Mercer, William A.

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Notice of Death of Edward Angalook
September 25, 1905

William A. Mercer reports the death of Edward Angalook of tuberculosis to the Office of Indian Affairs.

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Request for Civil Service Appointment for Assistant Matron Position
September 25, 1905

William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs appoint an individual from the Civil Service list to fill the vacant assistant matron position.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Dora Reinken Requests Information on Receiving Ticket to Seattle
September 27, 1905 - October 6, 1905

Former student Dora (here Dorothy) Reinken requests to know from Francis E. Leupp if she is eligible to receive a ticket from Buffalo, New York to Seattle, Washington.

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Request to Pay Veterinarian Bill Forwarded to Office in 1905
September 27, 1905

William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for veterinary services per the enclosed voucher and invoice as well as additional expenses which will arise during the fiscal year.

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Request to Renew Subscription to Various Magazines
September 28, 1905

William A. Mercer requests authority to renew subscriptions to various publications for library.

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Request for Enrollment for John Joseph Lewey
September 29, 1905

William A. Mercer requests instruction regarding the application of John Joseph Lewey for enrollment in the Carlisle Indian School.

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Report of Irregular Employees, September 1905
September 30, 1905

Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during September 1905. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

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Request to Purchase Casket for Edward Angalook
September 30, 1905

William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the casket of Edward Angalook.

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Departure of John W. Funk as Blacksmith
October 6, 1905

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…

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Letters/Correspondence
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Julius Silberstein Requests Mercer's Aid in Obtaining Promotion
October 6, 1905

Dr. Julius Silberstein requests William A. Mercer's aid in obtaining a promotion in the Indian Service. Mercer forwards the letter along with his recommendation that Silberstein will efficiently fill any of the positions for which he has applied for in his letter.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Request for Evalyn Mackey to Take Noncompetitive Exam for Assistant Matron
October 6, 1905

William A. Mercer requests to have Evalyn Mackey take a noncompetitive examination to fill the position of assistant matron after having been in the position temporarily.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Request to Pay for Funeral Expenses and Return of Nora Printup
October 6, 1905

William A. Mercer forwards bill for the funeral expenses and return of Nora Printup to her home.

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Mercer Responds to Request of Wilford Kennedy to Have His Money Returned
October 8, 1905 - February 21, 1906

William A. Mercer replies to the request of Wilford Kennedy to have his money sent to him from his account at the Carlisle Indian School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Mercer Provides Justification for Temporary Employment of Sarah Williams
October 11, 1905

William A. Mercer addresses the concern that Sarah Williams cannot be temporarily employed as a teacher at the Carlisle Indian School if she is still enrolled as a student. Mercer notes that she has been dropped from the student rolls. 

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Letters/Correspondence
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Mercer Requests Transfer to Fill Matron Position at Carlisle
October 16-20, 1905

William A. Mercer requests the transfer of Olive Lambert from the Omaha Boarding School to Carlisle and for Elizabeth Sloan to be transferred to Omaha from Carlisle. Mercer also forwards Lambert's application for the matron position at Carlisle.

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Request for Fred W. Canfield to be Transferred to Outing Agent Position
October 20, 1905

William A. Mercer recommends Fred W. Canfield be transferred to the position of Boys' Outing Agent from his current position as Drawing Teacher. Mercer asks that if Canfield is transferred that a selection from the Civil Service list be appointed to the drawing teacher position and that he be notified beforehand.

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Letters/Correspondence
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Mercer Provides Explanation for Delay in Providing Weekly Statements of Funds
October 25, 1905

William A. Mercer provides an explanation to the Office of Indian Affairs for the delay in providing weekly statements of funds.

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Anna F. Bennett Resignation as a Housekeeper
October 28, 1905 - October 31, 1905

Anna F. Bennett resigns her position as a housekeeper at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation along with his plan to nominate Mae Justus for the vacancy.

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Benjamin F. Bennett Resignation as Farmer
October 28, 1905 - October 31, 1905

Benjamin F. Bennett resigns his position as farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation along with his plan to promote assistant farmer Norman Justus to fill the vacancy.

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Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Second Quarter 1906
October 31, 1905

Estimate of funds for the second quarter of 1906 amounting to $28,211.17 for support of the school, $13,580.00 of which is for regular employee pay.

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Financial Documents
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Recommendation for John Archuleta
October 31, 1905

Recommendation for John Archuleta for a position as a harness and shoe maker instructor in a smaller Indian School by William A. Mercer.

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Report of Irregular Employees, October 1905
October 31, 1905

Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during October 1905. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.

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Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, October 1905
October 31, 1905

Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.

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Requisition for Stationery, October 1905
October 31, 1905

Major W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior. 

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Wise Requests Daniel Reed be Permanently Appointed to Assistant Carpenter
November 4, 1905

J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that James Meehan has not reported for his assignment as assistant carpenter. As a result, Wise requests that Daniel A. Reed who is temporarily employed in the position to be permanently appointed.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration