{"value"=>"<p>This series contains several items illuminating Smith's interest in one aspect of spiritualism; psychometry, or the determination of a person's character through handwriting analysis. Included is a one-page manuscript \"psychometrical reading\" of Smith's character by Mrs. J.R. Mettler, \"Psycho-Magnetic Physician\" of Hartford, Conn., dated 9 October 1852; a two-page manuscript note (19 May 1869) by Smith explaining the circumstances behind Mettler's reading; and an article from an unidentified journal (May 1852) reviewing Smith's recent lectures in Cincinnati and appending two pyschometrical readings of Smith's character.</p>"}