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

Three-page letter from James Wesley in Rochester t Asa Dodge Smith, asking whether he should not teach during the fall and winter terms.

Three-page letter from James Wesley Palmer in Great Falls to Asa Dodge Smith, asking whether he may be absent next fall to teach the Rochester school. He needs a scholarship.

Three-page letter from James William Kimball in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is sending a brief sketch of one of his sons. He urges Smith not to ruin his son Frank by the "modern system of educational forcing" which allows no time for exercise.

Letter from James Willis Patterson to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has examined Clark in mathematics who gives evidence of having studied diligently.

Four-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he wants to know whether the action of the Trustees terminated his connection with the college in case he is elected to Congress? He would like the exact wording of the resolution.

Two-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Manchester, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him he thinks Clarke schould return to college to be examined with his class.

Eight-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is unwilling to sell part of his cemetery lot. The president's character.

Three-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington, DC to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he cannot address the alumni at Commencement.

Four-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he can not leave until the Reconstruction Bill is passed.

Six-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington, DC to Asa Dodge Smith, talking about Judge Parker's grievances. Patterson's friend, Mr. Todd, has willed something to the College. Mr. Gilman of Nashua said he would give a scholarship.

Two-page letter from James Wilson Grimes in Washington to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that writer must wait until his return to Iowa before deciding how much he can give to Dartmouth.

Two-page letter from James Woodward Emery in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he and Gardiner Greene Hubbard think the second week in January the best time for the proposed meeting of the alumni of Dartmouth College in Boston.

Letter from James Woodward in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing a check to pay his subscription.

Three-page letter from J.B. Morrison in Caughnawaga, Canada to the president of Dartmouth College, asking whether there are facilities for educating young Indians at Dartmouth.

Letter from Jeremiah Kingman in Barrington to Asa Dodge Smith, asking him whether Professor Woodman will call at Dover for writer's bond.

Two-page lettrer from Jeremiah Kingman in Barrington to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he delivered a $1000 bond to Prof, J.R. Varney on July 1. He sent $500 to Exeter academy at the same time.

Three-page letter from Jesse Gibson McMurphy in Derry Depot, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, asking whether he may enter the academic department with the Class of 1870. (On back: Note from Smith to Prof. Packard asking information about McMurphy)

Letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to President Smith, regarding the merits of Professor Hitchcock.

Three-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he hopes Smith will accept the presidency of Dartmouth College. It is reported that Dartmouth lost a bequest of $50,000 when Dr. Lord resigned. Is Rutgers' taking over Mrs. Sears' school?

Two-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Benjamin D. Emerson is a graduate of Dartmouth and a man of wealth. Mr. Ray would make a good agent for the college. Writer will contribute $100.