Letter to Unknown
1854-01-23

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1 Upper Harley St
23 January 1854
Dear Madam
As I have not
heard from you this
morning, I will give
you an account of my
"stewardship".
I sent Miss Varney
off this morning with
Miss Crossthwaite, having
written to the Matron
of the Institution that
they were coming, and
made all the preparations
in my power for their
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comfort. I sent sand:
wiches and biscuits and a
little brandy with them
for the journey.
Finding Miss Varny
had no money with
her, I lent her £3
for her journey.
Her medical man
thought it quite necessary
that both the young
ladies should go first
class and by Express for
so long a journey -
otherwise I should
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exceedingly have
regretted your being
put to this increased
expence - But he saw
no alternative - This
may not be necessary
on their return. The
Institution at Torquay
does not keep patients
longer than the 1st June.
I am extemely glad
that you were saved
the expence of sending
some one to accompany
Miss Varney so far.
Her medical man
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thought it better that
she should make the
journey through in a
day. She will arrive
at Torquay soon after
4. The first class
carriages are cushioned.
Her address will be
Western Institution
Wycliffe House
Torquay -
I remain, Madam,
yours faithfully
Florence Nightingale