This memoir is a collection of letters and recollections of the famous 19th-century writer and clergyman, Sydney Smith. The book provides a glimpse into the life of the man who was not only a witty and outspoken figure in literary circles but also a prominent advocate for social and political reform. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.