The writer is deeply indebted to Hon. John Wentworth, of Chicago, for his kindness in examining the more important portions of the work previous to its publication. For the carefully-prepared draught of the original college edifice, the writer is indebted to the artistic skill of Mr. Arthur Bruce Colburn. In closing, especial mention should be made of the kindness of Prof. Charles Hammond, Marcus D. Gilman, Esq., and others representing the family of the founder, of the family of Hon. Elisha Payne, an early and honored Trustee, of the Trustees and Faculty of the college, and the courteous liberality of the publishers. BAXTER P. SMITH. Brookline, Mass., _June_, 1878. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. Introduction 1 CHAPTER II. Ancestry and Early Life of Eleazar Wheelock.--His Settlement at Lebanon.--Establishment of the Indian Charity School.--Mr. Joshua More 6 CHAPTER III. Education in New Hampshire.--Action in Regard to a College.--Testimonial of Connecticut Clergymen.--Legislative Grant to Mr. Wheelock 15 CHAPTER IV. A College Contemplated by Mr. Wheelock.--Lord Dartmouth.--Occom and Whitaker in Great Britain 23 CHAPTER V. Sir William Johnson.--Explorations for a Location.--Advice of English Trustees 29 CHAPTER VI. A College Charter 40 CHAPTER VII. President Wheelock's Personal Explorations in New Hampshire.--Location at Hanover 49 CHAPTER VIII. Commencement of Operations.--Course of Study.--Policy of Administration 57 CHAPTER IX. Progress to the Death of President Wheelock.--Prominent Features of his Character 65 CHAPTER X. Progress During the Administration of the Second President, John Wheelock 76 CHAPTER XI. Lack of Harmony Between President Wheelock and Other Trustees.--Removal of the President From Office.--Estimate of His Character 88 CHAPTER XII. Administration of President Brown.--Contest Between The College and the State.--Triumph of the College 100 CHAPTER XIII. Character of President Brown.--Tributes by Professor Haddock And Rufus Choate 117 CHAPTER XIV. Progress From 1820 to 1828.--Administrations of President Dana and President Tyler 126 CHAPTER XV. Inauguration of President Lord 143 CHAPTER XVI. The Policy of the College, its Progress and Enlargement under President Lord's Administration from 1828 to 1863 157 CHAPTER XVII. Character of President Lord 168