Charles M. Sorrell submits his resignation as assistant cook at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs and informs the Office that he plans on nominating Nikefer Shoushick (here spelled Nekifer Shouchuk).
Letters/Correspondence
![Charles Sorrell Submits Resignation as Assistant Cook Charles Sorrell Submits Resignation as Assistant Cook](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3296_89032_0003.jpg?itok=XqF-f6oT)
![Mercer Renews Request for Investigation into Discrimination by Fort Berthold Superintendent Mercer Renews Request for Investigation into Discrimination by Fort Berthold Superintendent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3296_89033_0001.jpg?itok=4E9oHc6p)
William A. Mercer renews his request for an investigation into the Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency for discriminating against the Carlisle Indian School.
![Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1907 Estimate of Funds, First Quarter 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3298_89423_0001.jpg?itok=FQ15uRj8)
Estimate of funds for the first quarter of 1907 amounting to $77.30 for transportation of Alaskan student to their home. An explanatory cover letter is attached.
![Margaret Martin Interested in Laundress Position at Greenville Margaret Martin Interested in Laundress Position at Greenville](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3299_89697_0001.jpg?itok=cUMN6jlR)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Margaret Martin is interested in the position of laundress at the Greenville, California School.
![Request to Pay for the Return of Louis Paul Request to Pay for the Return of Louis Paul](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3298_89421_0001.jpg?itok=Gz3beIsK)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the return of Louis Paul (here Lewis Paul) to his home in Alaska.
![Voucher for Travel Expenses of Harry F. Weber to Inspect Stone Crusher Voucher for Travel Expenses of Harry F. Weber to Inspect Stone Crusher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3298_89422_0001.jpg?itok=gbe2LDBO)
William A. Mercer submits voucher for travel expenses incurred by Harry F. Weber to inspect a stone crusher offered for sale to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Wise Responds to Request of Florence White for Her Money Wise Responds to Request of Florence White for Her Money](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3310_92960_0001.jpg?itok=ivITE64y)
J. R. Wise responds to the request of Florence White for the money she left behind in her student bank account.
![Mercer Forwards Catalog for Revolving Screen Door for Stone Work Mercer Forwards Catalog for Revolving Screen Door for Stone Work](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3301_90074_c6991.jpg?itok=2Nps6ohj)
William A. Mercer forwards a catalog requesting the purchase of a revolving screen for a stone crusher. Mercer notes that the screen is needed to obtain fine crushed stone for macadamizing and concrete work.
![Two Reports on Leave of Absence Two Reports on Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3312_93709_0001.jpg?itok=16byfQEm)
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee forwards reports reports on leaves of absence taken by two employees, John F. McKey (clerk) and Cora B. Hawk (teacher), from 1903-1906. due to sickness. Mercer also forwards physician's certificates verifying employees' illness. Included is an explanatory cover letter.
![Correspondence Regarding Proposed Cavalry Training Plan Correspondence Regarding Proposed Cavalry Training Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3323_96162_0002.jpg?itok=cuK5G1df)
Correspondence between the Interior and War Department regarding the proposed plan of William A. Mercer for developing a course of training at the Carlisle Indian School to prepare students for the U.S. Cavalry.
![Wrap for Voucher of Arthur Sutton Returning Runaway Students Wrap for Voucher of Arthur Sutton Returning Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3304_91110_0001.jpg?itok=RXbp1e3J)
Wrap for voucher of Arthur Sutton for returning runaway students.
![Office Informed Eunice Patterson has Not Reported for Duty Office Informed Eunice Patterson has Not Reported for Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3315_94286_0002.jpg?itok=3SEh6pNa)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Eunice A. Patterson has not reported for the position of assistant matron.
![Office Informed John Curran has Not Reported for Duty Office Informed John Curran has Not Reported for Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3315_94287_0002.jpg?itok=F6m0-FbS)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that John Curran has not reported for the position of fireman.
![Response to Request for Zeigler to Look Over Requested Tools Response to Request for Zeigler to Look Over Requested Tools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3313_93729_0001.jpg?itok=1zfjTAgZ)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Service letter regarding the request to have Milton I. Zeigler look over a list of tools and materials requested by the Fort Shaw School Superintendent.
