Cynthia Webster requests Richard Henry Pratt's assistance in securing a new teaching position in the Indian Service. Pratt forwards the letter along with his recommendation.
Student and Former Student Job Recommendations
That is recommendations of people for jobs.
![Cynthia Webster Requests Pratt's Assistance in Securing Position Cynthia Webster Requests Pratt's Assistance in Securing Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2504_26641_0001_1.jpg?itok=XUCuuek8)
![Grace Warren Requests Pratt's Assistance in Securing Permanent Position Grace Warren Requests Pratt's Assistance in Securing Permanent Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2525_33947_0003.jpg?itok=zNCfKSQ-)
Former student Grace Warren requests Richard Henry Pratt's assistance in permanently securing a position as a teacher at a day school in White Earth, Minnesota. Pratt forwards her letter along with his recommendation.
![Mercer Requests Position Near Tomah for Bertha Jamison Mercer Requests Position Near Tomah for Bertha Jamison](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2595_59640_0001.jpg?itok=Za_CFCH5)
William A. Mercer requests J. H. Dortch that former student Bertha Jamison be given a place in the Indian Service near the Tomah Indian School due to a miscommunication.
![Paul Segui Requests Position in the Indian Service Paul Segui Requests Position in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2608_64425_0001.jpg?itok=y39kKIUl)
Former student Paul Segui requests a position in the Indian Service from W. A. Jones. William A. Mercer provides additional information to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Mercer Provides Information and Recommendation for William Denomie Mercer Provides Information and Recommendation for William Denomie](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2608_64423_0001.jpg?itok=uKlN2N_J)
William A. Mercer provides information and a recommendation for William Denomie for a position of Government Farmer on the Lac Court de' Oreille Reservation in Wisconsin.
![Mercer Recommends Two Former Students for Assistant Disciplinarian Position Mercer Recommends Two Former Students for Assistant Disciplinarian Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2670_87294_0002.jpg?itok=PurP0n6I)
Apparently in response to a request to recommend former students for a position as assistant disciplinarian at the Phoenix school, William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Hastings Robertson is enrolled in law school and instead recommends two former students, Joseph Blackbear and James King.
![Daniel Eagle Declines Carpenter Position at Cheyenne River School Daniel Eagle Declines Carpenter Position at Cheyenne River School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2709_09479_0004.jpg?itok=akb4l2bk)
William A. Mercer forwards Daniel Eagle's letter declining the carpenter position at the Cheyenne River Agency school in which he explains that he is eager to continue his studies at the local business college. Mercer provides the names of Charles Williams and Seth Ear as possible replacements.
![Mercer Provides Recommendation for Rosa La Forge Mercer Provides Recommendation for Rosa La Forge](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2718_12250_0002.jpg?itok=tY5CPYjU)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the employment of Rosa La Forge who temporarily filled a position at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer recommends that she be given a similar position in the Indian Service if available.
![Mercer Recommends Three Former Students for Indian Service Position Mercer Recommends Three Former Students for Indian Service Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2721_12953_0002.jpg?itok=lh-XyX89)
William A. Mercer provides the names of Hawley Pierce, Edwin Smith, and Jacob Horne for the position of assistant engineer at the Pine Ridge Agency.
![Mercer Provides Information on Harry Cole Mercer Provides Information on Harry Cole](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2809_43239_0001.jpg?itok=o8c2NkAr)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry by providing information on Harry K. Cole's time at the Carlisle Indian School.
![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.
![Application for Employment from John H. Londroche Application for Employment from John H. Londroche](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2963_91865_c5861.jpg?itok=Ei7Qz3Mw)
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise recommends that John H. Londroche, a member of Carlisle's Class of 1903, be appointed as a disciplinarian in the Indian Service. Wise forwards Londroche's application and references to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses him in his cover 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.
![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.
![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.
![Susie Rayos Requests to Take Exam to Enter Indian Service Susie Rayos Requests to Take Exam to Enter Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3178_54860_0001.jpg?itok=Uv2TtzW5)
Susie Rayos requests to take the required examinations to enter the Indian Service. William A. Mercer forwards the request along with additional information about Rayos.
![Application for Employment from Susie Rayos Application for Employment from Susie Rayos](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3183_56499_0004.jpg?itok=UGjBu2e3)
W. A. Mercer recommends that former student Susie Maria Rayos be appointed as a teacher in the Indian Service. Mercer forwards Rayos' application to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and endorses her in his cover letter. Mercer advises the Commissioner of a teacher's position awaiting Rayos at Asbury Park, New Jersey, and requests an…
![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.
![Response to Request for Information on John Archuleta Response to Request for Information on John Archuleta](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3233_73549_0003.jpg?itok=CKiZE1FV)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Carlisle Indian School student John Archuleta for a position in the Indian Service as a shoe and harness maker.
![Recommendation for John Archuleta as Harness or Shoe Maker Recommendation for John Archuleta as Harness or Shoe Maker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3231_72624_0001.jpg?itok=aMlLN_Y8)
William A. Mercer recommends John Archuleta for a position of harness or shoe maker in the Indian Service.
![Mercer Recommends Susie Rayos be Given Appointment as Teacher Mercer Recommends Susie Rayos be Given Appointment as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73058_0001.jpg?itok=eC9jTvNn)
William A. Mercer recommends that Susie Rayos be given an appointment as a teacher in the Indian Service.
![Request to Have Susie Rayos Appointed as a Teacher Request to Have Susie Rayos Appointed as a Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3242_76306_0001.jpg?itok=mSPEMZ8l)
William A. Mercer requests to have Susie Rayos, a former Carlisle Student, as a teacher rather than have a white teacher appointed.
![Recommendation of Roger Venne for Fort Apache School Position Recommendation of Roger Venne for Fort Apache School Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3260_81272_0001.jpg?itok=DSggMZu_)
William A. Mercer recommends Roger Venne for the position of disciplinarian at the Fort Apache school, and adds that he would also be valuable as a band leader.
![Margaret Martin Interested in Laundress Position at Greenville Margaret Martin Interested in Laundress Position at Greenville](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3299_89697_0001.jpg?itok=cUMN6jlR)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Margaret Martin is interested in the position of laundress at the Greenville, California School.
![Recommendation for Lou French for Indian Service Position Recommendation for Lou French for Indian Service Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3379_109956_0001.jpg?itok=FAU6TkFu)
William A. Mercer recommends Lou French for the position recently vacated by Juliette Smith in Wittenberg, Wisconsin.