FL10409714

1865
April 9th
Sunday. Ellen Wright called. she was invited to
dine with the inmates. Mr Rosby
preached in the morn. after which service
the Matron went to visit her sick daughter
& returned in time for church in the eve.
Blanche is gradually gaining strength and
behaves better than when here before.
Monday 10th
All the inmates (26) in excellent
health. There has been very little
sickness for the last 6 months.
Tuesday 11th
A girl applied for admission, named
Polly Harold, the daughter of a respectable
man (a coach painter at Robertson Coach
factory). she has been going astray ever since
the death of her mother (died 4 years ago.)
Wednesday 12th
The inmates are finishing up all the
sewing - went to 4 Park Terrace to apply
for the washing advertised in the paper
but was too late. they however promised
to send at a future time
Thursday 15th
Betsy Young went into a desperate pafsion[passion]
because she had not a new dress before Mary
and demanded to go out, raised her voice and
threatened to smash the window. her conduct was shamefull.
Friday 14th
The inmates had a holiday. they were
quiet and orderly. Matron gave Mrs Andrews
& Melinda permission to go out for the day
I. Caldwell Esq called. said he agreed to all in the
"requisition" and wanted send the articles at once.