William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the certification of Claude M. Stauffer as the band leader of the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer further discusses his plan of appointing Stauffer to the position of band leader along with an increase in salary.
1900-1909
![Recommendation to Appoint Claude Stauffer as Band Leader Recommendation to Appoint Claude Stauffer as Band Leader](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2725_14124_0002_0.jpg?itok=_rRLYP2K)
![Mercer Further Discusses his Plan to Build Greenhouse and Hire Staff Mercer Further Discusses his Plan to Build Greenhouse and Hire Staff](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2725_14123_0003.jpg?itok=jT63AWCv)
William A. Mercer further discusses his plan to build a greenhouse and to establish the position of florist or horticulturist.
![Denial of Claims in Article Regarding Former Carlisle Students Denial of Claims in Article Regarding Former Carlisle Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2743_20648_0004.jpg?itok=Dgwia3A3)
William A. Mercer forwards a New York Times article covering the arrest for desertion from the U.S. Army of four members of the Seneca Nation. Mercer comments the article is full of falsehoods and that only two of the men were former Carlisle students and did not have good records as students.
In a separate note Francis E. Leupp asks…
![Information on Leaman's Attempt to Qualify for Position of Florist Information on Leaman's Attempt to Qualify for Position of Florist](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2791_37190_0002.jpg?itok=Qpng3PMc)
William A. Mercer provides the Office of Indian Affairs with information on H. W. Leaman's attempts to be appointed to the florist position at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer also informs the Office that Carl J. Schack has declined the florist position.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1905 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, February 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2729_15771_c4409.jpg?itok=pnjKtVZk)
Captain W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Proceedings of a Board of Survey Convened in February 1905 Proceedings of a Board of Survey Convened in February 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2730_16216_c4383.jpg?itok=NT15OHR5)
William A. Mercer forwards the results of a board of survey convened by James McLaughlin, U.S. Indian Inspector, to dispose of property at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report on W. B. Beitzel's Leave of Absence Report on W. B. Beitzel's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2729_15772_0002.jpg?itok=A7boh9E9)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by W. B. Beitzel (clerk).
![Civil Service Commission Authorizes Temporary Appointment of Instructor of Carriage Making Civil Service Commission Authorizes Temporary Appointment of Instructor of Carriage Making](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2733_17138_0002_0.jpg?itok=hNdXY3Pd)
Alford W. Cooley, Acting President of the Civil Service Commission, informs the Secretary of the Interior that there is no register to appoint an instructor in carriage making at the Carlisle Indian School. As a result an examination will be made to provide a list of eligible employees and that a temporary appointment may be made if necessary…
![Nikifer Shouchuk Submits Resignation as Assistant Cook Nikifer Shouchuk Submits Resignation as Assistant Cook](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2733_17350_0004.jpg?itok=zxBYTT_q)
Nikifer Shoushick (here spelled Nekifer Shouchuk) submits his resignation as an assistant cook at the Carlisle Indian School. J. R. Wise forwards the resignation and notes that he has no recommendation for a replacement.
![Report of Irregular Employees, February 1905 Report of Irregular Employees, February 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2735_18164_c4548.jpg?itok=NMov2wyJ)
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1905. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Inquiry of Murphy Tarby on Eligibility to Receive Allotment Inquiry of Murphy Tarby on Eligibility to Receive Allotment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2778_32574_0008.jpg?itok=lV85F2Eb)
Correspondence regarding the request of Murphy Tarby to whether he is eligible to receive an allotment as a member of the Yuma Nation.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, March 1905 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Resignations, March 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2735_18163_c4493.jpg?itok=ZQT1GN9M)
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Nikefer Shoushick, spelled here Nekifer Shouchuk, and Ed. A. Lau) and those who have changed positions (C. M. Stauffer). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Shouchuk and Lau's resignation letters are attached…
![H. Gardner's Request for Leave of Absence H. Gardner's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2739_19458_0001.jpg?itok=5I_iyqs4)
W. A. Mercer forwards H. Gardner's application for a 14-day leave of absence. Gardner works as an instructor in carpentry.
![Construction Inspection Report of John Charles for March 1905 Construction Inspection Report of John Charles for March 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b004_f20_1964_0003.jpg?itok=05wrhajL)
These materials include correspondence and a report regarding construction, buildings, and grounds at the Carlisle Indian School, performed in 1905 by John Charles. Medical Supervisor Dr. Joseph A. Murphy requested the report in 1908, and returned it to the Bureau office in 1909.
![Johnson Bradley Submits Resignation as Fireman Johnson Bradley Submits Resignation as Fireman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2741_19901_0002_0.jpg?itok=c-SnjZ0q)
Johnson Bradley submits his resignation as a fireman at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests authority to temporarily employ a replacement.
![Notice of the Death of Florence M. Carter Notice of the Death of Florence M. Carter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2741_20150_0001.jpg?itok=Ltut0NCR)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Florence M. Carter. Mercer outlines his plan to temporary employ a teacher to fill her position.
![Request to Build Pavilions for Treatment of Consumptive Patients Request to Build Pavilions for Treatment of Consumptive Patients](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2741_20149_0001.jpg?itok=wjv-sHnP)
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from Carlisle School physician F. Shoemaker requesting authority to erect two pavilions for the treatment of consumptive patients. Mercer also attaches an estimate of supplies and their costs.
![Office Informed Temporary Fireman to Replace Sick Employee Office Informed Temporary Fireman to Replace Sick Employee](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2741_19902_0002.jpg?itok=AQfIbqpH)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that with the illness of George L. Gottwerth a temporary fireman has been employed.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, March 1905 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, March 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2748_22190_c4689.jpg?itok=wKZ9oR6K)
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Frank B. Green) and those who have left the school (Florence M. Carter and Johnson Bradley). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Gaither Requests Meeting with Commissioner Leupp Gaither Requests Meeting with Commissioner Leupp](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2750_22801_0002.jpg?itok=PKQJOSA1)
Mollie V. Gaither requests a meeting with Francis E. Leupp to discuss returning to the Western United States.
![Recommendation of Promotion of Emma Foster and Temporary Hire Recommendation of Promotion of Emma Foster and Temporary Hire](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2751_23139_0002.jpg?itok=fI0ZjhlO)
William A. Mercer recommends the promotion of Emma H. Foster to fill the teacher vacancy caused by the death of Florence M. Carter. In addition, Mercer states that Frank B. Green has agreed to take a temporary position at $50 a month.
![Notice of Death of Lucy Spalding Notice of Death of Lucy Spalding](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2751_23138_0002.jpg?itok=WQJK9tRs)
William A. Mercer reports the death of Lucy Spalding of tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![George L. Gottwerth's Request for Leave of Absence George L. Gottwerth's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2752_23637_0001.jpg?itok=kmpfAwQU)
W. A. Mercer forwards George L. Gottwerth's request for a 12-day leave of absence due to sickness. Gottwerth works as a fireman.
![Mercer Requests Assistance in Locating Indian Service Employees Mercer Requests Assistance in Locating Indian Service Employees](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2755_24389_0002.jpg?itok=1KTVHfwa)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs help in locating C. T. Stranahan and Voorhees if they remain in the Indian Service.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, March 1905 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, March 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2756_24611_c4566.jpg?itok=MepF4ch7)
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (H. W. Leaman) and those who have changed positions (Emma H. Foster and Frank B. Green). The report includes position title and salary.