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Case 4314

2. Letter from S. Rogers, Honorary Secretary of the Gordon Boys Home, Croydon. [part of the letter appears to be missing] 5 June 1894

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but there are two boys who have been a long time with us who might be transferred with advantage. One, H., was sent to us from Frome on 2nd Augt. 1894 or rather, at first, to the Working Boys Home at Blackfriars. He has lost an arm & therefore something suitable should be found for him, as he would not be fit for usual boys work. He has made good progress at school, but was 15 last January being born in 1879.

The other boy R., was born on the 28th May 1881 therefore was 13 last month.

He is a strong healthy boy & a good worker & would just do for a Farm School. Moreover, it


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Image of Case 4314 2. Letter from S. Rogers, Honorary Secretary of the Gordon Boys Home, Croydon. [part of the letter appears to be missing]  5 June 1894
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