Letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will lend his name to any document which Smith may adopt for raising funds for the College.

Three-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that his paying his subscription in a state bond. Also talks about Prof. Patterson's case.

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Gilford to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will be at Smith's service after next Wednesday. He will notify Sheldon of the opportunity to make the contract for building the gymnasium.

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Exeter to Asa Dodge Smith, empowering Smith and Blaisdell to go forward with the building arrangements [for Bissell Hall]. Also talks about Mr. Bissell's terms.

Three-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him the price of bricks. Mr. Bissell had better consent to the use of them.

Three-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he trusts Mr. Bean is a reliable and capable contractor. He does not object to Mr. Parker as Prof. Aiken's successor. Mr. Bartlett's qualifications. Judge Upham knows George Peabody.

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will write Mr. Shaw to supply the timber if he can. Mr. Davis finds charity funds scarce. They may lose Professor Brown.

Letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will be unable to meet with the committee on the erection of the gymnasium, next Friday.

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, asking Smith to preach in Franklin the next Sabbath. Writer thinks he need to be present when the committee meets with the contractor and architect to examine the gymnasium.

Two-page letter from George Washington Nesmith in Franklin to Asa Dodge Smith, introducing Professor S.C. Chandler who delivers popular lectures on geology.