Patterson, James Willis, 1823-1893

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to James Willis Patterson, telling him that he believes that it would be proper to continue teaching through the summer term even if he resigns his professorship.

Letter from James Willis Patterson to George Washington Patterson, Content: Esq. Blaisdell met addressee's father at Republican convention. What are the prospect for Freemont? Writer appointed professor of mathematics. His portrait painted by Ames. A new portrait gallery in Reed Hall.

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.

Letter from James Willis Patterson in Hanover to Justin Smith Morrill, telling him that his wife will go to New York with Morrill's family, en route, presumably for Washington. Baxter will go, too.

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.

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 Mason Weare Tappan, inquiring of the desirability of a post office in South Sunapee, New Hampshire.

Three-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Hanover, New Hampshire to Maurice Waterman in which he expresses his faith in the future of the country.

Letter from James Willis Patterson at Dartmouth College to David Bartlette Boutelle in Tully, New York with a report of his son's (David Emery) scholastic standing.

Five-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Hanover, NH to Samuel Augustus Duncan, telling him that he is deeply afflicated by the loss of his infant son. Asks if Duncan would like to be detailed as Provost Marshal of New Hampshire and that Professor Putnam is leaving for Europe. Discusses Civil War Generals.

Three-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Hanover to Charles Lanman with a brief autobiographical sketch of Patterson, including his career at Dartmouth College.

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.

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.

Letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington, D.C., to Mr. Bell. Patterson comments on the 150th anniversary celebration of Londonderry, N.H. He also discusses forthcoming tariff legislation and the speech of Justin Morrill on the role of the executive and the legislature in tariff regulation.

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.

Three-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington, DC to Gideon Welles, recommending John R. Eastman as a professor in the Navy to serve at the Georgetown Observatory.

Four-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Washington to Asa Dodge Smith. Patterson does not know what Grimes answered. Prof. Sanborn in politics.

James Willis Patterson report of absences and standing as a scholar of Jonas Hutchinson. Signed by James Willis Patterson.

Justin Smith Morrill correspondence with James Willis Patterson about making plans for trips, and describing a trip on Mr. Pullman's luxurious cars. Requests an appointment for Dr. Albert Crosby and speaks of their health, their families, their work, and politics. Includes letter dated May 15, 1977 from Donald G. Patterson in Shepherstown, West Virginia to Kenneth C. Cramer in Hanover. (Photocopies)