William A. Mercer requests to know more about an Act of Congress appropriating money for the return of students from Alaska to their homes. Mercer notes that two students in particular should be sent home as soon as possible due to consumption.
Jackson, Rev. Sheldon
Use for white missionary. For the student named Sheldon Jackson use "Jackson, Sheldon."
![Mercer Requests to Know More About Appropriation to Return Alaskan Students Mercer Requests to Know More About Appropriation to Return Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3184_56676_0001.jpg?itok=Z1bjZ0VI)
July 5, 1906
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Letters/Correspondence
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![Mercer Recommends Modifying Legislation to Return All Alaskan Students Mercer Recommends Modifying Legislation to Return All Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3416_4776_0005.jpg?itok=v18XoyqO)
January 14, 1907
William A. Mercer forwards a letter he sent to Sheldon Jackson where he recommends modifying legislation to allow for returning an unlimited number of Alaskan students to their homes.
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Letters/Correspondence
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![Mercer Further Requests Modification to Allow for Return of Alaskan Students Mercer Further Requests Modification to Allow for Return of Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3432_8068_0002.jpg?itok=iBHUtRuP)
January 24, 1907
William A. Mercer requests a modification of the Deficiency Appropriation Act to allow for returning an unlimited number of Alaskan students to their homes.
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Letters/Correspondence
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![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)
March 23, 1907
William A. Mercer inquires if any legislation was passed allowing for the return of students to their homes in Alaska.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration