Letters/Correspondence

Minnie L. Ferree requests a transfer to a domestic science position either in Alaska or the West Coast. William A. Mercer provides additional information.

J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the examination of Anna Goyitney (here Annie Goitney) as a teacher to be permanently appointed.

E. A. Hitchcock informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the request to enroll students from Hogansburg, New York at the Carlisle Indian School should be taken up by the Superintendent.

William A. Mercer requests approval of the dismissal of Joseph Colonhaski following his trial for theft by fellow students.

William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a protest by Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Oneida Indian School, related to a violation of rules in the recruitment of students on the Oneida Reservation.

Marianna Burgess submits her resignation as Superintendent of Printing at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests that the Office of Indian Affairs assign an unmarried man as a replacement.

Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards two reports on leave of absence taken by Howard E. Gansworth (boys field agent) and Sara Pierre (hospital cook). 

Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards C. M. Stauffer's application for a one-day leave of absence. Stauffer works as a music teacher. 

Oliver Harlan submits his resignation as the assistant school farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides additional information on Harlan and requests information before making a recommendation relative to a replacement.

W. A. Mercer forwards two applications for a leave of absence for Benjamin F. Bennett (farmer) and Anna F. Bennett (housekeeper). 

William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for three men to lay water pipe on Carlisle Indian School grounds to complete the contract with the Carlisle Gas and Water Company.

E. A. Hitchcock provides decisions on allowing or disallowing expenses incurred in returning pupils to Alaska from the Carlisle Indian School.

Captain William Mercer informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he used authority 91142 to make payments to several irregular employees mentioned in the October 1904 report. 

Minnie L. Ferree requests a meeting at the Indian Service to discuss a possible transfer through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information on Ferree's request.

William A. Mercer requests authority to employ a steam fitter to make repairs to the steam heating plant along with completing the work at the double cottage being constructed.

William A. Mercer requests authority to continue through the appropriation the non-sectarian services at the Carlisle Indian School.

Carrie E. Weekley submits her resignation as the Girls' Matron of the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides information about Weekley as well as requesting a promotion of Frances A. Veitch to fill the vacancy.

William A. Mercer requests authority to establish a horticulture department at the Carlisle Indian School. As a result he requests to purchase materials to build a greenhouse and establish a position of horticulturist.

Richard Henry Pratt informs Fannie Peter that he and Mrs. Pratt are leaving for Denver, Colorado following his departure from the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he remained in Central Pennsylvania for six months in order to address any criticisms.

Request for the approval of the dismissal of Ida La Fromboise (here Ida La Frumboise) from the Carlisle Indian School.

Edward Marsden responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the return of Alaskan students from Carlisle.

Apparently in response to a request to recommend former students for a position as assistant disciplinarian at the Phoenix school, William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Hastings Robertson is enrolled in law school and instead recommends two former students, Joseph Blackbear and James King. 

William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Laura Taylor to be reinstated to the Indian Service as an assistant seamstress.

W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by M. Burgess (superintendent of printing). 

William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding the vacancy in the Superintendent of Printing position. Mercer notes that he is willing to increase the salary if the Office is only able to secure an appointment through the higher salary.