Major William Mercer submits two reports that list employees who have left the school (George Balenti and Chauncey Archiquette). The reports include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
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![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, 1906 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3341_100569_c7179.jpg?itok=romHRuLu)
![Mercer Responds to Request to Release Jesse Pierce Mercer Responds to Request to Release Jesse Pierce](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3251_79052_0004.jpg?itok=7EdOwnMp)
William A. Mercer responds to the request to release Jesse Pierce from his enrollment at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Pay Expenses of Returning John Phillips Request to Pay Expenses of Returning John Phillips](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3241_76094_0001.jpg?itok=86pWPnrU)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for shipping the body of John Phillips to his parents.
![Request to Sell Livestock at Private Sale in August 1906 Request to Sell Livestock at Private Sale in August 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3241_75816_0001.jpg?itok=_46wMpl-)
William A. Mercer requests authority to sell 18 hogs and 1 boar at a private sale.
![Michael J. Gumbriell's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Michael J. Gumbriell's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3242_76458_0001.jpg?itok=lc_-bRlR)
W. A. Mercer forwards assistant carpenter Michael J. Gumbriell's application for a 13-day annual leave of absence.
![Request to Enroll Nekifer Shouchuk Request to Enroll Nekifer Shouchuk](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3242_76456_0001_0.jpg?itok=C90Y4d8Z)
William A. Mercer requests authority to enroll Nikefer Shoushick (spelled here Nekifer Shouchuk) at the Carlisle Indian School in order for him to learn the baker's trade.
![Request to Fill Position of Assistant Matron Request to Fill Position of Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3242_76455_0001.jpg?itok=7R9iHilU)
William A. Mercer requests that the position of assistant matron be filled as quickly as possible due to the resignation of Rose Dillon (here Rosa Dillon).
![Rosa Dillon Submits Resignation at Assistant Matron Rosa Dillon Submits Resignation at Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3242_76457_0001.jpg?itok=27SWVAm3)
Rosa Dillon submits her resignation as assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request for Office to Stop Fraudulent Fundraising Request for Office to Stop Fraudulent Fundraising](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3244_77208_0001.jpg?itok=j-4OOiIt)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs prevent a man from giving lectures to fraudulently raise money in support of the Carlisle Indian School in Seattle, Washington.
![Request to Have Susie Rayos Appointed as a Teacher Request to Have Susie Rayos Appointed as a Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3242_76306_0001.jpg?itok=mSPEMZ8l)
William A. Mercer requests to have Susie Rayos, a former Carlisle Student, as a teacher rather than have a white teacher appointed.
![Request to Transfer Sara Pierre to Another School Request to Transfer Sara Pierre to Another School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3245_77379_0001.jpg?itok=uYouDduU)
William A. Mercer requests Sara Pierre be transferred to another school due to no longer performing her duties as hospital cook.
![Transfer of Jennie Warrington and Leonard Pecore to Carlisle Transfer of Jennie Warrington and Leonard Pecore to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3247_77769_0003.jpg?itok=6Tl2O8IA)
Shepard Freeman transmits consent of the parents of the Jennie Warrington and Leonard Pecore for them to be transferred to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Forwards Correspondence Regarding Discrimination Against Carlisle Mercer Forwards Correspondence Regarding Discrimination Against Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3290_87521_0005.jpg?itok=rFUlE4wP)
William A. Mercer forwards correspondence from Frank J. Packineau suggesting that the Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency is discriminating against the Carlisle Indian School by discouraging parents from sending their children there.
A transcribed copy of the handwritten letter from Packineau is included in the PDF below.…
![Inquiry into Donating History of Indian Tribes of North America to Carlisle Inquiry into Donating History of Indian Tribes of North America to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3247_77973_0002.jpg?itok=RM51r0Ii)
Thomas J. Rush inquires if the Carlisle Indian School Library could use the three volume History of the Indian Tribes of North America by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall. A note from Commissioner Francis E. Leupp notes that Miss Cook should be consulted about their own library.
![Office Informed Andrew Wolter and Karl Baker Have Not Reported for Duty Office Informed Andrew Wolter and Karl Baker Have Not Reported for Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3248_78029_0003.jpg?itok=QAl67HHZ)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Karl H. Baker and Andrew H. Wolter have not reported for the positions of printer and florist respectively.
![Request to Pay Bill for Horseshoeing Request to Pay Bill for Horseshoeing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3248_78032_0001.jpg?itok=Di2vALK0)
William A. Mercer forwards a voucher for horse-shoeing along with the bill and requests authority to pay for the service.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, September 1906 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, September 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3253_79398_c6824.jpg?itok=Sgv2N79Z)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Bridget A. Dorey, Susie Rayos, Ella G. Hill, and Karl H. Baker), employees who have left the school (Effie Moul, Rose Dillon, and Beckie L. Goodyear), and temporarily appointed employees (Ella Albert). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for…
![Office Informed Karl Baker Reported for Duty as Printer Office Informed Karl Baker Reported for Duty as Printer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3251_78959_0001.jpg?itok=uCyfyudP)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Karl H. Baker has reported for duty and resumed his duties as printer at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Forwards Vouchers Covering Expenses of Lottie Hilton's Travel Mercer Forwards Vouchers Covering Expenses of Lottie Hilton's Travel](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3253_79717_0001.jpg?itok=sWbQj8-C)
William A. Mercer forwards vouchers covering expenses of transporting student Lottie Hilton to Los Angeles, California.
![Frances R. Scales' Application for Leave of Absence Frances R. Scales' Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3262_81853_0002.jpg?itok=JfwvNA9_)
W. A. Mercer forwards teacher Frances R. Scales's application for a 6-day paid leave of absence and an additional 11-day leave of absence without pay.
![Grace Nicholson Requests Copy of Kelsey's Report on California Indians Grace Nicholson Requests Copy of Kelsey's Report on California Indians](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3267_82862_0002.jpg?itok=qrCCJiUi)
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from Grace Nicholson requesting C. E. Kelsey's report on California Indians printed at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mollie V. Gaither's Application for Leave of Absence Mollie V. Gaither's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3256_80282_0001.jpg?itok=U0MZNpRW)
W. A. Mercer forwards girls' field matron Mollie V. Gaither's application for a 30-day leave of absence.
![Sara Pierre Accepts Transfer to Ute School as Cook Sara Pierre Accepts Transfer to Ute School as Cook](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3256_80281_0001.jpg?itok=XQe_orPV)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Sara Pierre will accept the transfer to the Ute School as a cook.
![Thirty Nine Reports on Leave of Absence Thirty Nine Reports on Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3262_81855_0001_0.jpg?itok=uxqMadoL)
W. A. Mercer forwards thirty-nine reports on leave of absence taken by employees: Frances R. Scales (teacher), Kate S. Bowersox (principal teacher), Angel DeCora (teacher Native Indian Martin L. Lau (carriagemaker), William Nonnast (tailor), E. H. Colegrove (disciplinarian), James E. Henderson (teacher), George L. Gottwerth (fireman), Susan…
![Recommendation of Roger Venne for Fort Apache School Position Recommendation of Roger Venne for Fort Apache School Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3260_81272_0001.jpg?itok=DSggMZu_)
William A. Mercer recommends Roger Venne for the position of disciplinarian at the Fort Apache school, and adds that he would also be valuable as a band leader.