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Case 1047

5. Letter from Miss Gittens, Industrial Home, Fareham 23 June 1889

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I also wrote to Mrs. Sampson who has been the means of getting the girl paid for. I have this morning received a letter from that lady saying she thinks it a very good opportunity, but she wants to know whether they will have to pay anything further in the new home? Will you kindly let me know by return. We have no girl so young as 12. B. yesterday went into

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