William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has assumed command of the Carlisle Indian School.
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![Mercer Assumes Command of the Carlisle Indian School Mercer Assumes Command of the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2552_43255_0001.jpg?itok=sDRy_8-w)
![Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, June 1904 Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, June 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2553_43564_c3815.jpg?itok=zm80pmsn)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on June 30, 1904.
![Browntree Writes Against Pratt's Resignation Browntree Writes Against Pratt's Resignation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2594_58988_0002.jpg?itok=ye-U1OH7)
F. W. Browntree writes the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the resignation of Richard Henry Pratt from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Requests Authority to Turn Over Funds to Meet Contracts Pratt Requests Authority to Turn Over Funds to Meet Contracts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2554_43942_0001.jpg?itok=3j1mWyRn)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter directing him to deposit the unexpended balance of his funds for the fiscal year. Pratt notes various contracts regarding work to be done on buildings.
![Return of Genus Baird's Leave of Absence Request Return of Genus Baird's Leave of Absence Request](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45602_0003.jpg?itok=QPEbtmgI)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer returns assistant printer Genus E. Baird's corrected application for a 23-day leave of absence due to sickness. Included is an explanatory cover letter.
![Allen Responds to Request to Release Charles King Allen Responds to Request to Release Charles King](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2579_52885_0002.jpg?itok=GfMW7zas)
Edgar A. Allen responds to request of Charles King to be released from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Bertha Canfield's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Bertha Canfield's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2556_44733_0001.jpg?itok=wK66a5Nl)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards seamstress Bertha Canfield's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Margaret Roberts's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Margaret Roberts's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2556_44734_0002.jpg?itok=29flicGd)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards matron Margaret Roberts's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Mercer Requests Instructions Regarding Signing Uintah and Ouray Agency Property Papers Mercer Requests Instructions Regarding Signing Uintah and Ouray Agency Property Papers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2557_44996_0001.jpg?itok=IX_WMuuk)
William A. Mercer requests instructions from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding signing his property papers at the Uintah and Ouray Agency as he needed to leave before his successor could sign the papers.
![Mercer Seeks Clarification on Private Fund of Students Mercer Seeks Clarification on Private Fund of Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2556_44732_0001.jpg?itok=8vtPYjQi)
William A. Mercer acknowledges receipt of two circulars regarding weigher's return be attached to vouchers as well as attaching a schedule to financial accounts. Mercer asks if the amendment applies to private funds of students.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes and Appointments in School Employees, July 1904 Descriptive Statements of Changes and Appointments in School Employees, July 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45603_c3922.jpg?itok=2vKcV0NG)
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Charles Lamar). The reports include the position title and salary. Attached is an explanatory cover letter.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, First Quarter 1905 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, First Quarter 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45569_c3829.jpg?itok=jaaVWkQ8)
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1905 amounting to $74,963.20 for support of the school, $13,712.50 of which is for regular employee pay.
![Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Kate S. Bowersox's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45601_0001.jpg?itok=O51J63i3)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards assistant principal and normal teacher Kate S. Bowersox's application for a 29-day annual leave of absence.
![Request to Pay for Eye Treatments and Treatment of Students on Outing Request to Pay for Eye Treatments and Treatment of Students on Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45597_0001.jpg?itok=p0sWu2RI)
Request by William A. Mercer to spend money on the treatment of students who fall sick while on outing as well as for sending students to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for eye treatment.
![Request to Pay Henderson Farm Rent for the 1905 Fiscal Year Request to Pay Henderson Farm Rent for the 1905 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45594_0001.jpg?itok=cVFMpFa6)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay $400 to continue renting the Henderson Tract for the 1905 fiscal year.
![Request to Purchase Academic Supplies for 1905 Fiscal Year Request to Purchase Academic Supplies for 1905 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45571_0001.jpg?itok=smHiJVfI)
Request for the purchase of academic supplies for the Carlisle Indian School by William A. Mercer.
![Request to Purchase Stamps and Cover Burial Expenses Request to Purchase Stamps and Cover Burial Expenses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45579_0001.jpg?itok=g8EkL6W3)
Request by William A. Mercer to purchase on the open market postage stamps for student letters and burial expenses in case of student deaths during the year.
![Requisition for Stationery, July 1904 Requisition for Stationery, July 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45600_0001.jpg?itok=J6m-hfBS)
W. A. Mercer requests 3 desk letter baskets used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Jeannette L. Senseney's Approved Request to Attend Summer School Jeannette L. Senseney's Approved Request to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2561_46518_0001.jpg?itok=idcIMD3x)
Captain W. A. Mercer forwards and approves Instrumental Music Teacher Jeannette L. Senseney's request to attend summer school at the Harrisburg Conservatory of Music
![Mercer Provides Authorization for use of Irregular Carpenter Services Mercer Provides Authorization for use of Irregular Carpenter Services](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2647_78984_0001.jpg?itok=HbtQD5br)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the use of irregular carpenter services. Mercer provides the Office with the original request along with the authority granting the request.
![Mercer Requests Change in Accounting of Individual Student Money Mercer Requests Change in Accounting of Individual Student Money](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2561_46348_0001.jpg?itok=xL7wNVCZ)
William A. Mercer proposes changing the accounting of individual student money due to the large amount of small transactions. Mercer requests clarification on what is needed for superintendents and what constitutes proper vouchers.
![Nellie V. Robertson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Nellie V. Robertson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2562_46797_0001.jpg?itok=bSxz29J6)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards clerk Nellie V. Robertson's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Request to Extend Oella C. Munch's Leave of Absence Request to Extend Oella C. Munch's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2560_46159_0003.jpg?itok=9ijR-rGT)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards Oella C. Munch's request for an additional 7-day unpaid leave of absence because of illness in her family. Munch works as an assistant matron. An explanatory cover letter is included.
![Frances A. Veitch's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Frances A. Veitch's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2562_46798_0001.jpg?itok=UWu-rqS_)
W. A. Mercer forwards assistant matron Frances A. Veitch's application for a 7-day annual leave of absence.
![McCumber's Additional Request for the Return of Maggie Venne McCumber's Additional Request for the Return of Maggie Venne](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2584_54920_0004.jpg?itok=XXhU6ghb)
Correspondence between Senator Porter J. McCumber and others regarding the return of Maggie Venne to her home. The final letter indicates that Venne is return from outing in order to be sent home.