J. R. Wise requests that the $94 for a surrey sold to Grand Junction School be credited to the 1906 fiscal year appropriation.
Letters/Correspondence
![Request for Sale of Surrey to be Credited to 1906 Fiscal Year Appropriation Request for Sale of Surrey to be Credited to 1906 Fiscal Year Appropriation](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2991_100063_0002.jpg?itok=i5vhn7QD)
![Request to Transfer Cloy Montgomery from Oklahoma to Carlisle Request to Transfer Cloy Montgomery from Oklahoma to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2991_100065_0005.jpg?itok=zhAbfCBU)
J. R. Wise requests the transfer of Cloy Montgomery from the Sac & Fox Indian School in Oklahoma to the Carlisle Indian School as a teacher. Wise includes the Montgomery's letter accepting the transfer if offered.
![Wise Replies to Office in Regards to Appointment of Fireman in 1905 Wise Replies to Office in Regards to Appointment of Fireman in 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2992_100419_0001.jpg?itok=eAm3DNl9)
J. R. Wise responds to the Office of Indian Affairs appointing Stephen Albanez as a fireman at the Carlisle Indian School. Wise also discusses the retention of Philibert Lutz who is temporary employed in the position as well as the appointment of Thomas Clarke.
![Wise Responds to Complaint of John Wahbnum Wise Responds to Complaint of John Wahbnum](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2991_100066_0002.jpg?itok=7xq9TpLz)
J. R. Wise responds to the complaint of John Wahbnum regarding his claim that he was unable to obtain the money he had left at Carlisle.
![Report of Zeigler Regarding Request of Fort Shaw School for Shoe and Harness Materials Report of Zeigler Regarding Request of Fort Shaw School for Shoe and Harness Materials](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2996_101605_c6081.jpg?itok=qMLsMXfX)
J. R. Wise forwards the comments of Milton I. Zeigler regarding the shoe and harness materials requested by the Superintendent of the Fort Shaw Indian School.
![Notice of Death of John Quagin Notice of Death of John Quagin](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2996_101606_0002.jpg?itok=A8wS92Jx)
J. R. Wise reports the death of John Quagin of pneumonia to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Voucher for Physician Examining Applicants in Hogansburg Voucher for Physician Examining Applicants in Hogansburg](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2998_102182_0001.jpg?itok=f4rCJZtu)
J. R. Wise submits voucher for services of C. McConnel in examining applicants for the Carlisle Indian School in Hogansburg, New York.
![Request to Pay Voucher Covering Burial Expenses of John Quagin Request to Pay Voucher Covering Burial Expenses of John Quagin](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2998_102181_0001.jpg?itok=naS-OFY4)
J. R. Wise requests authority to pay the voucher for the burial of John Quagin.
![Mercer Forwards Henderson Tract Lease with Corrections Mercer Forwards Henderson Tract Lease with Corrections](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3000_102724_0002.jpg?itok=ZIo8cKpK)
William A. Mercer returns the contract for the lease of the Henderson Tract to the Office of Indian Affairs for correction. Mercer requests that the contract be renewed for one year beginning on January 1, 1906.
![Luzena Tibbetts Resigns Position as a Teacher Luzena Tibbetts Resigns Position as a Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3007_919_0003.jpg?itok=TC8VJtLC)
Luzena E. Tibbetts resigns her position as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards her resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs along with a note that he will will provide a recommendation to fill the vacancy in a later letter.
![Mercer Follows Up on Transfer of Henry Vertreace Mercer Follows Up on Transfer of Henry Vertreace](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3002_103725_0002.jpg?itok=fZS2f8p2)
William A. Mercer follows up on the transfer of Henry Vertreace, blacksmith, to a position in the Indian Service that does not require educational qualifications.
![Mercer Provides Cost of Maintaining Employees Mess Mercer Provides Cost of Maintaining Employees Mess](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3006_220_0002.jpg?itok=odGnBtH1)
William A. Mercer provides information on the cost of the employees' mess at $2.50 per week.
![Complaints Regarding Wheelock's United States Indian Band Complaints Regarding Wheelock's United States Indian Band](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3028_07243_0007a.jpg?itok=sDzMwjV7)
Augustine Mendoza informs the Office of Indian Affairs of actions taken by James Riley Wheelock regarding the Wheelock's United States Indian Band. William A. Mercer further comments on Wheelock's actions and advises the Office make Wheelock's actions known to agencies and schools to prevent it happening again.
![Request to Pay for Assistant Tinner Services of Henry Gordon Request to Pay for Assistant Tinner Services of Henry Gordon](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3016_03573_0003.jpg?itok=tObAf8EZ)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the services of Henry Gordon as an assistant tinner.
![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.
![Mercer Returns Corrected Henderson Tract Lease with Corrections Mercer Returns Corrected Henderson Tract Lease with Corrections](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3021_04865_0001.jpg?itok=yzh_mZlT)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by returning the contract for the lease of the Henderson Tract corrected according to instructions.
![Information Provided Related to Benjamin Bennett's Request for Reinstatement Information Provided Related to Benjamin Bennett's Request for Reinstatement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3023_05551_0001.jpg?itok=f4cL8Yos)
William A. Mercer provides information at the request of the Office of Indian Affairs related to Benjamin F. Bennett's request for reinstatement as the school's farmer.
![Mercer Forwards Reply of Salem Moses Related to Appointment Mercer Forwards Reply of Salem Moses Related to Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3022_05549_0001.jpg?itok=bJqQRsme)
William A. Mercer forwards the reply of Salem Moses related to his appointment as a carpenter at the Cheyenne River School.
![Request to Promote William Gray to Assistant Farmer Request to Promote William Gray to Assistant Farmer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3024_05833_0001.jpg?itok=K8d6SPUG)
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.
![Transfer of Lydia Kaup Under Consideration Transfer of Lydia Kaup Under Consideration](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3023_05550_0002.jpg?itok=pLXBpOHh)
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.
![Request to Lease Alexander Farm Request to Lease Alexander Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3034_08611_0001.jpg?itok=wjoEuiR2)
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.
![Mercer Reports Amelia McMichael has Reported for Duty Mercer Reports Amelia McMichael has Reported for Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3033_08330_0001.jpg?itok=TiLk87Lg)
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.
![Addresses of James and Dennison Wheelock Addresses of James and Dennison Wheelock](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3037_9779_0002.jpg?itok=mMzM0-d4)
William A. Mercer provides the addresses for James Riley Wheelock and Dennison Wheelock to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Mercer Requests Authority to Purchase Mileage Books Mercer Requests Authority to Purchase Mileage Books](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3037_9776_0002.jpg?itok=wO74tWf7)
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.
![Office Forwarded Application of William B. Gray for Civil Service Exam Office Forwarded Application of William B. Gray for Civil Service Exam](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3037_9780_0002.jpg?itok=Zk2Dw5DT)
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.