William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Anna C. Grove was appointed assistant matron and that Cathrine Morette resigned as hospital cook shortly after her appointment.
Letters/Correspondence
![Mercer Informs Office of Appointment and Resignations in 1907 Mercer Informs Office of Appointment and Resignations in 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3408_3332_0002.jpg?itok=vvY9FT7y)
![Fred Mart and Robert Ouray Set to Report to Captain Johnson Fred Mart and Robert Ouray Set to Report to Captain Johnson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3409_3702_0003.jpg?itok=Cnx7HBAv)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Fred Mart and Robert Ouray are set to report to Captain Johnson at Washington barracks.
![Mercer Recommends Modifying Legislation to Return All Alaskan Students Mercer Recommends Modifying Legislation to Return All Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3416_4776_0005.jpg?itok=v18XoyqO)
William A. Mercer forwards a letter he sent to Sheldon Jackson where he recommends modifying legislation to allow for returning an unlimited number of Alaskan students to their homes.
![Mercer Reiterates Request for Assistant Matron for Dining Room Mercer Reiterates Request for Assistant Matron for Dining Room](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3416_4779_0002.jpg?itok=icGLDI2s)
William A. Mercer reiterates his request for an assistant matron for the dining room. Mercer ends by noting that "an Indian will not do for the place."
![Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Wallace Tyndall Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Wallace Tyndall](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3416_4778_0002.jpg?itok=kYk-r_iF)
William A. Mercer reports the dismissal of Wallace Tyndall and requests approval of his action.
![Request for Staff to Visit Tuskegee and Hampton Request for Staff to Visit Tuskegee and Hampton](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3415_4523_0004.jpg?itok=MBo1V9vu)
William A. Mercer requests authority to have Kate S. Bowersox and W. G. Thompson travel to the Hampton Institute and the Tuskegee Institute to learn from their teaching methods.
![Mercer Requests Extra Material for Graduation Dresses for Class of 1906 Mercer Requests Extra Material for Graduation Dresses for Class of 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3420_5327_0002.jpg?itok=5J6CkUa5)
William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase extra material for graduation dresses' for the Senior Class.
![Affidavit of Accounts of Runaway Students Affidavit of Accounts of Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3432_8067_c7250.jpg?itok=pKcC40Wb)
William A. Mercer forwards affidavit listing the names of students who ran away from the Carlisle Indian School and whose funds were paid out to them or transferred to the Emergency Fund from October 1, 1907 to December 31, 1907.
![Mercer Further Requests Modification to Allow for Return of Alaskan Students Mercer Further Requests Modification to Allow for Return of Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3432_8068_0002.jpg?itok=iBHUtRuP)
William A. Mercer requests a modification of the Deficiency Appropriation Act to allow for returning an unlimited number of Alaskan students to their homes.
![Mercer Renews Request for Continued Employment of Horse Shoer Mercer Renews Request for Continued Employment of Horse Shoer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3431_7838_0002.jpg?itok=KjgkwRz3)
William A. Mercer renews his request to employ a horse shoer a couple days a week until a blacksmith is appointed.
![Henry Gordon Submits Resignation as Tinner Henry Gordon Submits Resignation as Tinner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3437_9438_0002.jpg?itok=qFh67Egd)
Henry Gordon submits his resignation as the tinner at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Request to Pay for Farrier's Service in the Second Quarter of FY 1907 Request to Pay for Farrier's Service in the Second Quarter of FY 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3433_8275_0002.jpg?itok=xMi3pt5I)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher and bill of farrier's service due to the inability of the blacksmith to handle the feet of the horses. Mercer requests authority to pay for the service.
![William B. Gray's Application for Annual Leave of Absence William B. Gray's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3433_8276_0001.jpg?itok=GC6bNjsL)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards assistant farmer William B. Gray's application for a 10-day annual leave of absence.
