Letter from Abel Kimball Merrill in Haverhill, New Hampshire to Daniel James Noyes, verifying the fact that pecuniary circumstances of the bearer Franklin Parker Wood,"are such that make it proper for him to receive assistance in preparing for the Christian ministry."

Three-page letter from Daniel James Noyes in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Mrs. Long would like to know when Smith will be in Hanover to see her house. So would Mrs. Sherman. Some think that Smith should be there for the Medical school commencement in November.

In English.

Three-page letter from Daniel James Noyes in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has consulted Prof. Brown and Mr. Blaisdell. Brown thinks the meeting in Boston should take place next week. Writer sees no objection, nor to one in Concord. He does not expect much money from the Alumni. He does not want a railroad pass that is not cheerfully given.

Three-page letter from Daniel James Noyes in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, talking to him about Smith'a success in Boston. Writer would be reluctant to change his course of instruction. Pierce, the Indian youth wants clothes bought for him from the Moor's School fund.