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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07774 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0159] Post-1806 |
| Title | L. W. to her brother with information on Countess Sarah Thompson Rumford |
| Date | 25 February 1863 |
| Author | L. W. (fl. 1802) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes about "Sally Rumfield" (Countess Sarah Thompson Rumford) to her brother. Mentions she has only seen Rumford a couple of times. Says Rumford moved to Germany with her father and returned as a countess but a poor one. Quotes a friend saying the Countess had all her parties in Boston, Massachusetts and is well admired for everything but her shabby dress. Also appears to hint at Rumford's death. The second half of the letter is written on a smaller piece of paper. |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women's History Immigration and Migration Clothing and Accessories Entertaining and Hospitality Death |
| People | L. W. (fl. 1802) Rumford, Sarah Thompson, Countess (1774-1852) |
| Place written | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Sarah Thomas Rumford, also referred to as Sally Rumford, was the daughter Benjamin Thompson Rumford, the American Scientist who is credited with improving heating and cooking methods. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Sarah Rumford to Lucy Knox discussing Rumford's new home and her desire to see Knox in Boston |