W. A. Mercer forwards four applications for leave of absence for several employees: Bertha Canfield (seamstress), Anna Gogitney (teacher), Susie Rayos (teacher), and E. H. Colegrove (disciplinarian).
1907
![Four Applications for Leave of Absence Four Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3686_56907_0001.jpg?itok=MHHoL7Je)
![Mercer Provides Explanation for Voucher of Returning Two Students Mercer Provides Explanation for Voucher of Returning Two Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3689_57722_0001.jpg?itok=-x_UgffN)
William A. Mercer provides an explanation for the voucher submitted for expenses of Fred W. Canfield related to the return of two runaway students.
![Request for Zeigler to not be Sent to Chicago in the Future Request for Zeigler to not be Sent to Chicago in the Future](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3692_58577_0002.jpg?itok=YWLoysmU)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he would prefer the Office not to send Milton I. Zeigler to inspect leather samples in Chicago. C. F. Larrabee replies that he will take the matter under consideration.
![Request to Employ Quarryman as Irregular Employee Request to Employ Quarryman as Irregular Employee](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3692_58576_0002.jpg?itok=bWsjUI7D)
William A. Mercer requests authority to hire a quarryman to quarry stone who is familiar with dynamite for 120 days. Mercer notes that this position is needed to secure stone for buildings and for crushing to use in cement work and macadamizing roads.
![Correspondence Regarding Installation of 13 Telephone Lines Correspondence Regarding Installation of 13 Telephone Lines](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3693_58872_0003.jpg?itok=nm_EAYTC)
Correspondence regarding a request by William A. Mercer to install and use 13 telephone lines from the Pennsylvania Telephone Co.
![Mercer Objects to the Transfer of Emma Lovewell Mercer Objects to the Transfer of Emma Lovewell](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3727_66885_0002.jpg?itok=ECsvg_Dp)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is not in favor of the proposed transfer of Emma C. Lovewell due to the statement of Superintendent Dewitt S. Harris of the Cherokee Training School.
![Margaret Eckert Resigns as Assistant Matron Margaret Eckert Resigns as Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3697_59625_0002.jpg?itok=pX4e__72)
Margaret O. Eckert resigns her position as assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School. Eckert's resignation was forwarded to the Office of Indian Affairs by William A. Mercer where it was accepted by C. F. Larrabee.
![Correspondence Regarding Dismissal of Three Students in 1907 Correspondence Regarding Dismissal of Three Students in 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3700_60166_0002.jpg?itok=PxSG89CK)
Correspondence between William A. Mercer and C. F. Larrabee regarding the dismissal of Joseph Favle, Belt Short Bear, and Simon Hemlock.
![Request for Appointment of Married Dairyman without Children Request for Appointment of Married Dairyman without Children](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3700_60165_0003.jpg?itok=QHYg7jps)
William A. Mercer requests the appointment of a married dairyman with no children. Mercer notes the wife of the dairyman is expected to cook for student detail at the dairy.
C. F. Larrabee responds to Mercer by noting that he has requested eligibles for the position.
![Request for Jennie Gaither to Report as Early as Possible Request for Jennie Gaither to Report as Early as Possible](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3700_60453_0002.jpg?itok=YITA69wJ)
William A. Mercer requests Jennie L. Gaither report on July 15, 1907 rather than July 24, 1907 from the Office of Indian Affairs. C. F. Larrabee responds that there is no objection for Gaither to report if her whereabouts are known.
![Mercer Recommends Theresa Connor for Vacant Assistant Seamstress Position Mercer Recommends Theresa Connor for Vacant Assistant Seamstress Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3704_61347_0003.jpg?itok=um_Y1e2J)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs communication regarding the potential appointment of Marguerite Fremont (here Margaret Fremont) to the position of assistant seamstress at the Rainy Mountain School. Mercer instead recommends Theresa Connor who desires the position without an examination.
C. F. Larrabee responds…
![Mercer Remarks Regarding Teacher to Teach Math Mercer Remarks Regarding Teacher to Teach Math](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3704_61346_0003.jpg?itok=GlYqiq5M)
William A. Mercer requests a teacher to be appointed who is accomplished in teaching math at a salary of $780. Mercer notes that unless an exceptional teacher can be found that he would prefer to promote internally.
C. F. Larrabee places the request to the Civil Service Commission as well as informs Mercer that he has made his request.…
![Office Informed that Norman Egolf is Set to Apply for Reinstatement to Dairyman Position Office Informed that Norman Egolf is Set to Apply for Reinstatement to Dairyman Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3704_61348_0002.jpg?itok=QWNauZUr)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has succeeded in having Norman Egolf apply for reinstatement to the position of dairyman. Mercer states that Egolf consented to apply with the understanding that Mercer would recommend his wife for a paid housekeeping position.
