Anna S. Ely recommends that Nellie Robertson be retained as a clerk at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer adds a note to the letter changing his previous statement, saying he agrees they should retain Robertson.
Former Students in Indian Service
![Ely Requests Retention of Nellie Robertson at Carlisle Ely Requests Retention of Nellie Robertson at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2863_62760_0001.jpg?itok=Rxmyw50X)
![Request for Rosa La Forge to be Appointed to Assistant Matron Request for Rosa La Forge to be Appointed to Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2869_64437_0001.jpg?itok=BmaBp0Kg)
William A. Mercer requests that Rosa La Forge be appointed to the position of assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Makes Recommendations for Salaries in the Carlisle Office Mercer Makes Recommendations for Salaries in the Carlisle Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2908_75778_0005.jpg?itok=Jj8WUWHh)
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from S. J. Nori requesting an increase in salary. Mercer notes that the office positions have not been adjusted and the changes are needed to provide equity.
![Request for Office to Arrange Exam for Chauncey Archiquette Request for Office to Arrange Exam for Chauncey Archiquette](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2910_76485_0002.jpg?itok=JYuL7Q0a)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs arrange a non-competitive examination for Chauncey Archiquette for the position of assistant clerk. Mercer requests that blanks and information be sent to directly Archiquette.
![Recommendation for John Archuleta Recommendation for John Archuleta](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2948_87879_0002.jpg?itok=DbVfSIkr)
Recommendation for John Archuleta for a position as a harness and shoe maker instructor in a smaller Indian School by William A. Mercer.
![Mercer Provides Justification for Hiring Charles Sorrell Mercer Provides Justification for Hiring Charles Sorrell](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2975_95776_0002.jpg?itok=AlKI3RjD)
William A. Mercer provides justification for hiring Charles Sorrell as an assistant cook, explaining that Sorrell is no longer a student.
![Wise Replies to Office in Regards to Appointment of Fireman in 1905 Wise Replies to Office in Regards to Appointment of Fireman in 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2992_100419_0001.jpg?itok=eAm3DNl9)
J. R. Wise responds to the Office of Indian Affairs appointing Stephen Albanez as a fireman at the Carlisle Indian School. Wise also discusses the retention of Philibert Lutz who is temporary employed in the position as well as the appointment of Thomas Clarke.
![Luzena Tibbetts Resigns Position as a Teacher Luzena Tibbetts Resigns Position as a Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3007_919_0003.jpg?itok=TC8VJtLC)
Luzena E. Tibbetts resigns her position as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards her resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs along with a note that he will will provide a recommendation to fill the vacancy in a later letter.
![Mercer Provides Four Names to Fill Vacant Teaching Positions at Other Schools Mercer Provides Four Names to Fill Vacant Teaching Positions at Other Schools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3021_04864_0001.jpg?itok=omIfq6Lr)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter providing the name of four former Carlisle Indian School students to fill two positions as teachers in other Indian schools.
![Mercer Forwards Reply of Salem Moses Related to Appointment Mercer Forwards Reply of Salem Moses Related to Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3022_05549_0001.jpg?itok=bJqQRsme)
William A. Mercer forwards the reply of Salem Moses related to his appointment as a carpenter at the Cheyenne River School.
![Juliette Smith Applies for Baker Position at Wittenberg Juliette Smith Applies for Baker Position at Wittenberg](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3054_15078_0004.jpg?itok=luz-pPvW)
Juliette Smith applies for the position of baker at the Wittenberg Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the application along with this recommendation.
![Alfred Venne Declines Position at the Rice Station School Alfred Venne Declines Position at the Rice Station School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3054_15079_0002.jpg?itok=JLqRbPGk)
The Office of Indian Affairs is informed by William A. Mercer that Alfred Venne does not desire the Rice Station School industrial teacher position.
![Request to Hold Juliette Smith's Appointment Until Commencement Request to Hold Juliette Smith's Appointment Until Commencement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3069_19512_0002.jpg?itok=j_xAN301)
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.
