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.
1905
![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)
![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.
![Rules Regarding Paying Student Employees, March 1905 Rules Regarding Paying Student Employees, March 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2756_24610_0002.jpg?itok=WzBDUkym)
Captain William A. Mercer acknowledges receipt of a circular from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs mandating that "authorized Indian Irregular Employees" must be paid at the end of each week.
Mercer argues that this new rule should not apply to Carlisle because students are only hired as irregular employees during vacation months, and…
![Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, March 1905 Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, March 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2782_34286_0001.jpg?itok=hoLCD9Ih)
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 pay for regular and irregular employees for the quarter ending March 31, 1905.
![Hitchcock Provides Clarity on Appropriation for New Hospital Hitchcock Provides Clarity on Appropriation for New Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2755_24546_0002.jpg?itok=pZRlnSgX)
E. A. Hitchcock, Secretary of the Interior, replies to an inquiry regarding the use of the appropriation for an addition to the hospital at the Carlisle Indian School. Hitchcock states that the appropriation can be used to construct a new hospital building.
![Report of Irregular Employees, March 1905 Report of Irregular Employees, March 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2762_26716_c4725.jpg?itok=S7OSJ8IU)
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1905. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, March 1905 Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, March 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2768_28983_c4932.jpg?itok=CEi2Wf2O)
F. Shoemaker, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on March 31, 1905.
![Notice of the Death of Ellen Macy Notice of the Death of Ellen Macy](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2758_25482_0002.jpg?itok=a2vOE2IS)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Ellen Macy (here Ellen Macey) of tuberculosis.
![Mercer Requests Information Regarding Lewis and Clark Exposition in 1905 Mercer Requests Information Regarding Lewis and Clark Exposition in 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26359_0002.jpg?itok=XawYZYi1)
William A. Mercer requests from the Office of Indian Affairs information on the Lewis and Clark Exposition after receiving a letter from Chemawa Indian School Superintendent Edwin L. Chalcraft. Mercer notes that the school has had a small exhibit on its school work and industrial departments and have been waiting on instructions on where to…
![Plan to Create New Building Plans and Topographical Maps Plan to Create New Building Plans and Topographical Maps](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26356_0002.jpg?itok=TekqsPIY)
William A. Mercer requests authority to have a local engineer create topographical maps of the school grounds to correct errors including the locations of the main pipe line and the school cemetery. In addition, Mercer notes that the school drawing teacher is making floor plans and elevations of all of the school buildings.
![Recommendation for Transfer of Florence N. Head Recommendation for Transfer of Florence N. Head](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26358_0002.jpg?itok=ETLqwXOq)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding the permanent appointment of Florence N. Head as an assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer states that Head has been transferred to the seamstress department and recommends her transfer to another school.
![Request for Increase in Salary for Margaret O. Eckert Request for Increase in Salary for Margaret O. Eckert](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26357_0002.jpg?itok=Hher444j)
William A. Mercer requests an increase in the salary of Margaret O. Eckert as an Assistant Matron.
![Requisition for Stationery, April 1905 Requisition for Stationery, April 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2761_26355_c4649_0.jpg?itok=g9a2Te6K)
W. A. Mercer requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1906.
![Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, 1905 Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2762_26714_c4706.jpg?itok=EaAujYTa)
Richard Henry Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, attitude towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' salaries and position titles.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Letter of Recommendation, April 1905 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees and Letter of Recommendation, April 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2762_26715_c4716.jpg?itok=T2SGjy5n)
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (George Brown Jr.). The report includes position titles and salary. Attached is Mercer's recommendation appointment letter for Brown as an assistant cook.