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

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding the stone work [on Bissell Hall]. The sooner contracts are made the better.

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that it may be well to have Mr. Bean order the bricks. Writer would like to draw up a new contract.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith with plans for the new building.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him of the plans for the alumni hall and the alterations on the church.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will answer the church committee's questions. His offer to make the woodcut.

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

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that the progress in the construction of Bissell Hall. He would like Smith's ideas for the alumni hall. Also Prof. Brown's house.

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the delay in making the woodcut of the alumni hall.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he sends a proof from the woodcut. He will order an electrotype. Also talks about the time needed for the brick work and the directions for finishing the ceiling.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that the agreement with Mr. Chesley about the fence is all right. Writer will be in Hanover again before the building is finished.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the delay in laying the second floor. The woodcut will be finished in a few days.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, in which he estimates on sheathing or plastering the bowling alley ceiling.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding the location of the chimney. Enclosure lacking.

Six-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, with the writer's preference for a center chimney.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he prefers two chimneys to one.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, with arrangements for the fence and chimney.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Bean will be in Hanover Tuesday night. Mr. Parker and son will be in Hanover this week to slate Reed Hall. The gymnasium roof is to be slated.

Threed-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Bean will tint the plaster the same as the walls.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Bean will go to Hanover with him on Monday.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he must see the contractor at the site on his next visit. If he can not meet Smith, he will call on Prof. Brown.