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Life and ivritings of Count RumforiL 



this occasion, is taken from tlic original name of Concord in New 

 Hampshire^ the place of his early residence* 



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trusted with real and very extensive power in enjoining the united 

 ofl&ccs of minister of war and superiutendant of the police. He 

 had the entire command of the Bavarian army, in the noted cam- 

 paign of 1796; in which; hy his firmness and decision, he suc- 

 ceeded in preserving the neutrality of the capital against the at- 

 tempts of two hostile armies, which successively threatened it. 

 Finally, in 1/98, he was appointed to a station which he had 

 earnestly desired, that of minister plenipotentiary to the Court 

 of London. 



A most flattering prospect now presented itself to Count Rum. 



ford; 



that of residing in London, the scene of his early greatness, 



in the enjoyment of a distinguished and honourable appointment 

 in the service of a foreign court. Unfortunately however for his 

 hopes, the etiquette of the English court did not admit a British 

 born subject to be accredited as minister from another power, and 

 Couat Rumford was informed the custom could not be dispensed 



sion was a disappointment to his 



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his case. This dec 



wishes, yet did not prevent his remaining in the country. He re- 



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sided some years at London, engaged in various scientific inquiries 

 and in introducing the improvements, which he had tested in Ger- 

 many. His popularity at this period was very extensive, the es- 

 says which he published on philosophic subjects were generally 

 read and admired, his economical improvements were every where 

 fashionable, and the weight and ascendency of his cliaractcr were 

 such, that they enabled him to carry into effect some extensive 

 and important innovations. The Royal Institution of Great Brit- 



