William A. Mercer requests authority to spend $500 in the open market to purchase supplies and in labor costs to make emergency repairs to buildings and other school property.
Letters/Correspondence
![Request to Spend Money to Buy Supplies and Labor for Emergency Repairs Request to Spend Money to Buy Supplies and Labor for Emergency Repairs](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2785_35249_0002.jpg?itok=QIBt0adK)
![Student Employees Required for Spring and Summer 1905 Student Employees Required for Spring and Summer 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2785_35250_0002.jpg?itok=iXjqATqM)
Captain W. A. Mercer request permission from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to employ irregular student labor to build and improve school facilities during the spring and summer of 1905. Mercer notes that he hopes to pay his students between 50 and 75 cents per day, and that hiring students will allow the school to save money and for the…
![Student Employees Required in Sewing Room for May and June 1905 Student Employees Required in Sewing Room for May and June 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2786_35721_0002.jpg?itok=2kRq08Qm)
Captain W. A. Mercer requests permission from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to employ twenty female students in the sewing room to make shirts for male pupils. Mercer also includes details on compensation and the number of workdays required to make enough shirts.
![Estimates and Plans for New Hospital Building Estimates and Plans for New Hospital Building](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2791_37188_0011.jpg?itok=jds131xY)
William A. Mercer forwards estimates and proposals for the construction of a new hospital building at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Pay Voucher for Delia Williams' Casket Request to Pay Voucher for Delia Williams' Casket](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2788_36224_0002.jpg?itok=8dcSr6aj)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay voucher for the casket used in the burial of Delia Williams.
![E. H. Colegrove's Application for Annual Leave of Absence E. H. Colegrove's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2789_36743_0002.jpg?itok=qGCHwFGK)
W. A. Mercer forwards E. H. Colegrove's application for a 21-day annual leave of absence. Colegrove works as a teacher.
![Request for Addition to School Chapel Request for Addition to School Chapel](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2789_36698_0002.jpg?itok=VJRfgrRj)
William A. Mercer requests authority to build an addition to the Carlisle Indian School Chapel and provides details on the procurement of supplies and cost of labor.
![Request for Approval to Cover Thompson's Travel to Visit Trade Schools Request for Approval to Cover Thompson's Travel to Visit Trade Schools](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2789_36539_0002.jpg?itok=lbUWi_Qm)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher covering the expense of W. G. Thompson's travel to visit trade schools in Philadelphia and New York.
![Emma G. Sky Requests Transfer to Riggs Institute Emma G. Sky Requests Transfer to Riggs Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2791_37191_0004.jpg?itok=BhyXyjsM)
Emma G. Sky applies for the assistant clerk position at the Riggs Institute in Flandreau, South Dakota through William A. Mercer. Mercer recommends the transfer in order to comply with his earlier recommendation to eliminate one of the assistant clerk positions at Carlisle.
![Four Applications for Leave of Absence Four Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2787_35953_0001.jpg?itok=GugflaPJ)
This document features the cover sheet for four applications for leave of absence. The applications are missing.
![Frances A. Veitch Requests Transfer to Clerk Position Frances A. Veitch Requests Transfer to Clerk Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2835_52563_0005.jpg?itok=4plItL-D)
Frances A. Veitch, employed as a matron, requests a transfer through William A. Mercer to a clerk position in the Civil Service.
![Report on M. S. Barr's Leave of Absence Report on M. S. Barr's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2792_37690_0002.jpg?itok=9WCkGb1X)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by nurse M. S. Barr.
![Resignation of Howard E. Gansworth as Boys' Field Agent Resignation of Howard E. Gansworth as Boys' Field Agent](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2806_42382_0005.jpg?itok=YTw7C1cE)
Howard E. Gansworth submits his resignation as the Boys' Field Agent at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation along with his plan to have John F. Mackey and his wife come to Carlisle as replacements for Gansworth and Frances A. Veitch.
![Mercer Provides Information about Wagons for Carson Indian School Mercer Provides Information about Wagons for Carson Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2798_39710_0007.jpg?itok=5CtGc31y)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request from C. H. Asbury, Superintendent of the Carson Indian School, to purchase a wagonette and surrey and a set of double driving harness for the surrey from the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer states that the letter was not enclosed but provides images of vehicles…
![Salem Moses Requests Position in the Indian Service Salem Moses Requests Position in the Indian Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2807_42755_0005.jpg?itok=HvFgIrCZ)
William A. Mercer forwards a letter from Salem L. Moses requesting to qualify either as a carpenter, assistant disciplinarian, or industrial teacher. Mercer also includes a recommendation from W. G. Thompson.
![Mercer Requests Assistant Superintendent be Allowed to Enter Contracts During Absence Mercer Requests Assistant Superintendent be Allowed to Enter Contracts During Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2797_38988_0001.jpg?itok=4BXizJjR)
William A. Mercer requests that during his absence authority be given to the Assistant Superintendent to enter into contracts and sign other financial papers.
![Margaret O. Eckert's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Margaret O. Eckert's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2799_39895_0001.jpg?itok=m-vwrcYH)
W. A. Mercer forwards assistant matron Margaret O. Eckert's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Office Informed No Proposals Received for Horses and Mules Office Informed No Proposals Received for Horses and Mules](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2800_40205_c5158.jpg?itok=Jx2RtBo0)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that no proposals were received following the advertisement for horses and mules. Included is a note from August Kensler and the advertisement.
![Ella G. Hill's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Ella G. Hill's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2801_40495_0001.jpg?itok=x6pXuxTS)
W. A. Mercer forwards Ella G. Hill's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence. Hill works as a laundry manager.
![Placeholder for Railroad Rates for Geronimo Placeholder for Railroad Rates for Geronimo](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2800_40206_0001.jpg?itok=ORPCaGz8)
Placeholder for Perry Griffie's letter providing railroad rates for Geronimo.
![William H. Miller Resigns as Financial Clerk William H. Miller Resigns as Financial Clerk](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2802_40915_0002.jpg?itok=Y_hyDR-D)
William H. Miller resigns his position as a financial clerk at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs and notes that he will forward the nomination of Frank Hudson at a later time.
![Mercer Provides Information on Surrey for Grand Junction School Mercer Provides Information on Surrey for Grand Junction School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2802_40913_0003.jpg?itok=uTQ4uiWO)
William A. Mercer provides the Office of Indian Affairs with information on a surrey the Carlisle Indian School can provide for the Grand Junction School. Included is a photograph along with an enclosure from a surrey catalog.
![Request to Purchase Insinger Dish Washing Machine Request to Purchase Insinger Dish Washing Machine](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2804_41773_0001.jpg?itok=BMVao3az)
William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase an Insinger dish washing machine.
![Benjamin F. Bennett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence Benjamin F. Bennett's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2805_42138_0001.jpg?itok=B-6AHvSE)
W. A. Mercer forwards farmer Benjamin F. Bennett's application for a 2-day annual leave of absence.
![E. G. Sprow Submits Resignation as Instructor of Tinsmithing E. G. Sprow Submits Resignation as Instructor of Tinsmithing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2807_42754_0003.jpg?itok=XoTUPoO-)
E. G. Sprow submits his resignation as instructor in tinsmithing at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs with additional information and recommends the resignation be effective immediately.