Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the cost of a wood engraving and that the legislature is about to pass the "eight hour day."

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to Joseph R. Richards with questions and answers about the construction of [Bissell Hall]

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the delay in making the woodcut of the alumni hall.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the delay in laying the second floor. The woodcut will be finished in a few days.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Bean will build the cellar for $500. Talks about the drawings for the alumni hall.

Three-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Bissell will build the building [Bissell Hall] for $ 21,500. Also talks about the appearance of the building.

Letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that the agreement with Mr. Chesley about the fence is all right. Writer will be in Hanover again before the building is finished.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith with the cost of the fence. Also talks about the tablet.

Two-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has renewed the insurance. Also talks about the delay in finishing.

Four-page lettrer from Joseph R. Richards to Asa Dodge Smith with instructions for securing the tablet to the building. Also talks about the gymnasium floors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Bean has ordered Mr. Osgood to relay and make good the upper floor of the gymnasium. Talks about sketch of a two-story laboratory building.

Four-page letter from Joseph R. Richards in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mr. Noble should cut out the cellar window. Talks about the delay on the fence and hopes to see Smith on his next vist to Hanover.