If I were to send you to Hart Island for a firsthand report, when you gave it to me it would be second hand, and third hand to whoever I gave it to. So I guess we just have to take what we have and do with it what we will.
Actually a direct link or specific page reference would be a totally legitamate primary source citation.
If I went, it would be my first hand observation. I would still have to quote and cite the nurse for the nurse's description for that additional and more knowledgable perspective. Hope that makes sense.
