(140) A Letter from Florence Nightingale about the Victorian Order of Nurses in Canada. A small pamphlet, in white paper wrappers, pp. 4.

The letter, to Lady Aberdeen, is dated May 5, 1898. It is stated at the end of the pamphlet, “The original of this letter is written entirely by Miss Florence Nightingale's own hand.” There is no imprint.

1899

(141) The Soldier in War-time. Letter to the Balaclava Survivors, printed in the Daily Graphic, October 26, 1899.

This letter uses some of the phrases quoted at Vol. II. p. [411].

1900

(142) To all our Nurses, May 28, 1900. Lithographed, pp. 12.

Miss Nightingale's hand-writing in this letter shows little sign of age. It is bold and clear.

(143) Letter to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. Printed at p. 26 of an official and illustrated account, compiled by A. A. Gordon, of the Edinburgh and East of Scotland Hospital for South Africa (Blackwood & Sons).

For the occasion of this letter, see Vol. II. p. [411].