Two-page letter from Edward Silas Tobey in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he thinks week after next would be better for the Alumni meeting.

Three-page letter from Edward Silas Tobey to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Thayer may join with Mr. Bates and writer in contributing for the Webster professorship. If necessary writer will double his subscription.

Two-page letter from Edward Silas Tobey to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that writer would like a college catalogue to send to Dr. Walker. Walker is slightly more favorably inclined toward a donation.

Two-page letter from Edward Silas Tobey in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he agrees that it would be wise to wait until the new year before making further application for aid in Dartmouth.

Three-page letter from Edward Silas Tobey to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that illness will prevent writer's attending the Alumni meeting. He would like to confer with Smith.

Seven-page letter from Edward Silas Tobey in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he can not attend the Trustees' meeting. He offers his resignation from the Board.