Major W. A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in July 1904. Mercer distinguishes between the employees, whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Assistants," who are paid student workers, listed on the…
Mercer, William A.
![Report of Irregular Employees, July 1904 Report of Irregular Employees, July 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2583_54409_0002.jpg?itok=AsSK5m4H)
![Edgar Allen Requests to be Considered for Vacant Special Agent Position Edgar Allen Requests to be Considered for Vacant Special Agent Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2594_58997_0002.jpg?itok=vlHMUQCw)
Edgar A. Allen requests to be considered for the special agent vacancy created by the transfer of Mr. McNichol.
![Notice of Death of Mabel Stack Notice of Death of Mabel Stack](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2587_55905_0002_0.jpg?itok=RIf7UVNc)
Notice of the death and burial of Mabel Stack of tuberculosis.
![Mercer Reports Return to Carlisle from Old Agency Mercer Reports Return to Carlisle from Old Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2591_57672_0002.jpg?itok=drHVdD1D)
William A. Mercer reports to the Office of Indian Affairs that he has returned from his trip to the Uintah and Ouray Agency to finish transferring Agency property to his successor.
![Fiscal Year 1906 Financial Estimate Fiscal Year 1906 Financial Estimate](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2591_57673_0002.jpg?itok=N9NPPBPE)
William A. Mercer provides a report to the Office of Indian Affairs on the state of the Carlisle Indian School during the previous fiscal year. Mercer focuses on the physical plant of the school including the sewage and electric plants and proposes building additional rooms to split the small and large girls. He ends by requesting the…
![Mercer Requests Time Before Recommending Allen's Replacement Mercer Requests Time Before Recommending Allen's Replacement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2591_57778_0002.jpg?itok=xAI_ZQAy)
William A. Mercer informs W. A. Jones that he would like time before making a recommendation regarding the replacement of Edgar A. Allen as Assistant Superintendent.
![Correspondence Regarding Goods Shipped to Carlisle by Pennsylvania Railroad Company Correspondence Regarding Goods Shipped to Carlisle by Pennsylvania Railroad Company](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_CCF_b016_f19_21047_0004.jpg?itok=_H9-uK4G)
This document contains correspondence written by Superintendent William A. Mercer, the Chief of the Purchase Division of the Department of the Interior, Chief Clerk F. M. Conser, and two auditors for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company named John S. Donaldson and John T. Denniston. The correspondence is about bills of lading and goods shipped by…
![Mercer Responds to Freight Charges from CVRR Mercer Responds to Freight Charges from CVRR](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2592_58131_0002.jpg?itok=h0TyBy2q)
William A. Mercer responds to a letter from H. C. Clevenger, General Freight Manger of the Cumberland Valley Railroad regarding freight charges on goods shipped to the Carlisle Indian School.
![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.
![Report of Irregular Employees, August 1904 Report of Irregular Employees, August 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2603_62841_c3901.jpg?itok=KplVxyRr)
Major W. A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees and includes details on their compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked at the school in August 1904. Mercer distinguishes between the employees, whose names appear on the first page, and the "Indian Assistants," who are paid student workers, listed on…
![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.