Captain W. A. Mercer (superintendent) forwards a report on his own leave of absence.
Mercer, William A.
![Report on W. A. Mercer's Leave of Absence Report on W. A. Mercer's Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2695_04305_0001.jpg?itok=LPdr-XzC)
![Request to Appoint Charles Dillon as Assistant Blacksmith Request to Appoint Charles Dillon as Assistant Blacksmith](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2696_04595_0001.jpg?itok=3eg8NsiZ)
William A. Mercer requests to appoint Charles Dillon as an Assistant Blacksmith.
![Alice Lamar Submits Resignation as Cook Alice Lamar Submits Resignation as Cook](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2698_05517_0001.jpg?itok=MO2Xi09V)
Alice Lamar submits her resignation as a cook at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Requests Clarification Regarding Appointment of Additional Housekeeper Mercer Requests Clarification Regarding Appointment of Additional Housekeeper](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2698_05516_0001.jpg?itok=kuHejH4p)
William A. Mercer requests clarification from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the appointment of the wife of Norman Justus as housekeeper. Mercer states that this position is currently held by Anna F. Bennett and that the wife of Oliver Harlan the previous Assistant Farmer was unpaid.
![Request to Increase Three Industrial Positions Request to Increase Three Industrial Positions](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2698_05515_0001.jpg?itok=SVtRBYx-)
William A. Mercer requests authority to increase the salaries of the harness maker, tinsmith, and painter at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Abolish Superintendent of Printing Position Request to Abolish Superintendent of Printing Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2698_05514_0001.jpg?itok=GAYbjSkg)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that with the Printing Department being run as efficiently as ever without a Superintendent of Printing that the position should be abolished.
![Request for Florence N. Head to be Appointed to Assistant Matron Position Request for Florence N. Head to be Appointed to Assistant Matron Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2700_05959_0001.jpg?itok=EJv_24EB)
William A. Mercer requests to have Florence N. Head transferred to the Carlisle Indian School as an assistant matron. Mercer notes that the transfer is dependent on Head securing accommodation for her son in Carlisle while she lives in the girls' dormitory.
![Charles Lamar Resigns as Band Leader Charles Lamar Resigns as Band Leader](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2701_06470_0001.jpg?itok=HtiHAAZe)
Charles Lamar submits his resignation as Musical Instructor and Band Leader of the Carlisle Indian School.
![Request to Suspend Action on Replacing Alice Lamar as Cook Request to Suspend Action on Replacing Alice Lamar as Cook](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2700_05904_0001.jpg?itok=QwmczwWC)
William A. Mercer requests the Office of Indian Affairs to suspend action in replacing the vacant cook position caused by the resignation of Alice Lamar.
![Office Informed of Livestock Slaughter for Subsistence and Requests Authority Office Informed of Livestock Slaughter for Subsistence and Requests Authority](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2703_07278_0001.jpg?itok=SRl14wKs)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that during the months of October, November, and December there were 7 cows, 9 calves, 16 pigs, and one bull. Mercer asks for authority for the slaughter and notes that in the future authority will be sought before further actions are taken with the exception of a request for a general…
![Mercer Requests Sanitary Inspections of School Buildings be Conducted Mercer Requests Sanitary Inspections of School Buildings be Conducted](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2703_07610_0001.jpg?itok=HWM1p2mW)
William A. Mercer requests an inspection be made of school buildings at the Carlisle Indian School and suggestions be made for improving sanitary conditions.
![Daniel Eagle Declines Carpenter Position at Cheyenne River School Daniel Eagle Declines Carpenter Position at Cheyenne River School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2709_09479_0004.jpg?itok=akb4l2bk)
William A. Mercer forwards Daniel Eagle's letter declining the carpenter position at the Cheyenne River Agency school in which he explains that he is eager to continue his studies at the local business college. Mercer provides the names of Charles Williams and Seth Ear as possible replacements.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 1905 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Third Quarter 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2706_8188_c4344.jpg?itok=TqH91Gzr)
Estimate of funds for the third quarter of 1905 amounting to $17,017.20 for support of the school, $13,260 of which is for regular employee pay.
![C. M Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence C. M Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2708_08962_0001.jpg?itok=bmyB9et9)
W. A. Mercer forwards music teacher C. M. Stauffer's application for an 11-day leave of absence.
![Mercer Follows Up on Request to Create Assistant Blacksmith Position Mercer Follows Up on Request to Create Assistant Blacksmith Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2708_08961_0001.jpg?itok=eLIpapgU)
William A. Mercer follows up on his request to authorize the creation of assistant blacksmith and to appoint Charles Dillon to the position.
![Report of Irregular Employees, January 1905 Report of Irregular Employees, January 1905](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2710_09734_c4293.jpg?itok=YFw481c6)
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during January 1905. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Voucher Covering Treatment of Katherine Ransom on Outing Voucher Covering Treatment of Katherine Ransom on Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2709_09478_0001.jpg?itok=WIIYGsXB)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for payment covering the medical treatment of Katherine Ransom (here Katie Ransom) while on outing.
![Report of the Printing Department of the Carlisle Indian School Report of the Printing Department of the Carlisle Indian School](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2716_11256_0002.jpg?itok=2k9ABDTm)
Report of W. G. Thompson on the Printing Department of the Carlisle Indian School providing information asked by the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Office Informed Laura Taylor has Departed for Fort Defiance Office Informed Laura Taylor has Departed for Fort Defiance](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2710_09735_0002.jpg?itok=_VwYu8sg)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Laura Taylor has left the Carlisle Indian School to take the position of assistant seamstress at the school at Fort Defiance, Arizona.
![H. W. Leaman Submits Application for Exam for Horticulturist Position H. W. Leaman Submits Application for Exam for Horticulturist Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2712_10147_0002.jpg?itok=OtVxOICy)
William A. Mercer forwards the application of H. W. Leaman for a Civil Service examination for the position of horticulturist and gardener position at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Mercer Requests Office Consider Creation of Horticulturist Position Mercer Requests Office Consider Creation of Horticulturist Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2712_10148_0002.jpg?itok=nO_M8oe7)
William A. Mercer calls attention to his prior letter of the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his request to create a position of horticulturist at the school. Mercer notes that as no action has been taken that it be duly considered.
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William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Luzenia Tibbetts and Anna Goyituey have passed their reexamination for the Civil Service to becomes eligible for regular appointments for teaching positions.
![Voucher Covering Treatment of Seven Students on Outing Voucher Covering Treatment of Seven Students on Outing](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2713_10626_0002.jpg?itok=JamE3n-p)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher for the treatment of seven students on the outing program.
![Request for Leaman Special Examination to Come Through Office Request for Leaman Special Examination to Come Through Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2714_10981_0002.jpg?itok=krkOSrnT)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the application of H. W. Leaman for a special examination as a horticulturist and gardener should come from their Office and not directly from him.
![Mercer Provides Case for Retaining Tinsmith Position Mercer Provides Case for Retaining Tinsmith Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b2716_11523_0002_0.jpg?itok=tIZs7vIL)
William A. Mercer provides justification at the request of the Office of Indian Affairs for keeping the position of tinsmith at the Carlisle Indian School.