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

Letter from Lyman Dyer Spalding in Portsmouth to Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire, asking Smith to excuse writer's son James'absence from college.

Two-page letter from Lyman Dyer Spalding in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he thinks James should have been admitted to his class at the first meeting of the faculty.

Four-page letter from Lyman James McIndoe in Windsor, Vermont to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding publication of the "Vermont Chronicle" and the "New Hampshire Chronicle."

Two-page letter from Lymnan James McIndoe in Windsor, Vermont to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will have Smith's article inserted in the papers. Plan to date the "Chronicle" at Hanover.

Three-page letter from the Lyme, New Hampshire Congregational Church in Lyme, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, asking Smith to be present at the examination and installation of Henry A. Hazen as pastor of the Church.

Four page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith with plans for Smith's inauguration. There is a vacancy in the Board of Trustees for which writer will probably suggest Edward S. Tobey.

Two-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding the publication of the inaugural addresses and the triennials. Writer hopes Toby will become a trustee.

Two-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he may not be able to go to Boston. He wishes to meet Mr. Tobey. He is against the proposed change in the Commencement exercises.

Three page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Smith's circular to the clergy of New Hampshire has been given to Dr. Clement. Writer's impression of the meeting at the Revere. He would like to erect a presidential mansion. Location of the Agriculture College.

Three-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock, Vermont to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is pleased at Smith's acceptance of the presidency of Dartmouth College. The organization of the Board of Trustees.

Three-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock, Vermont to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he and Mr. Delano would like to know when Smith plans to come to Hanover in order to meet him.

Four-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he knew John P. Williams well. He sends the "Vermont Standard," containing Judge Barrett's article, "Dartmouth College." Writer will meet Smith at the Junction.

Letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he hopes that Judge Bonney will be given a seat in the Board at an early meeting.

Four-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing a statement (signed by Marsh and Samuel Delano) authorizing Smith to furnish a room in the college for a study. The Board elected Judge Eastman as a compromise.

Three-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he wants to know the size of the new class. The Trustees think the professors have not worked for the fund as they might. The appointment of professor of mathematics. Chandler school.

Two-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will try to go to Concord. He may make a minority report on the Chandler school.

Three-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him he would not attend the meeting at Concord if it were not for his regard for the President. The whole subject of the Chandler school is uncongenial to him. The attitude of the Trustees toward Prof. Fairbanks.

Three-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he hopes to attend the meeting next Tuesday. Mrs. Marsh will accompany him.

Four-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him Oliver P. Chandler's address. Smith might write Judge Barrett for names of people who might aid the College. Would it be well to invite Judge Bonney to Commencement without telling him the Board wishes a trustee from New York?

Three-page letter from Lydon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has been thinking of an honorary degree for Schuyler Colfax.