John F. Mackey resigns as clerk at the Carlisle Indian School at the close of the 1907 fiscal year. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs with the recommendation that it be accepted.
1900-1909
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![Mercer Forwards Oath of Disinterestedness for Henderson Farm Mercer Forwards Oath of Disinterestedness for Henderson Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3670_52989_0002_0.jpg?itok=T-NOvSkp)
William A. Mercer forwards the Oath of Disinterestedness for the lease of the Henderson Farm.
![Sadie F. Robertson Requests Transfer to Southwest as Teacher Sadie F. Robertson Requests Transfer to Southwest as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3677_54284_0003.jpg?itok=8RkN2E87)
Sadie F. Robertson requests transfer from the Girl's Matron position at Carlisle to a school in the southwest preferably Albuquerque or Phoenix as either a principal teacher or teacher. William A. Mercer forwards the request along with additional information about the various transfers that have been made.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, June 1907 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, June 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3673_53389_c7138_A.jpg?itok=OPGDpTC9)
Major William A. Mercer submits report that lists new employee (C. W. Leib) and those who have left the school (Norman Egolf). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Mercer Provides Explanation for Requesting Funds be Paid from Misc Receipts Mercer Provides Explanation for Requesting Funds be Paid from Misc Receipts](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3674_53618_0003_0.jpg?itok=J5Gdhg2J)
William A. Mercer provides an explanation to his request to pay the expenses of a runaway pupil from the Miscellaneous Receipts, Class IV rather than the appropriation.
![Mercer Updates Office of Indian Affairs on Changes in Employees Before 1908 Fiscal Year Mercer Updates Office of Indian Affairs on Changes in Employees Before 1908 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3674_53565_0002.jpg?itok=nd-Lfkk5)
William A. Mercer replies to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding changes to Carlisle Indian School employees.
![Charles H. Carns' Application for Annual Leave of Absence Charles H. Carns' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3675_54032_0001.jpg?itok=4MkcLlCD)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards painter Charles H. Carns' application for a 26-day annual leave of absence.
![John A. Herr's Application for Annual Leave of Absence John A. Herr's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3675_54033_0001.jpg?itok=eyvZZwtO)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards carpenter John A. Herr's application for a 26-day annual leave of absence.
![Five Requests for Leave of Absence Five Requests for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3689_57775_0001.jpg?itok=srVA5f0L)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer and Principal teacher Kate S. Bowersox forward five requests for leave of absence for employees: Lizzie James (cook), Susan Zeamer (assistant seamstress), Amelia D. McMichael (teacher), M. I. Zeigler (harnessmaker), and W. S. Dysert (shoemaker). Included is an explanatory letter from acting commissioner C. F.…
![Special Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1907 Special Estimate of Funds, Fourth Quarter 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3677_54472_c5154.jpg?itok=-ONxHr3T)
W. A. Mercer submits a "Special" Estimate of Funds form for $2,315.83 for the construction of a cottage for the school physician and the proceeds from a sale of harnesses.
![Ella G. Hill Declines Transfer from Carlisle Ella G. Hill Declines Transfer from Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3680_55180_0003.jpg?itok=pfpeBg0E)
Ella G. Hill declines her transfer due to the decrease in salary and requests information regarding the reason for her demotion. William A. Mercer forwards Hill's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs along with noting that Kate S. Bowersox accepted her transfer to the Haskell Institute as principal teacher. Mercer further discusses his desire…
![Correspondence Regarding Request to Pay Expenses in Returning Runaway Student Correspondence Regarding Request to Pay Expenses in Returning Runaway Student](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3681_55405_0002.jpg?itok=gdUrqJOy)
Correspondence regarding William A. Mercer's request to pay for the expenses incurred in the apprehension and return of a runaway student.
