Italian-born British nurse (1820–1910), popularly known as the ‘Lady with a Lamp,’ who first came to prominence for her care of troops during the Crimean War. She pioneered modern nursing and hospital practice, and her prowess as a mathematician led her to develop a number of important innovations in the field of statistics. ALS, one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, September 19, 1858. Early letter commending Janet Girvan, who worked in her service in the Castle Hospital in Balaklava (site of the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade) during the Crimean War. In part: “Mrs. Janet Girvan was for some weeks at Castle Hospital, Balaklava, in October to December 1855, not as nurse but to cook & wash for those of H. M.’s [Her Majesty’s] nurses serving in that Hospital. Her conduct there was that of a well principled, sober, honest woman. She left because her husband required her to return to him.” Heavy horizontal mailing folds, paper separation along one fold line, scattered toning and soiling, and heavy wrinkling, otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by a handwritten account of Girvan’s life, a newspaper clipping from 1953 mentioning this letter being on display at the Beverly Hospital on National Hospital day, and a note thanking the recipient for the loan of this letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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