Marianna Burgess submits her resignation as Superintendent of Printing at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests that the Office of Indian Affairs assign an unmarried man as a replacement.
National Archives and Records Administration
![Marianna Burgess Submits Resignation as Superintendent of Printing Marianna Burgess Submits Resignation as Superintendent of Printing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2666_85583_0001.jpg?itok=Etk-Q3eh)
![Two Reports on Leave of Absence Two Reports on Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2659_83010_0001.jpg?itok=SdLY49tb)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards two reports on leave of absence taken by Howard E. Gansworth (boys field agent) and Sara Pierre (hospital cook).
![C. M. Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence C. M. Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2659_83381_0001.jpg?itok=T-4jC_Iq)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards C. M. Stauffer's application for a one-day leave of absence. Stauffer works as a music teacher.
![Report of Irregular Employees, November 1904 Report of Irregular Employees, November 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2665_85295_c4248.jpg?itok=alVtOUzO)
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1904. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Oliver Harlan Submits Resignation as Assistant School Farmer Oliver Harlan Submits Resignation as Assistant School Farmer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2661_83961_0002.jpg?itok=mqcWkdt4)
Oliver Harlan submits his resignation as the assistant school farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides additional information on Harlan and requests information before making a recommendation relative to a replacement.
![Two Applications for Leave of Absence Two Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2662_84190_0002.jpg?itok=2pGYAImy)
W. A. Mercer forwards two applications for a leave of absence for Benjamin F. Bennett (farmer) and Anna F. Bennett (housekeeper).
![Request to Pay for Workers to Lay Water Pipe Request to Pay for Workers to Lay Water Pipe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2663_84593_0001.jpg?itok=TsrMXZtU)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for three men to lay water pipe on Carlisle Indian School grounds to complete the contract with the Carlisle Gas and Water Company.
![Financial Decisions on Returning Alaskan Students Financial Decisions on Returning Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2663_84413_0001.jpg?itok=e6hxtnYd)
E. A. Hitchcock provides decisions on allowing or disallowing expenses incurred in returning pupils to Alaska from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Authority to Pay Irregular Employees from October 1904 Authority to Pay Irregular Employees from October 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2664_85068_0001.jpg?itok=kWaFWqCl)
Captain William Mercer informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he used authority 91142 to make payments to several irregular employees mentioned in the October 1904 report.
![Minnie L. Ferree Requests Meeting with Indian Office to Discuss Transfer Minnie L. Ferree Requests Meeting with Indian Office to Discuss Transfer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2664_85069_0003.jpg?itok=MnnaKMeC)
Minnie L. Ferree requests a meeting at the Indian Service to discuss a possible transfer through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information on Ferree's request.
![Request to Employ Steam Fitter for Repairs and Construction Work Request to Employ Steam Fitter for Repairs and Construction Work](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2664_85067_0001.jpg?itok=JYVXnAxH)
William A. Mercer requests authority to employ a steam fitter to make repairs to the steam heating plant along with completing the work at the double cottage being constructed.
![Request to Pay Non-Sectarian Minister for Sunday Services Request to Pay Non-Sectarian Minister for Sunday Services](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2666_85582_0001.jpg?itok=Mbcl3Zkp)
William A. Mercer requests authority to continue through the appropriation the non-sectarian services at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Carrie Weekley Resigns as Girls' Matron Carrie Weekley Resigns as Girls' Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2675_88770_0005.jpg?itok=hTAMFgwF)
Carrie E. Weekley submits her resignation as the Girls' Matron of the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides information about Weekley as well as requesting a promotion of Frances A. Veitch to fill the vacancy.
![Request to Establish Department of Horticulture at Carlisle Request to Establish Department of Horticulture at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2667_86172_0001.jpg?itok=i-YuYdww)
William A. Mercer requests authority to establish a horticulture department at the Carlisle Indian School. As a result he requests to purchase materials to build a greenhouse and establish a position of horticulturist.
![Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, December 1904 Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, December 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2667_86174_c4334.jpg?itok=X3rt3oua)
Richard Henry Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, attitude towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' salaries and position titles.
![Request for Approval of Dismissal of Ida La Fromboise Request for Approval of Dismissal of Ida La Fromboise](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2670_87042_0002.jpg?itok=Lkyof193)
Request for the approval of the dismissal of Ida La Fromboise (here Ida La Frumboise) from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Marsden Responds to Office Notice of Return of Alaskan Students Marsden Responds to Office Notice of Return of Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2677_89436_0002.jpg?itok=LsK9FCNg)
Edward Marsden responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the return of Alaskan students from Carlisle.
![Mercer Recommends Two Former Students for Assistant Disciplinarian Position Mercer Recommends Two Former Students for Assistant Disciplinarian Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2670_87294_0002.jpg?itok=PurP0n6I)
Apparently in response to a request to recommend former students for a position as assistant disciplinarian at the Phoenix school, William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Hastings Robertson is enrolled in law school and instead recommends two former students, Joseph Blackbear and James King.
![Mercer Responds to Request of Laura Taylor to be Reinstated Mercer Responds to Request of Laura Taylor to be Reinstated](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2672_87589_0003.jpg?itok=4c3Wf-XP)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Laura Taylor to be reinstated to the Indian Service as an assistant seamstress.
![Report on M. Burgess' Leave of Absence Report on M. Burgess' Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2670_87296_0001.jpg?itok=fUMXqGUs)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by M. Burgess (superintendent of printing).
![Mercer Responds to Office Letter Regarding Printing Vacancy Mercer Responds to Office Letter Regarding Printing Vacancy](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2673_88059_0002.jpg?itok=SCzTYfb9)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding the vacancy in the Superintendent of Printing position. Mercer notes that he is willing to increase the salary if the Office is only able to secure an appointment through the higher salary.
![Mercer Informs Office of No Recommendation for Assistant Farmer Position Mercer Informs Office of No Recommendation for Assistant Farmer Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2673_88060_0002.jpg?itok=80RXIYUf)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has no recommendation for the replacement of Oliver Harlan as the Assistant Farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer requests the Office make an appointment.
![Report on the Health of Cherokee Students at Carlisle Report on the Health of Cherokee Students at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2676_89264_0005.jpg?itok=GRTw4j_M)
Report on the health of current and former Cherokee students of the Carlisle Indian School.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, December 1904 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, December 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2676_89259_c4189.jpg?itok=AVq_DT5x)
Major William A. Mercer submit a report that lists new employees (Stacy Matlack and Ella Matlack), those who have left the school (M. Burgess and Minnie L. Ferree), and those who have changed positions (Effie Moul). The reports include the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Report on Minnie L. Ferree's Leave of Absence Report on Minnie L. Ferree's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2676_89260_0002.jpg?itok=4aLl4Ado)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by assistant matron Minnie L. Ferree.