Three-page letter from Israel Warburton Putnam of Danvers, Massachusetts to Andrew Mack in Hanover, New Hampshire, informing him that Dartmouth scholars have a "want of taste. Another conspicuous trait is their pedandtry, an example of which is in the character of their P___. Dr. Smith's success in 'gouching' astonishing."

In English.

Three-page letter from Andrew Mack in Gilmanton, New Hampshire to Samuel Fletcher telling him about Fletcher's brother, and comments on the campaign of 1813, Perry's victory on the lakes and the reduction of Malden.

Two-page letter from John Richards at Dartmouth College to Andrew Mack in which Richards is asking about the papers of Dr. Cogswell, files of letters, etc. He wants the catalogues given to the Library: "The letters I wish to inspect...Prof. Young says he gave Prof. Adams' file of broadsheets to Dr. C. on the express condition that when he had used them they were to be deposited in the Library."

In English.

Three-page letter from Reuben Washburn of Boston to Andrew Mack in Hanover, New Hampshire informing him that he is reading law in Mr. Jackson's office. He recommends that writer commence practice in Newburyport. Taking advantage of all that Boston offers, attending theatre, churches, visiting The Athenaeum.

Three-page letter from Andrew Mack of Hampton, New Hampshire to Samuel Fletcher informing him that he is to succees Fletchter at Gilmanton Academy. He believes that Dartmouth is not inferior to Cambridge and may be proud of such graduates as McKeen, Appleton and Worcester.

In English.