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- Description:
- This fragment of a letter from Florence Nightingale references an illness.
- Notes:
- This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library System.
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Florence Nightingale Collection
- Description:
- Nightingale was concerned about irrigation systems in India; which had been improved and were financially profitable. She stated that she would like to meet with Lt. Gen. Fife to discuss the matters with him.
- Notes:
- This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library System.
- Date Issued:
- 1879-06-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Florence Nightingale Collection
- Description:
- This letter contains a brief recommendation from S. Trumbell regarding another letter writer. This other writer was likely a Confederate,
possibly a soldier seeking to be released from prison. The oath Lincoln refers to was in the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, which
Lincoln issued on December 8, 1863. This proclamation allowed for the pardon of all but high ranking Confederates. Lincoln approved the discharge
in this case.
- Date Issued:
- 1865-02-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Abraham Lincoln Letters
- Description:
- Letter from Albert Smith to Abraham Lincoln regarding the appointment of a Marshal for Washington D.C. Smith argued that the "acerbity"
of feeling among the candidates justifies Lincoln selecting a Marshal from outside the district.
- Date Issued:
- 1861-03-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Abraham Lincoln Letters
- Description:
- This letter to Miss Allsop finds Florence thanking her friend for fresh plants that she used to beautify her room. It also shares Florence’s regret upon hearing that Miss Allsop and her family may have to leave Warner’s Farm and felt reminiscent of Florence’s past visits. She also expressed sadness at Miss Allsop’s elderly mother having to leave her home and wishes Miss Allsop to give her kindest regards. Lastly, Florence speaks of the hope she carried for the war to end and mentions that it can bring out the good of those on the right side.
- Notes:
- This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library System.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-03-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Florence Nightingale Collection
- Description:
- Letter inquiring about availability of mourning items needed for a recently widowed friend/acquaintance of Nightingale. This letter was written while Nightingale was serving in Scutari (now Üsküdar, Istanbul), Turkey during the Crimean War.
- Notes:
- This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library System.
- Date Issued:
- 1855-08-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Florence Nightingale Collection
- Description:
- This letter to Sir Lintorn Simmons from Florence Nightingale confirms a meeting between them for Monday, March 21, 1892, at her suggested time of 5:15 p.m.
- Notes:
- This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library System.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-03-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Florence Nightingale Collection
- Description:
- Nightingale thanks Lt. Gen. Fife for an enclosed report which he borrowed to her. She then asked about an interview he had with Mr. Prinsep regarding irrigation issues. Nightingale goes on to ask Fife his opinion on various matters concerning Indian people in regards to relief acts and the stoppage of Public Works. She also stated her desire to meet with him to discuss these issues.
- Notes:
- This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library System.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Florence Nightingale Collection
- Description:
- This short letter to Mr. Rawlinson from Florence seems to state that she will rewrite information needed for a particular hospital or government office. This letter was most likely Sir Robert Rawlinson, (1810-1898), a civil engineer.
- Notes:
- This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library System.
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Florence Nightingale Collection
- Description:
- This letter was written to thank Mr. Rawlinson for his suggestions and articles that he supplied to Florence so that she would be able to include up-to-date information in the second edition of her publication “Introductory Notes on Lying-In Institutions”. This book discussed proper procedures and facilities needed in maternity wards. Mr. Rawlinson was most likely Sir Robert Rawlinson (1810-1898), a civil engineer.
- Notes:
- This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library System.
- Date Issued:
- 1871-12-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Florence Nightingale Collection