Four-page letter from John Edgar Johnson on Manchester, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that his conversation with Smith was overheard and reported. He will not return to college.

Letter from John Edgar Johnson in Fort Constitution to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that writer has joined the army. Would like Smith's advice about finishing his collegiate course.

Two-page letter from John Edgar Johnson at Hardin's Division, telling him that he thinks that he is the youngest captain in the Army. He would like to be granted his degree with his class.

Four-page letter from John Edgar Johnson at Harding Division to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is grateful for his degree. He is enclosing $60. He will pay graduation fees when he learns them. Would $ 50 or $ 100 be acceptable to the college of scientific department?

Four-page letter from John Edgar Johnson near Brownsville to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will give $ 40 to aid the young man who wishes to enter the scientific department. He hopse to see Smith soon and talks about Rio Grande country.