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2 mo: 26^th 1845

Sent to the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Assembly, Albany one hundred copies of “First Report” with a request that he would distribute them among the members. Paid freight 62/100

John Sherman, a mason by trade – his home is in Utica- where he has a wife and one child – has been on Blackwells Island six months discharged this day – says he will leave town tomorrow – gave him 25/100 – He is recommended by NH Gale Asst Keeper – who says he has signed the Temperance Pledge-

28^th

Robert Hinkley 41 years old – was born in Holloway, Maine – was convicted in Brooklin LI for a Burglary – and sentenced for two years – served his time out – has a wife, and one child eleven years old in this City. he was brought up to the sea – wishes to procure a berth to go to sea was discharged the 18th inst – was employed at Sing Sing in trimming carpet rugs – he was referred to me by F B Stryker of Brooklyn.

Francis H Jones called to say that he has steady employment with Otis R Potter and is quite happy – I called upon Otis R Potter who informs me that FH Jones is orderly and industrious – The first week he gave him two dollars for his services and since has paid him three dollars a week and expects that in a little time his services will be worth four or five dollars a week

Called at the dwelling of William Meighan 35 Desbroses St see page 6 – found his wife at the Wash tub- she has the appearance of an industrious woman with four children – two of them twins 10 months – she informed me that her husband was still intemperate and was not to be trusted – I had intended, if I had found his statement true to have given a small quantity of paper to sell but from  his wifes account I concluded it would be useless to attempt to render him any assistance – gave her 25 Cents.