In English.

Five-page letter from Clement Long in Auburn to Asa Ddge Smith, asking Smith to consider a professorship in Auburn Theological Seminary.

Six-page letter from Clement Long in Auburn to Asa Dodge Smith, with an explanation of the duties and privileges of the professorship at Auburn Theological Seminary which writer wishes Smith to accept.

Letter from Asa D. Smith in New York to J. Wakefield, accepting invitation to speak at reunion of Sons of Weston.

Three-page letter from Cyrus Byington in Stockbridge, Choctaw Nation to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the work of the Indian mission, and desribing an Indian temperance meeting.

Four-page letter from Clement Long in Auburn to Asa Dodge Smith with further details relating to the professorship offered Smith at Auburn Theological Seminary.

Letters from Joseph Albree Gilmore in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa D. Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire in which she describes a vacation in the White Mountains. Mentions William Butterfield, editor of "The Patriot." Discusses rail passes and Concord Railroad stock. Letter dated April 17, 1867 written by Gilmore's son telling of his father's death and plans for the funeral.

Papers include letter to Asa Dodge Smith, letters to Henry H. Goodell from John Lawes and others, and to William Constantine Goodell all concerning academic affairs and personal matters. Includes bookplate of the Goodell Lubrary at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and postcards, one picturing the Goodell Library.

Eleven-page letter from Elihy Thayer Rowe in Meriden to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he thinks the faculty takes too little interest in the churches and schools in the state. Mr. Duncan's suitability for a professorship.

Personal letter from William Smith to his father Asa Smith in which he speaks of various friends who have been drafted for the war.

Two-page letter from Zedekiah Smith Barstow in Keene, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he would like a personal interview with Smith as soon as possible, on a matter concerning Smith's Alma Mater. He sends a letter to Johnstowns in New York.

Four-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, urging Smith to accept the presidency of Dartmouth College.

Letter from Nathanile Bouton in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is official and other communications have been received.

Four-page letter from Daniel James Noyes in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding living conditions in Hanover.

Letter from John Aiken in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith in which he congratulates Smith on accepting the presidency of Dartmouth College. Would like his photograph.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in New York to Nathan Lord regarding his diffidence at accepting the presidency of Dartmouth College.

Three-page letter from Daniel James Noyes in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mrs. Long would like to know when Smith will be in Hanover to see her house. So would Mrs. Sherman. Some think that Smith should be there for the Medical school commencement in November.

Letter from William Leonard Gage in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him the name of the man who kept the saloon at Lebanon Centre was Tousan.

Letter from Henry Wardwell to Asa Dodge Smith, asking Smith to change the decision in regard to the librarian's occupancy of the library rooms