Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new temporary employees (Chauncey E. Archiquette and John S. C. Spickerman). The report includes position title and salary.
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September 15, 1905
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September 17, 1905 - September 25, 1905
The Commissioner forwards a letter from former student Edith Bartlett in which she requests a new U.S. Indian Agent for the Fort Hall Agency based on her observations over the summer. William A. Mercer was asked how much credence should be placed on her request, and he responds by providing information related to her time at Carlisle.
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September 19, 1905 - September 20, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from S. J. Nori requesting an increase in salary. Mercer notes that the office positions have not been adjusted and the changes are needed to provide equity.
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September 22, 1905
William A. Mercer requests authority to subscribe to various periodicals for the Carlisle Indian School library.
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September 23, 1905
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (John L. Walters and James E. Henderson). The report includes position title and salary.
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September 23, 1905
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs arrange a non-competitive examination for Chauncey Archiquette for the position of assistant clerk. Mercer requests that blanks and information be sent to directly Archiquette.
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September 25, 1905
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Sara Williams). The report includes position title and salary.
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September 25, 1905
William A. Mercer reports the death of Edward Angalook of tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.
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September 25, 1905
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint an individual from the Civil Service list to fill the vacant assistant matron position.
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September 27, 1905 - October 6, 1905
Former student Dora (here Dorothy) Reinken requests to know from Francis E. Leupp if she is eligible to receive a ticket from Buffalo, New York to Seattle, Washington.
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September 27, 1905
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for veterinary services per the enclosed voucher and invoice as well as additional expenses which will arise during the fiscal year.
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September 28, 1905
William A. Mercer requests authority to renew subscriptions to various publications for library.
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September 29, 1905
William A. Mercer requests instruction regarding the application of John Joseph Lewey for enrollment in the Carlisle Indian School.
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September 30, 1905
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during September 1905. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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September 30, 1905
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the casket of Edward Angalook.
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October 1905
F. Shoemaker, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on September 30, 1905.
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October 2, 1905
James Wilson, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, provides information related to the Von Behring vaccine for immunizing cattle against tuberculosis.
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October 4, 1905
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Emma R. Brown, Philibert Lutz, and Evalyn Mac Key) and those who have changed positions (S. J. Nori, Ida V. Nori (maiden name Ida Griffin), and Chauncey E. Archiquette). The report includes position title and salary.
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October 6, 1905
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that John W. Funk upon reporting to the Carlisle Indian School as a blacksmith has departed without accepting the position. Mercer states that Funk expected an appointment in the quartermaster department of the Army. As a result, Mercer requests a blacksmith who has a good knowledge of…
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October 6, 1905
Dr. Julius Silberstein requests William A. Mercer's aid in obtaining a promotion in the Indian Service. Mercer forwards the letter along with his recommendation that Silberstein will efficiently fill any of the positions for which he has applied for in his letter.
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October 6, 1905
William A. Mercer requests to have Evalyn Mackey take a noncompetitive examination to fill the position of assistant matron after having been in the position temporarily.
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October 6, 1905
William A. Mercer forwards bill for the funeral expenses and return of Nora Printup to her home.
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October 8, 1905 - February 21, 1906
William A. Mercer replies to the request of Wilford Kennedy to have his money sent to him from his account at the Carlisle Indian School.
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October 11, 1905
William A. Mercer addresses the concern that Sarah Williams cannot be temporarily employed as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School if she is still enrolled as a student. Mercer notes that she has been dropped from the student rolls.
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October 15, 1905 - November 21, 1905
Correspondence regarding the request of Mrs. William D. Wood to have Vasha Nakootkin transported to Seattle in order to make her home with her.
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