SMITH, THOMAS [SSNE 1838]
Text source
In a letter from Thomas Chamberlin, Thomas Smith is mentioned both as a governor of the Muscovy Company and as a former Ambassador to Russia from 1604-1605.
Sources: I. Lubimenko, English Historical Review, Vol. 29, 1914; DNB; G. M. Bell, A Handlist of British Diplomatic Representatives 1509-1688 (London, 1990).
Service record
- STUART KINGDOMS, RUSSIA
- Arrived 1604-06-10
- Departed 1605-09-30
- Capacity AMBASSADOR, purpose DIPLOMACY