Three-page letter from Elihu Thayer Quimby in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding improvements in South Hall. Writer has written to Amos Kendall about the organ.

Four-page letter from Allen Hazen in Sholapoor, Western India to Asa Dodge Smith, enquiring about his younger son's health and soliciting Smith's advice for his sons.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Boston, Massachusetts to Samuel Jones Spalding, asking information about Coffin who has not answered his letter and discusses the financial needs of the College.

Two-page letter from Silvanus Haywaard in Dunbarton to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has received Smith's circular asking pastors to pray for Dartmouth College. Also talks about this approval and the Alumni meeting at Concord.

Three-page letter from Mrs. May Ann (Webster) Sanborn in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, asking Smith to write Mr. Sanborn in St. Louis about collection funds for Dartmouth College.

Four-page letter from Mrs. Martha Sherman (Evarts) Tracy to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that she is dismayed at her son's conduct and asks Smith's advice about taking her son from college.

Two-page letter from Ira Allen Eastman in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith in New York, telling him that Dr. Barstow will consult Smith about presidency of Dartmouth. Writer urges Smith to accept.

Two-page letter from Pliny Butts Day in Hollis, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing Noah Farley's contribution to Dartmouth. Also talks about election.

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.

Letter from Joseph Albree Gilmore in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing a railroad pass for Prof. Brown. Writer wishes to see Smith about Sidney Benton and the college's paying salaries to Congressmen.

Three-page letter from Samuel Holmes Mather in Cleveland, Ohio to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is chagrined that his son had any connection with the "row." He would like to know something about his son's associates.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to Hiram Hitchcock with a plea for money to aid worthy and needy students to be called the Hitchcock scholarship. There are about 60 in the freshman class, more than have entered before since 1860.

Two-page letter from Silvanus Hayward in Dunbarton, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, asking him under what conditions may Markillie return to Dartmouth? Cook is ready to return. Also talks about his opinion of George.

Three-page letter from Samuel Campbell Cochran in St. Louis, Missouri, telling him about his grief at Fred's behavior. Does Smith think it is wise for Fredn to teach this winter.

Three-page letter from Silvanus Hayward in Dunbarton, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Cook and Burbank have arrived but not George. Writer will do his best for them. Talks about their studies.

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.

Three-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh in Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding Prof. Aiken's plans. Also talks about Judge Benjamin H. Steele and a student named Clay.

Three-page letter from Lewis Flanders Laine in Canisteo, New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that his class reunion should be deferred. Also talks about college life.

Four-page letter from Silvanus Hayward in Dunbarton, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the conduct of Cook, Burbank and George and that they have not paid their tuition.

Four-page letter from Charles C. Wallace in Placerville, California to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about Mrs. Blanchard's hoped for her son George.