William A. Mercer responds to the request of Marianna Burgess through the Office of Indian Affairs for the remaining number of Stiya books at the Carlisle Indian School.
1900-1909
February 28, 1906
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
February 28, 1906
Captain William A. Mercer submits two reports that list irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1906. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
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Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
February 28, 1906
William A. Mercer requests that Juliette Smith's appointment as baker at the Wittenberg Indian School be held until she is able to graduate from the Carlisle Indian School.
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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
March 1, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards the report of the farm statistics for the Carlisle Indian School for the 1905 fiscal year along with a map showing the location of farms and other "Indian School Lands." Mercer also includes a report of inventory of stock, tools, and other items.
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Letters/Correspondence, Maps, Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 1, 1906
William A. Mercer reports the death of Edward Tompkins as he was on his way home due to tuberculosis.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 7, 1906
William A. Mercer provides a report on the funds that are confiscated from runaway pupils, detailing that they are deposited into the Emergency Account.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 8, 1906 - March 21, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry into his assistance in helping Maggie Mandrigan, a former student who had become pregnant, to travel to Oregon.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 10, 1906
William A. Mercer provides a report of employees whose probationary period has expired or will expire shortly to the Office of Indian Affairs. Mercer further indicates that Elizabeth Sloan should be relieved of her duties despite having gone beyond her probationary period.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 12, 1906 - March 14, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards the note of Dr. Richard Kingman that Elizabeth C. Sloan is under his care for treatment of malaria and a general run down condition.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 14, 1906 - March 19, 1906
Henry Vertreace declines his transfer to the Western Shoshone Agency and notes that unless other arrangements can be that he desires to serve out his probationary period at the Carlisle Indian School.
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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
March 15, 1906
William A. Mercer corrects and returns information for the Route Book of the Office of Indian Affairs.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 15, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James Bresnahan has failed to report for his appointment as a tinner at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer further states that if another nomination is made that his previous request for a man who is familiar with plumbing be followed.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 13, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Lydia E. Kaup) and employee who has left the school (John S. C. Spickerman). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
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Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 16, 1906
Henry Vertreace submits his resignation as a blacksmith at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation with the note that it should be accepted as tendered.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 16, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his recommendation for the lease of the Alexander Tract. Mercer details the funds available for the lease and other possible options to raise the funds including selling harness.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 17, 1906
William A. Mercer forwards voucher and requests authority to pay for the funeral expenses associated with the death of Edward Tompkins in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 17, 1906
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the correct date for the end of the probationary period of Assistant Matron, Elizabeth C. Sloan
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 20, 1906
William A. Mercer requests approval of his dismissal of George Brown.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 20, 1906
William A. Mercer requests authority to arrange for the return of Jesse Twigg to his home following his discharge from the State Reformatory in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 20, 1906
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of property return blank sheets used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior. An explanatory cover letter is included.
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Legal and Government Documents
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 21, 1906 - March 22, 1906
Admission ticket to the commencement ceremonies of the Carlisle Indian School on March 21st and 22nd of 1906.
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Memorabilia and Ephemera
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Cumberland County Historical Society
March 21, 1906
William A. Mercer responds to the complaint of the Superintendent of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. that the Carlisle Indian School favors the Western Union Telegraph Company in sending telegraphs.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 23, 1906
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Henry Vertreace and Herbert L. Creamer). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
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Reports
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 23, 1906 - March 31, 1906
Effie Moul follows up on her request for her transfer to a different role in the Indian School Service by requesting a promotion to teacher. William A. Mercer responds to the request of the Office of Indian Affairs for comment on the request.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
March 23, 1906
William A. Mercer requests approval of his action in dismissing Margaret Bigwalker from the Carlisle Indian School.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration