MEMOIE OF TOM SMITH. 



CHAPTER I. 



Scliool-boy days — Early activity and habits of observation — 

 An ngly wound — An election anecdote — Volunteering — 

 First scarlet coat. 



Tom Smith, the son of Mr. Thomas and Martha 

 Smith, of Shakl^ii Lodge, near Alton, in the 

 county of Hants, Avas Lorn there Angust 5th, 

 1790. He was the eldest of nine sons, who 

 all had to make their own way in the world ; 

 and, on the recommendation of Dr. Eeynolds, 

 then Dean of Winchester, he^ was sent to Eton, 

 being intended for the Church. He, however, 

 remained but a short time at that famous seat 

 of learning; for he showed such a decided 

 liking for active habits and field sports, that 



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