Letters to Janette Verney and Lady Smith [PRG 18/63] • Manuscript

Letter from Delhi, 25/11/1919, to Mrs. Verney, in which Ross says that 'I must come back to India if I get that 10,000 pounds.'

Letter from Delhi, 25/11/1919, to Mrs. Verney, in which Ross says that 'I must come back to India if I get that 10,000 pounds.'

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1919, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Gilberton to Mrs. Verney, 7/5/1920, in which Ross says that he will not be able to greet her on her arrival that day but that he is looking forward to seeing her in Sydney and hearing all the Indian news. He tells her that he is on a lecture tour about his flight. He says that 'I have had a very strenuous time since reaching Australia, the flight was quite easy compared with our first visit to Sydney...'.

Letter from Gilberton to Mrs. Verney, 7/5/1920, in which Ross says that he will not be able to greet her on her arrival that day but that he is looking forward to seeing her in Sydney and hearing all the Indian news. He tells her that he is on a lecture tour about his flight. He says that 'I have had a very strenuous time since reaching Australia, the flight was quite easy compared with our first visit to Sydney...'.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/2/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Gilberton to Mrs. Verney, 7/5/1920, in which Ross says that he will not be able to greet her on her arrival that day but that he is looking forward to seeing her in Sydney and hearing all the Indian news. He tells her that he is on a lecture tour about his flight. He says that 'I have had a very strenuous time since reaching Australia, the flight was quite easy compared with our first visit to Sydney...'.

Letter from Gilberton to Mrs. Verney, 7/5/1920, in which Ross says that he will not be able to greet her on her arrival that day but that he is looking forward to seeing her in Sydney and hearing all the Indian news. He tells her that he is on a lecture tour about his flight. He says that 'I have had a very strenuous time since reaching Australia, the flight was quite easy compared with our first visit to Sydney...'.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/2/2

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Gilberton to Mrs. Verney, 7/5/1920, in which Ross says that he will not be able to greet her on her arrival that day but that he is looking forward to seeing her in Sydney and hearing all the Indian news. He tells her that he is on a lecture tour about his flight. He says that 'I have had a very strenuous time since reaching Australia, the flight was quite easy compared with our first visit to Sydney...'.

Letter from Gilberton to Mrs. Verney, 7/5/1920, in which Ross says that he will not be able to greet her on her arrival that day but that he is looking forward to seeing her in Sydney and hearing all the Indian news. He tells her that he is on a lecture tour about his flight. He says that 'I have had a very strenuous time since reaching Australia, the flight was quite easy compared with our first visit to Sydney...'.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/2/3

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Gilberton to Mrs. Verney, 7/5/1920, in which Ross says that he will not be able to greet her on her arrival that day but that he is looking forward to seeing her in Sydney and hearing all the Indian news. He tells her that he is on a lecture tour about his flight. He says that 'I have had a very strenuous time since reaching Australia, the flight was quite easy compared with our first visit to Sydney...'.

Letter from Gilberton to Mrs. Verney, 7/5/1920, in which Ross says that he will not be able to greet her on her arrival that day but that he is looking forward to seeing her in Sydney and hearing all the Indian news. He tells her that he is on a lecture tour about his flight. He says that 'I have had a very strenuous time since reaching Australia, the flight was quite easy compared with our first visit to Sydney...'.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/2/4

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Brisbane to Mrs. Verney, 2/6/1920, in which Ross tells her that he is thinking of going off to England in September after he has finished his lecture tour.

Letter from Brisbane to Mrs. Verney, 2/6/1920, in which Ross tells her that he is thinking of going off to England in September after he has finished his lecture tour.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/3/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Brisbane to Mrs. Verney, 2/6/1920, in which Ross tells her that he is thinking of going off to England in September after he has finished his lecture tour.

Letter from Brisbane to Mrs. Verney, 2/6/1920, in which Ross tells her that he is thinking of going off to England in September after he has finished his lecture tour.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/3/2

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Brisbane to Mrs. Verney, 2/6/1920, in which Ross tells her that he is thinking of going off to England in September after he has finished his lecture tour.

Letter from Brisbane to Mrs. Verney, 2/6/1920, in which Ross tells her that he is thinking of going off to England in September after he has finished his lecture tour.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/3/3

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Brisbane to Mrs. Verney, 2/6/1920, in which Ross tells her that he is thinking of going off to England in September after he has finished his lecture tour.

Letter from Brisbane to Mrs. Verney, 2/6/1920, in which Ross tells her that he is thinking of going off to England in September after he has finished his lecture tour.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/3/4

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Ross aboard R.M.S. 'Ormonde', 25/10/1920, to Mrs. Verney, telling her that 'I'm looking forward to when we all meet in London for a good old Delhi reunion.'

Letter from Ross aboard R.M.S. 'Ormonde', 25/10/1920, to Mrs. Verney, telling her that 'I'm looking forward to when we all meet in London for a good old Delhi reunion.'

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/4/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Ross aboard R.M.S. 'Ormonde', 25/10/1920, to Mrs. Verney, telling her that 'I'm looking forward to when we all meet in London for a good old Delhi reunion.'

Letter from Ross aboard R.M.S. 'Ormonde', 25/10/1920, to Mrs. Verney, telling her that 'I'm looking forward to when we all meet in London for a good old Delhi reunion.'

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/4/2

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Ross aboard R.M.S. 'Ormonde', 25/10/1920, to Mrs. Verney, telling her that 'I'm looking forward to when we all meet in London for a good old Delhi reunion.'

