Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that assistant seamstresses Beckie L. Goodyear and E. Corbett have been absent from work. For the time being, Goodyear is being replaced by a temporary employee and Corbett's work is being done by various assistants.
School Employees - Illness
Use for serious illness only, not just vague references to "ill health"
![Absence of Two Assistant Seamstresses Absence of Two Assistant Seamstresses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2485_20273_0001.jpg?itok=vFy7G-YB)
![Return of Genus Baird's Leave of Absence Request Return of Genus Baird's Leave of Absence Request](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2559_45602_0003.jpg?itok=QPEbtmgI)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer returns assistant printer Genus E. Baird's corrected application for a 23-day leave of absence due to sickness. Included is an explanatory cover letter.
![Elizabeth Sloan on Medical Leave for Malaria Treatment Elizabeth Sloan on Medical Leave for Malaria Treatment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3080_23388_0003.jpg?itok=LUsgnBl_)
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.
![Schedule of Alaskan Students at the Carlisle Indian Schools Schedule of Alaskan Students at the Carlisle Indian Schools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3134_41485_c6232.jpg?itok=Zverr0xq)
J. R. Wise submits schedules of Alaskan students at the Carlisle Indian School including those who are currently enrolled and those who have been discharged.
![Two Reports on Leave of Absence Two Reports on Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3312_93709_0001.jpg?itok=16byfQEm)
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee forwards reports reports on leaves of absence taken by two employees, John F. McKey (clerk) and Cora B. Hawk (teacher), from 1903-1906. due to sickness. Mercer also forwards physician's certificates verifying employees' illness. Included is an explanatory cover letter.
![Certification of Kate S. Bowersox's Sickness Certification of Kate S. Bowersox's Sickness](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3523_24235_0001.jpg?itok=1MxrkqwC)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards School Physician Ferdinand Shoemaker's certification of Kate S. Bowersox's illness during her leave of absence. Bowersox works as a principal teacher.
![Certification of Ella G. Hill's Sickness Certification of Ella G. Hill's Sickness](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3536_27635_0001.jpg?itok=jitEiDYO)
Superintendent W. A. Mercer forwards School Physician Ferdinand Shoemaker's certification of Ella G. Hill's illness during her leave of absence. Hill works as a laundry manager.
![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.…
![Lizzie James' Request for Unpaid Sick Leave of Absence Lizzie James' Request for Unpaid Sick Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3714_64252_0005.jpg?itok=BZQLVlR7)
Major William A. Mercer explains to Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee that Cook Lizzie James has been so sick that she has taken 30 days of paid annual leave and 30 days of paid sick leave and is now requesting 30 days of unpaid sick leave. Assistant cook Nikefer Shoushick (here Nekifer Shouchuck) has taken her place, and Mercer…
![Absence of Communicable Diseases Among School Employees Absence of Communicable Diseases Among School Employees](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b019_f15_105603_0002.jpg?itok=gb0tRVjw)
Carlisle Indian School Physician Dr. Walter Rendtorff informs Supervisor in Charge Oscar H. Lipps that he has found no evidence of communicable diseases among school employees. Lipps forwards Rendtorff's report the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Assistant Commissioner E. B. Meritt acknowledges the report's findings.