Correspondence regarding Fred W. Canfield's request to take leave without pay to make it possible for James E. Henderson to take up his former work as Boys Outing Agent. William A. Mercer forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs and notes that he is not willing to approve the request as it would prevent Henderson from receiving his…
Letters/Correspondence
![Fred Canfield Requests Leave Without Pay Prior to Transfer Fred Canfield Requests Leave Without Pay Prior to Transfer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3713_63805_0002.jpg?itok=2V5nZK8j)
![Order of Stationary for the Carlisle Indian School Order of Stationary for the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3719_65150_0002.jpg?itok=VGDLQC3A)
Acting Secretary of the Interior Wilson tells the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that a shipment of stationary is headed to the Indian Warehouse and asks him to tell the Superintendent of Indian Warehouse to forward the shipment to the Carlisle Indian School. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee complies with Wilson's request…
![Recommendations to Filling Various Vacancies at Carlisle in July 1907 Recommendations to Filling Various Vacancies at Carlisle in July 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3723_65942_0003.jpg?itok=hwaUvP5K)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding various employee changes including the promotion of Lydia E. Kaup and Lydia M. Johnston as well as the appointment of Charles N. Willard. C. F. Larrabee responds by approving the recommendations requested by Mercer and suggesting the transfer of Emma C. Lovewell as…
![Request to Reduce Salary of Boys Outing Agent Request to Reduce Salary of Boys Outing Agent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3723_65943_0002.jpg?itok=UTOKCkZ6)
William A. Mercer requests the salary of the Boys Outing Agent be reduced to $800 following the promotion of James E. Henderson due to his lack of experience. Following his request C. F. Larrabee recommends the change to the Secretary of the Interior.
![Mercer Forwards Fred Canfield's Willingness to Take Position in Southwest Mercer Forwards Fred Canfield's Willingness to Take Position in Southwest](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3730_67747_0001.jpg?itok=DZpnZ8Nf)
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from Fred Canfield regarding his willingness to take a position in the Southwestern United States.
![Request for Zoa Hardin to be Appointed to Assistant Matron Position Request for Zoa Hardin to be Appointed to Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3725_66563_0002.jpg?itok=lHK11KcB)
William A. Mercer recommends Zoa Hardin for the position of assistant matron at $300 at the Kickapoo School. Correspondence from the Office of Indian Affairs follows informing Hardin, Mercer, and the Superintendent of the Kickapoo School that Hardin has been appointed.
![Request in the Increase of the Salary of George Gottwerth as Fireman Request in the Increase of the Salary of George Gottwerth as Fireman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3726_66812_0002.jpg?itok=_24cy0F7)
William A. Mercer requests an increase in the salary of George L. Gottwerth as a fireman. Mercer states that the other fireman positions will not require increases due to his plan to use unmarried men and Indians. The Office of Indian Affairs forwards the request to the Secretary of the Interior.
![Mercer Informs Office he Forwarded Offer to Fred Canfield Mercer Informs Office he Forwarded Offer to Fred Canfield](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3727_66884_0002.jpg?itok=ynGBd2p3)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has forwarded the offer of day school teacher at Zuni, New Mexico to Fred W. Canfield.
![Fiscal Year 1909 Financial Estimate Fiscal Year 1909 Financial Estimate](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3730_67776_0001.jpg?itok=D3ociuMx)
William A. Mercer provides an update on the conditions of the physical plant of the Carlisle Indian School and provides an estimate for the 1909 fiscal year appropriation.
![Notice of Death of Henry Rose Notice of Death of Henry Rose](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3729_67552_0002.jpg?itok=SzPvPV6y)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Henry Rose of tuberculosis.
![A. H. Murtoff's Application for Annual Leave of Absence A. H. Murtoff's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2345_50180_0001.jpg?itok=SdKqXvyE)
Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards A. H. Murtoff's application for a 13-day annual leave of absence. Murtoff works as an instructor of blacksmithing.
![Correspondence Regarding Appointment of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Canfield Correspondence Regarding Appointment of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Canfield](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3736_69157_0004.jpg?itok=JxLWIuaN)
Correspondence regarding the appointment of Fred Canfield and his wife to positions at the Zuni Day School.
![Appointments of Shambaugh and Mayham Made Permanent Appointments of Shambaugh and Mayham Made Permanent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3732_68246_0002.jpg?itok=14d2PTh8)
Correspondence making the appointments of William C. Shambaugh and Elsa A. Mayham permanent.
