Fragment concerning Men's welfare during Crimean War., unknown
Scope and Contents
The file consists of a fragment of handwriting, possibly an excerpt from the annals, which details Miss Nightingale's efforts in the Crimea to save men from bad alcohol and sought to establish recreation rooms where soldiers and convalescents could spend time when off duty or allowed out. She also encouraged them to send money home. M Clare Moore RSM approached Bishop Grant who arranged the business and instructed them on procedure. As a result the War Office, under the auspices of Baron Panmure the Secretary for War, organised a scheme, where the soldiers money would be dealt with in an official manner.
Dates
- Creation: unknown
Conditions Governing Access note
As a private archive, access to the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archive requires application to the Archivist and approval by the Institute's Leadership Team. Where items are closed for access, this is indicated at the appropriate level.
Full Extent
1 envelope
Language of Materials
English
Bermondsey box 69
No former location note
Fair
Paper, ink. The paper is rough and a little flimsy, the edges a little curled, and the ink somewhat blurred in places. But the fragment is intact and quite readable
General
The fragment's original location is unknown but was located in a cupboard full of photocopies in 2016 when appraisal was taking place.
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository