Papers of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford include: (Rumford 1) volume of letters to and from various recipients such as William Savage, Bessey Williams and Joseph Banks, 1798-1832; (Rumford 3) a daybook of 1799 and a notebook of expenses for 1802; printed papers relating to Rumford 1819-1964, such as 'Sir Benjamin Thompson, Comte Rumford' by J. D. Dumas in Journal des Savants 1881-1882 and Count Rumford's Concept of Heat by S. C. Brown, 1952; (Rumford 9) typescripts of letters in the bound volume, Rumford 1; (Rumford 11) MSS consisting of receipts, postcards and a sketch of Rumford's tomb with a transcript of the inscription and notes by C. E. S. Phillips, 1805- c1935; (Rumford 12) Dr Stollard's correspondence in connection with the Rumford papers, 1972-1973.
Thompson, Sir Benjamin, Count von Rumford, 1753-1814. Knight. Count. Natural Philosopher. Soldier. Administrator.
GB 0116 Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford Collection
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1755-1964