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NIGHTINGALE, Florence (1820-1910). Reformer of nursing.
Letter Signed, on a printed form with thirty autograph words, 1 page 8vo, London, 8 July 1878. A printed letter of acceptance of an invitation to the opening festival of the Homes for Working Girls, extensively altered by Florence Nightingale to indicate convey inability to attend.
'... I am (& have been for years) under severe stress of business & illness - & entirely a prisoner to a couch and two rooms.'

[No: 20038]

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