W. A. Mercer forwards applications for leave of absence for three employees: Nellie V. Robertson (clerk) and Anna C. Grove (assistant matron).
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J. R. Wise replies to an Office of Indian Affairs by enclosing vouchers used by students to track their financial account at the Carlisle Indian School. In addition, Wise provides reasons for not printing various certificates.
![Wise Provides Recommendation for William G. Isham as Disciplinarian Wise Provides Recommendation for William G. Isham as Disciplinarian](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3646_47990_0002.jpg?itok=p1vI7v0H)
J. R. Wise provides a statement regarding William G. Isham's ability to perform the duties of disciplinarian in the Indian Service.
![Norman Egolf Submits Resignation as Dairyman Norman Egolf Submits Resignation as Dairyman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3663_51214_0004.jpg?itok=BeHPgzlS)
Norman Egolf submits his resignation as a dairyman at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs and recommends C. W. Leib as a temporary employee to fill the vacancy with the possibility of permanently filling the position.
![Request to Alter Height of Ceilings in Wings of the New Hospital Request to Alter Height of Ceilings in Wings of the New Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3651_49002_0002.jpg?itok=6gNlEvkb)
J. R. Wise requests information from William A. Mercer related to the height of the ceilings of the one-story wings of the new hospital building. Wise notes that having the ceilings of the wings differ from the rest of the building would make it more difficult to add an additional story later on
Mercer forwards the letter to the…
![Mercer Provides Estimate for 1908 Transportation Costs Mercer Provides Estimate for 1908 Transportation Costs](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3656_50276_0004.jpg?itok=_s9nSy-B)
William A. Mercer provides estimates for the costs of transporting students to and from the Carlisle Indian School for the 1908 fiscal year. Included in the estimate is the actual cost from July 1, 1906 through May 26, 1907 as well as the actual number of students transported.
![Wallace Denny's Application for Leave of Absence Wallace Denny's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3654_49901_0002.jpg?itok=6TzHFlmh)
Major William A. Mercer forwards Asssistant Disciplinarian Wallace Denny's application for a 15 day annual leave of absence.
![Mercer Follows Up on Lost Jamestown Exposition Shipment and Reimbursement Mercer Follows Up on Lost Jamestown Exposition Shipment and Reimbursement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3691_58247_0002.jpg?itok=w5e8zD4y)
William A. Mercer follows up with the Office of Indian Affairs regarding progress on locating the freight shipment sent to the Jamestown Exposition. Included is correspondence regarding how the shipment was lost and obtaining compensation.
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William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that there is no student who would qualify for the position of clerk at the Cantonment Agency. Mercer does note that he plans on training a few students along those lines in the coming year.
![Mercer Forwards Voucher for Treatment of Tena Hood Mercer Forwards Voucher for Treatment of Tena Hood](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3667_52001_0002.jpg?itok=1itYqw72)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for bill covering medical treatment of Tena Hood while on outing.
![Request for Appointment of New Assistant Matron Position Request for Appointment of New Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3667_52012_0002.jpg?itok=0qIKXfI_)
William A. Mercer requests that the vacant assistant matron position be filled through the civil service register of eligibles as quickly as possible.
![Investigation into Printer's Mismanagement or Theft of School Newspaper Revenue Investigation into Printer's Mismanagement or Theft of School Newspaper Revenue](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f10_38758_0002.jpg?itok=GxU9nA4W)
Former printer Karl H. Baker asks for the annual leave that he believes he was due before his dismissal/resignation from the Carlisle Indian School. Superintendent Moses Friedman states that Baker has several unpaid debts to Carlisle Indian School employees and to Carlisle businesses.
Furthermore, Friedman forwards clerk S. J. Nori's…
![E. H. Colegrove Declines Transfer to Albuquerque School E. H. Colegrove Declines Transfer to Albuquerque School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3668_52238_0002.jpg?itok=nFgb6q06)
W. A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that E. H. Colegrove, Carlisle Indian School disciplinarian, is not willing to accept the Albuquerque School disciplinarian position and does not desire a transfer.
![Mercer Forwards Voucher of Expenses Incurred in Return of Joseph Favel Mercer Forwards Voucher of Expenses Incurred in Return of Joseph Favel](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3668_52282_0002.jpg?itok=dSODO4ID)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for the return of runaway pupil Joseph Favel.
![Mercer Recommends Sarah Isham for Matron in Indian Service Mercer Recommends Sarah Isham for Matron in Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3667_52013_0002.jpg?itok=6MbSCOXl)
William A. Mercer recommends Sarah Isham for a position as matron or assistant matron in the Indian School Service.
![Request to Pay for Various Medical Treatments in the 1908 Fiscal Year Request to Pay for Various Medical Treatments in the 1908 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3667_52010_0002.jpg?itok=fKCDo-48)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for medical treatment of students while on outing, taking students to Philadelphia for special treatment as well as board, and medicine and special diets of students in the school hospital.
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William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for student labor over the summer months to build, repair, and alter buildings.
![Correspondence Regarding Complaints of Ella G. Hill Correspondence Regarding Complaints of Ella G. Hill](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3699_60145_0002.jpg?itok=8Ii7pLB6)
Correspondence regarding complaints of Ella G. Hill, Laundry Manager, against William A. Mercer and Mrs. Saxon, the head matron of the small boys quarters in addition to her transfer at a reduced salary to a Western School.
![Elizabeth Searight's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Elizabeth Searight's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3670_52990_0001.jpg?itok=AIoV2EOK)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards Elizabeth Searight's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Searight works as an assistant seamstress.
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W. A. Mercer forwards twenty-seven applications for leave of absence for several employees: Hattie M. McDowell (teacher), Cora B. Hawk (teacher), Mariette Wood (teacher), Lida M. Johnston (teacher), Lydia E. Kaup (teacher), James E. Henderson (teacher), John L. Walters (teacher), Emma H. Foster (teacher), Frances R. Scales (teacher), John F.…
![Request to Pay for Treatment of Louise Kachicum on Outing Request to Pay for Treatment of Louise Kachicum on Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3669_52686_0002.jpg?itok=rUEBbKsd)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the medical treatment of Louise Kachicum (here Louise Kechicum) for tuberculosis while on outing.
![W. Grant Thompson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence W. Grant Thompson's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3669_52687_0001.jpg?itok=4jQOCLeh)
W. A. Mercer forwards superintendent of industry W. Grant Thompson's application for a 21-day annual leave of absence.
![E. H. Colegrove Requests Transfer to the Albuquerque School E. H. Colegrove Requests Transfer to the Albuquerque School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3669_52771_0002.jpg?itok=SdIr2TkJ)
E. H. Colegrove requests a transfer to the position of disciplinarian at the Albuquerque School or another similar position after previously declining the position. William A. Mercer forwards the request along with his recommendation. Mercer requests that the transfer be delayed until the beginning of the new fiscal year as well as noting that…
![John F. Mackey Resigns as Clerk John F. Mackey Resigns as Clerk](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3675_53818_0002_0.jpg?itok=jWB3Nhu7)
John F. Mackey resigns as clerk at the Carlisle Indian School at the close of the 1907 fiscal year. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs with the recommendation that it be accepted.
![Mercer Forwards Oath of Disinterestedness for Henderson Farm Mercer Forwards Oath of Disinterestedness for Henderson Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3670_52989_0002_0.jpg?itok=T-NOvSkp)
William A. Mercer forwards the Oath of Disinterestedness for the lease of the Henderson Farm.