Dartmouth College. Office of the President. Asa Dodge Smith (1863-1877)

Five-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith with plans for Bissell Hall.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he would like to make some sketches before answering Smith's letter.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, arranging to meet Smith.

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith with the cost of building.

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him Mr. Bean is going to Hanover to see the site of Bissell Hall.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Bissell will build the building [Bissell Hall] for $ 21,500. Also talks about the appearance of the building.

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the cost of a wood engraving and that the legislature is about to pass the "eight hour day."

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has renewed the insurance. Also talks about the delay in finishing.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding the new gymnasium at Dartmouth.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards to Asa Dodge Smith with details of the construction of Bissell Hall.

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will try to meet Smith on Wednesday next.

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is sending the proof. He plans to leave Boston tomorrow.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Bean has ordered Mr. Osgood to relay and make good the upper floor of the gymnasium. Talks about sketch of a two-story laboratory building.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the construction of the foundation of Bissell Hall and the manner in which to treat any settling.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith with the cost of the fence. Also talks about the tablet.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding arrangements for completion of the building.

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Bean hopes to meet Smith the 23rd. Smith's labors in building the gymnasium.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is arranging to meet Smith at writer's office. The settlement with Mr. Chesley. Writer does not know Mr. Adams.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Chesley has agreed to the accounts and a check send to him will be considered a full settlement.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, recommending Lee and Follen to lay out the college grounds.