William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the permanent appointment of Rosa La Forge as assistant matron by referencing an earlier letter and noting that she would like a position in the Indian Service.
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February 16, 1905
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February 16, 1905 - February 18, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards letter from Rosa La Forge requesting application blank to take the non-competitive examination for assistant matron in the Indian Service.
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February 17, 1905
William A. Mercer provides details on the need for a new hospital building to the Office of Indian Affairs.
A separate note indicates that Francis E. Leupp has notified Senator Stuart.
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February 17, 1905
William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the certification of Claude M. Stauffer as the band leader of the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer further discusses his plan of appointing Stauffer to the position of band leader along with an increase in salary.
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February 18, 1905
William A. Mercer further discusses his plan to build a greenhouse and to establish the position of florist or horticulturist.
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February 21, 1905 - February 22, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards a New York Times article covering the arrest for desertion from the U.S. Army of four members of the Seneca Nation. Mercer comments the article is full of falsehoods and that only two of the men were former Carlisle students and did not have good records as students.
In a separate note Francis E. Leupp asks…
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February 23, 1905 - May 13, 1905
William A. Mercer provides the Office of Indian Affairs with information on H. W. Leaman's attempts to be appointed to the florist position at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer also informs the Office that Carl J. Schack has declined the florist position.
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February 24, 1905 - February 27, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards the results of a board of survey convened by James McLaughlin, U.S. Indian Inspector, to dispose of property at the Carlisle Indian School.
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February 24, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by W. B. Beitzel (clerk).
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February 28, 1905
Alford W. Cooley, Acting President of the Civil Service Commission, informs the Secretary of the Interior that there is no register to appoint an instructor in carriage making at the Carlisle Indian School. As a result an examination will be made to provide a list of eligible employees and that a temporary appointment may be made if necessary…
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February 28, 1905 - March 3, 1905
Nikifer Shoushick (here spelled Nekifer Shouchuk) submits his resignation as an assistant cook at the Carlisle Indian School. J. R. Wise forwards the resignation and notes that he has no recommendation for a replacement.
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March 3, 1905 - April 26, 1905
Correspondence regarding the request of Murphy Tarby to whether he is eligible to receive an allotment as a member of the Yuma Nation.
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February 23 - March 7, 1905
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Nikefer Shoushick, spelled here Nekifer Shouchuk, and Ed. A. Lau) and those who have changed positions (C. M. Stauffer). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Shouchuk and Lau's resignation letters are attached…
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March 10, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards H. Gardner's application for a 14-day leave of absence. Gardner works as an instructor in carpentry.
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March 11, 1905 - January 2, 1909
These materials include correspondence and a report regarding construction, buildings, and grounds at the Carlisle Indian School, performed in 1905 by John Charles. Medical Supervisor Dr. Joseph A. Murphy requested the report in 1908, and returned it to the Bureau office in 1909.
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March 11, 1905 - March 13, 1905
Johnson Bradley submits his resignation as a fireman at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests authority to temporarily employ a replacement.
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March 11, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Florence M. Carter. Mercer outlines his plan to temporary employ a teacher to fill her position.
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March 11, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from Carlisle School physician F. Shoemaker requesting authority to erect two pavilions for the treatment of consumptive patients. Mercer also attaches an estimate of supplies and their costs.
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March 13, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that with the illness of George L. Gottwerth a temporary fireman has been employed.
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March 23, 1905
Mollie V. Gaither requests a meeting with Francis E. Leupp to discuss returning to the Western United States.
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March 24, 1905
William A. Mercer recommends the promotion of Emma H. Foster to fill the teacher vacancy caused by the death of Florence M. Carter. In addition, Mercer states that Frank B. Green has agreed to take a temporary position at $50 a month.
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March 25, 1905
William A. Mercer reports the death of Lucy Spalding of tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.
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March 27, 1905
W. A. Mercer forwards George L. Gottwerth's request for a 12-day leave of absence due to sickness. Gottwerth works as a fireman.
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March 29, 1905
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs help in locating C. T. Stranahan and Voorhees if they remain in the Indian Service.
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March 30, 1905
Captain William A. Mercer acknowledges receipt of a circular from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs mandating that "authorized Indian Irregular Employees" must be paid at the end of each week.
Mercer argues that this new rule should not apply to Carlisle because students are only hired as irregular employees during vacation months, and…
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