John William Cousin, A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature… (1910)
“ Smith, Alexander (1830-1867) . -- Poet and essayist, s. of a Paisley pattern-designer, at first followed the same occupation in Glasgow, but having become known as a poet of promise was, in 1854, appointed Sec. of Edin. Univ. After contributing to the Glasgow Citizen he pub. A Life Drama (1853) , which received much admiration. ”
