William A. Mercer recommends Albert Simpson for the assistant blacksmith position at the Navajo Agency. Mercer further states that Simpson desires to accompany Robert Friday who is leaving for the Navajo Agency to fill the baker position.
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April 4, 1907
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April 4, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has dismissed Duffia Smith and Louise Langer and requests approval of his action.
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April 6, 1907
William A. Mercer provides the cost for board at the Teachers' Club for the 1906 fiscal year to the Office of Indian Affairs.
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April 6, 1907
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of the Office to have Milton I. Zeigler to inspect leather and harness samples in Chicago. Mercer states that with outings set to begin shortly and Zeigler can leave without serious interference. However, the fall presents more issues with students beginning…
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April 7, 1907 - June 4, 1907
Correspondence regarding changes in employees at the Carlisle Indian School related to disagreements in the philosophies of William A. Mercer and Richard Henry Pratt.
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April 8, 1907 - April 16, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that former student John Godfrey has accepted the position of disciplinarian at the Pipestone School at the reduced salary proposed by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
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April 10, 1907 - April 13, 1907
William A. Mercer makes suggestions to the hospital building plans under construction concerning the lavatories and sewer connections.
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April 10, 1907 - May 17, 1907
William A. Mercer responds to the request of John Printup for the return of his son Cody Printup from the Carlisle Indian School.
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April 11, 1907
William A. Mercer appeals the decision of the Auditor of the Interior Department to the Comptroller of the Treasury Department regarding money raised by the sale of items produced by student labor that was used in the same fiscal year.
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April 11, 1907 - April 25, 1907
William A. Mercer responds to the request of Cordelia Tallchief for the return of her three daughters at the Carlisle Indian School.
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April 15, 1907
Scott J. Porter submits resignation as fireman at the Carlisle Indian School.
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April 16, 1907
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs newly produced photographs taken by students at the Carlisle Indian School along with items from the printing department for the exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition have been forwarded to their Office.
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April 17, 1907
Major W. A. Mercer asks the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for information on the cost of stationery and blanks so that he can balance the budget for the fiscal year. Mercer also asks if the goods received from the Indian Warehouses amount to $13,286.15.
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April 18, 1907
Superintendent W. A. Mercer requests a 15-day leave of absence.
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April 19-20, 1907
W. Grant Thompson, Superintendent of Industries, requests a position as a superintendent of a school. William A. Mercer forwards the request along with his recommendation and a note that his position is to be discontinued on at the end of the fiscal year.
A note from J. H. Dortch is included where he recommends him for a small…
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April 20, 1907 - April 25, 1907
Correspondence regarding the shift in policy from depositing student money at the Merchants National Bank along with a bond ensuring the balance. William A. Mercer outlines the plan and notes that he hopes over time to lesson some requirements. The Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledges Mercer's statement as well as forwarding the…
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April 23, 1907
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the work of the Industrial Department. Mercer outlines the work done for Reverend G. M. Diffenderfer was done due to a lack of regular work and in no way is meant to compete with local industries.
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April 25, 1907
Major W. A. Mercer forwards clerk Arthur E. Schaal's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
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April 29, 1907
Emma A. Cutter requests William A. Mercer's assistance in securing a transfer to a department in Washington D.C. Mercer forwards the request along with his recommendation that Cutter be transferred to the Indian Office or another Department.
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April 29, 1907
Philibert Lutz resigns as a fireman at the Carlisle Indian School due to his salary. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests that it be accepted.
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April 30, 1907
William A. Mercer provides information on Roxana Smith and Bettie Welch to the Office of Indian Affairs.
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May 3, 1907 - July 11, 1907
William A. Mercer requests authority to advertise and purchase supplies for the construction of a cottage for the florist. Included is the list of supplies as well as the authorization of the Chief Clerk F. M. Conser for pursuing the advertisement.
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May 4-7, 1907
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Anna Minthorne is willing to accept the position of Assistant Matron at the Pottawatomie Agency. Wise further states that he hesitates to send another student for the assistant position without knowing the qualifications.
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May 7, 1907
J. R. Wise provides a report on the religious exercises at the Carlisle Indian School. Also included is sheet music for Grace Before Meals which were written for the School.
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May 9, 1907
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the two fireman vacancies do not need to be filled until September 1, 1907. Wise states that there are students who have experience that can assist the engineer and remaining fireman.
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