Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he thinks the cellar can be made for $500. He prefers to have a cellar. Talks about Writer's fee and Mr. Bean's payments.

Two-page letter from George Cheyne Shattuck in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith to Asa Dodge Smith regarding General Thayer's portrait. Also talks about Prof. Charles Augustus Young.

Three-page letter from Zedekiah Smith Barstow in Keene to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about Mr. Parker's qualifications for a professorship in the College.

Two-page letter from Charles Augustus Towle in Mount Vernon, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is leaving the Academy and asks about a young man in the senior class to suceed him.

Two-page letter from Horatio Nelson Twombly in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is sending the receipted bills for the Army and Navy Journal, also talks about the gymnasium and the Memorial Hall.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he sends a proof from the woodcut. He will order an electrotype. Also talks about the time needed for the brick work and the directions for finishing the ceiling.

Four-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Smith's premium was received. Also talks about his success and health and his financial advice for Mr. Blaisdell.

Three-page letter from Lucien Haskell Frary in Andover, MS to Asa Dodge Smith, asking for information about the religious condition of Dartmouth on which the writer has been asked to report.

Two-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith enclosing a letter. Talks about the errors in "The Dartmouth." The Dr.'s book. Enclosure lacking.

Two-page letter from Charles Carroll Hall in Sandwich, Massachusetts to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing Mr. Hanson's letter. Writer doubts whether the position is suited to his capacities. Also talks about Dartmouth students at Andover.

Two-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the Rutgers Female College commencement. He recommends Dr. Nichols for an honorary degree.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him Mr. Chesley promises to go to Hanover. The work must be finished by Dec. 13. Also talks about for reasons for delay.

Three-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh In Woodstock to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he hopes a Dartmouth man will be candidate for the Woodstock school. Also enquires about a scholarship for a Woodstock boy.

Four-page letter from John Sessions in Oakland, California to Asa Dodge Smith, calling Smith's attention to his earlier letter. Also talks about his summer in the Sandwich Islands.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the construction of the foundation of Bissell Hall and the manner in which to treat any settling.

Three-page letter from Follansbee Goodrich Welch in New Haven to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the gymnasium equipment. Writer starts for Hanover on Thursday. He hopes to persuade Prof. Thacher to allow him to stay the rest of the college year.

Two-page letter from Zedekiah Smith Barstow in Keene to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is glad to hear that the gymnasium is a success. Also talks about his wife's illness.

Three-page letter from Lyndon Arnold Marsh to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding Currier's complaint about the gymnasium. Writer thinks the hall should be used for its original purpose only.

Three-page letter from Doane Blood Colcord in Bucksport to Asa Dodge Smith, telling hin that he is sending Smith his photograph. He apologizes for leaving Hanover without bidding good-by to Smith. Also talks about his plans for the future.

Three-page letter from Jesse Gibson McMurphy in Derry Depot, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, asking whether he may enter the academic department with the Class of 1870. (On back: Note from Smith to Prof. Packard asking information about McMurphy)