Nightingale, Florence. Autograph letter signed, to Mrs Norris, arranging an appointment: ‘Dearest Mrs Norris Thank you for your very kind letter. I shall be delighted to see you on Friday next at 5 if that will be quite convenient to you. But if not tell me and I will make another time. Till then à Dieu ever yours F. Nightingale’, 1 page, on headed stationary for 10, South Street, Park Lane. W., 175  114mm, 17 October 1897. Note: Mrs Rachel Norris, neé Williams (1839–1908) was a nurse and long-time correspondent with Florence Nightingale (1820–1910), English social reformer, statistician and the founder of modern nursing. Norris trained under Nightingale at St. Thomas’ Hospital and 1876 became Matron at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, armed with Nightingale’s strong recommendation. Nightingale held her in high regard, giving her the nickname of ‘Goddess’. In 1877, Norris co-authored Hints to Hospital Nurses with her friend, Alice Fisher. Condition: Pinholes and rust spots to left edge. Darkening to left side recto. Foxing. Category: Books, Maps & Manuscripts/Autographs & Manuscripts Estimate: 400-600 GBP