FL10409721

1865 May 14th
Sabbath. and prayers mostly to God for pardon
and forgiveness. the father with tears in
his eyes, asked her to promise that
she would go on her knees & pray for
mercy before it was too late!! She did
promise he also [inserted] reminded her " of the fearfull [underscored] end of Jane Pennington her former companion. that was buried alive! "
This is the first time her father visited her.
Margth [Margaret] OBrian called to tell that she had
"found out" things were not all right at Di Wests"
Matron was unable to advise her, but would [?] name it the
ladies on teusday [tuesday], She stayd [stayed] to the services
(with a little pressing.

Monday 15th A Box of oranges presented by Mrs Goodlet
as a reward for the inmates industry and good conduct was brought early and 1 each distributed to all the 27 with their
breakfast.
Tuesday 16th Ladies Sub Comt [Committee] present
Mrs Goodlet Hon Sect [ Secretary] Mrs Hay and
Mrs J Thompson
Messrs Young, Lark & Bennett sent 16 prs [pairs] Blankets, 9 4/12 doz [ dozen][inserted] wooln [ woollen] sleeves & armlets
and 1 piece Flannel. very seasonable gifts this cold weather.