Offered here is an original typed letter on solicitor's letterhead, dated March 27th, 1912, from W. Hubert Smith, Solicitor and Commissioner for Oaths, also serving as Vestry Clerk at St. Alphage, London Wall.
Letter Details:
- From: W. Hubert Smith, M.A., LL.M. (Cantab.), Solicitor — 10 Fenchurch Buildings (next to 108 Fenchurch Street), London, E.C.
- To: W. Feather, Esq., The Limes, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex
- Date: March 27, 1912
- Subject: "re Grimwood" — a brief acknowledgment of correspondence received the prior day
- Signed: W. Hubert Smith in ink, with his characteristic flowing signature
- Notations: Upper right corner notes "Enclo. R & Dx" and initialed "W.H.S."
- Telegram address: "Govetbind London" / Telephone 1616 Avenue
The letterhead is a fine example of Edwardian-era professional stationery, with a mix of typeface styles including elegant script for the address. The brief, courteous text reads: "Many thanks for yours of yesterday, and am obliged to you for same."