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1865.

Wedensday Matron returned at 9 oclk.
25th. A poor young widow in mourning brought a letter
from the water police recommend that her daughter, (only
10 years old) be taken in to the Refuge. Sent for Dr Nathan
he has ordered Mary Ann Burns to the infirmary. and
perscribed for Melinda. she is to have more exersise.
and proposed that she "scrub a room" now and then.

Thursday Seperation day. C Rolands father called but was
26th told it was against the rules to admit visitors
except on teusdays. Matron out to dinner
by permission. returned 7 oclk for eve. prayers.
Little Sarah Brown cries bitterly for her Mother.

Friday Two men called to enquire if we had a girl named
27th Christina Neild. The one who acted a spoksman
was ask by the Matron was he her father? "No
are you any relation? No. but I knew her
Mother and am wishfull to see her". Who is
this man? 'O he is only come to shew me the way"
after informing them that teusday was the only
visiting day. They went away. Christina then cried, said
'that's my father and he never spoke to me". They were called
back & the dumb one was asked, are you her father? "I used to be"
& I should like to know who put her in here". he was told to see the ladies.
Hannah Forster came 7 oclck in the morn'g in a
sad plight. she said she was ashamed and
afraid of being seen by her son. she was told
that she could not hide from God &c -
she has been in bed all day.

Mrs Hay kindly presented the inmates with a box
of peaches for which they were very gratefull.
she also requested the messenger to call on Baptiste for
vegetables which she was going to order for us.