Major William A. Mercer explains to Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee that Cook Lizzie James has been so sick that she has taken 30 days of paid annual leave and 30 days of paid sick leave and is now requesting 30 days of unpaid sick leave. Assistant cook Nikefer Shoushick (here Nekifer Shouchuck) has taken her place, and Mercer…
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July 15-25, 1907
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July 16, 1907 - July 26, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he would not prefer to have Mary R. Miller appointed as an assistant laundress at the Carlisle Indian School. C. F. Larrabee responds that Mercer's statements will be followed.
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July 17, 1907 - July 24, 1907
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…
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July 26 - August 2, 1907
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…
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July 27, 1907 - August 9, 1907
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…
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July 27, 1907 - August 1, 1907
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.
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August 1, 1907 - August 5, 1907
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from Fred Canfield regarding his willingness to take a position in the Southwestern United States.
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August 1-6, 1907
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.
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August 1, 1907 - August 13, 1907
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.
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August 2, 1907
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.
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August 5, 1907
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.
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August 5, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Henry Rose of tuberculosis.
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August 6, 1907
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.
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August 7-15, 1907
Correspondence regarding the appointment of Fred Canfield and his wife to positions at the Zuni Day School.
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August 8, 1907 - August 13, 1907
Correspondence making the appointments of William C. Shambaugh and Elsa A. Mayham permanent.
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August 9-24, 1907
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…
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August 10, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is leaving to recruit students in Western Agencies.
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August 12, 1907 - August 14, 1907
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.
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August 12, 1907
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.
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August 13-21, 1907
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.
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August 13-23, 1907
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.
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August 14, 1907 - August 16, 1907
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.
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August 15-27, 1907
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.
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August 16, 1907 - August 23, 1907
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.
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August 17, 1907
Wrap of letter to James B. Adams regarding application of Sarah E. Gedney's transfer to Forestry Service.
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