1900-1909

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Description of a Visit to the Carlisle Indian School in 1906
August 19, 1906

The father of Matthew and Wendell Jones describes his visit to the Carlisle Indian School. He discusses the games many of the students played as well as the work that was being done on the school grounds.

Also included is a letter from the widow of Wendell Jones noting that she had made a copy of the letter in 1988.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Cumberland County Historical Society
Request for Clarification on Funds to be Placed with U.S. Treasurer
August 20, 1906

William A. Mercer requests clarification on the decision to place student funds, society funds, and the charity funds with the U.S. Treasurer.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
S. J. Nori's Application for Leave of Absence
August 20, 1906

W. A. Mercer forwards clerk Siceni J. Nori's application for a 12-day leave of absence. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1906
August 21, 1906

Major William Mercer submits a report that lists employees who have left the school (Jesse C. Null). The report include position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.

Format:
Reports
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Fiscal Year 1908 Financial Estimate
August 21, 1906

William A. Mercer provides an overview of the physical plant of the Carlisle Indian School for the 1906 fiscal year and provides an estimate for the 1908 fiscal year. Mercer further makes suggestions on ways to improve the physical plant.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Jesse Null Resigns Position as Dairyman
August 21-25, 1906

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.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Office Informed Two Recent Appointees Have Not Reported for Duty in 1906
August 21, 1906

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Thomas J. Heffron has not reported for duty following his appointment as a fireman. In addition, James Micklejohn has not reported for duty as a florist.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request for H. B. Lamason to be Considered for Mason Appointment
August 21, 1906

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that H. B. Lamason has received notice that he has obtained an average percentage of 99 on his Civil Service examination. Mercer requests that he is considered for the permanent appointment of mason at the Carlisle Indian School.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, August 1906
August 22, 1906

Major William Mercer submit a report that lists employees who were promoted and received raises (M. I. Zeigler and Charles C. Dillon). The report include position title, new salary, and date of change.

Format:
Reports
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Mercer Forwards Voucher Covering Expenses to Return Alaskan Students
August 22, 1906

William A. Mercer forwards vouchers covering expenses in transporting Alaskan students to their homes.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Mercer Recommends Susie Rayos be Given Appointment as Teacher
August 22, 1906

William A. Mercer recommends that Susie Rayos be given an appointment as a teacher in the Indian Service.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Office Informed Alfred Dietz Has Not Reported for Duty
August 22, 1906

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Alfred Dietz has not reported for duty following his appointment as printer.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Deposit Lock Boxes in Student Dormitories
August 22, 1906

William A. Mercer lays out his case for requesting safety deposit boxes in student dormitories.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, August 1906
August 22, 1906

Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of descriptive statement of pupils transferred forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

Format:
Legal and Government Documents
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Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Sara Pierre's Application for Annual Leave of Absence
August 22, 1906

W. A. Mercer forwards hospital cook Sara Pierre's application for a 27-day annual leave of absence.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Replacing Chauncey Archiquette in School Office
August 23, 1906

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Chauncey Archiquette is set to leave his position in the school's office to transfer to a positon at the Osage Agency. Mercer provides his qualifications for a stengorapher to replace Archiquette at the Carlisle Indian School.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Renewed Request for Appointing Assistant Farmer through Civil Service
August 25, 1906

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.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Renews Request for Replacing Chauncey Archiquette through Civil Service
August 25, 1906

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.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request for George Balenti to take Exam for Mechanical Drawing Position
August 25, 1906

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.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Charles C. Dillon's Application for Annual Leave of Absence
August 27, 1906

W. A. Mercer forwards blacksmith Charles C. Dillon's application for an 8-day annual leave of absence. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Notice of Death of John Phillips
August 27, 1906

J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of John Phillips of tuberculosis.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Oath of Office for Harry B. Lamason
August 27, 1906

Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise submits oath of office from newly appointed employee, Harry B. Lamason (mason).

Format:
Legal and Government Documents, Letters/Correspondence
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Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, 1906
August 30 - November 12, 1906

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.

Format:
Reports
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Mercer Responds to Request to Release Jesse Pierce
August 30, 1906 - September 10, 1906

William A. Mercer responds to the request to release Jesse Pierce from his enrollment at the Carlisle Indian School.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request to Pay Expenses of Returning John Phillips
August 30, 1906

William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for shipping the body of John Phillips to his parents.

 

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
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Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration