FL10409695

1865

Jan'y 18th
Wedensday. Posted a letter to Mrs O.Brian requesting
an interview, respecting her daughter
Agnes for she is so idle mischievous
and sly that she gives great trouble. her
case seems hopeless.
All the inmates are in excellent health,
Ellen Wright called to say she had found a
situation, to which she was going in a fortnight.

Thursday Marg't O'Brian went to her situation
19th. today. Recieved a letter from Mrs Paterson
Illalong. Yass. expecting Emma Lockye, and
a reply sent per return of post.

Friday Matron saw Ellen Wright she said she was on her
20th way to the Refuge to borrow a little money. persuaded
her to ask the ladies to allow her to come back.

Saturday. Mrs Bickford visited visited the inmates
21st E Weight came this eve with an order of admission
fr. Mrs Goodlet. she was gladly received.

Sunday. Rev. Bickford being engaged with the Conference
22nd could not attend, so he kindly send a preacher in
his stead. as he was going he left 5/. as a "small
donation".

Monday very busy making Em Lockey's dresses. and one for
23rd Ellen Wright. Em could not be spared fm the ironing room
and as there are no needl women, hired a dressmaker 2/. for
the day.

Teusday. Ladies committee. Matron started for
24th Cudgee at 6 oclk. by request, to speak to
Fanny Quinn and talk to her Misstres about her.
Sharlot Roland's father came to fetch her out & after the
ladies consenting to let her go. The Matron prevailed upon
her to stay. as her father could only put her in lodgings.