William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Flora M. Newman declines transfer to the Southern Ute Agency on account of the distance.
1907
![Flora Newman Declines Transfer to Southern Ute Agency Flora Newman Declines Transfer to Southern Ute Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3536_27598_0002.jpg?itok=_sXUcRCD)
![Mercer Forwards Flora Newman Letter Declining Transfer to Southern Ute Agency Mercer Forwards Flora Newman Letter Declining Transfer to Southern Ute Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3537_27837_0005.jpg?itok=fTQ67Z_F)
Flora M. Newman informs William A. Mercer that she is declining the position of seamstress at the Southern Ute school and is instead residing in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Mercer states that Newman will only accept a transfer to a position not farther than Wisconsin or Minnesota.
![Mercer Provides Fair Valuation for the Carlisle School Farms Mercer Provides Fair Valuation for the Carlisle School Farms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3543_28510_0002.jpg?itok=si_b7mAx)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the fair valuation of the lands comprising the two school farms at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer additionally notes that $400 was paid out in rent for both the Henderson and Alexander Tracts.
![Hugh Taylor Recommended for Teacher of Agriculture Position Hugh Taylor Recommended for Teacher of Agriculture Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3543_28509_0002.jpg?itok=Q3Uoiqw_)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that after examining the examination papers for the Teacher of Agriculture position he recommends Hugh W. Taylor for the position.
![Inquiry into Modification of Legislation to Enable Return of Alaskan Students Inquiry into Modification of Legislation to Enable Return of Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3549_29605_0002.jpg?itok=WWSdop13)
William A. Mercer inquires of the Office of Indian Affairs whether there was a modification of legislation to enable an unlimited number of Alaskan students to their homes. Mercer notes that 12 or 14 students should be returned home due to time or health.
![Mercer Inquires if Legislation was Passed Regarding Returning Alaskan Students Mercer Inquires if Legislation was Passed Regarding Returning Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3555_30360_0003.jpg?itok=KqSUJpy7)
William A. Mercer inquires if any legislation was passed allowing for the return of students to their homes in Alaska.
![Flora Newman Accepts Transfer to Southern Ute Agency Flora Newman Accepts Transfer to Southern Ute Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3549_28956_0002.jpg?itok=e8xfd2dD)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Flora M. Newman has decided to accept the transfer as seamstress to the Southern Ute School and requests instructions.
![Mercer Responds to Office Proposal on Accounting for Various Funds Mercer Responds to Office Proposal on Accounting for Various Funds](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3555_30297_0004.jpg?itok=g7N8mM3_)
William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs proposal for overseeing various funds at the Carlisle Indian School. He further requests that relative to the Printery Fund that he be allowed to expend $100 without prior approval.
An Office memo states that this proposal is satisfactory but that he should be required to submit…
![Correspondence Regarding Proposed Rules for Overseeing Student Bank Accounts Correspondence Regarding Proposed Rules for Overseeing Student Bank Accounts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3558_30774_c6435.jpg?itok=vvt8zOVJ)
Correspondence related to the proposed set of rules for the oversight of individual student financial accounts at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Charles W. Jacobs & Allen Requests Information to Bid on Indian School Supplies Charles W. Jacobs & Allen Requests Information to Bid on Indian School Supplies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3558_30974_0002.jpg?itok=lnKL8ITt)
Charles W. Jacob & Allison requests information related to whom they should contact to secure the Indian School Service order's for raffia round reeds and other items used in Indian schools. Also enclosed is a list of kindergarten material from the Milton Bradley Co.'s catalog for the Shoshone Indian School and a note referring to question…
![Instructions Requested for Appointment of John Godfrey at Pipestone Instructions Requested for Appointment of John Godfrey at Pipestone](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3586_35692_0004.jpg?itok=g4iNQPRN)
William A. Mercer requests instructions related to a letter from W. S. Campbell, Superintendent of the Indian School at Pipestone, and his request to have Carlisle student John Godfrey appointed as disciplinarian there.
