Florence Nightingale 1820-1910 English nurse and hospital reformer, she headed a team of nurses in the Crimean War, and later founded the first institution for the training of nurses. A.L. S. 3pp. 8vo.,., London, June 24,1889 to Mr. J. Murdock. Nightingale apologizes for failing to write her correspondent: Increase of illness and pressure of business are my excuses She also mentions her sisters illness:' herself a great sufferer...." and informs him that his office had requested a sketch of her life. With pencil postscript. Light even toning, otherwise very good.