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.
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![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-)
![Request for Approval of Dismissal of Jennie Boyd Request for Approval of Dismissal of Jennie Boyd](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3056_15705_0002.jpg?itok=nEgewbPB)
William A. Mercer requests that his dismissal of Jennie Boyd be approved by the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Mercer Forwards Documents Related to Lease of Alexander Farm Mercer Forwards Documents Related to Lease of Alexander Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3059_16590_0002.jpg?itok=miu5b46y)
William A. Mercer forwards the lease of the Alexander Tract along with the required corrections in signature, an oath of disinterestedness, and the plat of the school grounds and adjacent tracts owned or controlled by the school to the Office of Indian Affairs.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3060_17095_c6111.jpg?itok=lT-Bawhm)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Mary E. Lininger). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Request for Spickerman to be Terminated Following Probationary Period Request for Spickerman to be Terminated Following Probationary Period](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3060_17094_0002.jpg?itok=ihG882w8)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that John S. C. Spickerman is unsatisfactory as a teacher and requests he not be retained following his probationary period. Mercer further states that Lydia E. Kaup has agreed to accept the position and requests she be transferred.
![Request to Allow Eunice Baird to Return Home with Father Request to Allow Eunice Baird to Return Home with Father](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3057_16123_0002.jpg?itok=sOv_AhFb)
William A. Mercer requests that Eunice Baird be allowed to go home with her father.
![Request to Pay Outside Medical Treatment of Chauncy Charles Request to Pay Outside Medical Treatment of Chauncy Charles](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3064_18285_0002.jpg?itok=TUrFhzGt)
William A. Mercer requests the authority to pay for bringing in S. L. Diven to help treat Chauncey Charles who suffered from a severe attack of pneumonia.
![Request to Purchase 100 Diplomas Request to Purchase 100 Diplomas](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3065_18665_0002.jpg?itok=qdrQ2N97)
William A. Mercer requests to purchase 100 diplomas for the Carlisle Indian School.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, February 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3068_19255_c6173.jpg?itok=Ssx-Upzv)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that shows that Rosa La Forge has gotten married and is now named Rosa Dillon. The report includes position title and salary.
![Mercer Responds to Request of Burgess for Remaining Stiya Books Mercer Responds to Request of Burgess for Remaining Stiya Books](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3068_19254_0002.jpg?itok=fA1xRxdz)
William A. Mercer responds to the request of Marianna Burgess through the Office of Indian Affairs for the remaining number of Stiya books at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Report of Irregular Employees, February 1906 Report of Irregular Employees, February 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3086_25215_c6130.jpg?itok=jNvgyG2n)
Captain William A. Mercer submits two reports that list irregular employees who worked at the school during February 1906. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
![Request to Hold Juliette Smith's Appointment Until Commencement Request to Hold Juliette Smith's Appointment Until Commencement](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3069_19512_0002.jpg?itok=j_xAN301)
William A. Mercer requests that Juliette Smith's appointment as baker at the Wittenberg Indian School be held until she is able to graduate from the Carlisle Indian School.
![Farm Statistics for the 1905 Fiscal Year Farm Statistics for the 1905 Fiscal Year](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3070_19797_c6193.jpg?itok=WF9m806s)
William A. Mercer forwards the report of the farm statistics for the Carlisle Indian School for the 1905 fiscal year along with a map showing the location of farms and other "Indian School Lands." Mercer also includes a report of inventory of stock, tools, and other items.
![Notice of Death of Edward Tompkins Notice of Death of Edward Tompkins](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3070_19796_0002.jpg?itok=Q4372zsF)
William A. Mercer reports the death of Edward Tompkins as he was on his way home due to tuberculosis.
![Disposition of Funds Confiscated from Runaway Students Disposition of Funds Confiscated from Runaway Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3074_21204_0002.jpg?itok=1iLixzlu)
William A. Mercer provides a report on the funds that are confiscated from runaway pupils, detailing that they are deposited into the Emergency Account.
![Mercer Reports on Assistance Provided to Maggie Mandrigan Mercer Reports on Assistance Provided to Maggie Mandrigan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3089_26085_0004.jpg?itok=p04jW8hM)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry into his assistance in helping Maggie Mandrigan, a former student who had become pregnant, to travel to Oregon.
![Report on School Employees on Probation and Elizabeth Sloan Report on School Employees on Probation and Elizabeth Sloan](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3078_22738_0003.jpg?itok=JUfmFIRR)
William A. Mercer provides a report of employees whose probationary period has expired or will expire shortly to the Office of Indian Affairs. Mercer further indicates that Elizabeth Sloan should be relieved of her duties despite having gone beyond her probationary period.
![Elizabeth Sloan on Medical Leave for Malaria Treatment Elizabeth Sloan on Medical Leave for Malaria Treatment](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3080_23388_0003.jpg?itok=LUsgnBl_)
William A. Mercer forwards the note of Dr. Richard Kingman that Elizabeth C. Sloan is under his care for treatment of malaria and a general run down condition.
![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.
![Corrected Railroad Information Returned for Route Book Corrected Railroad Information Returned for Route Book](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3089_26086_0001.jpg?itok=FfYvuQtL)
William A. Mercer corrects and returns information for the Route Book of the Office of Indian Affairs.
![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.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, March 1906 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, March 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3080_23387_c6121.jpg?itok=4pWyR9A_)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Lydia E. Kaup) and employee who has left the school (John S. C. Spickerman). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![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.
![Recommendation to Lease Alexander Farm and Detail of Funds Available Recommendation to Lease Alexander Farm and Detail of Funds Available](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3083_24010_0001.jpg?itok=aN2ar7Le)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding his recommendation for the lease of the Alexander Tract. Mercer details the funds available for the lease and other possible options to raise the funds including selling harness.
![Mercer Forwards Voucher of Funeral Expenses of Edward Tompkins Mercer Forwards Voucher of Funeral Expenses of Edward Tompkins](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3084_24441_0001.jpg?itok=d7boFLbM)
William A. Mercer forwards voucher and requests authority to pay for the funeral expenses associated with the death of Edward Tompkins in New Orleans, Louisiana.