Add. MS c/156
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[c 1790?]-1941
Part of Additional Manuscripts c
MS poem about the life of Trinity College Fellows, beginning "What are your joys? Ye Senior Fellows say", undated. Accompanied by a letter from the donor, Gerda Morgan, great-granddaughter of Richard Smith, to H. A. Hollond dated 5 Nov. 1941 with stories from Richard Smith's family letters describing his travels in France with the Duke of Devonshire, and other stories from the family about Richard's daughters, who included Richarda Airy, married to Sir George Airy. Accompanied by a typescript biography of Richard Smith that includes further stories of his travels in France, further information about Richarda Airy and her connection with William Whewell.
Smith, Richard (c 1767-1824) Trinity College, Cambridge Fellow, clergyman