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Case 3979

1. Application to Waifs and Strays' Society c. October 1893

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The child's father visited this place with Buffalo Bill's Show. After child was born, the Mother followed the Father to London, or rather followed the Show, & found that the Father had gone to America & of course has heard no more of him. She was found by [?] of the workers for the London Diocesan Council for Rescue work sinking deeper into shame, as a means of getting a living for herself & child. She is now in Hospital there & is to be taken into one of their Homes when she leaves the Hospital

signed
Rev. A.
Vicar of Busby
Leeds

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Image of Case 3979 1. Application to Waifs and Strays' Society  c. October 1893
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