![Adaline Kingsley Requests Assistance in Securing Seamstress Position at Wittenberg Adaline Kingsley Requests Assistance in Securing Seamstress Position at Wittenberg](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3105_31525_0004.jpg?itok=xkWQXXe_)
Adaline Kingsley requests William A. Mercer's assistance in obtaining the seamstress position at the Wittenberg School. Mercer forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs along with his recommendation.
![Adaline Kingsley Desires to Take Matron-Seamstress Exam Adaline Kingsley Desires to Take Matron-Seamstress Exam](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3117_35108_0002_0.jpg?itok=2c9yY_4C)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Adaline Kingsley desires to take the matron-seamstress examination and requests arrangements be made for the exam to be held under his supervision.
![Request to Appoint Henry Gordon to Assistant Tinner Position Request to Appoint Henry Gordon to Assistant Tinner Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3124_37745_0003.jpg?itok=Qe3srAkb)
William A. Mercer requests the position of tinner be changed to assistant tinner in order to appoint Henry Gordon to the position when his time as a student expires.
![Wise Addresses Continued Need for Philibert Lutz to Remain as Fireman Wise Addresses Continued Need for Philibert Lutz to Remain as Fireman](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3135_41868_0001.jpg?itok=KNIrH3Wj)
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the continued need for Philibert Lutz to remain as a fireman at the Carlisle Indian School and addresses his rating from the Civil Service exam. Wise also addresses the resignation of Stephen Albanez as a fireman.
![Request to Promote Charles Dillon as Blacksmith Request to Promote Charles Dillon as Blacksmith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3146_46392_0004.jpg?itok=ODrT-8GE)
William A. Mercer requests the promotion of Charles Dillon from assistant blacksmith to blacksmith. Mercer further states that if necessary it be arranged for Dillon to take a non-competitive examination to qualify for the position.
![Mercer Recommends Changes to Harnessmaker and Blacksmith Salaries Mercer Recommends Changes to Harnessmaker and Blacksmith Salaries](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3146_46391_0002.jpg?itok=y0R2QYRg)
William A. Mercer requests to make changes to the salaries of the blacksmith and harnessmaker positions for 1907. Mercer provides additional justification for the increase in the harnessmaker salary and requests to promote Charles Dillon to blacksmith.
![Office Informed Kingsley Passed Exam and Desires Position in Wisconsin Office Informed Kingsley Passed Exam and Desires Position in Wisconsin](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3152_48272_0002.jpg?itok=mAscWJIR)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Adaline E. Kingsley passed the Civil Service Commission examination for matron. As a result, she desires a position at the Wittenberg School or another school in Wisconsin.
![Adaline Kingsley Directed to Report to Wittenberg Indian School Adaline Kingsley Directed to Report to Wittenberg Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3180_55559_0001.jpg?itok=-BKrKPsU)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has directed Adaline Kingsley to report as assistant matron at the Wittenberg Indian School.
![Genus Baird Requests Mercer's Assistance in Returning to Indian Service Genus Baird Requests Mercer's Assistance in Returning to Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3216_66666_0002.jpg?itok=RoBAZY6G)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Service that Genus Baird has requested his assistance in being reinstated in the Indian Service. Mercer provides further information on the Baird.
![Chauncey Archiquette Accepts Stenographer Position at Osage Agency Chauncey Archiquette Accepts Stenographer Position at Osage Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3227_71309_0001.jpg?itok=jGHxw6pE)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Chauncey Archiquette will accept the appointment of stenographer for the Osage Agency.
![Replacing Chauncey Archiquette in School Office Replacing Chauncey Archiquette in School Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3233_73548_0001.jpg?itok=CFoPy5sy)
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.
![Request for George Balenti to take Exam for Mechanical Drawing Position Request for George Balenti to take Exam for Mechanical Drawing Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3235_74289_0001.jpg?itok=thqRYJob)
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.