Eight-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to Francis Beattie Brewer, regarding the financial condition of the college and the need for endowed professorships.

Eight-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, to Franklin Pierce, asking Pierce to use his influence with the Democrats for the college's campaign for scholarships and a New Hampshire professorship.

Two-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to Lyndon Arnold Marsh, asking Marsh's permission, as trustee, to make certain changes in college administration. (Marsh's permission is appended to the letter.)

Letter from Asa Dodge Smith to Daniel Clark, telling him that Henry will remain until Wednesday. (Probably written by Asa Dodge Smith.)

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith at Dartmouth to Daniel Clark, telling him that if Henry reads the 7th book of the Odyssey, he may return to his class in the spring term. He ought to spend some time on mathematics.

Letter from Asa Dodge Smith to William Alfred Packard, asking addressee to give his impression of Clark's attainment in the studies of the term. (Packard's answer appended)

Five-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to William Wheelwright, suggesting that Wheelwright establish a professorship in honor of his son.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to James Albert Danforth, asking Danforth to send him a statement exonerating Putney from blame in the taking of the pictures.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to Julius Hawley Seelye in Amherst, Massachusetts, telling him that he seeks information regarding construction of a gymnasium, student teaching and faculty salaries. (photocopy)

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to George Henry Bissell, telling him about the students' enthusiasm over Bissell's gift. Writer will have a meeting of the Committee and execute the contract for the gymnasium but what could the college do in case of Bissell's death?

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to John Rand, announcing Rand's son's separation from college.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to Frederick Smyth, telling him that he is concerned with possible arrangements between the State of New Hampshire and the College for the use of the Agricultural Fund and making definite proposals.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to Edward Hitchcock, enquiring about gymnasium work at Amherst.

Letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to John Mussey Rand, informing Rand that he may not return to college after the present term. Filed with Mss 868274.2.

Six-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to Darius W. Geer with reasons why Geer's son may not return to college.

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 with Dr. Barstow to talk it over.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith at Dartmouth College to John James Dixwell, thanking Dixwell for sending Mr. Bates a copy of the Trustees' circular. Writer would rejoice if Bates should aid the college.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to Brother Dodge [i.e. William Earl Dodge], telling him that if Dodge will increase his subscription, Mr. Chittenden and others might do so also. (Incomplete)

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to Charles Garland, telling him that his son James has been suspended from college because he took part in a collision between the lower classes.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire to Charles James Smith, telling him that he wants Smith to use his influence about the disposition of the Agricultural Fund, that it should be used in connection with Dartmouth and that discussion should be postponed until the next session of the Legislature. Invites Mr. Smith to Commencement.