The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Smith, Sir Henry Babington
Smith, Sir Henry Babington, M.A., K.C.B. (1908), C.S.I. (1897); b. 1867; s. of Archibald Smith; educ: at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge; Examiner, Educational Department, 1887; first class Classical Tripos and Chancellor’s Medal; Principal Private Secretary to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1891-92; Clerk in the Treasury, 1892; Secretary to the British Delegates at the Brussels Monetary Conference; 1892; Private Secretary to the Viceroy of India, 1894-99; Secretary to the General Post Office, 1903; President, National Bank of Turkey, 1909; represented the Treasury in Natal, 1839; British Delegate to Postal Union Congress at Rome, 1906: Raido Telegraphy at Berlin, 1906; m. Lady Elizabeth Mary Bruce, d. of 9th Earl of Elgin, 1898. Address: 121, James Court, S.W., Buckingham Gate, S.W. Club: Brooks.