William A. Mercer inquires if any legislation was passed allowing for the return of students to their homes in Alaska.
Letters/Correspondence
![Mercer Inquires if Legislation was Passed Regarding Returning Alaskan Students Mercer Inquires if Legislation was Passed Regarding Returning Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3555_30360_0003.jpg?itok=KqSUJpy7)
![Flora Newman Accepts Transfer to Southern Ute Agency Flora Newman Accepts Transfer to Southern Ute Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3549_28956_0002.jpg?itok=e8xfd2dD)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Flora M. Newman has decided to accept the transfer as seamstress to the Southern Ute School and requests instructions.
![Mercer Responds to Office Proposal on Accounting for Various Funds Mercer Responds to Office Proposal on Accounting for Various Funds](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3555_30297_0004.jpg?itok=g7N8mM3_)
William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs proposal for overseeing various funds at the Carlisle Indian School. He further requests that relative to the Printery Fund that he be allowed to expend $100 without prior approval.
An Office memo states that this proposal is satisfactory but that he should be required to submit…
![Correspondence Regarding Proposed Rules for Overseeing Student Bank Accounts Correspondence Regarding Proposed Rules for Overseeing Student Bank Accounts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3558_30774_c6435.jpg?itok=vvt8zOVJ)
Correspondence related to the proposed set of rules for the oversight of individual student financial accounts at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Charles W. Jacobs & Allen Requests Information to Bid on Indian School Supplies Charles W. Jacobs & Allen Requests Information to Bid on Indian School Supplies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3558_30974_0002.jpg?itok=lnKL8ITt)
Charles W. Jacob & Allison requests information related to whom they should contact to secure the Indian School Service order's for raffia round reeds and other items used in Indian schools. Also enclosed is a list of kindergarten material from the Milton Bradley Co.'s catalog for the Shoshone Indian School and a note referring to question…
![Instructions Requested for Appointment of John Godfrey at Pipestone Instructions Requested for Appointment of John Godfrey at Pipestone](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3586_35692_0004.jpg?itok=g4iNQPRN)
William A. Mercer requests instructions related to a letter from W. S. Campbell, Superintendent of the Indian School at Pipestone, and his request to have Carlisle student John Godfrey appointed as disciplinarian there.
![Final Rules Governing Individual Student Bank Accounts Final Rules Governing Individual Student Bank Accounts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3581_34859_0003.jpg?itok=c2iQu7hx)
Francis E. Leupp sends the final rules governing oversight of individual student accounts at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Recommends Albert Simpson for Assistant Blacksmith Position Mercer Recommends Albert Simpson for Assistant Blacksmith Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3565_32370_0002.jpg?itok=xW1dFcI3)
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.
![Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Duffia Smith and Louise Langer Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Duffia Smith and Louise Langer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3570_33327_0002.jpg?itok=S81Gk1RN)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has dismissed Duffia Smith and Louise Langer and requests approval of his action.
![Cost of Board at the Carlisle Teachers' Club for Fiscal Year 1906 Cost of Board at the Carlisle Teachers' Club for Fiscal Year 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3578_34472_0002.jpg?itok=s08qeNrO)
William A. Mercer provides the cost for board at the Teachers' Club for the 1906 fiscal year to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Mercer Responds to Request for Zeigler to Inspect Leather Samples in 1907 Mercer Responds to Request for Zeigler to Inspect Leather Samples in 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3578_34471_0003.jpg?itok=Aunzr03V)
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…
![Correspondence Regarding Change in Employees Under Mercer Correspondence Regarding Change in Employees Under Mercer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3651_48997_0003.jpg?itok=_vYr3vXb)
Correspondence regarding changes in employees at the Carlisle Indian School related to disagreements in the philosophies of William A. Mercer and Richard Henry Pratt.
![John Godfrey Accepts Disciplinarian Position at Pipestone at Reduced Salary John Godfrey Accepts Disciplinarian Position at Pipestone at Reduced Salary](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3602_37907_0004.jpg?itok=tMyaCIIN)
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.
![Mercer Makes Suggestions to New Hospital Under Construction Mercer Makes Suggestions to New Hospital Under Construction](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3586_35643_0006.jpg?itok=pD6PjuZM)
William A. Mercer makes suggestions to the hospital building plans under construction concerning the lavatories and sewer connections.
![Mercer Responds to Request for Return of Cody Printup Mercer Responds to Request for Return of Cody Printup](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3643_47266_0010.jpg?itok=Z9uh_qS1)
William A. Mercer responds to the request of John Printup for the return of his son Cody Printup from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Appeals Auditor Decision Regarding Proceeds of Student Labor Mercer Appeals Auditor Decision Regarding Proceeds of Student Labor](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3588_36027_0003.jpg?itok=xUd3RGGc)
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.
![Mercer Responds to Request to Return Daughters of Cordelia Tallchief Mercer Responds to Request to Return Daughters of Cordelia Tallchief](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3612_40605_0004.jpg?itok=BDrRBhQF)
William A. Mercer responds to the request of Cordelia Tallchief for the return of her three daughters at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Scott J. Porter Submits Resignation as Fireman at Carlisle in April 1907 Scott J. Porter Submits Resignation as Fireman at Carlisle in April 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3600_37581_0002.jpg?itok=NEsu3xGd)
Scott J. Porter submits resignation as fireman at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Informs Office Photographs and Printing Department Items Have been Forwarded Mercer Informs Office Photographs and Printing Department Items Have been Forwarded](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3602_37932_0002.jpg?itok=gjnOZS20)
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.
![Accounting Questions for Fiscal Year 1907 Accounting Questions for Fiscal Year 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3604_38360_0002.jpg?itok=oduFO3MV)
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.
![W. A. Mercer's Request for Leave of Absence W. A. Mercer's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3604_38361_0001.jpg?itok=eWt43hjM)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer requests a 15-day leave of absence.
![W. G. Thompson Requests Superintendent Position at a School W. G. Thompson Requests Superintendent Position at a School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3605_38597_0002.jpg?itok=DeE1FQ4l)
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…
![Correspondence Regarding Change in Handling Student Money Correspondence Regarding Change in Handling Student Money](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3610_39718_0003.jpg?itok=Ki9zx6up)
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…
![Mercer Responds to Work Done at Industrial Department Mercer Responds to Work Done at Industrial Department](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3612_40370_0003.jpg?itok=V0H5JvEq)
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.
![Arthur E. Schaal's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Arthur E. Schaal's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3612_40502_0001.jpg?itok=ghSjnqKl)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards clerk Arthur E. Schaal's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.