William A. Mercer forwards voucher covering surgery for Edith Bartlett who was attending the State Normal School at Bloomsburg.
Letters/Correspondence
![Mercer Forwards Voucher Covering Treatment of Edith Bartlett Mercer Forwards Voucher Covering Treatment of Edith Bartlett](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3370_107681_0001.jpg?itok=gZiUTNXf)
![Nomination of Marie McCloud to Temporary Fill Hospital Cook Position Nomination of Marie McCloud to Temporary Fill Hospital Cook Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3372_108294_0001.jpg?itok=Jf16wiU7)
William A. Mercer nominates Marie McCloud to fill the hospital cook position temporarily until she returns to her home in Alaska.
![Fred W. Canfield's Application for Leave of Absence Fred W. Canfield's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3372_108529_0001.jpg?itok=_iQCzYM4)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards Fred W. Canfield's application for a 22-day leave of absence. Canfield works as a boys' outing agent.
![Request for Appointment to Fill Vacant Blacksmith Position Request for Appointment to Fill Vacant Blacksmith Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3372_108528_0001.jpg?itok=taBcOzD6)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs accepting the resignation of Charles C. Dillon as blacksmith. Mercer requests that an unmarried white man who is a good horseshoer in order to teach that branch of blacksmithing be taught in the school.
![Mercer Appeals Decision of Auditor Relative to Proceeds of Harness Sale Mercer Appeals Decision of Auditor Relative to Proceeds of Harness Sale](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3420_5329_0002.jpg?itok=pf6LQi8z)
William A. Mercer appeals through the Office of Indian Affairs the decision of the Auditor of the Interior Department not to credit the Carlisle Indian School with the proceeds of harness sold to the Blackfeet Agency in the following fiscal year.
![Mercer Forwards Voucher of Colegrove Returning Two Runaway Students Mercer Forwards Voucher of Colegrove Returning Two Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3378_109570_0001.jpg?itok=DDDmQEvL)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher of E. H. Colegrove in returning two runaway students.
![Request for Lida M. Johnston to be Transferred to Carlisle Request for Lida M. Johnston to be Transferred to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3375_109125_0001.jpg?itok=A1uTSycx)
William A. Mercer withdraws his request for the appointment of a white woman from the civil service register of eligibles as a teacher and requests that Lida M. Johnston be transferred from the Fort Totten Indian School.
![Report on A. S. Ely's Leave of Absence Report on A. S. Ely's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3378_109571_0001.jpg?itok=PYmB3xwF)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by Anne S. Ely (superintendent of outing).
![Harry F. Weber's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Harry F. Weber's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3379_109959_0002.jpg?itok=d56YyfLF)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards engineer Harry F. Weber's application for a 10-day annual leave of absence.
![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.
![Mercer Confirms Funds Available to Pay for Edith Bartlett's Surgery Mercer Confirms Funds Available to Pay for Edith Bartlett's Surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3381_110754_0001_0.jpg?itok=Ffe47QsV)
William A. Mercer clarifies his previous letter requesting to pay for the treatment of Edith Bartlett by noting that there are funds available to pay for the operation.
![C. M. Stauffer's Application for Leave of Absence C. M. Stauffer's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3382_110988_0001.jpg?itok=C3f1-htO)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards C. M. Stauffer's application for a 6-day leave of absence. Stauffer works as a bandleader.
![Mercer Responds to Office Inquiry Regarding Omission of Funds Available for Returning Alaskan Students Mercer Responds to Office Inquiry Regarding Omission of Funds Available for Returning Alaskan Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3382_110985_0002.jpg?itok=mIU51a-q)
William A. Mercer responds to the Office of Indian Affairs of why he did not provide a statement of available funds for the return of Alaskan students.
![Stacy Matlack's Application for Leave of Absence Stacy Matlack's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3382_110987_0001.jpg?itok=C226rYO3)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards assistant disciplinarian Stacy Matlack's application for an 11-day leave of absence.
![Mercer Responds to Request to Return Willis Peconga Mercer Responds to Request to Return Willis Peconga](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3564_31900_0004.jpg?itok=sebOI8GI)
William A. Mercer responds to the request of the parents of Willis Peconga for his return.
![Mercer Responds to Office Inquiry Regarding Omission of Funds Available for Returning Runaway Students Mercer Responds to Office Inquiry Regarding Omission of Funds Available for Returning Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3385_111554_0002.jpg?itok=I2mOYm2o)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his omission of available funds to pay for the return of runaway students.
![Request for Office to Appoint Assistant Matron Position Request for Office to Appoint Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3385_111556_0002.jpg?itok=zfb-uvdF)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint suitable person from the list of eligibles for the vacant assistant matron position at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Recommends Fred Mart as an Interpreter for the Uintah and Ouray Agency Mercer Recommends Fred Mart as an Interpreter for the Uintah and Ouray Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3388_112511_0001.jpg?itok=deBBPPuK)
William A. Mercer responds to a request of the Ute Chiefs for Robert Ouray to serve as an interpreter for their upcoming trip to Washington by recommending another student Fred Mart.
![Stacy Matlock Submits Resignation as Assistant Disciplinarian Stacy Matlock Submits Resignation as Assistant Disciplinarian](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3398_1089_0002.jpg?itok=2POr0SXL)
Stacy Matlock submits his resignation as an assistant disciplinarian at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and notes that he has separately employed Wallace Denny has his successor.
![Lou French Accepts Position of Baker at Hayward School Lou French Accepts Position of Baker at Hayward School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3388_112510_0001.jpg?itok=EFCh7CxX)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Lou French has accepted the position of baker at the Hayward School in Wisconsin.
![Michael Gumbriell Resigns as Assistant Carpenter Michael Gumbriell Resigns as Assistant Carpenter](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3390_113161_0001.jpg?itok=pHXycm3X)
Michael J. Gumbriell resigns his position as assistant carpenter at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests the position be filled through the civil service list.
![Mercer Requests to Keep Assistant Clerk Salary at Current Level Mercer Requests to Keep Assistant Clerk Salary at Current Level](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3393_0218_0003.jpg?itok=8tHy1bCC)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by noting that the assistant clerk position should be retained at $420 per year due to the work of the temporary employee.
A note indicates that the Office has little hope of filling the position through the Civil Service list at the current salary.
![Mercer Provides List of Graduates for Indian Service Positions Mercer Provides List of Graduates for Indian Service Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3398_1087_0003.jpg?itok=KyxEHzDv)
William A. Mercer provides a list of former Carlisle Indian School graduates who could fill seamstress or assistant matron positions in the Indian Service.
![Request to Hire Assistant Farmer for the 1907 Fiscal Year Request to Hire Assistant Farmer for the 1907 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3398_1088_0002.jpg?itok=87kZrO5E)
William A. Mercer requests authority to employ an assistant farmer to work on one of the school farms in order to more effectively produce crops for the school.
![Request to Transfer Bertha Canfield from Carlisle Request to Transfer Bertha Canfield from Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3403_2339_0002.jpg?itok=A9C9LplX)
William A. Mercer requests the transfer of Bertha D. Canfield as seamstress and the promotion of Beckie L. Goodyear and Elizabeth Searight.