![Wise Requests Action for Archuleta following Appointment to Moqui School Wise Requests Action for Archuleta following Appointment to Moqui School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3313_93730_0001.jpg?itok=7zDRtoHm)
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that after receiving an appointment John Archuleta reported to the Moqui School where he learned the position was already filled. Wise requests that he be taken care of in some way.
![Request to Issue Voucher to Cover Treatment of Margaret Burton Request to Issue Voucher to Cover Treatment of Margaret Burton](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3372_108527_0003.jpg?itok=XzR28i6s)
William A. Mercer forwards receipt of Dr. P. F. Sheaffer for the treatment of Margaret Burton while on the outing system near Christiana, Pennsylvania. Mercer requests authority to issue a voucher for the payment.
![Mercer Clarifies Appropriation Need for Purchase of Cavalry Horses Mercer Clarifies Appropriation Need for Purchase of Cavalry Horses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3315_94285_0001.jpg?itok=aqup9JOE)
William A. Mercer clarifies his position on securing an appropriation for purchasing horses in order to serve as training troop for the U.S. Cavalry.
![Mercer Renews Request for Additional Assistant Matron for the Dining Room Mercer Renews Request for Additional Assistant Matron for the Dining Room](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3325_96410_0001.jpg?itok=aKLJXEBc)
William A. Mercer renews his request for another assistant matron position to help in the dining room as all three assistant matrons are needed in the girls quarters.
![Mercer Requests Authority to Hire Irregular Assistant Matron for Dining Room Mercer Requests Authority to Hire Irregular Assistant Matron for Dining Room](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3325_96409_0002.jpg?itok=x76w-DOz)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay an irregular employee prior to the establishment of an assistant matron to help in the dining room. A note from F. M. Conser states that the position should be authorized as the dining room service at Carlisle needed improvement while he was visiting.
![Murphy Tarby Requests Position in the Indian Service Murphy Tarby Requests Position in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3333_98526_0004.jpg?itok=Fzi-9yzs)
J. R. Wise responds to Murphy Tarby's request for a position in the Indian Service. Wise provides information on Tarby's time at the Carlisle Indian School and provides a recommendation for possible positions in the Indian Service.
![Wise Requests Mechanical Drawing Teacher Position be Suspended Wise Requests Mechanical Drawing Teacher Position be Suspended](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3328_97240_0001.jpg?itok=hHZArQfe)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the failure of George E. Balenti to pass the examination for the position of mechanical drawing teacher. Wise states that the school is unable to fill the position at the salary offered and requests that it be temporarily suspended.
![Mercer Proposes Dropping Plan for Cavalry Training Mercer Proposes Dropping Plan for Cavalry Training](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3329_97680_0001.jpg?itok=ref_aJEz)
William A. Mercer recommends that the proposed plan of having a Cavalry Training course at the Carlisle Indian School be dropped to a lack of support from the War Department.
![Request to Employ Horse Shoer on an Irregular Basis Request to Employ Horse Shoer on an Irregular Basis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3332_98202_0001_0.jpg?itok=CEhfwZl9)
William A. Mercer requests authority to employ a practical horse shoer during the present quarter. Mercer notes that the present blacksmith does not have the expertise to perform the role or to properly teach students.
![Sara Pierre Recommends Louisa French as Hospital Cook of the Ute School Sara Pierre Recommends Louisa French as Hospital Cook of the Ute School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3335_98919_0001.jpg?itok=HM6PtiX_)
Sara Pierre resigns her position as hospital cook at in order to continue her nursing studies at the Lawrence General Hospital. William D. Leonard forwards the resignation and notes that Pierre recommended Carlisle student Louisa French for the position. Leonard notes that if French is not sent that the position be filled with a young unmarried…
![Stacy Matlock Requests Transfer to Assistant Clerk Position Stacy Matlock Requests Transfer to Assistant Clerk Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3331_97987_0001.jpg?itok=ZZDdyhfc)
Stacy Matlock requests a transfer in the Indian Service to a position of assistant clerk. William A. Mercer forwards the request with the recommendation that it be granted.