Charles C. Dillon submits his resignation as the blacksmith at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer submits the resignation along with additional information.
School Employees - Industrial Training
Covered so far, shoemaker, sewing room/seamstress, blacksmith, carriagemaker, tinsmithing
![Charles Dillon Submits Resignation as Blacksmith Charles Dillon Submits Resignation as Blacksmith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3364_106327_0001.jpg?itok=07Ru7T4b)
![Request for Appointment to Fill Vacant Blacksmith Position Request for Appointment to Fill Vacant Blacksmith Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3372_108528_0001.jpg?itok=taBcOzD6)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs accepting the resignation of Charles C. Dillon as blacksmith. Mercer requests that an unmarried white man who is a good horseshoer in order to teach that branch of blacksmithing be taught in the school.
![Michael Gumbriell Resigns as Assistant Carpenter Michael Gumbriell Resigns as Assistant Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3390_113161_0001.jpg?itok=pHXycm3X)
Michael J. Gumbriell resigns his position as assistant carpenter at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests the position be filled through the civil service list.
![Request to Transfer Bertha Canfield from Carlisle Request to Transfer Bertha Canfield from Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3403_2339_0002.jpg?itok=A9C9LplX)
William A. Mercer requests the transfer of Bertha D. Canfield as seamstress and the promotion of Beckie L. Goodyear and Elizabeth Searight.
![Mercer Renews Request for Continued Employment of Horse Shoer Mercer Renews Request for Continued Employment of Horse Shoer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3431_7838_0002.jpg?itok=KjgkwRz3)
William A. Mercer renews his request to employ a horse shoer a couple days a week until a blacksmith is appointed.
![Henry Gordon Submits Resignation as Tinner Henry Gordon Submits Resignation as Tinner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3437_9438_0002.jpg?itok=qFh67Egd)
Henry Gordon submits his resignation as the tinner at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Request for Appointment of Allen S. Berry be Withdrawn Request for Appointment of Allen S. Berry be Withdrawn](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3445_11350_0002.jpg?itok=rDezzEwz)
William A. Mercer requests the appointment of Allen S. Berry as assistant carpenter be withdrawn by the Office of Indian Affairs. Mercer notes that the carpentry work is being done and there is no need for the position for the remainder of the fiscal year.
![Wilson Charles Submits Resignation as Assistant Carriagemaker Wilson Charles Submits Resignation as Assistant Carriagemaker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3530_26240_0002.jpg?itok=8m8yoxHz)
Wilson Charles submits his resignation as assistant carriagemaker at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Forwards Flora Newman Letter Declining Transfer to Southern Ute Agency Mercer Forwards Flora Newman Letter Declining Transfer to Southern Ute Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3537_27837_0005.jpg?itok=fTQ67Z_F)
Flora M. Newman informs William A. Mercer that she is declining the position of seamstress at the Southern Ute school and is instead residing in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Mercer states that Newman will only accept a transfer to a position not farther than Wisconsin or Minnesota.
![Mercer Responds to Request for Zeigler to Inspect Leather Samples in 1907 Mercer Responds to Request for Zeigler to Inspect Leather Samples in 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3578_34471_0003.jpg?itok=Aunzr03V)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of the Office to have Milton I. Zeigler to inspect leather and harness samples in Chicago. Mercer states that with outings set to begin shortly and Zeigler can leave without serious interference. However, the fall presents more issues with students beginning…
![W. G. Thompson Requests Superintendent Position at a School W. G. Thompson Requests Superintendent Position at a School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3605_38597_0002.jpg?itok=DeE1FQ4l)
W. Grant Thompson, Superintendent of Industries, requests a position as a superintendent of a school. William A. Mercer forwards the request along with his recommendation and a note that his position is to be discontinued on at the end of the fiscal year.
A note from J. H. Dortch is included where he recommends him for a small…
![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.
![Appointment of Theresa Connor to an Assistant Seamstress Position in Oklahoma Appointment of Theresa Connor to an Assistant Seamstress Position in Oklahoma](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3710_62953_0004.jpg?itok=rv3o7y95)
J. P. Blackmon, U. S. Indian Agent for the Kiowa Indian Agency, requests that Marguerite Fremont be appointed to the position of assistant seamstress at the Rainy Mountain School. Additional correspondence from C. F. Larrabee follows with the response that Fremont is unavailable and that Theresa Connor has been appointed at a smaller salary…
![Appointments for Assistant Laundress and Assistant Carpenter Positions Appointments for Assistant Laundress and Assistant Carpenter Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f19_00_0001.jpg?itok=HAp7j24p)
These materials include correspondence regarding the appointment of permanent employees for two open Assistant Laundress positions and one open Assistant Carpenter position.
![Appointments of Shambaugh and Mayham Made Permanent Appointments of Shambaugh and Mayham Made Permanent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3732_68246_0002.jpg?itok=14d2PTh8)
Correspondence making the appointments of William C. Shambaugh and Elsa A. Mayham permanent.
![Appointment of William Austin as Assistant Carpenter Appointment of William Austin as Assistant Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f58_71977_0001.jpg?itok=En_tf8tM)
C. F. Larrabee informs William H. H. Austin that he has been appointed Assistant Carpenter at the Carlisle Indian School. Austin will be paid a salary of $720 per year.
![Appointment of William H. H. Austin as Assistant Carpenter Appointment of William H. H. Austin as Assistant Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b009_f27_81821_0001.jpg?itok=6UanEb7M)
These materials include a letter from Superintendent William A. Mercer informing the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that William H. H. Austin, appointed as assistant carpenter at Carlisle, was expected to arrive within two weeks.
![Appointment Order of Elizabeth Searight for Assistant Seamstress Appointment Order of Elizabeth Searight for Assistant Seamstress](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f01_88947_0001.jpg?itok=LCbXU9_X)
These materials include an appointment order for Elizabeth Searight as Assistant Seamstress at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Resignation of Assistant Carpenter William H. H. Austin Resignation of Assistant Carpenter William H. H. Austin](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b011_f01_95034_0001.jpg?itok=0eNwzv1a)
Superintendent William A. Mercer forwards Assistant Carpenter William H. H. Austin's resignation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee and notes that there is no urgent need to hire a replacement. Commissioner Larrabee accepts the resignation and agrees with Mercer's request.
![Request to Hire a Dining Room Assistant Matron Request to Hire a Dining Room Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b010_f43_80153_0003.jpg?itok=BE1qP6Xg)
Superintendent Moses Friedman informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that Assistant Seamstress Susan Zeamer is temporarily serving as the Dining Room Assistant Matron and requests that the Commissioner fill this position so that Zeamer can return to her normal position.
Chief of the Education Division informs Friedman that he has…