Prince Albert's Official Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state
PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)
Letter from Prince Albert to Sidney Herbert
1 Jan 1854 - 31 Dec 1856Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/488/21
Prince Albert refers to his and Queen Victoria's gratitude to Miss [Florence] Nightingale for her services to soldiers in the East. He mentions a public tribute and explains that they cannot subscribe to public memorials for persons of their time. He mentions two exceptions including the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel. Prince Albert also discusses a system of 'nursing sisters'.
Creator(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (writer)
Sidney Herbert (1810-61) (addressee)
1 document (4 pages) (whole object)
Object type(s)
- printed & manuscript material
- documents
- correspondence
- documents
- printed & manuscript material
