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Florence Nightingale Letters

[Letter, Napier, Francis, Baron Napier and Ettrick to Florence Nightingale, September 1, 1871] Napier, Francis, Baron Napier and Ettrick, 1891-1898

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Napier, Francis, Baron Napier and Ettrick, Fern Hill, Ootacamund [India] to Florence Nightingale. Discussion of economic situation in India, problems in obtaining funds for health programmes. Discussion of hospitals and nursing education in India. Commentary on water supply and sanitation.

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