NIGHTINGALE (Florence, 1820-1910, Nurse and Hospital Reformer)

Fine Autograph Letter in pencil, Signed 'Florence Nightingale' to Lt. Col. Fred^K BRINE saying how sorry she is that she is not "able to be in London before the end of next week, at earliest' too late, I deeply regret, to see you. I trust that you did not 'put off' your return to India with inconvenience. I shall prove my gratitude for your most kind promise - more than kind - of 'true agency' - by availing myself of it ...", 2 sides 8vo.,

On 11th April 1862 Brine was mentioned in the London Gazette on his promotion from Second Captain to be a full Captain. He went on to be a Lieutenant Colonel.

Item Date:  1886

Stock No:  40478