January 26th Rare Autograph & Book Auction
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An interesting ALS ,.3 full pages written in pencil, 16mo, 10 South St., Park Lane W., Dec. 18, (18)93. To Rev. Lewis Campbell, a friend of hers sending thanks for, ยป...your sermon on Mr.Jowett...tell me where your Article on him for Dec. 1 was published.
Jowett found a friend and correspondent in Florence Nightingale, but whether there was any romantic attachment is unclear. It has been suggested that he belatedly proposed marriage, but was rejected, and lived the latter part of his life in regret that he never knew matrimonial bliss. In October 1862 he was invited to Oak Hill Park to offer Florence the sacrament. Accepting the prospect with relish, he nonetheless consulted with Archbishop Tait for permission. Many of his letters to Nightingale have survived; their religion was tinged with mutual respect for their shared common interests and intellectual gifts.
Florence Nightingale 3 pg ALS
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