Cranworth, Laura, Lady, 1807-1868

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1807 - 1868

Biography

The daughter of Thomas Carr of Frognal, Hampstead; in 1845 she married Robert Monsey Rolfe, baron Cranworth. She was an acquaintance of Samuel Rogers.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 859416

Mss 859416

Date(s): 1859-07-16

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth at Bromley View to George Ticknor, thanking him for the book sent. Mr. Hillard's is not looking well. Mrs. Wordsworth's death was unexpected. Lord Cranworth is well.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 860460

Mss 860460

Date(s): 1860-08-10

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth to Mr. Ticknor, telling him that he is sending a present. Hopes to see Ticknor in England. Lady Cardley's death has greatly affected her. Lord Cranworth is well.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 861301

Mss 861301

Date(s): 1861-05-01

Scope and Contents

Six-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth in Hollywood to George Ticknor, describing her activities since receiving his letter. Gives news of friends. Hopes Mr. Hillard will come to England. Mr. Beecher's lecture was amusing as was the introduction of female suffrage to Parliament.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 864279

Mss 864279

Date(s): 1864-04-29

Scope and Contents

Six-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth to George Ticknor, sending a pendant of Lord Cranworth's likeness. She only knew Mr Prescott by sight but has been in a state of excitement about Garibaldi.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 866379.1

Mss 866379.1

Date(s): 1866-06-29

Scope and Contents

Eight-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth in London to George Ticknor, introducing Mr. Wigram, son of James Wigram. Sends a rememberance. The Queen is nervous about opening Parliament so Lord Cranworth may read her speech. Gives news of friends.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 867460.1

Mss 867460.1

Date(s): 1867-08-10

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from lady Laura Cranworth in Brighton to Mr. Ticknor, introducing Miss Sulivan. She has friends in common with the Ticknors. Lord Cranworth must go back to the House of Lords.