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Case 5977

1. Application to Waifs and Strays' Society 1 June 1897

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Diocese of Rochester
Application Number 8999
Accepted Number 5977
Name J.
Age 7

Legitimate? yes
Baptized? yes
Mother alive? yes
Father alive? no
Sisters (how many)? Brothers (how many) three others
Medical Certificate? yes
Free or part payment Free
Decision of Committee accepted as delicate boy for Talbot Home if the Earl of [?] & [melville] approves See Case Agenda May 26/97

Sent decision to the Rev. [?] 1/2/97

June 9th 1897 Admitted Talbot House Bournemouth

22 Sep 1903
Restored to his mother M. Trafalgar Street Walworth London SE

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