2022-01 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/29/2022
Well written and interesting 4 pp. letter from Philadelphia 1849. Complete but unsigned. The writer describes the workings of "the 'House of Refuge:' "This is an Institution to which juvenile delinquents are sent instead of sending them to prison ...there are now in the establishment fifty three girls reposed of and one hundred and thirty boys. . ." Quite lengthy and detailed. On other matters the writer remarks: "Oh if wives would but fulfill all their duties how much misery might be spared in this world…" 8" x 10". Fine.
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