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--- Portraits Listed in Various Places:
- Sir Thomas Lawrence - Displayed at R.A. 1795 No. 189? "Portrait of a Lady of Quality". The portrait of Lady Louisa Gordon is given to A. Hickel in the R.A. Catalogue, probably in error.
- Daniel Gardner - Pastel Rectangular, 10-1/2x9".
- Bought in Dorking by Mrs. Willett, Arnold House, Brighton (bef. 1921)
- Miniature in the Collection of the Duchess of Bedford
- Miniature in Port Eliot Collection, no artist attributed.
--- "Morning Post" 14 Feb 1801, page 3:
Lady Louisa Brome has taken up her residence in Cavendish-square.
--- "Saint James's Chronicle" 04 Jun 1818, page 4:
The Prince Regent had a grand assembly at Carlton-house on Tuesday night, in honour of the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The exterior of the building was illuminated, and the interior was decorated with fragrant plants brought expressly from Kew. The company began to arrive a quarter before ten, and continued to set down till near twelve. Notwithstanding the rapid succession of carriages, only one accident occurred, and that to the Marchioness Cornwallis, who fell from the steps of her carriage, owing to an unexpected motion of her horses. She was severely bruised on her side, and was taken up in a state of insensibility by the Marquis and others. The Regent's attendants used all possible means for her recovery.
--- "Morning Advertiser" 05 Jun 1818, page 2:
The Marchioness Cornwallis, who met with an accident in going to the Prince Regent's party on Tuesday night, was yesterday much better.
--- "Westmorland Gazette" 13 Jun 1818, page 4:
An untoward accident happened on Monday night, the 1st inst. to the Marchioness of Cornwallis, while alighting from her carriage, at the Prince's grand party. The coachman having slackened the reins, the horses moved on, when her Ladyship fell with her side against the step; by which she was so much hurt as to be rendered insensible for a time. We are happy to add, by proper restoratives, she speedily recovered.
--- "Cumberland Pacquet" 19 Jun 1820, page 2:
Prince Leopold has recently turned his mind to Conchology, and intends to form a Museum of the first description. The two finest collections of shells at present in this kingdom, are those of the Earl of Tankerville and Mrs. Angus. The Marchioness of Cornwallis is also collecting unique specimens in that branch of Natural History.
--- "London Standard" Saturday, 07 Dec 1850, page 2:
DEATH OF THE MARCHIONESS CORNWALLIS
This noble and venerable lady, whose demise we announced yesterday, at her mansion in Park-crescent, in her 74th year, was fourth daughter of Alexander, fourth Duke of Gordon, and sister to the late duke, and also to the late Duchess of Richmond, the present Dowager Duchess of Bedford, and the late Duchess of Manchester. Her ladyship married Charles, second Marquis Cornwallis, 17th April, 1797, who died 9th August, 1823. Her ladyship has left issue, five daughters--- namely, the Countess of St. Germans, Lady Braybrooke, Lady Mary Ross, and the Ladies Louisa and Elizabeth Cornwallis.
--- "Essex Herald" 17 Dec 1850, page 4:
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MARCHIONESS OF CORNWALLIS.--- On Wednesday morning, the mortal remains of the late Marchioness of Cornwallis, whose death is noticed in our last paper, were removed from her ladyship's late residence, No. 12 Park-crescent, Portland-place, to the Eastern Counties Railway, for its final resting place in the family vault at Eye church, Suffolk, between Ipswich and Norwich. The principal mourners were the Earl of Cornwallis, Duke of Richmond, Duke of Manchester, and several other distinguished persons.
--- "Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser" Wednesday, 18 Dec 1850, page 4:
DEATHS. Dec. 5, at 12, Park Crescent, London, in the 74th year of her age, Louisa, Marchioness Cornwallis.
--- "Essex Standard" 20 Dec 1850, page 2:
SAFFRON WALDEN.
THE LATE MARCHIONESS CORNWALLIS.--- The remains of this much-beloved lady were deposited in the family vault at Culford Church, near Bury St. Edmund's, on Wednesday, the 11th inst. The funeral, by her Ladyship's express desire, was strictly private, being attended only by the nearest relatives of the deceased. The body was brought to Bury on the preceding evening, and remained at the Angel Inn for the night. The family arrived by special train at a quarter before twelve in the morning, having left London at nine, and immediately proceeded to Culford, where the procession was formed at the Hall farm, and moved on foot, the corpse born by 12 men, to the Church. The mourners were Lord and Lady Braybrooke, and the Hon. Messrs. and Misses Neville; the Earl and Countess St. Germans, and the Hon. Mr. Eliot; Mr. and Lady Mary Ross, Messrs. and Miss Jemima Ross, and Mr. and Mrs. Whatman; Lady Louisa and Lady Elizabeth Cornwallis. The service was performed by the Rev. J. Anderson, late of Brighton; the Rev. F. Cheere, Rector of Ingham, and the Rev. W. Pridden, Rector of West Stow, being also in attendance. Many of the old servants and inhabitants of the surrounding villages, who experienced the fostering care of her ladyship and the family were present, and several persons from Bury; and much feeling of regret and sad remembrance of the past was evinced on the occasion. The family immediately afterwards returned to town. An impressive sermon on the event was preached at Culford Church on Sunday last, by the Rev. E. Hogg, Rector of Fornham, upon the 3rd ch. of Ecclesiastics, ver. 15. -- Bury Post.
--- "The Gentleman's Magazine" Volume 35, January 1851, page 91:
THE MARCHIONESS CORNWALLIS
Dec. 5. At her residence in Park Crescent, in her 74th year, the Most Noble Louisa Marchioness Cornwallis.
Louisa Marchioness Cornwallis was born at Gordon Castle, in the county of Bamff, on the 19th Oct. 1774, the fourth daughter of Alexander 4th Duke of Gordon, K.P. by Jane, second daughter of Sir William Maxwell, of Monreith, co. Wigton, Bart. She was sister to the late Duke of Gordon; and his other sisters were the late Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, Lady Madelina Palmer, the present Duchess dowager of Bedford, and the late Duchess of Manchester. Lady Louisa Gordon was married on the 17th April, 1797, at the Duke of Gordon's house in Piccadilly, to Charles Lord Viscount Brome, who in 1805 succeeded his father as second Marquess Cornwallis. He died without male issue on the 9th Aug. 1823. Her ladyship has left five daughters: the Countess of St. Germans, Lady Braybrooke, the Lady Mary Ross, and the Ladies Louisa and Elizabeth Cornwallis.
"Endowed with a strong, intelligent, and inquiring mind, and great energy of character, in the pursuit of science, the study of natural history, or the more trifling occupations of the needle and works of fancy, this lady equally succeeded, and has left numberless proofs of her ingenuity and untiring industry. Taking the lead in society, from her rank and station, she was universally looked up to, whilst she was affable and courteous to all; the friend of innocent cheerfulness, and the ready promoter of whatever was for the general good. They who had the happiness of knowing her when at Culford (near Bury St. Edmunds) need not be reminded of her domestic virtues, and her incessant activity and anxiety for the welfare of all around her; visiting the poor, superintending personally her village school, in which she took and intense interest, watching incessantly to administer to the relief and comfort of her neighbours, and thinking only by what means she best might do them good. After leaving Culford, the scene of her usefulness was changed, but its efficiency was not lessened; and she was never forgetful of her former friends, always evincing a lively interest in their welfare, and, with the different members of her family, contributing largely to the bazaars in aid of the hospital. These qualities are remembered by many still remaining, who experienced the blessing of such a friend and benefactor, and have raised a lasting monument in their hearts and affections." (Bury Post)
The remains of this much beloved lady were deposited in the family vault at Culford Church, by the side of her late husband, on Thursday, Dec. 12. The funeral, by her ladyship's express desire, was strictly private, being attended only by the five daughters of the deceased, their husbands, and ten of her grand-children. The procession was formed at the Hall Farm at Culford, and moved on foot to the church, the corpse being borne by twelve men. The service was performed by the Rev. James Anderson, Preacher at Lincoln's Inn; the Rev. f. Cheere, Curate of Ingham, and the Rev. W. Pridden, Rector of West Stow, being also in attendance. Many of the old servants and inhabitants of the surrounding villagers who had experienced the fostering care of her ladyship and the family, were present, and several persons from Bury. An impressive sermon on the sad event was preached at Culford Church on the following Sunday, by the Rev. Edward Hogg, Rector of Fornham St. Martin's, upon the 3rd chap. of Ecclesiastes, v. 15.
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