McCain, Henry P.

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Personnel File of William A. Mercer, Superintendent
February 25, 1903 - March 27, 1909

Personnel file of William A. Mercer, who served as the Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School from July 1, 1904 to February 1, 1908. Before coming to Carlisle, Mercer was Captain of the Seventh United States Cavalry, and was also considered to become Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School in 1903.

The file contains employment…

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Superintendent William A. Mercer's Resignation and Transfer to Military
December 10-27, 1907

Major William A. Mercer requests to resign from the Superintendence of the Carlisle Indian School and return to his regiment. He states that he's been experiencing sharp pains in his head that impair him from thinking, and he believes that a leave of absence and a return to the outdoor lifestyle of military service will improve his health.…

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration