William A. Mercer references the resignation of the blacksmith A. H. Murtoff and requests a replacement with experience in the West due to the difference between the roads with in the East.
Letters/Correspondence
![Request for Replacement Blacksmith with Experience in the West Request for Replacement Blacksmith with Experience in the West](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2893_72013_0002.jpg?itok=-6HR4ZFC)
![Request for Honorable Discharge for Michael Solomon Request for Honorable Discharge for Michael Solomon](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2915_77547_0004.jpg?itok=13dY4z6g)
William A. Mercer responds to a letter from Alex Solomon requesting an honorable discharge for his son Michael Solomon from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Edith Bartlett Requests New Agent for Fort Hall Agency Edith Bartlett Requests New Agent for Fort Hall Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2912_77001_c5924.jpg?itok=0c2gjP-d)
The Commissioner forwards a letter from former student Edith Bartlett in which she requests a new U.S. Indian Agent for the Fort Hall Agency based on her observations over the summer. William A. Mercer was asked how much credence should be placed on her request, and he responds by providing information related to her time at Carlisle.
![Mercer Makes Recommendations for Salaries in the Carlisle Office Mercer Makes Recommendations for Salaries in the Carlisle Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2908_75778_0005.jpg?itok=Jj8WUWHh)
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from S. J. Nori requesting an increase in salary. Mercer notes that the office positions have not been adjusted and the changes are needed to provide equity.
![Request to Subscribe to Various Periodicals for Library Request to Subscribe to Various Periodicals for Library](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2910_76484_0001.jpg?itok=8XtjVUee)
William A. Mercer requests authority to subscribe to various periodicals for the Carlisle Indian School library.
![Request for Office to Arrange Exam for Chauncey Archiquette Request for Office to Arrange Exam for Chauncey Archiquette](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2910_76485_0002.jpg?itok=JYuL7Q0a)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs arrange a non-competitive examination for Chauncey Archiquette for the position of assistant clerk. Mercer requests that blanks and information be sent to directly Archiquette.
![Notice of Death of Edward Angalook Notice of Death of Edward Angalook](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2912_77000_0002.jpg?itok=og2DhvrB)
William A. Mercer reports the death of Edward Angalook of tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Request for Civil Service Appointment for Assistant Matron Position Request for Civil Service Appointment for Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2913_77301_0001.jpg?itok=cKKzd0fx)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint an individual from the Civil Service list to fill the vacant assistant matron position.
![Dora Reinken Requests Information on Receiving Ticket to Seattle Dora Reinken Requests Information on Receiving Ticket to Seattle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2925_80466_0004A.jpg?itok=MvM23nrU)
Former student Dora (here Dorothy) Reinken requests to know from Francis E. Leupp if she is eligible to receive a ticket from Buffalo, New York to Seattle, Washington.
![Request to Pay Veterinarian Bill Forwarded to Office in 1905 Request to Pay Veterinarian Bill Forwarded to Office in 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2915_77546_0001.jpg?itok=mhcOZ3XG)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for veterinary services per the enclosed voucher and invoice as well as additional expenses which will arise during the fiscal year.
![Request to Renew Subscription to Various Magazines Request to Renew Subscription to Various Magazines](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2916_77839_0001.jpg?itok=otH6b645)
William A. Mercer requests authority to renew subscriptions to various publications for library.
![Request for Enrollment for John Joseph Lewey Request for Enrollment for John Joseph Lewey](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2917_78400_0002.jpg?itok=coFG_v2I)
William A. Mercer requests instruction regarding the application of John Joseph Lewey for enrollment in the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Purchase Casket for Edward Angalook Request to Purchase Casket for Edward Angalook](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2919_78877_0002.jpg?itok=jU1aJc0k)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the casket of Edward Angalook.
![Information Related to Immunizing Cattle Against Tuberculosis Information Related to Immunizing Cattle Against Tuberculosis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2925_80441_0002.jpg?itok=7EqOzKG-)
James Wilson, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, provides information related to the Von Behring vaccine for immunizing cattle against tuberculosis.
