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Florence Nightingale

Expressing her satisfaction on the construction of a special hospital in England

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Expressing her satisfaction on the construction of a special hospital in England

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, black-bordered stationery letterhead, November 23, 1866. Letter to Miss Behrens. In part: “I beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the Report on the Bradford Eye & Ear Infirmary, which is interesting as showing how, in that town, the principles of Hospital construction have been applied to a special Hospital of this class.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds. Nightingale took a lifelong interest in the reform of hospital design in accordance with the best hygienic and sanitation principles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #423 - Ended February 12, 2014





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