Hawes, Lloyd E. collection of autographed letters, 1791-1967 (inclusive). H MS c1
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Title
Hawes, Lloyd E. collection of autographed letters, 1791-1967 (inclusive). H MS c1
Description
Consists of autographed letters, mostly from eminent 19th century scientists, which were collected by Lloyd E. Hawes. The largest number of letters from a single writer is the 41 letters by Florence Nightingale. Dated 1856-1897, they mainly concern the health of Nightingale's brother-in-law though an 1856 letter from the Crimea, with information about conditions during the war there, is also included. Among other individuals represented in the collection are: Antoine César Becquerel, Edmond Becquerel, Sir William Crookes, Marie and Pierre Curie, Michael Faraday, William Thomson Kelvin, Louis Pasteur, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, John Tyndall, Charles Wheatstone, and Helen Brooke Taussig.
Collection Items
Letter from Florence Nightingale
Acknowledgement of a previous letter, and request for a copy of her revised article from the printer.
Letter from Florence Nightingale
Attempt to schedule an appointment with a man of "multifarious occupations" outside of London.
Letter from Florence Nightingale and transcript
Compliments to a printer or publisher of Nightingale's writing, and an order for one hundred copies of the finished work.
Letter from Florence Nightingale and transcript
Private letter concerning the reprinting Nightingale's "Stastitical" and "Social Science" papers for a book.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mrs. Samsom and information card
Letter to Mrs. Samsom regarding Mrs. Samsom and Mrs. Davis leaving Scutari for health reasons. Nightingale has bought passage for them on a boat to England, the "Cleopatra", and arranges for her payment.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to James Davis with envelope
Acknowledgement and thanks for a cheque for subscription to the "F[?]dnen Fund".
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir Guy Douglas Arthur and transcript
Acknowledgement of reports sent to Nightingale, and an attempt to make an appointment to meet in person.
Fragment of a letter from Florence Nightingale to Charles Frewen and transcript
Nightingale seeks help in finding a house in Hapstead for herself and her mother, both of whom are ill.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Miss Gibson
Letter including pleasantries with Miss Gibson, who is now in charge of her organization.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to the editor of the Illustrated London News and transcript
Letter to the editor of the Illustrated London News, regarding edits to Nightingale's proof for publication.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mrs. Morey
Letter including pleasantries to Mrs. Morey and her children upon Mr. Morey's departure.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter detailing the schedule of Sir Harry, including dinner, luncheon, and a small reception in Nightingale's room.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter regarding Sir Harry falling ill and sending for Dr. Benson.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter regarding the illness of Sir Harry, and his meeting with Captain Verney.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale responds to some medical suggestions from Mr. Morey as treatment for Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale consults with Mr. Morey about having Mr. Croft stay with Sir Harry at Mr. Culvert's, where he is staying.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale sends money to Mr. Morey, and consults on the recovering Sir Harry, saying that she always puts out food for him when he visits her at Claydon.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Discussion of the sofa preferences of Nightingale and Lady Verney.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter working out travel details from Claydon to Euston by train.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter discussing Sir Andrew Clark's visit and including specific instructions for washing the mouth and tongue of Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter detailing treatment of Sir Harry by changing his shirt once or twice a day, if possible, and requesting notice if his temperature rises.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale expresses hope that Sir Harry may be improving, and suggests some diet changes to help.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Mr. Morey goes on vacation, and a brief discussion of Sir Harry's health.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Arrangements on when to feed Sir Harry after a parade.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Discussion of Sir Harry's health. Nightingale sends some drinks for Sir Harry, and inquires after how his temperature was taken.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request for information on Lady Verny's health and if her night nurse arrived.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Updates on Lady Verney's night nurse, gifts sent to Nightingale, and the activities of Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Updates on the health of Sir Harry, and thanks for sending along thirty newspapers for the St. Thomas nurses which contained a memoriam.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale pays a debt of Lady Verney's to Miss Farrer, as well as thanks for newspapers and updates on Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Thanks for wreaths in rememberance of Nightingale's sister, and Mr. Croft's surgical opinion on Sir Harry's health.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter conferring with Mr. Morey on the matter of Sir Harry and Mr. Croft.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale gives her opinions on the proper length of mourning expressed by the house servants and Sir Harry, and gives news of Mrs. And Captain Verney.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Christmas wishes to Mr. Morey, and discussion of expenses and purchases for Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Information on Nightingale's travels and a request for changing money.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request for Mr. Morey to place a cross and wreath on Nightingale's sister's grave.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Thanks for prescriptions, and request to post letters in London.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Update on Sir Harry's health after his return from London, and question as to whether Sir Harry ought to see Dr. Benson.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Updates on Sir Harry's health, which has been worse at night.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale writes to Mr. Morey, who is skating, requesting he send a package containing 70 copies to Poona in India via Brindisi.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
New year's wishes, and a request for Mr. Morey to pay an account for her.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Updates on a patient who shows improvement, and a request to place a cross and wreath on Nightingale's sister's grave and to remind Sir Harry of the date.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Well wishes for the health of Mr. Morey's daughter Edith, and information that a party containing Harry Lloyd Verney is going to Cairo, and thanks that Mr. Morey wrote to Mr. Croft of Sir Harry's foot.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Mr. Morey's daughter Edith's health improves, and Nightingale sends money and thanks to Mr. Morey for his assistance with Sir Edmund at the lectures.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request to cash a cheque and post a letter for Nightingale.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Well wishes for Mr. Morey's daughter Edith, who is staying by the sea for the health of her "delicate chest", and suggestions for activities for her while she is there. News from Sir E. and Lady Verney.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request to add the magazings for the Botolph Reading Room to her account. Nightingale has ordered reprints of Mr. Frederick's Introduction
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
A night nurse has been assigned to Sir Edmund, lessening the strain of Mr. Morey and Lady Verney. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick go on vacation to Switzerland. Nightingale wishes to send a large book to Mr. Morey as a "sports prize."
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale sends 5 pounds to Mr. Morey for him to distribute among himself, Mr. Milson's bills, the Athletic Sports, a bell at the cemetary, and an American organ at East Claydon Church.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir William Blake Richmond and transcript
Response to Sir Richmond's recommendation for a lady of 18 to enter the nursing school. Nightingale argues that she is too young, and explains the reasons why they wait to train nurses until they are older. Nevertheless, she makes an appointment to…
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Lord Stratford de Redcliffe with envelope, information card, and catalog entry
Concerning the distribution of the Sultan's gift to the nurses in the Crimean War, and a possible award for Mrs. Bridgeman.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mrs. Robertson with catalog entry
Nightingale relates Mr. Makins's medical advice for Mrs. Robertson's truss. She thanks Mr. Robertson for his letter, and says that Sir Harry likes it. She relates news that there is fighting in Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park, and praises the police.…
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir Harry Verney and transcript
Condolences to Sir Harry Verney, Sibella, and the wife, son, and daughters on the death of an unnamed man.
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