Minnie L. Ferree requests a transfer to a domestic science position either in Alaska or the West Coast. William A. Mercer provides additional information.
Mercer, William A.
![Minnie L. Ferree Requests Transfer to Domestic Science Position Minnie L. Ferree Requests Transfer to Domestic Science Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2661_83962_0004.jpg?itok=j030rj8G)
![Request for Approval of Dismissal of Joseph Colonhaski Request for Approval of Dismissal of Joseph Colonhaski](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2655_81896_0002.jpg?itok=xqZxbUh1)
William A. Mercer requests approval of the dismissal of Joseph Colonhaski following his trial for theft by fellow students.
![Mercer Report Regarding Alleged Violations in Student Recruitment at Oneida Mercer Report Regarding Alleged Violations in Student Recruitment at Oneida](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2656_82184_0002_1.jpg?itok=ABUOOIiV)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a protest by Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Oneida Indian School, related to a violation of rules in the recruitment of students on the Oneida Reservation.
![Marianna Burgess Submits Resignation as Superintendent of Printing Marianna Burgess Submits Resignation as Superintendent of Printing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2666_85583_0001.jpg?itok=Etk-Q3eh)
Marianna Burgess submits her resignation as Superintendent of Printing at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests that the Office of Indian Affairs assign an unmarried man as a replacement.
![Report of Irregular Employees, November 1904 Report of Irregular Employees, November 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2665_85295_c4248.jpg?itok=alVtOUzO)
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1904. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Oliver Harlan Submits Resignation as Assistant School Farmer Oliver Harlan Submits Resignation as Assistant School Farmer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2661_83961_0002.jpg?itok=mqcWkdt4)
Oliver Harlan submits his resignation as the assistant school farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides additional information on Harlan and requests information before making a recommendation relative to a replacement.
![Two Applications for Leave of Absence Two Applications for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2662_84190_0002.jpg?itok=2pGYAImy)
W. A. Mercer forwards two applications for a leave of absence for Benjamin F. Bennett (farmer) and Anna F. Bennett (housekeeper).
![Request to Pay for Workers to Lay Water Pipe Request to Pay for Workers to Lay Water Pipe](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2663_84593_0001.jpg?itok=TsrMXZtU)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for three men to lay water pipe on Carlisle Indian School grounds to complete the contract with the Carlisle Gas and Water Company.
![Authority to Pay Irregular Employees from October 1904 Authority to Pay Irregular Employees from October 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2664_85068_0001.jpg?itok=kWaFWqCl)
Captain William Mercer informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he used authority 91142 to make payments to several irregular employees mentioned in the October 1904 report.
![Minnie L. Ferree Requests Meeting with Indian Office to Discuss Transfer Minnie L. Ferree Requests Meeting with Indian Office to Discuss Transfer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2664_85069_0003.jpg?itok=MnnaKMeC)
Minnie L. Ferree requests a meeting at the Indian Service to discuss a possible transfer through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information on Ferree's request.
![Request to Employ Steam Fitter for Repairs and Construction Work Request to Employ Steam Fitter for Repairs and Construction Work](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2664_85067_0001.jpg?itok=JYVXnAxH)
William A. Mercer requests authority to employ a steam fitter to make repairs to the steam heating plant along with completing the work at the double cottage being constructed.
![Request to Pay Non-Sectarian Minister for Sunday Services Request to Pay Non-Sectarian Minister for Sunday Services](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2666_85582_0001.jpg?itok=Mbcl3Zkp)
William A. Mercer requests authority to continue through the appropriation the non-sectarian services at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Carrie Weekley Resigns as Girls' Matron Carrie Weekley Resigns as Girls' Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2675_88770_0005.jpg?itok=hTAMFgwF)
Carrie E. Weekley submits her resignation as the Girls' Matron of the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides information about Weekley as well as requesting a promotion of Frances A. Veitch to fill the vacancy.
![Request to Establish Department of Horticulture at Carlisle Request to Establish Department of Horticulture at Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2667_86172_0001.jpg?itok=i-YuYdww)
William A. Mercer requests authority to establish a horticulture department at the Carlisle Indian School. As a result he requests to purchase materials to build a greenhouse and establish a position of horticulturist.
![Request for Approval of Dismissal of Ida La Fromboise Request for Approval of Dismissal of Ida La Fromboise](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2670_87042_0002.jpg?itok=Lkyof193)
Request for the approval of the dismissal of Ida La Fromboise (here Ida La Frumboise) from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Recommends Two Former Students for Assistant Disciplinarian Position Mercer Recommends Two Former Students for Assistant Disciplinarian Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2670_87294_0002.jpg?itok=PurP0n6I)
Apparently in response to a request to recommend former students for a position as assistant disciplinarian at the Phoenix school, William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Hastings Robertson is enrolled in law school and instead recommends two former students, Joseph Blackbear and James King.
![Mercer Responds to Request of Laura Taylor to be Reinstated Mercer Responds to Request of Laura Taylor to be Reinstated](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2672_87589_0003.jpg?itok=4c3Wf-XP)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the request of Laura Taylor to be reinstated to the Indian Service as an assistant seamstress.
![Report on M. Burgess' Leave of Absence Report on M. Burgess' Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2670_87296_0001.jpg?itok=fUMXqGUs)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by M. Burgess (superintendent of printing).
![Mercer Responds to Office Letter Regarding Printing Vacancy Mercer Responds to Office Letter Regarding Printing Vacancy](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2673_88059_0002.jpg?itok=SCzTYfb9)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding the vacancy in the Superintendent of Printing position. Mercer notes that he is willing to increase the salary if the Office is only able to secure an appointment through the higher salary.
![Mercer Informs Office of No Recommendation for Assistant Farmer Position Mercer Informs Office of No Recommendation for Assistant Farmer Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2673_88060_0002.jpg?itok=80RXIYUf)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has no recommendation for the replacement of Oliver Harlan as the Assistant Farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. Mercer requests the Office make an appointment.
![Report on Minnie L. Ferree's Leave of Absence Report on Minnie L. Ferree's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2676_89260_0002.jpg?itok=4aLl4Ado)
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by assistant matron Minnie L. Ferree.
![Report of Irregular Employees, December 1904 Report of Irregular Employees, December 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2689_02521_c4239.jpg?itok=AlD3d_XE)
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during December 1904. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, December 1904 Statement of Cost of Employees and Issues and Expenditures, December 1904](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2710_09736_0002.jpg?itok=zKuIPWhF)
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…
![Oella C. Munch Resigns Position as Assistant Matron Oella C. Munch Resigns Position as Assistant Matron](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2691_03145_0001.jpg?itok=_HAleYWU)
Oella C. Munch resigns her position as an assistant matron from the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he will submit a recommendation for an appointment in a later letter.
![Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Two Students Mercer Requests Approval of Action to Dismiss Two Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2692_03423_0001.jpg?itok=hleQ2db8)
William A. Mercer requests his action in dismissing William White and Josephine Williams be approved by the Office of Indian Affairs.