William Smith, Judge of the Supreme Court of the Province of New York: William Smith, the Historian, Chief Justice of New York and of Canada (1881) is a biographical book written by Maturin L. Delafield. The book explores the life and career of William Smith, a prominent figure in the legal and political history of New York and Canada. Smith served as a judge of the Supreme Court of the Province of New York and later became the Chief Justice of New York and Canada. The book provides a detailed account of Smith's early life, education, and legal career, as well as his contributions to the development of the legal system in New York and Canada. It also delves into Smith's personal life, including his family and social connections. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of the most influential legal figures of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.