Senator Porter J. McCumber thanks W. A. Jones for his assistance in helping Maggie Venne return to her home.
Letters/Correspondence
![McCumber Thanks Office for Helping Maggie Venne Return Home McCumber Thanks Office for Helping Maggie Venne Return Home](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2594_59096_0002.jpg?itok=6NhPKe3U)
![Teachers Enoch and Mable Sherry Request Transfer from Carlisle Teachers Enoch and Mable Sherry Request Transfer from Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2598_60650_0003.jpg?itok=eawNfQRh)
William A. Mercer forwards a request from two married teachers, Enoch and Mabel Sherry, for a transfer from the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer provides information about both individuals.
![Mercer Requests Position Near Tomah for Bertha Jamison Mercer Requests Position Near Tomah for Bertha Jamison](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2595_59640_0001.jpg?itok=Za_CFCH5)
William A. Mercer requests J. H. Dortch that former student Bertha Jamison be given a place in the Indian Service near the Tomah Indian School due to a miscommunication.
![Requisition for Stationery, August 1904 Requisition for Stationery, August 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2595_59570_0001.jpg?itok=yF9QExug)
W. A. Mercer sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs calling attention to the stationery supplies requested on the previous requisition in April that have not been received.
![Office Informed of Upcoming Nomination of Mary A. Yarnall Office Informed of Upcoming Nomination of Mary A. Yarnall](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2598_60649_0001.jpg?itok=Grgk1fKe)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Mary A. Yarnell will be nominated as a Teacher rather than her current position as a vocal music teacher. Mercer requests that the position of vocal music teacher be filled immediately.
![Forwards Voucher for Expense of Burial Casket of Mabel Stack Forwards Voucher for Expense of Burial Casket of Mabel Stack](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2598_60644_0001.jpg?itok=8zHHoVpK)
William A. Mercer forwards for approval a voucher for the casket of Mabel Stack.
![Emma G. Sky's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Emma G. Sky's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2600_61875_0001.jpg?itok=ppgbDX48)
W. A. Mercer forwards assistant clerk Emma G. Sky's application for a 4-day annual leave of absence.
![Mercer Requests Office Appoint School Physician to Carlisle Mercer Requests Office Appoint School Physician to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2600_61874_0001.jpg?itok=ZeUqeMti)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the status of a school physician at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer states that he has continued the contract with Dr. S. L. Diven but would like a young unmarried man to be appointed to the position.
![Charles W. Yeager's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Charles W. Yeager's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2603_62532_0001.jpg?itok=b7TBUzOs)
W. A. Mercer forwards Charles W. Yeager's application for a 6-day annual leave of absence. Yeager works as a fireman.
![Contract for S. L. Diven to Provide Medical Services for 1905 Fiscal Year Contract for S. L. Diven to Provide Medical Services for 1905 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2603_62533_c3868.jpg?itok=lGyFE0zM)
William A. Mercer forwards the contract between the Carlisle Indian School and Dr. S. L. Diven to furnish medical services for the School on a temporarily basis.
![Paul Segui Requests Position in the Indian Service Paul Segui Requests Position in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2608_64425_0001.jpg?itok=y39kKIUl)
Former student Paul Segui requests a position in the Indian Service from W. A. Jones. William A. Mercer provides additional information to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Mercer Corrects Spelling of Two Names of Carlisle Employees Mercer Corrects Spelling of Two Names of Carlisle Employees](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2605_63310_0001.jpg?itok=_5qbewCP)
William A. Mercer corrects the name of Nikefer Shoushick (here spelled Nekifer Shouchuk) and Ed. A. Lau on the Office of Indian Affairs approval of changes in school employees at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Provides Explanation for Ouray School Oat Purchase Mercer Provides Explanation for Ouray School Oat Purchase](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2619_68977_0001.jpg?itok=HVJjMSLW)
William A. Mercer provides an explanation for why oats were purchased by the Uintah & Ouray Agency before the close of the 1904 fiscal year.
![Anne S. Ely's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Anne S. Ely's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2605_63682_0001.jpg?itok=4_fymFCB)
W. A. Mercer forwards outing agent Anne S. Ely's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Mercer Responds to Jessie Cook's Upcoming Transfer to Riverside Mercer Responds to Jessie Cook's Upcoming Transfer to Riverside](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2606_63982_0001.jpg?itok=6ymzrknf)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the transfer of Jessie W. Cook to the Riverside School as a teacher.
![Edgar A. Allen's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Edgar A. Allen's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2607_64136_0001.jpg?itok=dSGT9noZ)
W. A. Mercer forwards assistant principal Edgar A. Allen's application for a 5-day annual leave of absence.
![Mercer Provides Information and Recommendation for William Denomie Mercer Provides Information and Recommendation for William Denomie](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2608_64423_0001.jpg?itok=uKlN2N_J)
William A. Mercer provides information and a recommendation for William Denomie for a position of Government Farmer on the Lac Court de' Oreille Reservation in Wisconsin.
![Mercer Responds to Inquiry Regarding Outing Agent Vacancy Mercer Responds to Inquiry Regarding Outing Agent Vacancy](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2615_67348_0003.jpg?itok=jmIo2nB2)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding the Outing Agent vacancy caused by the request of Mollie V. Gaither to obtain the position. Mercer states that he has already promised the position to Ella G. Hill.
![Request to Approve Fireman Yeager's Request for Leave of Absence Request to Approve Fireman Yeager's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2608_64424_0001.jpg?itok=-zFOYRAZ)
Captain W. A. Mercer sends a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs advising him that Charles Yeager's request for leave of absence was approved by his office on July 20th. Mercer also advises the Commissioner that he made no mention of Yeager being a temporary employee and that Yeager has been employed for several years as a fireman…
![Notice of the Death of James Wolfe Notice of the Death of James Wolfe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2608_64742_0001.jpg?itok=CWNZQt98)
William A. Mercer reports death of James Wolfe (here spelled Wolf), Sac and Fox, due to pulmonary tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Three Applications for Leave of Absence Three Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2610_65169_0001.jpg?itok=lqsydfhR)
W. A. Mercer forwards applications of three employees for leave of absence: George L. Gottwerth (fireman), Enoch M. Sherry (teacher), and Mabel B. Sperry (teacher).
![Request for Henry Markistum to be Sent to Carlisle with Bill for Ticket Request for Henry Markistum to be Sent to Carlisle with Bill for Ticket](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2610_65263_0001.jpg?itok=9p790OP-)
William A. Mercer requests that Henry Markistum be sent to Carlisle with bill for ticket.
![Request for Voucher Covering Caskets for Two Students Request for Voucher Covering Caskets for Two Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2610_65168_0001.jpg?itok=dH7hDpeG)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for burial and casket of Mabel Stack and voucher for casket of James Wolfe.
![Fifty-Five Reports on Leave of Absence Fifty-Five Reports on Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2612_66191_0001.jpg?itok=_EnN1alc)
W. A. Mercer forwards fifty-five reports on leave of absence and seven applications for leave of absence for fifty-five employees: Mariette Wood (teacher), William Normast (instructor in tailoring), Nellie V. Robertson (clerk), Fanny G. Paull (teacher), Frances R. Scales (teacher), Jeannette L Senseney (music teacher), W. S. Dysert (instructor…
![Requisition for Stationery, September 1904 Requisition for Stationery, September 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2612_66189_0001.jpg?itok=xuZjQmil)
W. A. Mercer advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he received most of the supplies from the requisition made in April but is still short on typewriter paper, letter paper, scratch books, and willow table baskets. Mercer requests that the missing items be sent immediately.