William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Frances A. Veitch declines her transfer to the position of seamstress at the Sac and Fox School.
School Employees - Industrial Training
Covered so far, shoemaker, sewing room/seamstress, blacksmith, carriagemaker, tinsmithing
![Frances A. Veitch Declines Transfer as Seamstress to Sac and Fox School Frances A. Veitch Declines Transfer as Seamstress to Sac and Fox School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2889_70551_0001.jpg?itok=Da8DLbvF)
![Request for Replacement Blacksmith with Experience in the West Request for Replacement Blacksmith with Experience in the West](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2893_72013_0002.jpg?itok=-6HR4ZFC)
William A. Mercer references the resignation of the blacksmith A. H. Murtoff and requests a replacement with experience in the West due to the difference between the roads with in the East.
![Departure of John W. Funk as Blacksmith Departure of John W. Funk as Blacksmith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2924_80090_0002.jpg?itok=AC-OMdfR)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that John W. Funk upon reporting to the Carlisle Indian School as a blacksmith has departed without accepting the position. Mercer states that Funk expected an appointment in the quartermaster department of the Army. As a result, Mercer requests a blacksmith who has a good knowledge of…
![Mercer Follows Up on Transfer of Henry Vertreace Mercer Follows Up on Transfer of Henry Vertreace](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3002_103725_0002.jpg?itok=fZS2f8p2)
William A. Mercer follows up on the transfer of Henry Vertreace, blacksmith, to a position in the Indian Service that does not require educational qualifications.
![Request to Pay for Assistant Tinner Services of Henry Gordon Request to Pay for Assistant Tinner Services of Henry Gordon](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3016_03573_0003.jpg?itok=tObAf8EZ)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the services of Henry Gordon as an assistant tinner.
![Dismissal of E. G. Sprow from the Carlisle Indian School Dismissal of E. G. Sprow from the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3040_10838_0004.jpg?itok=MTCY0Rcs)
Francis E. Leupp dismisses E. G. Sprow, Tinsmith at the Carlisle Indian School, from the Indian Service for insubordination.
![Mercer Responds to Reinstatement of Mary Lininger as Seamstress Mercer Responds to Reinstatement of Mary Lininger as Seamstress](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3042_11385_0002.jpg?itok=A9QHcYdg)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding Mary E. Lininger being reinstated to the Indian Service as a seamstress or assistant seamstress.
![Mercer Reports on Henry Vertreace's Ability to Perform as Blacksmith Instructor Mercer Reports on Henry Vertreace's Ability to Perform as Blacksmith Instructor](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3054_15416_0002.jpg?itok=evBbmS2-)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Henry Vertreace is unable to perform his duties related to his position as an instructor of blacksmithing due to his inability to read or write.
![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.
![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.
![Request to Correct Painter Position for 1907 Request to Correct Painter Position for 1907](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3101_30410_0001.jpg?itok=8Ocz_Pgy)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs make corrections to the list of positions and salaries for the painter position.
![Mercer Discusses how to Fill Vacancies in the Blacksmith, Mason, and Assistant Matron Positions Mercer Discusses how to Fill Vacancies in the Blacksmith, Mason, and Assistant Matron Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3123_37076_0003.jpg?itok=HHq0B425)
William A. Mercer refers to vacancies in the blacksmith, mason, and assistant matron positions and the salaries and job qualifications needed to fill the positions.
![Request to Appoint Henry Gordon to Assistant Tinner Position Request to Appoint Henry Gordon to Assistant Tinner Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3124_37745_0003.jpg?itok=Qe3srAkb)
William A. Mercer requests the position of tinner be changed to assistant tinner in order to appoint Henry Gordon to the position when his time as a student expires.
![Request to Promote Charles Dillon as Blacksmith Request to Promote Charles Dillon as Blacksmith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3146_46392_0004.jpg?itok=ODrT-8GE)
William A. Mercer requests the promotion of Charles Dillon from assistant blacksmith to blacksmith. Mercer further states that if necessary it be arranged for Dillon to take a non-competitive examination to qualify for the position.
![Mercer Recommends Changes to Harnessmaker and Blacksmith Salaries Mercer Recommends Changes to Harnessmaker and Blacksmith Salaries](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3146_46391_0002.jpg?itok=y0R2QYRg)
William A. Mercer requests to make changes to the salaries of the blacksmith and harnessmaker positions for 1907. Mercer provides additional justification for the increase in the harnessmaker salary and requests to promote Charles Dillon to blacksmith.
![Seamstress Required for June 1906 Seamstress Required for June 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3151_48047_0002.jpg?itok=vHgEgdGE)
Major William A. Mercer requests permission from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to employ a seamstress for the remaining balance of the 1906 fiscal year at $25 per month.
![E. Corbett Submits Resignation as Assistant Seamstress E. Corbett Submits Resignation as Assistant Seamstress](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3202_62175_0002.jpg?itok=xaxWQIPI)
E. Corbett submits her resignation as assistant seamstress at the Carlisle Indian School due to her health. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation to the Office of Indian Affairs and requests it to be accepted.
![Office Informed Benedict Cox Has Not Reported for Duty Office Informed Benedict Cox Has Not Reported for Duty](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3198_60868_0002.jpg?itok=7OGMsRZf)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Benedict A. Cox who was appointed to the mason position at the Carlisle Indian School has not reported for duty.
![Mercer Inquires if Recent Mason Appointee has All Necessary Qualifications Mercer Inquires if Recent Mason Appointee has All Necessary Qualifications](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3207_63820_0002.jpg?itok=AS-GuUCC)
William A. Mercer requests to know if Benedict A. Cox who was appointed to the vacant position is also qualified as a brick layer, cement worker, and plasterer. Mercer states that the individual who is temporary employed in the position has all of the necessary qualifications.
![Sprow Requests Charge be Removed from Record Sprow Requests Charge be Removed from Record](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3219_68260_0004.jpg?itok=KFB58TbW)
E. G. Sprow requests that the disciplinary charge resulting in his termination from the Carlisle Indian School be removed from his record. A character reference for him from Judge Sadler is also enclosed.
![Office Informed Benedict Cox Has Not Reported for Duty Despite Extension Office Informed Benedict Cox Has Not Reported for Duty Despite Extension](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3218_67779_0002.jpg?itok=Lh5zd9g8)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Benedict A. Cox has not reported for duty despite receiving an extension.
![Request for H. B. Lamason to be Considered for Mason Appointment Request for H. B. Lamason to be Considered for Mason Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3232_73056_0002.jpg?itok=4MlrQfec)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that H. B. Lamason has received notice that he has obtained an average percentage of 99 on his Civil Service examination. Mercer requests that he is considered for the permanent appointment of mason at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Pay Mary Lininger as an Irregular Employee Request to Pay Mary Lininger as an Irregular Employee](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3269_83440_0002.jpg?itok=P5ZWgW49)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay Mary Lininger as an irregular employee as a replacement for Beckie L. Goodyear who was under leave without pay for the period.
![Request to Employ Horse Shoer on an Irregular Basis Request to Employ Horse Shoer on an Irregular Basis](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3332_98202_0001_0.jpg?itok=CEhfwZl9)
William A. Mercer requests authority to employ a practical horse shoer during the present quarter. Mercer notes that the present blacksmith does not have the expertise to perform the role or to properly teach students.