Benjamin Thompson Rumford letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 793528
Rumford Mss 793528
Description
Sixty-six items from Count Benjamin Thompson Rumford to Lady Palmerston describing travel in Italy, France, German; life in the Bavarian court; references to his experiments with heat, his work in poor-relief, Anglo-French politics; details of his marriage settlement with Mme. Lavoisier. Numerous notables of the period mentioned.
Dates
- 1793-09
Creator
- Rumford, Benjamin Thompson, Count, 1753-1814 (Author, Person)
- Palmerston, Lady (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
.01 linear ft. (1 envelope) : 66 items
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository