Autograph letter signed from Samuel Smiles, West Bank, Blackheath, to D. Jerdan, Esq. [manuscript], 1865 April 21.

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Autograph letter signed from Samuel Smiles, West Bank, Blackheath, to D. Jerdan, Esq. [manuscript], 1865 April 21.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367582213

Smiles mentions that Mr. Ro[bins?] at Deal is very ill, and he fears there is little hope of his recovery.

2 leaves ; 20 x 13 cm.

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Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904

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Samuel Smiles was an author and reformer, probably best known for his pioneering self-help books. Born in Haddington, Scotland, he was apprenticed to a doctor, and continued his medical studies at the University of Edinburgh. He practiced medicine for several years, supplementing his income by lecturing and writing articles, eventually moving to Leeds and becoming the editor of the radical Leeds Times. He also worked as a railroad secretary, and continued to write numerous articles on reform, gr...

Jerdan, D., fl. 1865

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