Benjamin Thompson Rumford letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 800329
Rumford Mss 800329
Description
Letters from Sir Count Benjamin Thompson Rumford of London to Sir Joseph Banks of London discussing Thomas Garnett's errors in attributing Volta's discoveries to the French; includes draft of Rumford's statement for Garnett to read before the Royal Institution.
Dates
- 1800-05-29 - 1800-05-30
Creator
- Rumford, Benjamin Thompson, Count, 1753-1814 (Author, Person)
- Banks, Joseph, Sir, bart., 1743-1820 (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.03 linear ft. (1 envelope) ; 23 cm.
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