Richard Henry Pratt responds to the request to return Delfina Jacquez (here Delphina Jaquez) and her three cousins.
1901
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return Delfina Jacquez Pratt Responds to Request to Return Delfina Jacquez](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1993_57781_0001.jpg?itok=JIyYSDHM)
![Pratt Forwards Letter and Provides Recommendation for Ella Sturm Pratt Forwards Letter and Provides Recommendation for Ella Sturm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2000_61546_0003.jpg?itok=PqPgK27i)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from Ella Sturm who is requesting a position in the Indian Service. Pratt provides a recommendation for Sturm in his letter.
![Pratt Responds to Criticism of Cochran Regarding Durability of Wagons Pratt Responds to Criticism of Cochran Regarding Durability of Wagons](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1996_59488_0001.jpg?itok=MRiO98Ba)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the criticism regarding wagons manufactured at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt states that Cochran is known to misuse wagons causing them to breakdown quickly and requests that he ship the broken wagon back so it can be examined.
W. A. Jones writes in a note…
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1902 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1997_60127_c2441.jpg?itok=7qGC-FR9)
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1902 amounting to $26,776.11 for support of the school. Richard H. Pratt also requests additional funds amounting to $13,662.50 regular employee pay.
![Estimate of Supplies, October 1901 Estimate of Supplies, October 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1997_60119_c2417.jpg?itok=LlzHcAmF)
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 1902 amounting to $426.43 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.
![Request to Spend Additional Funds to Complete Work on House on Kutz Farm Request to Spend Additional Funds to Complete Work on House on Kutz Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1997_60122_0001.jpg?itok=vAcbi_kp)
Richard Henry Pratt requests an additional $500 to purchase materials on the open market for materials and skilled labor to complete the tear down and rebuilding of the house on the Kutz Farm.
![Corrected Report of Irregular Employees, September 1901 Corrected Report of Irregular Employees, September 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1999_60895_c2469.jpg?itok=cDItj445)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen submits a corrected irregular employees report for September 1901. An explanatory cover letter is attached.
![Informs Office Frances Veitch Accepts Assistant Matron Position Informs Office Frances Veitch Accepts Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1999_61044_0002.jpg?itok=wfgLt9PI)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Frances Veitch has accepted the position of assistant matron. Requests her immediate transfer to the Carlisle Indian School from the Cheyenne River Agency.
![Report of Irregular Employees, October 1901 Report of Irregular Employees, October 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2008_65869_c2533.jpg?itok=QU7kqRmk)
Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during October 1901. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Report on Two Employees Absent from Work to Help Sick Family Members Report on Two Employees Absent from Work to Help Sick Family Members](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2000_61377_0002.jpg?itok=6FFwO2Ol)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that Edith McHarg Steele (librarian) and Sadie E. Newcomer (teacher) both be granted a leave of absence without pay due to family illness.
![Margaret Shoulder Requests Assistance in Securing Assistant Teacher Position Margaret Shoulder Requests Assistance in Securing Assistant Teacher Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2010_67583_0001.jpg?itok=8chLZ7Ai)
Margaret Shoulder (here Marguerita Scholder) requests Richard Henry Pratt's assistance in securing the position of assistant teacher at the Moqui School in Oraibi, Arizona. Pratt forwards the letter along with his recommendation to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Pratt Responds to Letter by Don McDonald Pratt Responds to Letter by Don McDonald](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2002_62529_0001.jpg?itok=-_pfY2WL)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a letter written by Don McDonald related to leaving Carlisle for other opportunities.
![Request to Abolish Two Positions and Create Two Laborer Positions Request to Abolish Two Positions and Create Two Laborer Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2002_62528_0002.jpg?itok=nONukuYT)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that a cook and assistant cook position be abolished and that two laborer positions be created in their place.
![Pratt Details Privileges Given Religious Denominations at Carlisle Pratt Details Privileges Given Religious Denominations at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2003_63098_0001.jpg?itok=1G2VhFT9)
Richard Henry Pratt replies to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the privileges that have been granted the Catholic Church at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt further details the history of interactions between the School and the various religious denominations in Carlisle.
![Pratt Makes Inquiry into Sac and Fox Leases Pratt Makes Inquiry into Sac and Fox Leases](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2003_63096_0002.jpg?itok=A7ncLEdc)
Richard Henry Pratt requests if two leases for Sac and Fox Agency students are correct before they are signed.
![Pratt Provides Copy of His Apology to Dr. Ira Pratt Provides Copy of His Apology to Dr. Ira](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2028_1642_0002.jpg?itok=RUBO0ihg)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the complaint of Dr. George W. Ira relative to his health exam sending students to Carlisle.
![Julia Powlas Wheelock Requests Transfer to Pine Ridge Boarding School Julia Powlas Wheelock Requests Transfer to Pine Ridge Boarding School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2010_67582_0003.jpg?itok=_I60zF8v)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards letter from Julia Powlas Wheelock requesting a transfer from her position as a laundress at the Wind River School to assistant matron at the Pine Ridge Boarding School.
![Allen Requests Inspector Visit to Dispose of Worn Out Property in November 1901 Allen Requests Inspector Visit to Dispose of Worn Out Property in November 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2005_64731_0002.jpg?itok=igAtTDID)
Edgar A. Allen informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Carlisle Indian School is ready to have its worn out property examined by an inspector to pass judgement on its disposition. Allen requests this be done as soon as possible due to limited space.
![S. J. Nori's Application for Annual Leave of Absence S. J. Nori's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2005_64732_0002.jpg?itok=ffUh_U7t)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Clerk Siceni J. Nori's application for a 25 and a half-day annual leave of absence.
![List of Runaway Students in 1900 and 1901 List of Runaway Students in 1900 and 1901](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2008_65868_0002.jpg?itok=Aw0iKHpU)
Edgar A. Allen forwards a list of students who have runaway from the Carlisle Indian School to the Office of Indian Affairs as well as superintendents of non-reservation schools.
![Paul Hayne's Complaint Against Superintendent Meagley Paul Hayne's Complaint Against Superintendent Meagley](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2010_67584_0004.jpg?itok=bnkJFhZo)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards a letter from former student Paul Hayne regarding complaints made by Hayne against the Superintendent of the Poplar River Boarding School. Pratt includes comments related to Hayne's time at Carlisle.
![Request to Create Two Additional Assistant Clerk Positions Request to Create Two Additional Assistant Clerk Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2009_66508_0002.jpg?itok=pe1i2Q8T)
Edgar A. Allen requests that two additional assistant clerks be authorized due to an increase in enrollment at the Carlisle Indian School. Allen requests that the positions be filled by two girls who have completed the school course.
![Allen Recommends Ella Sturm or Nellie Orme for Moqui Position Allen Recommends Ella Sturm or Nellie Orme for Moqui Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2009_66744_0002.jpg?itok=oFpO3c6H)
Edgar A. Allen puts forth the names of Ella Sturm and Nellie Orme for a position of housekeeper at the Moqui School in Oraibi, Arizona.
![Bills of Lading for Four Shipments Bills of Lading for Four Shipments](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2009_66975_0002.jpg?itok=fbjXKOaL)
Acting Carlisle Indian School Superintendent Edgar Allen informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that four bills of lading were issued for shipments from the school to Minnesota, New York City, and Chicago during the current fiscal year.
![D. E. Miller's Application for Annual Leave of Absence D. E. Miller's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2009_66734_0002.jpg?itok=XzrLmdFR)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards Assistant Clerk D. E. Miller's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.