William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Albert Williams (referred to here as Adelbert Williams) due to scarlet fever while on outing in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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![Notice of Death of Adelbert Williams Notice of Death of Adelbert Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3106_31964_0002.jpg?itok=fej7T0wp)
![Request to Build Photography Studio with Funds from Bequest Request to Build Photography Studio with Funds from Bequest](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3107_32350_0003.jpg?itok=jXv3U-me)
William A. Mercer requests to use the bequest of Harriet W. Taber to build a photographic gallery or art building at the entrance of the Carlisle Indian School.
![Response to Office Request for Dairyman Recommendations Response to Office Request for Dairyman Recommendations](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3107_32348_0001.jpg?itok=HU9MT6m4)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs request regarding his recommendation to fill the dairyman position. Mercer notes that Norman Egolf who is temporary filling the position would be his recommendation but he is not currently eligible and that he will ask Egolf to apply for papers to take the examination.
![Fanny G. Paull Expresses Her Loyalty to Carlisle Fanny G. Paull Expresses Her Loyalty to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3123_37075_0003.jpg?itok=wcR12Msa)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter forwarding a letter from Fanny G. Paull in which she expresses her loyalty to the Carlisle Indian School. Paull had been transferred from Carlisle to Haskell on the grounds of "disloyalty."
![Wise Provides Draft Proof of Kelsey Report to Office Wise Provides Draft Proof of Kelsey Report to Office](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3111_33585_0002.jpg?itok=tWdIY87W)
J. R. Wise forwards a proof copy of approximately three-quarters of the C. E. Kelsey report due to the size of the report. Wise notes that following the receipt of the proof the first sheets will be printed and the rest of the report will be set up for examination.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, April 1906 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, April 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3117_35110_c6301_A.jpg?itok=GgB0YDTA)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Harry B. Lamason) and employee who have left the school (Elizabeth C. Sloan). The report includes position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure.
![Wise Replies to Office Inquiry Regarding Shipment of Wagonette to Albuquerque Wise Replies to Office Inquiry Regarding Shipment of Wagonette to Albuquerque](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3115_34518_0003.jpg?itok=L705LpuP)
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry regarding the shipment of a wagonette shipped from Carlisle to the superintendent of the Albuquerque School. Wise goes through how the wagonette was shipped and ways to reduce the cost of shipment for an upcoming wagonette shipment to the Riverside School.
![Mercer Forwards Remainder of Proofs for the Kelsey Report Mercer Forwards Remainder of Proofs for the Kelsey Report](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3117_35109_0002.jpg?itok=3BPRbhNq)
William A. Mercer forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs the remainder of the revised proofs for the report of C. E. Kelsey. Mercer notes that upon the return of the proofs the school will distribute the copies and forwarded.
![Adaline Kingsley Desires to Take Matron-Seamstress Exam Adaline Kingsley Desires to Take Matron-Seamstress Exam](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3117_35108_0002_0.jpg?itok=2c9yY_4C)
William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Adaline Kingsley desires to take the matron-seamstress examination and requests arrangements be made for the exam to be held under his supervision.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, April 1906 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, April 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3117_35111_c6307_A.jpg?itok=5MG2OeT6)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists temporary employee (Evalyn Mac Key). The report includes position title and salary.
![Request for "Record and Qualifications" of Employees Forms Request for "Record and Qualifications" of Employees Forms](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3120_36088_0002.jpg?itok=RuIyDskl)
Major W. A. Mercer requests an additional ten blank "Record and Qualifications" of employees forms because the number received on the previous requisition was insufficient.
![Milton Zeigler to Travel to Chicago to Inspect Leather Samples in 1906 Milton Zeigler to Travel to Chicago to Inspect Leather Samples in 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3120_36086_0002.jpg?itok=_apxoNOL)
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding have Milton I. Zeigler travel to Chicago to inspect samples of leather.
![Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, April 1906 Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, April 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3121_36491_c6278.jpg?itok=UAMNB_0y)
William A. Mercer compiles a revised report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, attitude towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report lists employees' salaries and position titles as well. Also included is a letter from Mercer responding to the letter of April 16, 1906 from the…
![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.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1906 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3123_37374_c6209.jpg?itok=lofVfQ3q)
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1906 amounting to $21,368.68 for support of the school, $13,580.00 of which is for regular employee pay. Note that the regular employee form says that it is the third quarter, but that is likely a typo.
![Mercer Requests Authority to Pay for Burial of Adelbert Williams Mercer Requests Authority to Pay for Burial of Adelbert Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3123_37074_0002.jpg?itok=k702b6mg)
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for the expenses incurred in the burial of Albert Williams (referred to here as Adelbert Williams) who died from scarlet fever while on outing.
![Mercer Responds to Request to Return Arline and Claudia Allen Mercer Responds to Request to Return Arline and Claudia Allen](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3192_59102_0002.jpg?itok=vU6I9O3O)
William A. Mercer responds to the request to return Claudia and Arline Allen.
![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.
![Notice of Death of Pariscovia Fiedoff Notice of Death of Pariscovia Fiedoff](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3126_38487_0001.jpg?itok=rj5Q2_YA)
William A. Mercer reports the death of Pariscovia Fiedoff (here Pariscovia Feoderoff) due to consumption.
![Wrap for Report on Qualifications of Carlisle Employees, 1906 Wrap for Report on Qualifications of Carlisle Employees, 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3124_37747_0001.jpg?itok=HVXoGEJc)
Wrap for report on the qualifications of employees at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, May 1906 Descriptive Statement of Changes in School Employees, May 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3126_38488_c6345.jpg?itok=37-BU280)
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employee (Mae Justus). The report includes position title and salary.
![Requisition for Stationery, May 1906 Requisition for Stationery, May 1906](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3127_38960_c6404_0.jpg?itok=1NkBPigH)
W. A. Mercer requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1907.
![Office of Indian Affairs Memos Discussing Plan to Train Students for Calvary Service Office of Indian Affairs Memos Discussing Plan to Train Students for Cavalry Service](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3128_39135_0001.jpg?itok=3yP0GI_N)
Office of Indian Affairs memos regarding discussion on a plan of William A. Mercer sent to the War Department for having the Carlisle Indian School prepare students for the U.S. Cavalry service.
![Notice of Death of Sophia Tetoff Notice of Death of Sophia Tetoff](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3131_40616_0001.jpg?itok=qdWaIYFp)
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Sophia Tetoff due to consumption.
![Office Informed C. E. Kelsey's Report Sent to Office and Kelsey Office Informed C. E. Kelsey's Report Sent to Office and Kelsey](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b3130_40282_0001.jpg?itok=KcHRI035)
J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has forwarded 300 copies of C. E. Kelsey to the office and 200 copies to Kelsey.