Case 6001

13th October 1914.

Dear Mr Davison,

Thank you for your letter of the 9th instant, and enclosure, which I return herewith, as desired. I have carefully looked into the case of the above young man, but feel that the time has now arrived when the Society can do no more for him, and I am afraid under the circumstances I can only suggest that he should be returned to his sister, or failing that, handed over to the Guardians. I find that he has been under our care for a period of no less than seventeen years, and during that time we have been most patient, transferring him to quite a number of Homes, and giving him ample opportunities, and he should now, I think, be expected to fend for himself. I am sorry for the lad if it is not altogether his own fault, but the Society cannot be responsible for him indefinitely, and I much hope that his sister will be able to make a home for him and look after him.

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