Letter from Ross aboard R.M.S. 'Ormonde', 25/10/1920, to Mrs. Verney, telling her that 'I'm looking forward to when we all meet in London for a good old Delhi reunion.'

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/4/3

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Madrid, 9/12/1921, to Mrs. Verney saying that 'Bosky and Mrs Borton and Keith and I have been here a week and had a thoroughly good time...'.

Letter from Madrid, 9/12/1921, to Mrs. Verney saying that 'Bosky and Mrs Borton and Keith and I have been here a week and had a thoroughly good time...'.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1921, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/5/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Madrid, 9/12/1921, to Mrs. Verney saying that 'Bosky and Mrs Borton and Keith and I have been here a week and had a thoroughly good time...'.

Letter from Madrid, 9/12/1921, to Mrs. Verney saying that 'Bosky and Mrs Borton and Keith and I have been here a week and had a thoroughly good time...'.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1921, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/5/2

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from Madrid, 9/12/1921, to Mrs. Verney saying that 'Bosky and Mrs Borton and Keith and I have been here a week and had a thoroughly good time...'.

Letter from Madrid, 9/12/1921, to Mrs. Verney saying that 'Bosky and Mrs Borton and Keith and I have been here a week and had a thoroughly good time...'.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1921, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/5/3

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney, 13/1/1922, in which Ross provides details of the proposed flight. 'Just for your private information Vickers are giving the machine, Napier three "Lion" engines, the Shell Coy the petrol & Wakefields the oil.'

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney, 13/1/1922, in which Ross provides details of the proposed flight. 'Just for your private information Vickers are giving the machine, Napier three "Lion" engines, the Shell Coy the petrol & Wakefields the oil.'

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1922, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/6/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney, 13/1/1922, in which Ross provides details of the proposed flight. 'Just for your private information Vickers are giving the machine, Napier three "Lion" engines, the Shell Coy the petrol & Wakefields the oil.'

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney, 13/1/1922, in which Ross provides details of the proposed flight. 'Just for your private information Vickers are giving the machine, Napier three "Lion" engines, the Shell Coy the petrol & Wakefields the oil.'

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1922, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/6/2

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney, 13/1/1922, in which Ross provides details of the proposed flight. 'Just for your private information Vickers are giving the machine, Napier three "Lion" engines, the Shell Coy the petrol & Wakefields the oil.'

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney, 13/1/1922, in which Ross provides details of the proposed flight. 'Just for your private information Vickers are giving the machine, Napier three "Lion" engines, the Shell Coy the petrol & Wakefields the oil.'

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1922, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/6/3

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Envelope addressed to Mrs R. Verney in St. Jean de Luz, France. 13/1/1922.

Envelope addressed to Mrs R. Verney in St. Jean de Luz, France. 13/1/1922.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1922, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/7

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney accepting her invitation to tea on the 24th and telling her that he was 'going up to Scotland as soon as I can get away.'

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney accepting her invitation to tea on the 24th and telling her that he was 'going up to Scotland as soon as I can get away.'

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1922, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/8/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney accepting her invitation to tea on the 24th and telling her that he was 'going up to Scotland as soon as I can get away.'

Letter from London to Mrs. Verney accepting her invitation to tea on the 24th and telling her that he was 'going up to Scotland as soon as I can get away.'

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1922, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/8/2

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from R. Ridgway in London, 6/7/1927, to 'My dear Nita', short for Anita, Lady Smith. General Ridgway was a leading English authority on the subject of air mail stamps.

Letter from R. Ridgway in London, 6/7/1927, to 'My dear Nita', short for Anita, Lady Smith. General Ridgway was a leading English authority on the subject of air mail stamps.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1927, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/9/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from R. Ridgway in London, 6/7/1927, to 'My dear Nita', short for Anita, Lady Smith. General Ridgway was a leading English authority on the subject of air mail stamps.

Letter from R. Ridgway in London, 6/7/1927, to 'My dear Nita', short for Anita, Lady Smith. General Ridgway was a leading English authority on the subject of air mail stamps.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1927, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/9/2

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from R. Ridgway in London, 10/7/1927, to 'My dear Nita', short for Anita, Lady Smith.

Letter from R. Ridgway in London, 10/7/1927, to 'My dear Nita', short for Anita, Lady Smith.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1927, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/10/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Letter from R. Ridgway in London, 10/7/1927, to 'My dear Nita', short for Anita, Lady Smith.

Letter from R. Ridgway in London, 10/7/1927, to 'My dear Nita', short for Anita, Lady Smith.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1927, Manuscript, PRG 18/63/10/2

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Undated note written by Janette Verney.

Undated note written by Janette Verney.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, n.d., Manuscript, PRG 18/63/11/1

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Undated note written by Janette Verney.

Undated note written by Janette Verney.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, n.d., Manuscript, PRG 18/63/11/2

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.

Undated note written by Janette Verney.

Undated note written by Janette Verney.

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, n.d., Manuscript, PRG 18/63/11/3

Letters from Ross Smith to Mrs Janette Verney and related letters by General R. Ridgway. Includes two letters from General Ridgway to 'Nita' (Anita, Lady Smith), and a note written by her concerning the collection of Smith letters. Janette Verney, wife of Ralph Verney, sometime military secretary to the Viceroy of India, and an intimate friend of A.E. ('Biffy') Borton, met Ross Smith in India when he and General Borton had flown out from England in 1918, after the end of World War I.