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Case 9627

10. Letter from Mary Mortimer 21 May 1903, copy made 22 May 1903

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you will notice Dr. G. thinks his a case where improvement may be expected. I trust you will be able soon to accept him for your cripples' home, he wants care & attention that he cannot have at home, now his mother is dead, & his father out at work, & the elder girls are not old enough to look after him. It is a sad case, of a very attractive [charming] little boy

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Image of Case 9627 10. Letter from Mary Mortimer  21 May 1903, copy made 22 May 1903
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