William A. Mercer requests that Henry Markistum be sent to Carlisle with bill for ticket.
1900-1909
![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-)
![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.
![Two Requests for Leave of Absence Two Requests for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2613_66536_0003.jpg?itok=1-HflJ38)
W. A. Mercer forwards two applications for a leave of absence for Charles W. Yeager (fireman) and Jessie W. Cook (girls' field agent). In an explanatory cover letter, Mercer advises the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to charge the Riverside School in California for Cook's leave of absence.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, September 1904 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, September 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2613_66537_c5184_A.jpg?itok=ex1nyPvo)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Luzena E. Tibbetts, Anna Goyituey, and Helen E. Krise), those who have left the school (Fannie I Peter, Enoch M. Sherry, and Mabel B. Sherry), and those who have changed positions (W. Grant Thompson, August Kensler, Howard E. Gansworth, Jessie W. Cook, Agnes May Robbins, Sadie F…
![Office Informed Enoch and Mabel Sherry Have Accepted Transfer to Fort Totten Office Informed Enoch and Mabel Sherry Have Accepted Transfer to Fort Totten](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2613_66535_0001.jpg?itok=q6iDQSPb)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding Enoch and Mabel Sherry by stating that they have accepted their transfer to the Fort Totten day school.
![Helen Krise's Name Submitted for Temporary Clerk Position Helen Krise's Name Submitted for Temporary Clerk Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2614_66953_0001.jpg?itok=4H3Z5R4y)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter by stating that he has submitted Helen E. Krise for a temporary position as Clerk to replace Fannie I. Peter.
![Report on S. J. Nori's Leave of Absence Report on S. J. Nori's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2614_66954_0001.jpg?itok=d3qqGh65)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence for S. J. Nori (clerk).
![Mercer Requests Office Appoint Vocal Music Teacher Mercer Requests Office Appoint Vocal Music Teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2615_67349_0001.jpg?itok=lnlVjeE4)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint a Vocal Teacher to the open position at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report on George L. Gottwerth's Leave of Absence Report on George L. Gottwerth's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2615_67350_0002.jpg?itok=EWkVJStY)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by George L. Gottwerth (fireman).
![Request to Purchase Marble Headstones for Cemetery Request to Purchase Marble Headstones for Cemetery](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2615_67347_0001.jpg?itok=tfKrGJTk)
William A. Mercer requests authority to purchase 24 marble head stones for the Carlisle Indian School cemetery. Mercer notes that the cemetery is in poor condition with 18 unmarked graves.
![Emma H. Foster's Application for Leave of Absence Emma H. Foster's Application for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2615_67583_0001.jpg?itok=b6k4x4Wm)
W. A. Mercer forwards teacher Emma H. Foster's application for a 1-day leave of absence without pay.
![Report of Irregular Employees, September 1904 Report of Irregular Employees, September 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2628_72289_c4166.jpg?itok=plnbLo-J)
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 September 1904.
![Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, September 1904 Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, September 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2652_80913_0001.jpg?itok=kS4pO4Uz)
William A. Mercer submits a statement of cost form that lists the total amounts for subsistence, clothing, school materials and furnishings, light and fuel, miscellaneous expenses, new buildings and repairs, the value of subsistence raised by schools and issued to pupils, and pay for regular and irregular employees for the quarter ending…
![Joanna Speer Requests Transfer as Matron to the West Coast Joanna Speer Requests Transfer as Matron to the West Coast](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2632_73441_0001.jpg?itok=fKLC09KW)
Joanna R. Speer requests a transfer to the West Coast as a matron through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and provides a plan to fill the vacancy.
![Need for New Hospital at Carlisle Need for New Hospital at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2676_89015_0002.jpg?itok=CCipOrEU)
William A. Mercer forwards two letters along with his own thoughts on the need for a new hospital at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, September 1904 Quarterly Sanitary Report of Diseases and Injuries, September 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2622_69926_c4114_A.jpg?itok=tmx1mhWw)
S. L. Diven, the school physician, compiles the sanitary report for the quarter ending on September 30, 1904.
![Report on Edgar A. Allen's Leave of Absence Report on Edgar A. Allen's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2619_68979_0001.jpg?itok=GK3TboKX)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by Edgar A. Allen (assistant superintendent and principal teacher).
![War Department Approves Supplying Carlisle with Military Equipment War Department Approves Supplying Carlisle with Military Equipment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2619_69384_0001.jpg?itok=NjACuOe2)
Robert Shaw Oliver, Acting Secretary of War, approves request of William A. Mercer to furnish 400 carbines, with equipment, and 20 old pattern swords or light sabers for the use of students at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Forwards Voucher Covering Travel to Uintah & Ouray Agency Mercer Forwards Voucher Covering Travel to Uintah & Ouray Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2620_69583_0001.jpg?itok=8HTtEGVb)
William A. Mercer forwards vouchers for traveling expenses for his trip from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to the Uintah & Ouray Agency. Mercer states the trip was in connection with the transfer of agency property and to instruct his successor.
![Oella C. Munch Requests Transfer to Matron Position in Oklahoma Oella C. Munch Requests Transfer to Matron Position in Oklahoma](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2632_73442_0001.jpg?itok=uNbBvns3)
Oella C. Munch requests a transfer as a matron to a school in Oklahoma through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information and notes that if the transfer is approved he will have a recommendation to fill the vacancy.
![Request for Approval of Staff Reorganization Circular Request for Approval of Staff Reorganization Circular](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2626_71731_0003.jpg?itok=KcP3-iaR)
William A. Mercer forwards a copy of a circular issued to Carlisle Indian School employees involving a reorganization of positions at the School. Mercer requests that the circular be approved by the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Request to Purchase Nursery Stock for Orchard Request to Purchase Nursery Stock for Orchard](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2620_69582_0001_0.jpg?itok=AmhtCm29)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay $125 in the purchase of nursery stock in the open market. Mercer states that he plans on planting an orchard consisting of various fruit trees along with currants and grapes to go with the agriculture training.
![Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1904 Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, October 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2622_69925_c4105.jpg?itok=2-GeIyG2)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (John R. Wise and C. M. Stauffer), those who have left the school (Edgar A. Allen), and those who have changed positions (Kate S. Bowersox). The reports include the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.