William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the probationary period of Flora M. Newman as assistant matron is coming to an end. Mercer notes that he cannot recommend her continuance as an employee and requests her services be discontinued at the end of her probationary period.
Letters/Correspondence
![Mercer Recommends Discontinuance of Employment of Flora Newman Mercer Recommends Discontinuance of Employment of Flora Newman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3499_21575_0002.jpg?itok=7PXw8ax5)
![Mercer Responds to Unaccounted Funds Under His Supervision Mercer Responds to Unaccounted Funds Under His Supervision](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3494_21327_0003.jpg?itok=PETrJ71c)
William A. Mercer responds to the report of W. S. Olive, Special U.S. Indian Agent, regarding unaccounted funds. Mercer states that the nature of the Athletic Funds means they should not be run through the Indian Office and he is willing to resign his position if it means complying with Departmental regulations.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignation Withdrawal, June 1907 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignation Withdrawal, June 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3517_23051_c2112_A.jpg?itok=VceHLE3F)
Major William A. Mercer submits a withdrawal of resignation letter from Scott J. Porter and the renomination of his position at the school.
![Wilson Charles Submits Resignation as Assistant Carriagemaker Wilson Charles Submits Resignation as Assistant Carriagemaker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3530_26240_0002.jpg?itok=8m8yoxHz)
Wilson Charles submits his resignation as assistant carriagemaker at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Further Responds to Unaccounted Funds Under His Supervision Mercer Further Responds to Unaccounted Funds Under His Supervision](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3523_24232_0002.jpg?itok=-DG7aQiS)
William A. Mercer further responds to the report of W. S. Olive regarding work done on Coach Glenn "Pop" Warner's car as well as various funds not officially accounted for by requesting authority for expenditures.
![Certification of Kate S. Bowersox's Sickness Certification of Kate S. Bowersox's Sickness](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3523_24235_0001.jpg?itok=1MxrkqwC)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards School Physician Ferdinand Shoemaker's certification of Kate S. Bowersox's illness during her leave of absence. Bowersox works as a principal teacher.
![Request to Pay Bill for Funeral Services of Clarissa Winnie Request to Pay Bill for Funeral Services of Clarissa Winnie](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3523_24234_0002.jpg?itok=ymCiymGF)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the services and articles furnished by the undertaker related to the burial of Clarissa Winnie (here Clarissa Winne).
![Mercer Provides Justification for Not Returning Money of Amos Thomas Mercer Provides Justification for Not Returning Money of Amos Thomas](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3526_25140_0002.jpg?itok=RI040Qhd)
William A. Mercer clarifies his decision to withhold the money at the Carlisle Indian School of Amos Thomas. Mercer outlines the steps to determine the decision to transfer those funds to the Emergency Account.
![Request to Pay Bill for Treatment of Clarissa Winnie Request to Pay Bill for Treatment of Clarissa Winnie](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3527_25432_0002.jpg?itok=N46IeWQw)
William A. Mercer requests voucher to pay for the services of local Carlisle doctors in the treatment of Clarissa Winnie.
![Sadie F. Robertson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Sadie F. Robertson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3527_25431_0001.jpg?itok=vg2N4_7m)
W. A. Mercer forwards matron Sadie F. Robertson's application for a 5-day annual leave of absence.
![Mercer Responds to Inquiry Regarding Enrollment of Wallace Tyndall in Chamberlain Mercer Responds to Inquiry Regarding Enrollment of Wallace Tyndall in Chamberlain](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3543_28511_0002.jpg?itok=Y9oEQhQp)
William A. Mercer responds to an inquiry from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the request of Charles H. Dickson, Supervisor in Charge of the Chamberlain Indian School, to enroll Wallace Tyndall as a student. Tyndall had been dismissed from Carlisle for bad behavior.
![Office Informed John Mackey Willing to Transfer to Indian Office Office Informed John Mackey Willing to Transfer to Indian Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3528_25535_0002.jpg?itok=c6GuJIom)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that John F. Mackey is the only clerk at Carlisle who desires a transfer to the Indian Office. Mercer states that Laura B. Holderby of the Indian Office is willing to transfer to Carlisle and requests the opportunity to talk with her before arranging the transfer.
