Letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir William Blake Richmond and transcript
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Title
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir William Blake Richmond and transcript
Subject
Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910
Richmond, W. B. (William Blake), Sir, 1842-1921 (addressee)
Correspondence
Transcripts
Nursing
Description
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 see the girl in November. Nightingale also thanks Sir Richmond for the picture of her.
Abstract
Handwritten letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir William Blake Richmond and typed transcript
Creator
Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910
Date Created
1887 October 17
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Lloyd E. Hawes collection of autographed letters, 1791-1967 (inclusive). H MS c1. Box 2. Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910. A.L.s. to Sir William Blake RICHMOND; [London] 17 Oct 1887. 2s. (8 p.)
Format
text
Extent
1 letter (2 sheets, 8 pages)
Language
English
Type
text
Identifier
DigID0003202-0003208
Provenance
From the collections of Harvard Medical School
Files
Citation
Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910, “Letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir William Blake Richmond and transcript,” OnView, accessed May 9, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/index.php/items/show/13516.