William A. Mercer requests from the Office of Indian Affairs information on the Lewis and Clark Exposition after receiving a letter from Chemawa Indian School Superintendent Edwin L. Chalcraft. Mercer notes that the school has had a small exhibit on its school work and industrial departments and have been waiting on instructions on where to…
Letters/Correspondence
![Mercer Requests Information Regarding Lewis and Clark Exposition in 1905 Mercer Requests Information Regarding Lewis and Clark Exposition in 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26359_0002.jpg?itok=XawYZYi1)
![Plan to Create New Building Plans and Topographical Maps Plan to Create New Building Plans and Topographical Maps](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26356_0002.jpg?itok=TekqsPIY)
William A. Mercer requests authority to have a local engineer create topographical maps of the school grounds to correct errors including the locations of the main pipe line and the school cemetery. In addition, Mercer notes that the school drawing teacher is making floor plans and elevations of all of the school buildings.
![Recommendation for Transfer of Florence N. Head Recommendation for Transfer of Florence N. Head](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26358_0002.jpg?itok=ETLqwXOq)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding the permanent appointment of Florence N. Head as an assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer states that Head has been transferred to the seamstress department and recommends her transfer to another school.
![Request for Increase in Salary for Margaret O. Eckert Request for Increase in Salary for Margaret O. Eckert](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26357_0002.jpg?itok=Hher444j)
William A. Mercer requests an increase in the salary of Margaret O. Eckert as an Assistant Matron.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Letter of Recommendation, April 1905 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Letter of Recommendation, April 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2762_26715_c4716.jpg?itok=T2SGjy5n)
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (George Brown Jr.). The report includes position titles and salary. Attached is Mercer's recommendation appointment letter for Brown as an assistant cook.
![Estimate of Supplies, April 1905 Estimate of Supplies, April 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26351_0002.jpg?itok=njsp9Iab)
Superintendent William A. Mercer submits an Estimate of Supplies for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1905 amounting to $350.72 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1905 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2763_27162_c4778.jpg?itok=pGuiNZV8)
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1905 amounting to $21,048.30 for support of the school, $13,450.00 of which is for regular employee pay.
![M. S. Barr's Application for Leave of Absence M. S. Barr's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2764_27633_0002.jpg?itok=8zbRcNvp)
W. A. Mercer forwards nurse M. S. Barr's application for a 30-day leave of absence on account of the illness of her sister.
![Mercer Responds to Education Circular #119 Regarding Transportation Funds Mercer Responds to Education Circular #119 Regarding Transportation Funds](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2766_28407_0002.jpg?itok=DoqWjHkA)
William A. Mercer responds to Education Circular #119 dated April 7, 1905 asking for data to distribute funds for the transportation of students. Mercer states that as the transportation costs for Carlisle are paid from the appropriation that he believes the circular is not intended to apply to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request for Copy of Reply to Moving Carlisle School to Missoula Request for Copy of Reply to Moving Carlisle School to Missoula](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2767_28956_0002.jpg?itok=CUQOV_lw)
Fred J. Erfert of the Missoula, Montana Chamber of Commerce requests a copy of the Office of Indian Affairs reply to their inquiry regarding the removal of the Carlisle Indian School to the Western United States.
![Death of Teacher Florence M. Carter Death of Teacher Florence M. Carter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2765_28097_0002.jpg?itok=QEJoBoPs)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Miss Carter's leave of absence was due to sickness. Mercer also informs the Commissioner that Carter died on March 11th. He requests the Commissioner to approve Miss Carter's application for a leave of absence with pay.
![Wise Responds to Education Circular 120 with Location and Railroad Information Wise Responds to Education Circular 120 with Location and Railroad Information](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2766_28406_0002.jpg?itok=Z-w0IO7s)
J. R. Wise replies to Education Circular 120 from C. F. Larrabee with the correct location, post-office and telegraphic addresses, and the nearest railroad station. Wise provides a breakdown of the usual routes for passenger and freight routes.
![Request to Transfer Florence N. Head to Another School Request to Transfer Florence N. Head to Another School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2767_28618_0002.jpg?itok=HBaapdFH)
William A. Mercer requests Florence N. Head to be transferred to the position of seamstress at another school in the Indian School Service.
![Wise Provides Information Related to the Lewis and Clark Exposition Wise Provides Information Related to the Lewis and Clark Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2767_28619_0001_0.jpg?itok=pdmj2U2D)
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has separately sent them school room papers and unmounted drawings for the Lewis and Clark/Portland Exposition. Wise also discusses the type of industrial materials to be included and photographs taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston.
![Mercer Requests Authority to Purchase Two Caskets Mercer Requests Authority to Purchase Two Caskets](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2767_28617_0002.jpg?itok=-zEEdFSj)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the purchase of two burial caskets.
![Recommendation of W. H. Beck as Indian Agent Recommendation of W. H. Beck as Indian Agent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2768_28982_0002.jpg?itok=bog5MfDU)
William A. Mercer recommends the appointment of W. H. Beck as an Indian Agent.
![New Hospital Building at Carlisle New Hospital Building at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2770_29817_0001.jpg?itok=FFYnfmD_)
Correspondence and memorandums regarding the building of a new hospital building at the Carlisle Indian School based on the Haskell Institute Hospital.
![Mercer Informs Office that Money Order Received Mercer Informs Office that Money Order Received](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2773_30953_0002.jpg?itok=Ros0L8-N)
William A. Mercer notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that he has received the money order reimbursing him for expenses of Quanah Parker and seven others to interview the President.
![Request to Enroll Three Students from Alaska Request to Enroll Three Students from Alaska](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2773_30956_0003.jpg?itok=D2O2eUce)
William A. Mercer discusses a letter from Emily B. Parke requesting to be allowed to enroll three students from Alaska at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Informs Office of Industrial Articles Sent to Lewis and Clark Exposition Mercer Informs Office of Industrial Articles Sent to Lewis and Clark Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2773_30957_0002.jpg?itok=tyJqogof)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has shipped a box of industrial goods direct to Portland, Oregon for the Lewis and Clark/Portland Exposition. Included is a list of articles in the exhibit for the Carlisle Indian School.
![P&R Railway Returns Letter Concerning Lack of Blank Certificate P&R Railway Returns Letter Concerning Lack of Blank Certificate](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2777_32266_0001.jpg?itok=WhUTEeBp)
George Zeigler, Comptroller of the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company, returns a letter to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the lack of a blank to certify the rates charged were current and the lowest charged to the public for the same service.
![Notice of the Death of Delia Williams Notice of the Death of Delia Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2780_33440_0002.jpg?itok=V25cwKGC)
J. R. Wise reports the death of Delia Williams of tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Etta S. Fortney's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Etta S. Fortney's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2784_34653_0002.jpg?itok=sFLSDX7p)
W. A. Mercer forwards Etta S. Fortney's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Fortney works as an assistant laundress.
![Leaman Written to Office to Obtain Blanks for Florist Exam Leaman Written to Office to Obtain Blanks for Florist Exam](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2785_34927_0002.jpg?itok=UMPlKRB4)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that H. W. Leaman has written to the Civil Service Commission regarding obtaining blanks and instructions for the required examination for florist.
![Howard E. Gansworth's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Howard E. Gansworth's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2785_35251_0001.jpg?itok=Mh-tfZTH)
Captain W. A. Mercer forwards boys field agent Howard E. Gansworth's application for a 12-day annual leave of absence.