"The nurse who was actually in the Crimea, nursing the wounded on the 
battlefront without military authority or support, was Mary Seacole.  Who is 
forgotten in history as she was both of mixed race, and working outwith that 
sufferance.  She literally built her hospital from the scrap wood and metal 
on the streets and saved lives against the wishes of both miltary doctors, 
and the establishment that deemed her unsuitable."
"with respect....Morgan Gallagher"

Morgan,
That is fascinating. I never heard of Mary, but would love to read more about her. Thank you for giving us this bit of history.
 
Laura Hart
Winter Park, Florida
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