| RefNo | HSF/1/2/79 |
| Previous numbers | 600/31/65 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from W H [William Henry] Smyth, St John's Lodge, near Aylesbury, to Sir John [Frederick William Herschel] |
| Creator | Smyth; William Henry (1788-1865); British naval officer and surveyor |
| Date | 12 May 1863 |
| Description | He delayed replying to Herschel's kind gift of Book 2 of 'The Iliad' until he had read it. The hexameters suit the stern Homeric times much better than 'the pseudo-epic'. He thanks Hreschel and craves more. Smyth has been ill and confined to home, but able to work. Mrs Smyth sends compliments to the ladies. |
| Extent | 2p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5062 | Smyth; William Henry (1788 - 1865) | 1788 - 1865 |