Quimby, Elihu Thayer, 1826-1890

Sixty-page address for the centennial anniversary of the town of Danville, New Hampshire on July 4, 1860.

In English.

Four-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby to Asa Dodge Smith, talking about the Dartmouth scholarship campaign in New Ipswich Academy.

Three-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby of New Ipswich, New Hamsphire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will try to get a donation of hymn books for the chapel. Would an instrument for the vestry be an acceptable gift?

Three-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has not laid definite plans but thinks Smith had better not come yet. Shall he do anything about the hymn books? Parker will be ready for the next class and will need pecuniary aid.

Two-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in Nashua to Asa Dodge Smith, asking him whether Smith prefer the books without notes? The scholarship.

Two-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Smith will receive a package of hymn books and a dictionary. Will Smith use his influence to get a Dartmouth man for New Ipswich.

Four-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he fears nothing can be done now. If a reunuon of the alumni could be held next summer something might be accomplished.

Three-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich, New Hanpshire, accepting the professorship of mathematics at Dartmouth College.

Letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby to Asa Dodge Thayer with the results of his examination of the bearer, Mr. Brickett.

Three-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he wishes Smith could be there on Tuesday. Writer fears peace with slavery.

Four-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he agrees that Smith should go to Exeter. Could not Smith attend the alumni meeting in New Ipswich?

Letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, thanking Smith for his letter.

Four-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Edwin David Sanborn, telling him he would like Dartmouth Collge to confer and honorary degree upon Josiah B. Chickering. Postscript is a testimonial of Chickering's character by Samuel Lee.

Four-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Dr. Zedekiah Smith Barstow, giving a brief biographical sketch of Josiah B. Chickering and asks Dr. Barstow to suggest that Dartmouth College give him an honorary degree.

Two-page letter from Elihy Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Dr. Zedekiah Smith Barstow, relating to Mr. Chickering's qualifications for an honorary degree. Testimonial of his character by Samuel Lee.

Three-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in New Ipswich to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that the illness of writer's wife and son will prevent his returning to vote. Willard, Brickett and Danforth should be notified to be prepared for examination, the spring term.

Three-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding improvements in South Hall. Writer has written to Amos Kendall about the organ.

Two-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in Gaysville, Vermont to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding college discipline. Writer left instruction for the renovation of the college building.

Two-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in Gaysville, Vermont to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has heard from Chicago. The $10,000 is ready and will be advanced as soon as the diploma arrives. Could that and Mr. Joy's be applied toward the writer's professorship?