Nightingale, Florence.

London. Autograph document signed, envelope addressed in pencil to Miss Lettice Verney.

Annotated, signed and dated “F. Nightingale, 11/4/92”, 1p, 9.4 x 11.7cm.

Annotation reads “To Lizzie Coleman, to await Miss L. Verney’s arrival. Miss Lettice Verney, Felix Semon’s & MD, 39 Wimpole St [London].”

Lettice Verney was the great-niece of nurse and hospital reformer, Florence Nightingale (English, 1820–1910). It was not unusual for Nightingale to use pencil for her correspondence. Felix Semon was a laryngologist who lived and practiced at 39 Wimpole St.

Provenance: Lettice’s brother, Harry Verney. Cross-referenced with a book dedication held by Peter Harrington rare books.

Minor foxing.