![Hiring of Married Couple to be Disciplinarian and Matron of Male Students Hiring of Married Couple to be Disciplinarian and Matron of Male Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f60_71170_0001.jpg?itok=3UsszmQr)
Major William A. Mercer endorses John L. Walters' request to be transferred back from disciplinarian to teacher. To fill the disciplinarian role vacated by Walters and the assistant matron role vacated by Elizabeth C. Sloan, who has been on unpaid sick leave, requests to hire Mr. Harry M. Carter and Mrs. A. B. Carter, who fill the same…
![Mercer to Leave to Recruit Students in Western Agencies Mercer to Leave to Recruit Students in Western Agencies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3734_68705_0002.jpg?itok=VNaTCS75)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is leaving to recruit students in Western Agencies.
![Correspondence Regarding Assistant Matron Positions Correspondence Regarding Assistant Matron Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3736_69136_0001.jpg?itok=sdr6E2L0)
Correspondence regarding the promotion of Elsa Mayham to the position of assistant matron in the dining room. In addition to the transfers of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carter and Anna Miller.
![Wise Informs Office Anna Miller Wanted for Assistant Matron Wise Informs Office Anna Miller Wanted for Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3734_68671_0001.jpg?itok=qy3C9-hS)
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Anna Miller is wanted for the position of assistant matron if the transfer of Mr. and Mrs. Carter is affected.
![Correspondence Regarding Susan M. Lelless Correspondence Regarding Susan M. Lelless](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3737_69717_0003.jpg?itok=q2SdWvbx)
Correspondence regarding the teaching ability of Susan Lelless and her transfer from the Haskell Institute. John Whitewell, current Principal Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School, details his oversight of Lelless including her inability to administer corporal punishment.
![Request to Spend Funds for Supplies for the Superintendent's Quarters and Shoe Shop Request to Spend Funds for Supplies for the Superintendent's Quarters and Shoe Shop](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3736_69364_0002.jpg?itok=BaVTcPxa)
Major W. A. Mercer requests to spend $47.70 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1908" appropriation on porch shades and fire screens for the superintendent's quarters and supplies for the shoe shop. Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. E. Leupp grants Mercer's request.
![Wise Requests Time to Make Recommendation for Vacant Teaching Position Wise Requests Time to Make Recommendation for Vacant Teaching Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3737_69489_0002.jpg?itok=8EdPuBxY)
J. R. Wise requests no action be taken by the Office of Indian Affairs in filling a teaching position at the Carlisle Indian School until they have had time to go over the graduate list.
![Request to Pay for Newspapers Request to Pay for Newspapers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3737_69653_0002.jpg?itok=Kjf26YDu)
Major W. A. Mercer requests to spend $22.00 from the "Miscellaneous Receipts, Class IV" appropriation to pay for a debt incurred for buying newspapers for the Carlisle Indian School during the first quarter of 1908. Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. E. Leupp grants Mercer's request.
![Request to Pay for Casket of Henry Rose Request to Pay for Casket of Henry Rose](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3739_69916_0002.jpg?itok=aALvdi1z)
Request to cover indebtedness incurred in the purchase of a casket for the burial of Henry Rose by William A. Mercer. Francis E. Leupp approves request.
![Wrap for Letter Covering Sarah Gedney's Transfer to Forestry Service Wrap for Letter Covering Sarah Gedney's Transfer to Forestry Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3740_70396_0001.jpg?itok=uGrXs91j)
Wrap of letter to James B. Adams regarding application of Sarah E. Gedney's transfer to Forestry Service.
![Appointment of Dora S. Lecrone as Teacher Appointment of Dora S. Lecrone as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f20_70733_0001.jpg?itok=jnsQJHQn)
These materials include correspondence regarding the appointment of Dora S. Lecrone as a Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School and the possible reinstatement of Barbara S. McHargue in that same position.
![Attempt to Correct an Order of Buttons Attempt to Correct an Order of Buttons](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f44_70732_0005.jpg?itok=nE5ubkQU)
Superintendent William A. Mercer corrects a previous request from 20 gross buttons for $2.40 to 240 dozen buttons for $28.80.
Office of Indian Affairs Chief Clerk F. M. Conser informs Mercer that the contract cannot be changed since it has already been approved. If the buttons have not yet arrived, Conser suggests that they can cancel…