1906

William A. Mercer requests to have William B. Gray be promoted from dairyman to assistant farmer. Mercer provides his reasons for asking the request and indicates the possible benefits of having a new dairyman.

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has taken the transfer of Lydia E. Kaup from the La Pointe Agency to Carlisle under consideration.

Major William A. Mercer submits two reports that list new employees (Amelia D. McMichael), who have left the school (Frank B. Green), and those who have changed positions (Henry M. Scarborough). These reports include the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. Mercer also forwards McMichael's oath of office.…

Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1906 amounting to $21,751.64 for support of the school, $13,580.00 of which is for regular employee pay.

William A. Mercer forwards a lease of the farm belonging to Annie and Laura Alexander for use as a drill and athletic ground for the small boys as well as a play ground for the girls. Mercer notes that the farm has been paid for with the boys athletic fund for two quarters but that the fund can no longer be used.

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Amelia McMichael has reported for duty as a teacher and it is no longer necessary to transfer Cloy Montgomery from the Sac & Fox School. Mercer notes that the one remaining vacancy can be filled through temporary employees.

William A. Mercer provides the addresses for James Riley Wheelock and Dennison Wheelock to the Office of Indian Affairs.

William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase mileage books for outing agents in order to save money after the discontinuance of the half-rate fare.

A note on the file states that no public money can be used to pay for future services.

William A. Mercer forwards the application of William B. Gray for examination as an assistant farmer in the Indian School Service. Mercer further states that pending the results of the exam it is not advisable to temporarily promote Gray to assistant farmer and therefore have to additionally employ a temporary dairyman to replace Gray.

Francis E. Leupp dismisses E. G. Sprow, Tinsmith at the Carlisle Indian School, from the Indian Service for insubordination.

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Lottie Sireech of tuberculosis.

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the Empire crayon supplied by the Chicago Warehouse is defective as it is too soft and creates too much dust. Mercer recommends the Steatite Anti-dust crayon manufactured by the Andrews School Furniture Co. as it is nearly dustless and is much easier to wipe away as the preferred chalk…

William A. Mercer requests an increase in the funding of the Carlisle Indian School due to an increase in the cost of transporting students over the rail lines.

Application of Joseph Tarbell, a member of the St. Regis Nation. The application for enrollment, dated January 1906, includes a note at the top suggesting that Joseph Tarbell never used the assigned train ticket to travel to Carlisle. No record of Joseph Tarbell has been found among admissions ledgers, administrative reports, or student…

Program for the 1906 commencement exercises of the Carlisle Indian School. The program includes student performances, the names and image of the graduating class and students who were awarded industrial certificates, the class motto and colors. In addition, the program includes a number of images related to the Carlisle Indian School.

William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Mary E. Lininger being reinstated to the Indian Service as a seamstress or assistant seamstress.

J. R. Wise requests authority to pay the voucher for the funeral expenses of Lottie Sireech.

William A. Mercer responds to the request of Louisa John for the return of her son George Jimerson.

Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Angel De Cora) and employee who have changed positions (Henry M. Scarborough). The report includes position title and salary. 

William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Circular "Accounts" dated February 6, 1906 in regard to cash payments for various items. Mercer requests an exception for the monthly salaries of employees as well as payments for less than five dollars.

William A. Mercer forwards voucher for expenses incurred in the treatment of Rueben Ridley for measles while on outing.

Juliette Smith applies for the position of baker at the Wittenberg Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the application along with this recommendation.

The Office of Indian Affairs is informed by William A. Mercer that Alfred Venne does not desire the Rice Station School industrial teacher position.

Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Herbert L. Creamer) and new employee who have left the school (Harry M. Scarborough). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. 

William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs by stating that the position of tinner should be filled by a plumber who understands roofing or a tinner who understands plumbing.