Bouton, Nathaniel, 1799-1878

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Johnstown, New York to Nathaniel Bouton, acknowledging Bouton's announcement of writer's election to the presidency of Dartmouth College. He has made an appointment wit Dr. Barstow to talk it over.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to Nathaniel Bouton, telling him that he wishes to consult the elders of his church before sending a formal acceptance of the presidency of Dartmouth College.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in New York to Nathaniel Bouton, accepting the presidency of Dartmouth College.

Letter from Daniel Blaisdell in Hanover to Nathaniel Bouton in Concord, New Hampshire, telling him that a copy pertaining to Mr. Tuck will be delivered to President Lord.

Two-page letter from Edward Silas Tobey in Boston to Nathaniel Bouton in Hanover, New Hampshire, telling him that he was in the White Mountains when the Trustee's meeting was held.

Four-page letter from Nathan Lord in Hanover, New Hampshire to Nathaniel Bouton, confirming correction of the date of his resignation. P.S. about having sent a copy of his article on abolition to Bouton.

Three-page letter from Nathan Lord in Hanover, New Hampshire to Nathaniel Bouton, saying that he is sending papers pertaining to the meeting of the Trustees at Commencement.

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Three-page draft of the program of Smith's inaugurationn. Will Smith respond briefly to the Governor's speech? Smith's endorsement: "The Gov's announcement...will suffice."

Three-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he thinks that a good beginning of the plan to raise $100,000 for the college must be made through the New York alumni. Meeting of the Commencement committee. Scholarship of $ 1000.

Letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Smith may use writer's name in any proper way. Writer has more faith in personal applications than in circulars.

Four-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has received the "Farewell Sermon" and circular from Boston. He has sent Mr. Lockwood's draft to the Treasurer. He regrets Dr. Lord'd answer to the annuity presentation.

Two-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he considers Henry Edmund Sawyer well qualified to take a respectable rank in a college faculty.

Two-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord, New Hampshire to Nathan Lord, calling attention to a discrepancy in dating of Lord's letter of resignation. Part of the letter is missing.

Two-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, announcing Smith's election to the presidency of Dartmouth College. Hon. Ira A. Eastman will confer with Smith on the subject.