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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.

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has dismissed Duffia Smith and Louise Langer and requests approval of his action.

William Mercer submits the Monthly School Report of the Carlisle Indian School for March 1907.

William A. Mercer provides the cost for board at the Teachers' Club for the 1906 fiscal year to the Office of Indian Affairs.

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 changes in employees at the Carlisle Indian School related to disagreements in the philosophies of William A. Mercer and Richard Henry Pratt.

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.

William A. Mercer makes suggestions to the hospital building plans under construction concerning the lavatories and sewer connections.

William A. Mercer responds to the request of John Printup for the return of his son Cody Printup from the Carlisle Indian School.

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.

William A. Mercer responds to the request of Cordelia Tallchief for the return of her three daughters at the Carlisle Indian School.

Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of account current forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior because the previous request was not delivered. 

Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Evalyn MacKey and Hugh W. Taylor) and those who have left the school (Flora M. Newman and Scott J. Porter). The report include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.

Scott J. Porter submits resignation as fireman at the Carlisle Indian School.

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.

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.

Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists a new employee who has left the school (Marie McCloud) and a new employee (Olive Webster). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.

Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Superintendent W. A. Mercer requests a 15-day leave of absence. 

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 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…

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.

Major W. A. Mercer forwards clerk Arthur E. Schaal's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. 

Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of miscellaneous contract forms (for lands adjoining the school premises) used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Emma A. Cutter requests William A. Mercer's assistance in securing a transfer to a department in Washington D.C. Mercer forwards the request along with his recommendation that Cutter be transferred to the Indian Office or another Department.