William A. Mercer requests authority to pay $125 in the purchase of nursery stock in the open market. Mercer states that he plans on planting an orchard consisting of various fruit trees along with currants and grapes to go with the agriculture training.
1904
![Request to Purchase Nursery Stock for Orchard Request to Purchase Nursery Stock for Orchard](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2620_69582_0001_0.jpg?itok=AmhtCm29)
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1904 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2622_69925_c4105.jpg?itok=2-GeIyG2)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (John R. Wise and C. M. Stauffer), those who have left the school (Edgar A. Allen), and those who have changed positions (Kate S. Bowersox). The reports include the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Request to Certify Charles Kennedy for Fireman Position Request to Certify Charles Kennedy for Fireman Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2622_69924_0001.jpg?itok=nrbyXUhc)
William A. Mercer requests to have Patrick Kennedy certified for the position of fireman at the Carlisle Indian School in order to comply with Civil Service regulations.
Note: Mercer later clarifies that the correct name of the student to be appointed to the position is Charles Kennedy.
![Mercer Responds to Request to Reenroll Murphy Tarby Mercer Responds to Request to Reenroll Murphy Tarby](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3620_42003_0008.jpg?itok=SRJLVgeW)
William A. Mercer responds to an inquiry to reenroll Murphy Tarby at the Carlisle Indian School in order for Tarby to attend the Dickinson Preparatory School.
![Cover Letter Reporting List of Cherokee Students at Carlisle Cover Letter Reporting List of Cherokee Students at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2625_71375_0001.jpg?itok=WeOtkP3y)
Cover letter for list of students from the Cherokee Reservation, North Carolina who have attended the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Recommends Appointment of Arthur Schaal to Stenographer Position Mercer Recommends Appointment of Arthur Schaal to Stenographer Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2625_71374_0001.jpg?itok=OSJ5SO_H)
William A. Mercer requests the appointment of Arthur E. Schaal to the position of stenographer and clerk at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report on Jessie W. Cook's Leave of Absence Report on Jessie W. Cook's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2624_71068_0001.jpg?itok=wzANdfFO)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by Jessie W. Cook. Cook works as the girls' field agent.
![William B. Gray's Application for Annual Leave of Absence William B. Gray's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2628_72290_0001.jpg?itok=EhDU_0Yh)
W. A. Mercer forwards William B. Gray's application for a 6-day annual leave of absence. Gray works as a dairyman.
![Letter of Appointment Forwarded to Henry Markistum at Neah Bay Letter of Appointment Forwarded to Henry Markistum at Neah Bay](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2633_73854_0001.jpg?itok=epXAnuIU)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the appointment of Henry T. Markistum (here Henry Markishtum) to the position of teacher at the Umatilla School has been received. Mercer notes that Markistum has left for Neah Bay, Washington where he has secured some position and that the letter of appointment has been forwarded to…
![Wise Provides Itemized Account of Proposed Nursery Stock Purchase Wise Provides Itemized Account of Proposed Nursery Stock Purchase](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2632_73440_0001.jpg?itok=qiiWtae-)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a desire for an itemized statement regarding specific trees for nursery stock.
![Sara Pierre's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Sara Pierre's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2635_74786_0001.jpg?itok=nrekFaBy)
J. R. Wise (acting superintendent) forwards Sara Pierre's application for a 21-day annual leave of absence. Pierre works as a hospital cook.
![Contract for S. L. Diven to Provide Medical Services Contract for S. L. Diven to Provide Medical Services](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2858_60869_0004.jpg?itok=kb5c28zg)
Contract between William A. Mercer and S. L. Diven for the latter to provide medical services at the Carlisle Indian School during the remainder of the 1905 fiscal year.
![Emma G. Sky's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Emma G. Sky's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2636_75147_0001.jpg?itok=nT9dHq_w)
J. R. Wise (acting superintendent) forwards Emma G. Sky's application for a 4-day annual leave of absence. Sky works as an assistant clerk.
![Irregular Employees Required for Building Repairs, October 1904 Irregular Employees Required for Building Repairs, October 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2637_75477_0001.jpg?itok=LVjQ7vjv)
Acting Superintendent John R. Wise requests permission to employ irregular employees to make changes and repairs to buildings and other school property. Wise includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the jobs.
![Civil Service Commission Notifies Interior of Eligible Teachers Civil Service Commission Notifies Interior of Eligible Teachers](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2638_76061_0001.jpg?itok=0ysmYiwQ)
Alford W. Cooley, Acting President of the Civil Service Commission, notifies the Interior Secretary that there are no additional eligible teachers to consider for the vacancies at Silentz and Carlisle. Cooley further states that the positions can be filled through temporary appointments if necessary.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1904 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2637_75670_c3986.jpg?itok=6glEdhqZ)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Allah E. Saxon and Mollie V. Gaither), those who have left the school (Jessie W. Cook), and those who have changed positions (Margaret Roberts and Minerva Shultz). The reports include the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1905 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2638_75901_c4049.jpg?itok=ADolDSsb)
Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1905 amounting to $19,651.06 for support of the school, $13,815.00 of which is for regular employee pay.
![Mercer Provides Correct Name of Student to be Appointed Fireman Mercer Provides Correct Name of Student to be Appointed Fireman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2637_75669_0001.jpg?itok=tvHeV9er)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the correct name of the student to be appointed to the fireman position at the Carlisle Indian School is Charles Kennedy not Patrick Kennedy.
![Request to Transfer Ferdinand Shoemaker to Carlisle as School Physician Request to Transfer Ferdinand Shoemaker to Carlisle as School Physician](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2638_75902_0001.jpg?itok=QGGF_1dz)
William A. Mercer states that Dr. Ferdinand Shoemaker has accepted his transfer to the Carlisle Indian School to be the school physician. Mercer requests that steps be taken to enact the transfer and allow for 15 days to terminate the contract with Dr. S. L. Diven.
![Report on William B. Gray's Leave of Absence Report on William B. Gray's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2640_76596_0001.jpg?itok=GkWxtLoY)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards a report on leave of absence for William B. Gray (dairyman).
![Request to Employ Local Horticulturist to Work on the School Grounds Request to Employ Local Horticulturist to Work on the School Grounds](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2640_76595_0001.jpg?itok=_-7KQBxC)
J. R. Wise requests authority to employ a horticulturist for no more than 60 days beginning on October 24, 1904.
![Two Applications for Leave of Absence Two Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2640_76594_0001.jpg?itok=cbDZeFif)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards two applications for leave of absence for Helen E. Krise (clerk) and Howard E. Gansworth (boys field agent).
![Mercer Informs Office of Date of Appointment of Charles Kennedy as Fireman Mercer Informs Office of Date of Appointment of Charles Kennedy as Fireman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2641_77036_0001.jpg?itok=G5YfMrNg)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding having Charles Kennedy replace Charles Yeager as fireman.
![Report of Irregular Employees, October 1904 Report of Irregular Employees, October 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2647_78985_c4176.jpg?itok=zmDH7QW3)
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during October 1904. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Mercer Follows Up on Request to Purchase Nursery Stock Mercer Follows Up on Request to Purchase Nursery Stock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2643_77728_0001.jpg?itok=NYeagw3s)
William A. Mercer follows up on his initial request to purchase nursery stock as well as J. R. Wise's reply to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry. Mercer states that unless the authority is granted soon the desired training for planting and caring for fruit trees will be lost.