Captain W. A. Mercer sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that Charles Yeager's request for leave of absence was approved by his office on July 20th. Mercer also advises the Commissioner that he made no mention of Yeager being a temporary employee and that Yeager has been employed for several years as a fireman…
1904
September 15, 1904
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September 16, 1904
William A. Mercer reports death of James Wolfe (here spelled Wolf), Sac and Fox, due to pulmonary tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.
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September 17, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: George L. Gottwerth (fireman), Enoch M. Sherry (teacher), and Mabel B. Sperry (teacher).
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September 19, 1904
William A. Mercer requests that Henry Markistum be sent to Carlisle with bill for ticket.
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September 19, 1904
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for burial and casket of Mabel Stack and voucher for casket of James Wolfe.
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September 20-30, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards fifty-five reports on leave of absence and seven applications for leave of absence for fifty-five employees: Mariette Wood (teacher), William Normast (instructor in tailoring), Nellie V. Robertson (clerk), Fanny G. Paull (teacher), Frances R. Scales (teacher), Jeannette L Senseney (music teacher), W. S. Dysert (instructor…
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September 22, 1904
W. A. Mercer advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he received most of the supplies from the requisition made in April but is still short on typewriter paper, letter paper, scratch books, and willow table baskets. Mercer requests that the missing items be sent immediately.
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September 23-24, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards two applications for a leave of absence for Charles W. Yeager (fireman) and Jessie W. Cook (girls' field agent). In an explanatory cover letter, Mercer advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to charge the Riverside School in California for Cook's leave of absence.
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September 24, 1904
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Luzena E. Tibbetts, Anna Goyituey, and Helen E. Krise), those who have left the school (Fannie I Peter, Enoch M. Sherry, and Mabel B. Sherry), and those who have changed positions (W. Grant Thompson, August Kensler, Howard E. Gansworth, Jessie W. Cook, Agnes May Robbins, Sadie F…
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September 24, 1904
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding Enoch and Mabel Sherry by stating that they have accepted their transfer to the Fort Totten day school.
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September 26, 1904
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by stating that he has submitted Helen E. Krise for a temporary position as Clerk to replace Fannie I. Peter.
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September 26, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence for S. J. Nori (clerk).
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September 27, 1904
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint a Vocal Teacher to the open position at the Carlisle Indian School.
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September 28, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by George L. Gottwerth (fireman).
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September 28, 1904
William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase 24 marble head stones for the Carlisle Indian School cemetery. Mercer notes that the cemetery is in poor condition with 18 unmarked graves.
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September 29, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards teacher Emma H. Foster's application for a 1-day leave of absence without pay.
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September 30, 1904
Major W. A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in September 1904.
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September 30, 1904
William A. Mercer submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by schools and issued to pupils, and pay for regular and irregular employees for the quarter ending…
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October 1, 1904 - October 18, 1904
Joanna R. Speer requests a transfer to the West Coast as a matron through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and provides a plan to fill the vacancy.
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October 1, 1904 - December 20, 1904
William A. Mercer forwards two letters along with his own thoughts on the need for a new hospital at the Carlisle Indian School.
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October 1904
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on September 30, 1904.
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October 3, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by Edgar A. Allen (assistant superintendent and principal teacher).
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October 3, 1904
Robert Shaw Oliver, Acting Secretary of War, approves request of William A. Mercer to furnish 400 carbines, with equipment, and 20 old pattern swords or light sabers for the use of students at the Carlisle Indian School.
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October 4, 1904
William A. Mercer forwards vouchers for traveling expenses for his trip from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to the Uintah & Ouray Agency. Mercer states the trip was in connection with the transfer of agency property and to instruct his successor.
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October 4, 1904 - October 18, 1904
Oella C. Munch requests a transfer as a matron to a school in Oklahoma through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and notes that if the transfer is approved he will have a recommendation to fill the vacancy.
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