William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Carlisle Indian School student John Archuleta for a position in the Indian Service as a shoe and harness maker.
1906
![Response to Request for Information on John Archuleta Response to Request for Information on John Archuleta](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3233_73549_0003.jpg?itok=CKiZE1FV)
![Chauncey Archiquette Accepts Stenographer Position at Osage Agency Chauncey Archiquette Accepts Stenographer Position at Osage Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3227_71309_0001.jpg?itok=jGHxw6pE)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Chauncey Archiquette will accept the appointment of stenographer for the Osage Agency.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1906 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3231_72626_c6876.jpg?itok=qe-UooRd)
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employee who has temporarily left the school (Ella G. Hill) and an employee switching positions to cover for Hill (Ella Albert). The report include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Proposal to Name the New Library After Mercer Proposal to Name the New Library After Mercer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3241_76095_0001.jpg?itok=QO5PpqZM)
Members of the Susan Longstreth Literary Society propose to name the new library after William A. Mercer.
![Recommendation for John Archuleta as Harness or Shoe Maker Recommendation for John Archuleta as Harness or Shoe Maker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3231_72624_0001.jpg?itok=aMlLN_Y8)
William A. Mercer recommends John Archuleta for a position of harness or shoe maker in the Indian Service.
![Description of a Visit to the Carlisle Indian School in 1906 Description of a Visit to the Carlisle Indian School in 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI_1-1-47_0003.jpg?itok=vlUT1u45)
The father of Matthew and Wendell Jones describes his visit to the Carlisle Indian School. He discusses the games many of the students played as well as the work that was being done on the school grounds.
Also included is a letter from the widow of Wendell Jones noting that she had made a copy of the letter in 1988.
![Request for Clarification on Funds to be Placed with U.S. Treasurer Request for Clarification on Funds to be Placed with U.S. Treasurer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3231_72876_0001.jpg?itok=0zFeCtcy)
William A. Mercer requests clarification on the decision to place student funds, society funds, and the charity funds with the U.S. Treasurer.
![S. J. Nori's Application for Leave of Absence S. J. Nori's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3231_72625_0002.jpg?itok=1Oc56nW4)
W. A. Mercer forwards clerk Siceni J. Nori's application for a 12-day leave of absence.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1906 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73064_c6900.jpg?itok=AR7qAOn2)
Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Jesse C. Null). The report include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Fiscal Year 1908 Financial Estimate Fiscal Year 1908 Financial Estimate](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73061_c6932.jpg?itok=5odS48zM)
William A. Mercer provides an overview of the physical plant of the Carlisle Indian School for the 1906 fiscal year and provides an estimate for the 1908 fiscal year. Mercer further makes suggestions on ways to improve the physical plant.
![Jesse Null Resigns Position as Dairyman Jesse Null Resigns Position as Dairyman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3236_74889_0004.jpg?itok=ib_PpDUs)
Jesse Null resigns his position as dairyman at the Carlisle Indian School. J. R. Wise forwards the resignation and indicates that the employment of Norman Egolf is again presented to the Indian Office due to his many qualifications.
![Office Informed Two Recent Appointees Have Not Reported for Duty in 1906 Office Informed Two Recent Appointees Have Not Reported for Duty in 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73060_0002.jpg?itok=-blQ9kFj)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Thomas J. Heffron has not reported for duty following his appointment as a fireman. In addition, James Micklejohn has not reported for duty as a florist.
![Request for H. B. Lamason to be Considered for Mason Appointment Request for H. B. Lamason to be Considered for Mason Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73056_0002.jpg?itok=4MlrQfec)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that H. B. Lamason has received notice that he has obtained an average percentage of 99 on his Civil Service examination. Mercer requests that he is considered for the permanent appointment of mason at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1906 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73063_c6891.jpg?itok=BT46oLQu)
Major William Mercer submit a report that lists employees who were promoted and received raises (M. I. Zeigler and Charles C. Dillon). The report include position title, new salary, and date of change.
![Mercer Forwards Voucher Covering Expenses to Return Alaskan Students Mercer Forwards Voucher Covering Expenses to Return Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3233_73550_0001_0.jpg?itok=6Irpo_Gt)
William A. Mercer forwards vouchers covering expenses in transporting Alaskan students to their homes.
![Mercer Recommends Susie Rayos be Given Appointment as Teacher Mercer Recommends Susie Rayos be Given Appointment as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73058_0001.jpg?itok=eC9jTvNn)
William A. Mercer recommends that Susie Rayos be given an appointment as a teacher in the Indian Service.
![Office Informed Alfred Dietz Has Not Reported for Duty Office Informed Alfred Dietz Has Not Reported for Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73059_0002.jpg?itok=sssMvNBN)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Alfred Dietz has not reported for duty following his appointment as printer.
![Request for Deposit Lock Boxes in Student Dormitories Request for Deposit Lock Boxes in Student Dormitories](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3233_73547_c6957.jpg?itok=1LJJ7PwA)
William A. Mercer lays out his case for requesting safety deposit boxes in student dormitories.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, August 1906 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, August 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73062_0001.jpg?itok=RsNghzu9)
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of descriptive statement of pupils transferred forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![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_b3233_73551_0002.jpg?itok=wGrjXQ9m)
W. A. Mercer forwards hospital cook Sara Pierre's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence.
![Replacing Chauncey Archiquette in School Office Replacing Chauncey Archiquette in School Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3233_73548_0001.jpg?itok=CFoPy5sy)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Chauncey Archiquette is set to leave his position in the school's office to transfer to a positon at the Osage Agency. Mercer provides his qualifications for a stengorapher to replace Archiquette at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Renewed Request for Appointing Assistant Farmer through Civil Service Renewed Request for Appointing Assistant Farmer through Civil Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3235_74288_0001.jpg?itok=D0r_nOmX)
J. R. Wise renews the request for filling the position of assistant farmer at the Carlisle Indian School through the Civil Service list of eligible candidates.
![Renews Request for Replacing Chauncey Archiquette through Civil Service Renews Request for Replacing Chauncey Archiquette through Civil Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3235_74290_0001.jpg?itok=Qv0aQUxv)
J. R. Wise follows up on the request to replace Chauncey Archiquette as assistant clerk with a young woman through the Civil Service list of eligible candidates.
![Request for George Balenti to take Exam for Mechanical Drawing Position Request for George Balenti to take Exam for Mechanical Drawing Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3235_74289_0001.jpg?itok=thqRYJob)
J. R. Wise requests to have the examination of George E. Balenti for permanent appointment to the position of teacher of mechanical drawing take place under the direction of the superintendent of the school.
![Charles C. Dillon's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Charles C. Dillon's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3241_75817_0001.jpg?itok=Ifo9PnCb)
W. A. Mercer forwards blacksmith Charles C. Dillon's application for an 8-day annual leave of absence.