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2 month 24^th

where to find his wife – is by trade a Steam Boiller maker – resides at present in Brooklyn. Francis B Stryker, late Sheriff of Kings county has kindly offered him an Asylum for a short time in hopes he may soon find employment.

A conversation has been had with James P Decker – he says that James Rice conducts intirely to his satisfaction.

26th

George Johnson says that he has been under the care of a Phycian since he was discharged from Sing Sing and that he has expended the money given him there in paying for his passage to this City and in purchasing medicine – his appearance bespeaks ill health. Lent him one dollar to procure medicine.

[Signature] George Johnson   

Archibald Cummings is unable to get employment lent him one dollar for temporary relief $1 

See page 6      

[Signature] Arch D Cummings   

James OConner aged about 70 – lives at No 109 Risington street was convicted at Goshen Orange Co in this state for a larceny – says he was innocent – was sentenced for the term of three years served his time out – is a common laborer has a wife and four children – his children provide for themselves but four of his grandchildren are mostly dependent upon him for support – was discharged last october – Lent him one dollar- 

Handed over the 24th inst to Doctor Parmly, Chairman of the Finance Committee four dollars, two of which I received from Moses Ballou see page 3 and the other two I received from Benjamin Ellis see page 7.