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3 mo: 7^th 1845

Nathan B Morse of Brooklyn paid ten dollars - received from the following persons - Nathan B Morse $5- Samuel E Johnson $2- William M Harris $2- Patrick Farren 50/100 - and James Friel 75/100

8^th

John Crowhurst – aged about 40 was convicted in Brooklyn of a grand larceny and sentenced to Sing Sing for two years – served his time out – was discharged the 15^th of last month. Upon being released he called upon Judge NB Morse of Brooklyn who procured employment for him in that City – was intemperate previous to his commitment, but strong hopes are now entertained that he will refrain from it in future and do well.

10^th

William Meighan called and says that if he could get a few reams of paper to peddle about the streets he could make enough to support his family. He assures me that he has taken the Temperance Pledge and that he will faithfully keep it. Although I entertain some doubt of his sincerity yet I have concluded to become responsible for two reams amounting to three dollars – he says he will pay for them in one week.

11^th

Commodore George De Kay informed that he will give employment to as many laborers as we will send him at his buildings in 21st street near the 6th Avenue.

13^th

William Reed, aged about 40 years – born in Philadela has been on Blackwells Island six months for assault and battery – discharged this day – wants employment – is recommended by NH Gale assistant Keeper – referred him to Com. De Kay.

15^th

John Sweeny, see p 10, called not having been able to procure employment – referred him to Commodore De Kay.