Smith, James (02/10/1775-12/24/1839), YYYY-10-13

File — Box: 2, Folder: 13

Content Description

From the Collection:

Collection of manuscript poems by 56 minor British poets. Includes prose and 3 photographs. Poets include: Alfred Austin, Mary Elizabeth Braden, "Alfred Crowquill," Francis Jeffrey, J. Sheridan Knowles, Lord John Russell, Charles Augustus Sala, and Martin F. Tupper.

Dates

Other: YYYY-10-13

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Biographical / Historical

James Smith, brother of poet and author Horatio Smith, served as solicitor in his father's business, where he was successful. Smith also published comic writing, both verse and prose, although was not as successful in this trade as his brother Horace.