FL10409679

1864

Nov 16th Wedensday. Ellen tonight aged 20 yrs sent by Mr Pidgion
received untill [until] next teusday [Tuesday] com. [committee]
came in the "Golden Horn". Capt Rice and seduced
by the Mate., Fortman, could not get employment
had spent all her money was without home or
friends, Mrs Goodlet consented to her staying untill [until]
teusday [Tuesday] comt. [committee] when her case will be considered -

Thursday. The inmates have worked well this
17th week. the town clothes look beautifull [beautiful]
Mrs Goodlet inspected the premises and
and saw the inmates work.

Friday Received Catherine Rickards untill [until] teusday [Tuesday]
18th. was asked if she would like to learn to be a good
laundress. so that she could get her own living
she said she would be very thankfull [thankful] to learn -
Elizth. Griffiths & Elizth. Smith begd. [begged] earnestly to be
admitted, Matron consented very reluctantly
as both had been in before and had made
their escape.

Saturday The dust storm yesterday made sad havoc of the
19th. clothes in the laundry. not able to send all home
today in consequence - sent the messenger with
notes to tell. Matron called this eve. [evening] upon
Hilton. Clarence St. respecting Ellen Wright. find that
her two boxes are with him. but he "dont know
whats in them" - Ellen had a night in prison
for "picking three flowers from Botanical Gardens" & fined
6/. she says the late Surgeon of the Royal Charles was
her brother, that if "Papa hears of her misfortune" it
would be a greater blow to him, than even the drowning
of her brother.