William A. Mercer requests the authority to pay for bringing in S. L. Diven to help treat Chauncey Charles who suffered from a severe attack of pneumonia.
Mercer, William A.
![Request to Pay Outside Medical Treatment of Chauncy Charles Request to Pay Outside Medical Treatment of Chauncy Charles](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3064_18285_0002.jpg?itok=TUrFhzGt)
![Request to Purchase 100 Diplomas Request to Purchase 100 Diplomas](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3065_18665_0002.jpg?itok=qdrQ2N97)
William A. Mercer requests to purchase 100 diplomas for the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Responds to Request of Burgess for Remaining Stiya Books Mercer Responds to Request of Burgess for Remaining Stiya Books](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3068_19254_0002.jpg?itok=fA1xRxdz)
William A. Mercer responds to the request of Marianna Burgess through the Office of Indian Affairs for the remaining number of Stiya books at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report of Irregular Employees, February 1906 Report of Irregular Employees, February 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3086_25215_c6130.jpg?itok=jNvgyG2n)
Captain William A. Mercer submits two reports that list irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1906. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Request to Hold Juliette Smith's Appointment Until Commencement Request to Hold Juliette Smith's Appointment Until Commencement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3069_19512_0002.jpg?itok=j_xAN301)
William A. Mercer requests that Juliette Smith's appointment as baker at the Wittenberg Indian School be held until she is able to graduate from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Farm Statistics for the 1905 Fiscal Year Farm Statistics for the 1905 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3070_19797_c6193.jpg?itok=WF9m806s)
William A. Mercer forwards the report of the farm statistics for the Carlisle Indian School for the 1905 fiscal year along with a map showing the location of farms and other "Indian School Lands." Mercer also includes a report of inventory of stock, tools, and other items.
![Notice of Death of Edward Tompkins Notice of Death of Edward Tompkins](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3070_19796_0002.jpg?itok=Q4372zsF)
William A. Mercer reports the death of Edward Tompkins as he was on his way home due to tuberculosis.
![Disposition of Funds Confiscated from Runaway Students Disposition of Funds Confiscated from Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3074_21204_0002.jpg?itok=1iLixzlu)
William A. Mercer provides a report on the funds that are confiscated from runaway pupils, detailing that they are deposited into the Emergency Account.
![Mercer Reports on Assistance Provided to Maggie Mandrigan Mercer Reports on Assistance Provided to Maggie Mandrigan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3089_26085_0004.jpg?itok=p04jW8hM)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry into his assistance in helping Maggie Mandrigan, a former student who had become pregnant, to travel to Oregon.
![Report on School Employees on Probation and Elizabeth Sloan Report on School Employees on Probation and Elizabeth Sloan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3078_22738_0003.jpg?itok=JUfmFIRR)
William A. Mercer provides a report of employees whose probationary period has expired or will expire shortly to the Office of Indian Affairs. Mercer further indicates that Elizabeth Sloan should be relieved of her duties despite having gone beyond her probationary period.
![Henry Vertreace Declines Transfer to Western Shoshone Agency Henry Vertreace Declines Transfer to Western Shoshone Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3080_23389_0001.jpg?itok=KfeA3iWr)
Henry Vertreace declines his transfer to the Western Shoshone Agency and notes that unless other arrangements can be that he desires to serve out his probationary period at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Corrected Railroad Information Returned for Route Book Corrected Railroad Information Returned for Route Book](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3089_26086_0001.jpg?itok=FfYvuQtL)
William A. Mercer corrects and returns information for the Route Book of the Office of Indian Affairs.
![James Bresnahan Fails to Report for Appointment as Tinner James Bresnahan Fails to Report for Appointment as Tinner](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3082_23664_0001.jpg?itok=cxGFkm-W)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James Bresnahan has failed to report for his appointment as a tinner at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer further states that if another nomination is made that his previous request for a man who is familiar with plumbing be followed.
![Henry Vertreace Submits Resignation as Blacksmith Henry Vertreace Submits Resignation as Blacksmith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3084_24443_0001.jpg?itok=vI2-5d7c)
Henry Vertreace submits his resignation as a blacksmith at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation with the note that it should be accepted as tendered.
![Recommendation to Lease Alexander Farm and Detail of Funds Available Recommendation to Lease Alexander Farm and Detail of Funds Available](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3083_24010_0001.jpg?itok=aN2ar7Le)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his recommendation for the lease of the Alexander Tract. Mercer details the funds available for the lease and other possible options to raise the funds including selling harness.
![Mercer Forwards Voucher of Funeral Expenses of Edward Tompkins Mercer Forwards Voucher of Funeral Expenses of Edward Tompkins](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3084_24441_0001.jpg?itok=d7boFLbM)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher and requests authority to pay for the funeral expenses associated with the death of Edward Tompkins in New Orleans, Louisiana.
![Mercer Informs the Office of the Expiration of Sloan's Probationary Period Mercer Informs the Office of the Expiration of Sloan's Probationary Period](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3084_24444_0001.jpg?itok=jVnR3N9T)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the correct date for the end of the probationary period of Assistant Matron, Elizabeth C. Sloan
![Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss George Brown Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss George Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3087_25459_0001.jpg?itok=28vmor7e)
William A. Mercer requests approval of his dismissal of George Brown.
![Request to Arrange the Return of Jesse Twigg Request to Arrange the Return of Jesse Twigg](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3087_25458_0001.jpg?itok=xL0wEBWc)
William A. Mercer requests authority to arrange for the return of Jesse Twigg to his home following his discharge from the State Reformatory in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, March 1906 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, March 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3088_25814_0003.jpg?itok=vgoor19J)
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of property return blank sheets used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior. An explanatory cover letter is included.
![Response to Complaint of Mercer Favoring Western Union Response to Complaint of Mercer Favoring Western Union](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3089_26083_0001.jpg?itok=CZ9ZIPvM)
William A. Mercer responds to the complaint of the Superintendent of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. that the Carlisle Indian School favors the Western Union Telegraph Company in sending telegraphs.
![Effie Moul Request Promotion to Teacher Along with Transfer Effie Moul Request Promotion to Teacher Along with Transfer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3096_28493_0003.jpg?itok=Vm6iblGs)
Effie Moul follows up on her request for her transfer to a different role in the Indian School Service by requesting a promotion to teacher. William A. Mercer responds to the request of the Office of Indian Affairs for comment on the request.
![Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Margaret Bigwalker Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Margaret Bigwalker](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3090_26579_0002.jpg?itok=_7mA_IvW)
William A. Mercer requests approval of his action in dismissing Margaret Bigwalker from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, March 1906 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, March 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3094_27602_0001.jpg?itok=VRCFBaCV)
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of four dozen memorandum books used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Elizabeth C. Sloan Submits her Resignation as Assistant Matron Elizabeth C. Sloan Submits her Resignation as Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3095_28017_0002.jpg?itok=8p5-zPl1)
Elizabeth C. Sloan submits her resignation as the assistant matron of the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation along with further comments on her aptitude for a different position in the Indian Service.