Acting superintendent J. R. Wise forwards a supplementary estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1905 amounting to $12,478.80 to pay for appliances, building supplies, and student transportation. An explanatory cover letter is attached.
1900-1909
![Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1905 Supplemental Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2815_45275_c5549.jpg?itok=o7iqKXY2)
![Four Approved Leave of Absence Requests to Attend Summer School Four Approved Leave of Absence Requests to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2818_46168_0002.jpg?itok=MGu4TlMt)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards four approved leave of absence requests to attend summer school: Emma H. Foster, Frances R. Scales, and Fannie G. Paull (teachers hoping to attend Mount Gretna) and Fred W. Canfield (drawing teacher hoping to attend the Department of Indian Education in New Jersey).
Wise also includes the "…
![Six Applications for Leave of Absence Six Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2818_46169_0002.jpg?itok=j-Txpb_D)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards six applications for leave of absence for several employees: Fred W. Canfield (drawing teacher), Bessie B. Beach (librarian), Emma H. Foster (teacher), Fanny G. Paull (teacher), Frances R. Scales (teacher), and Charles Kennedy (fireman).
![Wise Informs Office of Hydraulic Engineer Report Forthcoming Wise Informs Office of Hydraulic Engineer Report Forthcoming](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2818_46166_0002.jpg?itok=Wcpli1Bf)
J. R. Wise notifies the Office of Indian Affairs that a hydraulic engineer was employed to provide information on installing a new system of water supply for the school. Wise notes that the plans and cost will be submitted at a later date but that he hopes the cost will be authorized.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, June 1905 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, June 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2819_46418_c5288.jpg?itok=RbmNL29O)
Acting Superintendent John R. Wise submits a report that lists new employees (Frank Hudson) and employees who have left the school (W. H. Miller and Howard E. Gansworth). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2821_47282_0001.jpg?itok=e36Qut2H)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards three applications for three employees: Bertha Canfield (seamstress), Beckie L. Goodyear (assistant seamstress), and Kate Bowersox (principal teacher).
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J. R. Wise forwards bill of Fisk Goodyear for coal supplied to the Carlisle Indian School and provides details for why it was shipped prior to Department approval.
![Requests to Attend Departmental Indian Service Training Requests to Attend Departmental Indian Service Training](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2822_47607_0004.jpg?itok=yWLKSpzY)
J. R. Wise forwards the requests of Kate S. Bowersox, Bertha Canfield, and Ella G. Hill to attend the Indian Institute and National Educational Association at Asbury Park, New Jersey.
![Senseney Requests Clarity on Taking Exam for Teaching Position Senseney Requests Clarity on Taking Exam for Teaching Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2822_47608_0004.jpg?itok=lungX8nf)
J. R. Wise forwards Jeannette L. Senseney's comments regarding the Office of Indian Affairs letter of taking a non-competitive examination for the position of teacher.
![Two Requests to Attend Summer School Two Requests to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2827_49609_0007.jpg?itok=9tIagsXZ)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards and endorses leave of absence requests to attend summer school at the Department of Indian Education in New Jersey for two employees: Margaret O. Eckert (assistant matron) and Mollie V. Gaither (field agent for girls).
![Margaret Roberts Requests Transfer to Washington D.C. Margaret Roberts Requests Transfer to Washington D.C.](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2823_47854_0002.jpg?itok=jYofsiix)
Margaret Roberts requests a transfer from her position as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School to a clerk in the Department of the Interior at Washington D.C.
![Six Applications for Leave of Absence Six Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2824_48159_0002.jpg?itok=KyRsfcmU)
Acting Superintendent J. R Wise forwards six applications for leave of absence for several employees: E. G. Sprow (instructor in tinsmithing), William Normast (instructor in tailoring), W. S. Dysert (instructor in shoemaking), Nellie V. Roberston (clerk), Emma G. Sky (assistant clerk), and M. I. Zeigler (instructor in harness-making).
![Effie Moul's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Effie Moul's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2824_48160_0002.jpg?itok=TmMvpBVU)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards assistant matron Effie Moul's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, June 1905 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, June 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2824_48158_0002.jpg?itok=jjD3E_Kd)
W. A. Mercer requests 150 vouchers for open market purchase used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Synopsis of Buildings at the Carlisle Indian School Synopsis of Buildings at the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2824_48157_0005.jpg?itok=4xNGJ9Pu)
J. R. Wise indicates that he has sent the Office of Indian Affairs a set of floor plans and front and side elevations of all buildings in the Carlisle Indian School. Wise also attaches a synopsis of several buildings.
![Three Leave of Absence Requests to Attend Summer School Three Leave of Absence Requests to Attend Summer School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2824_48425_0002.jpg?itok=c1mwnzHQ)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards leave of absence requests to attend summer school for three employees: Hattie M. McDowell (teacher), Fred W. Canfield (drawing teacher), W. G. Thompson (superintendent of industries). An explanatory cover letter is attached.
![Anne H. Stewart Requests Transfer to Another Position Anne H. Stewart Requests Transfer to Another Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2824_48424_0004.jpg?itok=3c42EqQ7)
Anne H. Stewart requests a transfer to another position as well as her annual leave due to the Sloyd teaching position being abolished at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Fred W. Canfield's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Fred W. Canfield's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2824_48426_0002.jpg?itok=lZZtVdRa)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards drawing teacher Fred W. Canfield's application for a 29-day annual leave of absence.
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J. R. Wise requests authority to employ a painter for 30 days to complete unfinished work.
![Ida Swallow's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Ida Swallow's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2827_49610_0001.jpg?itok=qNO_5DyA)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards assistant clerk Ida Swallow's application for a 29-day annual leave of absence.
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J. R. Wise inquires about Kansas Award payments for Seneca Nation students.
![Three Reports on Leave of Absence Three Reports on Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2826_49350_0001.jpg?itok=bxdHah5a)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards three reports on leave of absence for several employees: Benjamin F. Bennett (farmer), E. H. Colegrove (teacher), and Howard E. Gansworth (boys' field agent).
![Ferdinand Shoemaker's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Ferdinand Shoemaker's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2827_49611_0001.jpg?itok=N-ZjwvvC)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards Ferdinand Shoemaker's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Shoemaker works as a physician.
![Hattie M. McDowell's Request for Leave of Absence Hattie M. McDowell's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2828_49948_0002.jpg?itok=hTSmvDKo)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards teacher Hattie M. McDowell's amended application for a 28-day leave of absence. Wise advises the Commissioner of Indians affairs that McDowell will attend the Indian Institute at Asbury Park and summer school at Chautauqua, New York. Included is an explanatory cover letter from Wise, as well as McDowell…
![Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Eastern Cherokee School, 1905 Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Eastern Cherokee School, 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2833_51882_c5636.jpg?itok=v9_qpUKT)
Descriptive Statement of Pupils regarding 3 children transferred to the Carlisle Indian School from the Eastern Cherokee School. Also included is a letter from Superintendent DeWitt S. Harris that in addition to the 3 children listed E. H. Colegrove also took an additional 9 students without his knowledge and against his direction in one…