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Case 49

3. Letter from Mrs Ogilvie 20 March 1884

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Ms. H. would undertake to look after the child's religious instruction, morality, & health, as faithfully as she would after her own child.

To educate, feed, clothe & train her, in the duties of domestic servant. She, on her part, must help to the best of her ability. Wages to commence at the age of 16 - they are the general ones given, when clothing is provided, that being a very heavy item at clonial prices.

at 16 - £4 - & all clothing
at 17 - £5 - ""
at 18 - £6 ""


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Image of Case 49 3. Letter from Mrs Ogilvie  20 March 1884
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