W. A. Mercer forwards two applications for a leave of absence for Charles W. Yeager (fireman) and Jessie W. Cook (girls' field agent). In an explanatory cover letter, Mercer advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to charge the Riverside School in California for Cook's leave of absence.
Letters/Correspondence
![Two Requests for Leave of Absence Two Requests for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2613_66536_0003.jpg?itok=1-HflJ38)
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, September 1904 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, September 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2613_66537_c5184_A.jpg?itok=ex1nyPvo)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Luzena E. Tibbetts, Anna Goyituey, and Helen E. Krise), those who have left the school (Fannie I Peter, Enoch M. Sherry, and Mabel B. Sherry), and those who have changed positions (W. Grant Thompson, August Kensler, Howard E. Gansworth, Jessie W. Cook, Agnes May Robbins, Sadie F…
![Office Informed Enoch and Mabel Sherry Have Accepted Transfer to Fort Totten Office Informed Enoch and Mabel Sherry Have Accepted Transfer to Fort Totten](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2613_66535_0001.jpg?itok=q6iDQSPb)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding Enoch and Mabel Sherry by stating that they have accepted their transfer to the Fort Totten day school.
![Helen Krise's Name Submitted for Temporary Clerk Position Helen Krise's Name Submitted for Temporary Clerk Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2614_66953_0001.jpg?itok=4H3Z5R4y)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by stating that he has submitted Helen E. Krise for a temporary position as Clerk to replace Fannie I. Peter.
![Report on S. J. Nori's Leave of Absence Report on S. J. Nori's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2614_66954_0001.jpg?itok=d3qqGh65)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence for S. J. Nori (clerk).
![Mercer Requests Office Appoint Vocal Music Teacher Mercer Requests Office Appoint Vocal Music Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2615_67349_0001.jpg?itok=lnlVjeE4)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint a Vocal Teacher to the open position at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report on George L. Gottwerth's Leave of Absence Report on George L. Gottwerth's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2615_67350_0002.jpg?itok=EWkVJStY)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by George L. Gottwerth (fireman).
![Request to Purchase Marble Headstones for Cemetery Request to Purchase Marble Headstones for Cemetery](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2615_67347_0001.jpg?itok=tfKrGJTk)
William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase 24 marble head stones for the Carlisle Indian School cemetery. Mercer notes that the cemetery is in poor condition with 18 unmarked graves.
![Emma H. Foster's Application for Leave of Absence Emma H. Foster's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2615_67583_0001.jpg?itok=b6k4x4Wm)
W. A. Mercer forwards teacher Emma H. Foster's application for a 1-day leave of absence without pay.
![Joanna Speer Requests Transfer as Matron to the West Coast Joanna Speer Requests Transfer as Matron to the West Coast](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2632_73441_0001.jpg?itok=fKLC09KW)
Joanna R. Speer requests a transfer to the West Coast as a matron through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and provides a plan to fill the vacancy.
![Need for New Hospital at Carlisle Need for New Hospital at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2676_89015_0002.jpg?itok=CCipOrEU)
William A. Mercer forwards two letters along with his own thoughts on the need for a new hospital at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report on Edgar A. Allen's Leave of Absence Report on Edgar A. Allen's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2619_68979_0001.jpg?itok=GK3TboKX)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by Edgar A. Allen (assistant superintendent and principal teacher).
![War Department Approves Supplying Carlisle with Military Equipment War Department Approves Supplying Carlisle with Military Equipment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2619_69384_0001.jpg?itok=NjACuOe2)
Robert Shaw Oliver, Acting Secretary of War, approves request of William A. Mercer to furnish 400 carbines, with equipment, and 20 old pattern swords or light sabers for the use of students at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Forwards Voucher Covering Travel to Uintah & Ouray Agency Mercer Forwards Voucher Covering Travel to Uintah & Ouray Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2620_69583_0001.jpg?itok=8HTtEGVb)
William A. Mercer forwards vouchers for traveling expenses for his trip from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to the Uintah & Ouray Agency. Mercer states the trip was in connection with the transfer of agency property and to instruct his successor.
![Oella C. Munch Requests Transfer to Matron Position in Oklahoma Oella C. Munch Requests Transfer to Matron Position in Oklahoma](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2632_73442_0001.jpg?itok=uNbBvns3)
Oella C. Munch requests a transfer as a matron to a school in Oklahoma through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and notes that if the transfer is approved he will have a recommendation to fill the vacancy.
![Request for Approval of Staff Reorganization Circular Request for Approval of Staff Reorganization Circular](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2626_71731_0003.jpg?itok=KcP3-iaR)
William A. Mercer forwards a copy of a circular issued to Carlisle Indian School employees involving a reorganization of positions at the School. Mercer requests that the circular be approved by the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Request to Purchase Nursery Stock for Orchard Request to Purchase Nursery Stock for Orchard](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2620_69582_0001_0.jpg?itok=AmhtCm29)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay $125 in the purchase of nursery stock in the open market. Mercer states that he plans on planting an orchard consisting of various fruit trees along with currants and grapes to go with the agriculture training.
![Request to Certify Charles Kennedy for Fireman Position Request to Certify Charles Kennedy for Fireman Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2622_69924_0001.jpg?itok=nrbyXUhc)
William A. Mercer requests to have Patrick Kennedy certified for the position of fireman at the Carlisle Indian School in order to comply with Civil Service regulations.
Note: Mercer later clarifies that the correct name of the student to be appointed to the position is Charles Kennedy.
![Mercer Responds to Request to Reenroll Murphy Tarby Mercer Responds to Request to Reenroll Murphy Tarby](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3620_42003_0008.jpg?itok=SRJLVgeW)
William A. Mercer responds to an inquiry to reenroll Murphy Tarby at the Carlisle Indian School in order for Tarby to attend the Dickinson Preparatory School.
![Cover Letter Reporting List of Cherokee Students at Carlisle Cover Letter Reporting List of Cherokee Students at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2625_71375_0001.jpg?itok=WeOtkP3y)
Cover letter for list of students from the Cherokee Reservation, North Carolina who have attended the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Recommends Appointment of Arthur Schaal to Stenographer Position Mercer Recommends Appointment of Arthur Schaal to Stenographer Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2625_71374_0001.jpg?itok=OSJ5SO_H)
William A. Mercer requests the appointment of Arthur E. Schaal to the position of stenographer and clerk at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report on Jessie W. Cook's Leave of Absence Report on Jessie W. Cook's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2624_71068_0001.jpg?itok=wzANdfFO)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by Jessie W. Cook. Cook works as the girls' field agent.
![William B. Gray's Application for Annual Leave of Absence William B. Gray's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2628_72290_0001.jpg?itok=EhDU_0Yh)
W. A. Mercer forwards William B. Gray's application for a 6-day annual leave of absence. Gray works as a dairyman.
![Letter of Appointment Forwarded to Henry Markistum at Neah Bay Letter of Appointment Forwarded to Henry Markistum at Neah Bay](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2633_73854_0001.jpg?itok=epXAnuIU)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the appointment of Henry T. Markistum (here Henry Markishtum) to the position of teacher at the Umatilla School has been received. Mercer notes that Markistum has left for Neah Bay, Washington where he has secured some position and that the letter of appointment has been forwarded to…
![Wise Provides Itemized Account of Proposed Nursery Stock Purchase Wise Provides Itemized Account of Proposed Nursery Stock Purchase](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2632_73440_0001.jpg?itok=qiiWtae-)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a desire for an itemized statement regarding specific trees for nursery stock.