![Farm Statistics for the 1906 Calendar Year Farm Statistics for the 1906 Calendar Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3530_26050_c6408.jpg?itok=hZFrx7dQ)
William A. Mercer submits the report of farm statistics for the 1906 calendar year along with a list of farm tools, stock, and buildings. Mercer also includes a map showing the school farms and other "Indian School Lands."
![Flora Newman Requests Transfer to Seamstress Position Flora Newman Requests Transfer to Seamstress Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3530_26049_0004.jpg?itok=KQ01mNFw)
Flora M. Newman requests a transfer to the position of seamstress in the Indian Service. William A. Mercer forwards the letter along with his recommendation that the request be granted due to her performance as an assistant matron.
![Mercer Requests Information Related to Jamestown Exposition Exhibit Mercer Requests Information Related to Jamestown Exposition Exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3530_26235_0003.jpg?itok=U8UrX119)
William A. Mercer requests early information regarding the Jamestown Exposition Indian Office exhibit. Mercer requests to be allowed to use newer photographs in addition to those taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston along with using Navajo blankets to decorate the wall.
![Correspondence Regarding Lost Shipment of Goods Intended for the Jamestown Exposition Correspondence Regarding Lost Shipment of Goods Intended for the Jamestown Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3653_49293_0005.jpg?itok=s1I7EiSe)
J. R. Wise forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs correspondence related to the shipment of the Carlisle Indian School to the Jamestown Exposition which was lost in transit. Included is a list of items shipped along with an assigned monetary value along with the suggestion of the Transportation Agent at the Jamestown Exposition.
![Mercer Requests Applications and Exam Papers for Teacher of Agriculture Position Mercer Requests Applications and Exam Papers for Teacher of Agriculture Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3531_26474_0002.jpg?itok=-FgW9Jy6)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs send him the applications and examination papers for Gillett, Taylor, and Smith for teacher of agriculture.
![Office Informed of Expulsion of Charles Lydick Office Informed of Expulsion of Charles Lydick](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3534_27186_0002.jpg?itok=63JYFPLR)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has expelled Charles Lydick and requests approval.
![Certification of Ella G. Hill's Sickness Certification of Ella G. Hill's Sickness](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3536_27635_0001.jpg?itok=jitEiDYO)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards School Physician Ferdinand Shoemaker's certification of Ella G. Hill's illness during her leave of absence. Hill works as a laundry manager.
![Special Estimate of Funds, Third Quarter 1907 Special Estimate of Funds, Third Quarter 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3536_27632_0003.jpg?itok=-Fu_0Ff3)
William A. Mercer submits a "Special" Estimate of Funds form for $2,343.26 for the transportation of 11 Hopi students and to build a cottage for the school's physician. An explanatory cover letter is included.
![Flora Newman Declines Transfer to Southern Ute Agency Flora Newman Declines Transfer to Southern Ute Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3536_27598_0002.jpg?itok=_sXUcRCD)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Flora M. Newman declines transfer to the Southern Ute Agency on account of the distance.
![Mercer Forwards Flora Newman Letter Declining Transfer to Southern Ute Agency Mercer Forwards Flora Newman Letter Declining Transfer to Southern Ute Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3537_27837_0005.jpg?itok=fTQ67Z_F)
Flora M. Newman informs William A. Mercer that she is declining the position of seamstress at the Southern Ute school and is instead residing in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Mercer states that Newman will only accept a transfer to a position not farther than Wisconsin or Minnesota.
![Mercer Provides Fair Valuation for the Carlisle School Farms Mercer Provides Fair Valuation for the Carlisle School Farms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3543_28510_0002.jpg?itok=si_b7mAx)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the fair valuation of the lands comprising the two school farms at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer additionally notes that $400 was paid out in rent for both the Henderson and Alexander Tracts.
![Hugh Taylor Recommended for Teacher of Agriculture Position Hugh Taylor Recommended for Teacher of Agriculture Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3543_28509_0002.jpg?itok=Q3Uoiqw_)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that after examining the examination papers for the Teacher of Agriculture position he recommends Hugh W. Taylor for the position.
![Inquiry into Modification of Legislation to Enable Return of Alaskan Students Inquiry into Modification of Legislation to Enable Return of Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3549_29605_0002.jpg?itok=WWSdop13)
William A. Mercer inquires of the Office of Indian Affairs whether there was a modification of legislation to enable an unlimited number of Alaskan students to their homes. Mercer notes that 12 or 14 students should be returned home due to time or health.