![Statement of Receipts and Disbursements, Third Quarter 1907 Statement of Receipts and Disbursements, Third Quarter 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3606_38855_c4003.jpg?itok=3D9bJz9H)
Major William A. Mercer forwards a statement of receipts, cash, property, disbursements, issues, and expenditures, and a record of all contracts for the third quarter of 1907 amounting to $32,065.50
![1907 Commencement Program 1907 Commencement Program](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/PI-1-6-1907_001.jpg?itok=dVFXS4s_)
Program of the four days of graduation exercises of the Carlisle Indian School, including the names of the 1907 graduating class and those receiving industrial certificates. Also includes various images associated with the school and the lyrics of the school song.
Note: The student Carl Silk is also known as Carl Sylvester.
![Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, March 1907 Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, March 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3606_38869_c4093_A.jpg?itok=2WBLcgtx)
F. Shoemaker, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on March 31, 1907.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, April 1907 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, April 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3564_31899_0001.jpg?itok=K2KNY0bg)
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of receipt rolls used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, April 1907 Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, April 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3557_30593_c3308.jpg?itok=qsf0s2i0)
William A. Mercer 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.
![Final Rules Governing Individual Student Bank Accounts Final Rules Governing Individual Student Bank Accounts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3581_34859_0003.jpg?itok=c2iQu7hx)
Francis E. Leupp sends the final rules governing oversight of individual student accounts at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Recommends Albert Simpson for Assistant Blacksmith Position Mercer Recommends Albert Simpson for Assistant Blacksmith Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3565_32370_0002.jpg?itok=xW1dFcI3)
William A. Mercer recommends Albert Simpson for the assistant blacksmith position at the Navajo Agency. Mercer further states that Simpson desires to accompany Robert Friday who is leaving for the Navajo Agency to fill the baker position.
![Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Duffia Smith and Louise Langer Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Duffia Smith and Louise Langer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3570_33327_0002.jpg?itok=S81Gk1RN)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has dismissed Duffia Smith and Louise Langer and requests approval of his action.
![Monthly School Report for March 1907 Monthly School Report for March 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3568_32724_0002.jpg?itok=CI5Nt-tj)
William Mercer submits the Monthly School Report of the Carlisle Indian School for March 1907.
![Cost of Board at the Carlisle Teachers' Club for Fiscal Year 1906 Cost of Board at the Carlisle Teachers' Club for Fiscal Year 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3578_34472_0002.jpg?itok=s08qeNrO)
William A. Mercer provides the cost for board at the Teachers' Club for the 1906 fiscal year to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Mercer Responds to Request for Zeigler to Inspect Leather Samples in 1907 Mercer Responds to Request for Zeigler to Inspect Leather Samples in 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3578_34471_0003.jpg?itok=Aunzr03V)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of the Office to have Milton I. Zeigler to inspect leather and harness samples in Chicago. Mercer states that with outings set to begin shortly and Zeigler can leave without serious interference. However, the fall presents more issues with students beginning…
![Correspondence Regarding Change in Employees Under Mercer Correspondence Regarding Change in Employees Under Mercer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3651_48997_0003.jpg?itok=_vYr3vXb)
Correspondence regarding changes in employees at the Carlisle Indian School related to disagreements in the philosophies of William A. Mercer and Richard Henry Pratt.
![John Godfrey Accepts Disciplinarian Position at Pipestone at Reduced Salary John Godfrey Accepts Disciplinarian Position at Pipestone at Reduced Salary](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3602_37907_0004.jpg?itok=tMyaCIIN)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that former student John Godfrey has accepted the position of disciplinarian at the Pipestone School at the reduced salary proposed by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
![Mercer Makes Suggestions to New Hospital Under Construction Mercer Makes Suggestions to New Hospital Under Construction](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3586_35643_0006.jpg?itok=pD6PjuZM)
William A. Mercer makes suggestions to the hospital building plans under construction concerning the lavatories and sewer connections.