. Cochran's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![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_b1560_32880_0002.jpg?itok=d1ANbklv)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress E. Corbett's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Annual Leave of Absence Lizzie C. Jacobs' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1560_32879_0002.jpg?itok=zm2I1OAt)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant seamstress Lizzie C. Jacobs' application for a 26-day annual leave of absence.
![Fifteen Certificates of Attendance at Summer School Fifteen Certificates of Attendance at Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1596_50927_0001.jpg?itok=8cIa0bbW)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards fifteen certificates of attendance at summer school for fourteen employees: Emma A. Cutter (senior teacher), Kate S. Bowersox (normal teacher), Florence M. Carter (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Carrie E. Weekley (teacher), Mary Bailey (teacher), Bessie Barclay (teacher), Nellie V. Robertson (teacher), Fanny G.…
![Alfred J. Standing's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Alfred J. Standing's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1563_34200_0002.jpg?itok=ZktDXK5U)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant superintendent A. J. Standing's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Laura A. Dandridge's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1563_34111_0002.jpg?itok=CW2dEJHz)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards assistant cook Laura A. Dandridge's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Request for Sick Leave for Lida B. Given to Recover from Surgery Request for Sick Leave for Lida B. Given to Recover from Surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1566_35573_0002.jpg?itok=nN1bJxK8)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a physician's certificate to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs verifying that small boys' matron, Lida B. Given has undergone surgery in Philadelphia and will need a month's time for recovery. Pratt also sends a cover letter requesting that Given be granted leave until August.
![Monthly Sanitary Report of Disease and Injuries, July 1898 Monthly Sanitary Report of Disease and Injuries, July 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1566_35881_c5823_A.jpg?itok=xs2uDjK3)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the monthly sanitary report for July 1898.
![Pratt Informs Office that Diven is Contracted to Serve as Physician Pratt Informs Office that Diven is Contracted to Serve as Physician](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1567_36001_0001.jpg?itok=2ciz2Z2d)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has made arrangements with Dr. S. L. Diven to serve as the school physician for the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report of Irregular Employees, July 1898 Report of Irregular Employees, July 1898](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1567_36002_0001.jpg?itok=gYRgRoQ8)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during July 1898. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Pratt Responds to Request for Return of Uriah Goodcane Pratt Responds to Request for Return of Uriah Goodcane](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1576_40434_0001.jpg?itok=zaXXj8N7)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request for the return of Uriah Goodcane written at the request of his father Daniel Milk.
![Pratt Requests Attorney General Assistance in Prosecuting Saloon-Keeper Pratt Requests Attorney General Assistance in Prosecuting Saloon-Keeper](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1569_37234_0001.jpg?itok=BT64FiBF)
Richard Henry Pratt requests the Office of Indian Affairs ask the Attorney General to direct the District Attorney of Philadelphia to prosecute a saloon-keeper in Ringoes, New Jersey for selling intoxicants to students on outing.
![Lizzie Hill Asks After Assistant Matron Position Lizzie Hill Asks After Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1570_37530_0001.jpg?itok=s1JsIHjI)
Lizzie Hill asks W. A. Jones if she has been appointed as an Assistant Matron. If not, she would like to return home for a visit and then return to Carlisle to go on outing.