J. R. Wise responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Lillian B. Adams has declined the transfer to the Carlisle Indian School as an assistant matron. Wise further states that if Adams makes a new application for the transfer that Carlisle would accept it otherwise no decision should be made until William A. Mercer returns.
Wise, J. R.
![Wise Responds to Lillian Adams Declines Transfer to Carlisle Wise Responds to Lillian Adams Declines Transfer to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3136_42653_0001.jpg?itok=FvABOBWS)
![Request Extension for Completion of Contract for Installation of Water System at Farm Request Extension for Completion of Contract for Installation of Water System at Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3137_42839_0001.jpg?itok=JxZtU7Vw)
J. R. Wise requests an extension to complete the contract with George Bridges for the installation of engine, tank, tower, and other materials for the water system at the school farm.
![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.
![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.
![Notice of Death of John Phillips Notice of Death of John Phillips](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3236_74890_0001_1.jpg?itok=DhuTyjvh)
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of John Phillips of tuberculosis.
![Wise Responds to Request of Florence White for Her Money Wise Responds to Request of Florence White for Her Money](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3310_92960_0001.jpg?itok=ivITE64y)
J. R. Wise responds to the request of Florence White for the money she left behind in her student bank account.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, October 1906 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, October 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3317_94594_0001.jpg?itok=qKtFNIt9)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise requests a six-month supply of memorandum books used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Murphy Tarby Requests Position in the Indian Service Murphy Tarby Requests Position in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3333_98526_0004.jpg?itok=Fzi-9yzs)
J. R. Wise responds to Murphy Tarby's request for a position in the Indian Service. Wise provides information on Tarby's time at the Carlisle Indian School and provides a recommendation for possible positions in the Indian Service.
![Wise Requests Mechanical Drawing Teacher Position be Suspended Wise Requests Mechanical Drawing Teacher Position be Suspended](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3328_97240_0001.jpg?itok=hHZArQfe)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the failure of George E. Balenti to pass the examination for the position of mechanical drawing teacher. Wise states that the school is unable to fill the position at the salary offered and requests that it be temporarily suspended.
![Zeigler's Report on the Tools and Supplies for the Fort Shaw School Zeigler's Report on the Tools and Supplies for the Fort Shaw School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3338_99979_0001.jpg?itok=spQN7UtJ)
Milton I. Zeigler provides a report to the Office of Indian Affairs on the list of shoe and harness tools and supplies requested for the Fort Shaw School.
![Correspondence Regarding Filling Cook Vacancy at Southern Ute Agency Correspondence Regarding Filling Cook Vacancy at Southern Ute Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3344_101623_0003.jpg?itok=XsvvkyQq)
Correspondence regarding the cook vacancy at the Southern Ute School and the possibility of Ella Beck or Louisa French filling the position.
![Report on Individual Student Financial Accounts at Carlisle Report on Individual Student Financial Accounts at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3393_0036_c0905.jpg?itok=gvMWnHP0)
W. S. Olive, Special U.S. Indian Agent, reports on the personal student financial accounts at the Carlisle Indian School. Olive makes a number of recommendations to prevent further fraud.
![Affidavit of Accounts of Runaway Students Affidavit of Accounts of Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3432_8067_c7250.jpg?itok=pKcC40Wb)
William A. Mercer forwards affidavit listing the names of students who ran away from the Carlisle Indian School and whose funds were paid out to them or transferred to the Emergency Fund from October 1, 1907 to December 31, 1907.
![Wise Provides Information Related to the Jamestown Exposition Wise Provides Information Related to the Jamestown Exposition](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3437_9437_0002.jpg?itok=6n6WYAk5)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the Jamestown Exposition. Wise provides a list of articles to be provided by the Carlisle Indian School as well as building the exhibition cases. In addition, Wise states that the Johnston photographs can be used along with newer photos along with Native work from Angel De Cora…
![Request of John Runsclose to Change Name Request of John Runsclose to Change Name](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3463_15514_0002.jpg?itok=PW9qfWxM)
J. R. Wise responds to the request of John Runsclose to change his name to John Runsdell saying that he does not think it is a good idea.
![Reason for Delay in Sending 1908 Fiscal Year Estimates Reason for Delay in Sending 1908 Fiscal Year Estimates](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3454_13806_0002.jpg?itok=mbwKzLJ5)
William A. Mercer forwards explanations from the Assistant Superintendent, Financial Clerks, and Quartermaster as to the delay in sending the annual estimate for the 1908 fiscal year.
![Wise Provides Update on Design of Jamestown Exposition Exhibit Wise Provides Update on Design of Jamestown Exposition Exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3463_15512_0006.jpg?itok=uX_Hx46h)
J. R. Wise provides further information to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the design of Indian Office exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition. Wise also encloses a frieze designed by Angel De Cora for the walls of the exhibit and asks for the Office to procure burlap for the walls.
![Response to Office Letter Requesting Abolishing One Assistant Farmer Position Response to Office Letter Requesting Abolishing One Assistant Farmer Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3474_17850_0003.jpg?itok=ypCLof2O)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding abolishing one of the assistant farmer positions in order to authorize the position of instructor of agriculture. Wise notes that the position to be abolished is currently temporary filled by C. W. Leib of Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
![Notice of Death of Clarissa Winnie Notice of Death of Clarissa Winnie](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3475_18089_0002.jpg?itok=FcgGkehC)
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Clarissa Winnie of acute general tuberculosis.
![Monthly School Report for January 1907 Monthly School Report for January 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3478_18627_0002_0.jpg?itok=PQz31uLU)
Monthly report of the Carlisle Indian School for the month of January 1907.
![Scott J. Porter Submits Resignation as Fireman Scott J. Porter Submits Resignation as Fireman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3481_19255_0002.jpg?itok=2AcwnlIH)
Scott J. Porter submits his resignation as fireman at the Carlisle Indian School. J. R. Wise forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Request to Approve Cancellation of Lease for the Alexander Farm Request to Approve Cancellation of Lease for the Alexander Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3488_20573_0003.jpg?itok=lnHZSLMK)
J. R. Wise forwards the lease of the Alexander Tract to the Office of Indian Affairs along with the request that its cancellation be approved. Wise provides the reasons for why the land is no longer needed.
![Mercer Provides Justification for Not Returning Money of Amos Thomas Mercer Provides Justification for Not Returning Money of Amos Thomas](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3526_25140_0002.jpg?itok=RI040Qhd)
William A. Mercer clarifies his decision to withhold the money at the Carlisle Indian School of Amos Thomas. Mercer outlines the steps to determine the decision to transfer those funds to the Emergency Account.