![Request to Place Marguerite Fremont on the Indian School Service List Request to Place Marguerite Fremont on the Indian School Service List](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3681_55404_0002.jpg?itok=gYpziufc)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs place Marguerite Fremont (here Margaret Fremont) on file for a position as assistant seamstress or seamstress in the Indian School Service. C. F. Larrabee follows up by noting that he is willing to nominate Fremont for the vacancy at the Rainy Mountain School if she wishes to attempt the…
![Correspondence Regarding Mercer's Request for Approval in Dismissal of Hester Harris Correspondence Regarding Mercer's Request for Approval in Dismissal of Hester Harris](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3682_55921_0002.jpg?itok=GelPndVB)
Correspondence regarding William A. Mercer's request for his action in dismissing Hester Harris be approved.
![Mercer Submits Plans and Specifications for Double Employees' Cottage Mercer Submits Plans and Specifications for Double Employees' Cottage](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3682_55964_0003.jpg?itok=Bkv7naia)
William A. Mercer submits plans and specifications for two-story double employee cottage to complete the appropriation for employees' cottage.
![Elizabeth Chenoweth Sloan's Request for Leave of Absence Elizabeth Chenoweth Sloan's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3683_56151_0001.jpg?itok=Yo9jl1O-)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards assistant matron Elizabeth Chenoweth Sloan's request for a 7-day leave of absence.
![Sarah E. Harry's Application for Leave of Absence Sarah E. Harry's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3690_58036_0002.jpg?itok=xXw4m_my)
Major William A. Mercer forwards Assistant Laundress Sarah E. Harry's application for a 9 day leave of absence, with the days being nonconsecutive. Mercer also includes a duplicate copy.
![Emma A. Cutter's Application for Leave of Absence Emma A. Cutter's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3687_57314_0001.jpg?itok=GMy4CS20)
W. A. Mercer forwards senior teacher Emma A. Cutter's application for a 6-day leave of absence.
![Sadie F. Robertson Resigns as Girls Matron Sadie F. Robertson Resigns as Girls Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3684_56644_0002.jpg?itok=h862jzDN)
Sadie F. Robertson resigns her position as the girls matron at the Carlisle Indian School with a request to be reinstated as a teacher at another school in the next six months. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss William Pappan Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss William Pappan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3686_56905_0002.jpg?itok=-k4Y04LT)
William A. Mercer requests approval of his action to dismiss William Pappan.
![Correspondence Regarding Clarification on Enrolling New York Students Correspondence Regarding Clarification on Enrolling New York Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3687_57210_0002.jpg?itok=6wsm3y3Q)
Correspondence regarding William A. Mercer's request for clarification on obtaining agent certificates for enrolling students from New York.
![Four Applications for Leave of Absence Four Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3686_56907_0001.jpg?itok=MHHoL7Je)
W. A. Mercer forwards four applications for leave of absence for several employees: Bertha Canfield (seamstress), Anna Gogitney (teacher), Susie Rayos (teacher), and E. H. Colegrove (disciplinarian).
![Mercer Provides Explanation for Voucher of Returning Two Students Mercer Provides Explanation for Voucher of Returning Two Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3689_57722_0001.jpg?itok=-x_UgffN)
William A. Mercer provides an explanation for the voucher submitted for expenses of Fred W. Canfield related to the return of two runaway students.
![Request for Zeigler to not be Sent to Chicago in the Future Request for Zeigler to not be Sent to Chicago in the Future](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3692_58577_0002.jpg?itok=YWLoysmU)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he would prefer the Office not to send Milton I. Zeigler to inspect leather samples in Chicago. C. F. Larrabee replies that he will take the matter under consideration.
![Request to Employ Quarryman as Irregular Employee Request to Employ Quarryman as Irregular Employee](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3692_58576_0002.jpg?itok=bWsjUI7D)
William A. Mercer requests authority to hire a quarryman to quarry stone who is familiar with dynamite for 120 days. Mercer notes that this position is needed to secure stone for buildings and for crushing to use in cement work and macadamizing roads.