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<mods:title>Letter to Mr. Burton</mods:title>
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<mods:dateCreated>1897-05-11</mods:dateCreated>
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<mods:abstract>A number of topics are addressed in this letter which begins with an expression of gratitude to Mr. Burton for a horticultural book. Nightingale then proceeds to "Institute" business. She is especially concerned that boys' interests be considered when selecting periodicals for the reading room. She also observes that gambling is on the rise in England. Finally, she offers Mr. Burton an abstract of an agricultural report about Ireland.</mods:abstract>
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