C. F. Larrabee replies that the Secretary of the…
![Request to Pay for Rent for Use of Alexander Farm for Remainder of 1907 Request to Pay for Rent for Use of Alexander Farm for Remainder of 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3704_61345_0002.jpg?itok=Mc6RcPwq)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay $400 for the lease of the Alexander Tract adjoining the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer notes that the land will be used as a parade ground and for military drills while also serving for hay land during the 1908 fiscal year.
C. F. Larrabee forwards the letter along with various documents to the…
![Office Informed Jennie Gaither Set to Report Early Office Informed Jennie Gaither Set to Report Early](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3704_61500_0002.jpg?itok=zZM1iE9z)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Jennie L. Gaither has agreed to report to the Carlisle Indian School on July 15, 1907.
C. F. Larrabee informs the Superintendent of the Morris, Minnesota School that Gaither is set to report to Carlisle and he should submit her relief on July 14th.
![Request for Increase in Salary of Karl H. Baker Request for Increase in Salary of Karl H. Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3705_61626_0002.jpg?itok=2ILzo2Bt)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he meant to recommend an increase in salary for the printer Karl H. Baker.
Frank M. Conser, Chief Clerk, responds that the increase in salary has been granted.
![Fred Canfield Requests Transfer to Day School in the Southwest Fred Canfield Requests Transfer to Day School in the Southwest](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3707_62249_0004.jpg?itok=PaG5U7zk)
Fred W. Canfield requests a transfer to a day school in the Southwest due to his upcoming marriage to Anna Goyitney. William A. Mercer forwards the request and recommends that it occur and that James E. Henderson be promoted to the position of Boys Outing Agent.
Lastly, C. F. Larrabee informs Mercer that following Canfield's marriage…
![Request for Appointment of Adelaide Belle Reichel Request for Appointment of Adelaide Belle Reichel](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3707_62248_0002.jpg?itok=JSdtJR0I)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Adelaide Belle Reichel has agreed to take one of the lower grade teaching positions and requests that the Office make the appointment.
C. F. Larrabee responds that the Office will carry out Mercer's recommendations.
![Appointment of Theresa Connor to an Assistant Seamstress Position in Oklahoma Appointment of Theresa Connor to an Assistant Seamstress Position in Oklahoma](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3710_62953_0004.jpg?itok=rv3o7y95)
J. P. Blackmon, U. S. Indian Agent for the Kiowa Indian Agency, requests that Marguerite Fremont be appointed to the position of assistant seamstress at the Rainy Mountain School. Additional correspondence from C. F. Larrabee follows with the response that Fremont is unavailable and that Theresa Connor has been appointed at a smaller salary…
![Appointments for Assistant Laundress and Assistant Carpenter Positions Appointments for Assistant Laundress and Assistant Carpenter Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f19_00_0001.jpg?itok=HAp7j24p)
These materials include correspondence regarding the appointment of permanent employees for two open Assistant Laundress positions and one open Assistant Carpenter position.
![Lizzie James' Request for Unpaid Sick Leave of Absence Lizzie James' Request for Unpaid Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3714_64252_0005.jpg?itok=BZQLVlR7)
Major William A. Mercer explains to Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee that Cook Lizzie James has been so sick that she has taken 30 days of paid annual leave and 30 days of paid sick leave and is now requesting 30 days of unpaid sick leave. Assistant cook Nikefer Shoushick (here Nekifer Shouchuck) has taken her place, and Mercer…
![Request Not to Appoint Mary Miller as Assistant Laundress Request Not to Appoint Mary Miller as Assistant Laundress](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3710_63048_0003.jpg?itok=0KMqgdYO)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he would not prefer to have Mary R. Miller appointed as an assistant laundress at the Carlisle Indian School. C. F. Larrabee responds that Mercer's statements will be followed.
![Fred Canfield Requests Leave Without Pay Prior to Transfer Fred Canfield Requests Leave Without Pay Prior to Transfer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3713_63805_0002.jpg?itok=2V5nZK8j)
Correspondence regarding Fred W. Canfield's request to take leave without pay to make it possible for James E. Henderson to take up his former work as Boys Outing Agent. William A. Mercer forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs and notes that he is not willing to approve the request as it would prevent Henderson from receiving his…
![Order of Stationary for the Carlisle Indian School Order of Stationary for the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3719_65150_0002.jpg?itok=VGDLQC3A)
Acting Secretary of the Interior Wilson tells the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that a shipment of stationary is headed to the Indian Warehouse and asks him to tell the Superintendent of Indian Warehouse to forward the shipment to the Carlisle Indian School. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee complies with Wilson's request…
![Recommendations to Filling Various Vacancies at Carlisle in July 1907 Recommendations to Filling Various Vacancies at Carlisle in July 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3723_65942_0003.jpg?itok=hwaUvP5K)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding various employee changes including the promotion of Lydia E. Kaup and Lydia M. Johnston as well as the appointment of Charles N. Willard. C. F. Larrabee responds by approving the recommendations requested by Mercer and suggesting the transfer of Emma C. Lovewell as…