![Departure of John W. Funk as Blacksmith Departure of John W. Funk as Blacksmith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2924_80090_0002.jpg?itok=AC-OMdfR)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that John W. Funk upon reporting to the Carlisle Indian School as a blacksmith has departed without accepting the position. Mercer states that Funk expected an appointment in the quartermaster department of the Army. As a result, Mercer requests a blacksmith who has a good knowledge of…
![Julius Silberstein Requests Mercer's Aid in Obtaining Promotion Julius Silberstein Requests Mercer's Aid in Obtaining Promotion](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2929_81796_0002.jpg?itok=prPbvKLp)
Dr. Julius Silberstein requests William A. Mercer's aid in obtaining a promotion in the Indian Service. Mercer forwards the letter along with his recommendation that Silberstein will efficiently fill any of the positions for which he has applied for in his letter.
![Request for Evalyn Mackey to Take Noncompetitive Exam for Assistant Matron Request for Evalyn Mackey to Take Noncompetitive Exam for Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2924_80089_0002.jpg?itok=aZpsI8I6)
William A. Mercer requests to have Evalyn Mackey take a noncompetitive examination to fill the position of assistant matron after having been in the position temporarily.
![Request to Pay for Funeral Expenses and Return of Nora Printup Request to Pay for Funeral Expenses and Return of Nora Printup](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2925_80464_0002.jpg?itok=S-25TW94)
William A. Mercer forwards bill for the funeral expenses and return of Nora Printup to her home.
![Mercer Responds to Request of Wilford Kennedy to Have His Money Returned Mercer Responds to Request of Wilford Kennedy to Have His Money Returned](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3061_17431_0002.jpg?itok=RKa32Qao)
William A. Mercer replies to the request of Wilford Kennedy to have his money sent to him from his account at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Provides Justification for Temporary Employment of Sarah Williams Mercer Provides Justification for Temporary Employment of Sarah Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2930_81928_0004.jpg?itok=Q6fd9UAZ)
William A. Mercer addresses the concern that Sarah Williams cannot be temporarily employed as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School if she is still enrolled as a student. Mercer notes that she has been dropped from the student rolls.
![Request to Transport Vasha Nakootkin to Seattle Request to Transport Vasha Nakootkin to Seattle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2969_93785_0002.jpg?itok=IIvwgTU7)
Correspondence regarding the request of Mrs. William D. Wood to have Vasha Nakootkin transported to Seattle in order to make her home with her.
![Mercer Requests Transfer to Fill Matron Position at Carlisle Mercer Requests Transfer to Fill Matron Position at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2937_84476_0004.jpg?itok=ikhs3Zbb)
William A. Mercer requests the transfer of Olive Lambert from the Omaha Boarding School to Carlisle and for Elizabeth Sloan to be transferred to Omaha from Carlisle. Mercer also forwards Lambert's application for the matron position at Carlisle.
![Request for Fred W. Canfield to be Transferred to Outing Agent Position Request for Fred W. Canfield to be Transferred to Outing Agent Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2937_84475_0002.jpg?itok=noOIyMiM)
William A. Mercer recommends Fred W. Canfield be transferred to the position of Boys' Outing Agent from his current position as Drawing Teacher. Mercer asks that if Canfield is transferred that a selection from the Civil Service list be appointed to the drawing teacher position and that he be notified beforehand.
![Mercer Provides Explanation for Delay in Providing Weekly Statements of Funds Mercer Provides Explanation for Delay in Providing Weekly Statements of Funds](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2943_86169_0002.jpg?itok=1cw0H752)
William A. Mercer provides an explanation to the Office of Indian Affairs for the delay in providing weekly statements of funds.
![Anna F. Bennett Resignation as a Housekeeper Anna F. Bennett Resignation as a Housekeeper](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2948_87614_0004.jpg?itok=sV63_f58)
Anna F. Bennett resigns her position as a housekeeper at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation along with his plan to nominate Mae Justus for the vacancy.