L. W. (fl. 1802) to her brother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07774 Author/Creator: L. W. (fl. 1802) Place Written: Cambridge, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 February 1863 Pagination: 8 p. ; 18.7 x 12 cm. Order a Copy
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.
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.
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