Letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has informally notified John M. Shirley of his honorary degree, also, that Smith will notify him officially and call on him and would like to meet John Proctor.

In English.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Johnstown, New York to Nathaniel Bouton, acknowledging Bouton's announcement of writer's election to the presidency of Dartmouth College. He has made an appointment wit Dr. Barstow to talk it over.

Four-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith with extracts from the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Dartmouth College, held September 21, 1863, in regard to the inauguration of Asa Dodge Smith as president of Dartmouth College.

Letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will attend to the business in season but they must not be disappointed if they do not secure a large meeting. Hopes Smith will call on Le Grand Lockwood.

In English.

Three-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he thinks that a good beginning of the plan to raise $100,000 for the college must be made through the New York alumni. Meeting of the Commencement committee. Scholarship of $ 1000.

Four-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has received the "Farewell Sermon" and circular from Boston. He has sent Mr. Lockwood's draft to the Treasurer. He regrets Dr. Lord'd answer to the annuity presentation.

Two-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about Mr. Parker's qualification to fill Prof. Aiken's place. Writer hopes Joseph B. Walker will be made chairman of the Committee on the Agricultural Fund.

Two-page letter from Nathaniel Bouton in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing a letter of introduction to Deacon McGaw. Mr. Dimond is the man for chemistry and mineralogy. Enclosure lacking.