![Wise Provides Information Related to the Jamestown Exposition Wise Provides Information Related to the Jamestown Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3437_9437_0002.jpg?itok=6n6WYAk5)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the Jamestown Exposition. Wise provides a list of articles to be provided by the Carlisle Indian School as well as building the exhibition cases. In addition, Wise states that the Johnston photographs can be used along with newer photos along with Native work from Angel De Cora…
![Edward H. Colegrove's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Edward H. Colegrove's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3445_11352_0001.jpg?itok=PEiz14hT)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards disciplinarian Edward H. Colegrove's application for a 3-day annual leave of absence.
![Fred W. Canfield's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Fred W. Canfield's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3445_11349_0001.jpg?itok=ZlkSa_nz)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards boys' field agent Fred W. Canfield's application for a 3-day annual leave of absence.
![Mercer Requests Forms for Proposed Bids to Carlisle be Forwarded Mercer Requests Forms for Proposed Bids to Carlisle be Forwarded](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3447_12017_0004.jpg?itok=UPJbS1S1)
William A. Mercer requests forms for posters printed requesting bids for the new hospital building at the Carlisle Indian School to be forwarded to him.
![Mercer Forwards Bill of CVRR for Travel of Robert Ouray and Fred Mart Mercer Forwards Bill of CVRR for Travel of Robert Ouray and Fred Mart](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3445_11348_0002.jpg?itok=mAQ0GVUh)
William A. Mercer forwards the bill of the Cumberland Valley Railroad Co. covering the tickets of Fred Mart and Robert Ouray to Washington D.C.
![Mercer Forwards Proposed Rules for Overseeing Student Funds Mercer Forwards Proposed Rules for Overseeing Student Funds](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3446_11826_0002.jpg?itok=SKlvCBYH)
William A. Mercer forwards proposed rules for the oversight of individual student bank accounts at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer provides justification for making amendments to the Office's rules and informs them that he has transferred the student's funds from the Girard Trust Co. to the Merchants National Bank in Carlisle and taken out a…
![Mercer Informs Office Materials for Jamestown Exposition Forwarded Mercer Informs Office Materials for Jamestown Exposition Forwarded](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3445_11346_0002.jpg?itok=KE9jOXG2)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has forwarded by separate mail papers consisting of papers from the academic department along with items from Angel De Cora's Indian Art Department.
![Mercer Recommends Jackson Saunook or John Godfrey for Position Mercer Recommends Jackson Saunook or John Godfrey for Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3445_11351_0002.jpg?itok=P_UqWVrA)
William A. Mercer recommends Jackson Saunook or John Godfrey for the position of disciplinarian at the Rainy Mountain School in Oklahoma.
![Mercer Recommends Superintendent Oversee Hospital Construction Mercer Recommends Superintendent Oversee Hospital Construction](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3445_11347_0002.jpg?itok=K2BDovH1)
William A. Mercer requests that the Superintendent of Carlisle Indian School be made the superintendent of construction for the new hospital construction. Mercer notes that the school has carpenters and other tradesman to complete the construction. He further requests the contracts be sent out as early as possible to complete construction by…
![Request for Appointment of Allen S. Berry be Withdrawn Request for Appointment of Allen S. Berry be Withdrawn](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3445_11350_0002.jpg?itok=rDezzEwz)
William A. Mercer requests the appointment of Allen S. Berry as assistant carpenter be withdrawn by the Office of Indian Affairs. Mercer notes that the carpentry work is being done and there is no need for the position for the remainder of the fiscal year.
![Mercer Requests Authority to Pay for Travel Expenses Mercer Requests Authority to Pay for Travel Expenses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3447_12015_0002.jpg?itok=g_edUqPW)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher and requests authority to pay for the debt incurred by him during travel.
![Request of John Runsclose to Change Name Request of John Runsclose to Change Name](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3463_15514_0002.jpg?itok=PW9qfWxM)
J. R. Wise responds to the request of John Runsclose to change his name to John Runsdell saying that he does not think it is a good idea.