William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Stacy Matlock, assistant disciplinarian, to a position of assistant clerk in the Indian Service. The office is asking for Mercer's assessment of Matlock's character, which Mercer reports to be excellent.
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![Mercer Responds to Request of Stacy Matlock to Transfer Mercer Responds to Request of Stacy Matlock to Transfer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3364_106325_0001.jpg?itok=gcJXacec)
![Mae Justus' Application for Annual Leave of Absence Mae Justus' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3368_107162_0001.jpg?itok=CEm205mB)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards housekeeper Mae Justus's application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Mercer Provides Clarification on Charity Fund Mercer Provides Clarification on Charity Fund](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3368_107161_0001.jpg?itok=9IJHjA_X)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by providing clarification on the $1,000 carried as the Charity Fund.
![Norman H. Justus' Application for Annual Leave of Absence Norman H. Justus' Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3368_107163_0001.jpg?itok=8kvh96vM)
Major W. A. Mercer forwards farmer Norman H. Justus' application for a 30-day annual leave of absence.
![Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, December 1906 Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, December 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3366_106936_0001.jpg?itok=3Z0_hTpC)
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of memorandum books and sub-voucher books used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![Sadie E. Newcomer Submits Resignation as Teacher Sadie E. Newcomer Submits Resignation as Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3370_107680_0003.jpg?itok=-rQ0EJ-i)
Sadie Elizabeth Newcomer submits her resignation as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs along with his recommendation to fill the vacancy through various promotions. Mercer also requests the last remaining vacancy be filled by a white woman through the Civil Service…
![Notice of Death of Alfred Jackson Notice of Death of Alfred Jackson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3370_107676_0001.jpg?itok=dHXJ01Ps)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Albert Jackson (here Alfred Jackson) of pneumonia.
![Request to Purchase Christmas Gifts for Students Request to Purchase Christmas Gifts for Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3368_107160_0001.jpg?itok=K-b-yTHs)
William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase Christmas gifts for students on the open market in order to place them under the school Christmas tree.
![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)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher covering surgery for Edith Bartlett who was attending the State Normal School at Bloomsburg.
![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.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, December 1906 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, December 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3372_108531_c7206_0.jpg?itok=DvYfulNX)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Maire McCloud and C. W. Leib) and those who have left the school (Cathrine Morrette). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![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.
![Special Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 1907 Special Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3375_109124_c7188.jpg?itok=v2AFnjRC)
W. A. Mercer submits a "Special" Estimate of Funds form for the second quarter of 1907 for returning students to their home in Alaska. The amount of estimate is missing.
![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).
![Duplicate Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, December 1906 Duplicate Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, December 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3381_110753_0001.jpg?itok=VP73kk8A)
Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of 400 vouchers for open market purchase forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
![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.