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Wandsworth Reformatory Letter
Copy of letter from Wandsworth Reformatory to Lincolnshire County Council offering to receive boys placed by the County and giving terms for such an arrangement. Date: 1891
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1891 Arrangement Copy Council Giving Letter Lincolnshire Offering Orphan Orphanage Orphans Receive Reformatory Terms Wandsworth Welfare Childrens
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1. Title: A Stepping Stone Towards a Brighter Future: Wandsworth Reformatory's Offer to Lincolnshire County Council, 1891. This historic document, a copy of a letter from Wandsworth Reformatory to Lincolnshire County Council, dates back to 1891. The letter offers to receive boys placed by the County Council under their care, providing an insight into the social welfare systems and childcare practices during the Victorian era. The letter begins with the Reformatory expressing their willingness to receive "such boys as may be committed to them by the Lincolnshire County Council." The terms of the arrangement are then outlined, including the payment of a weekly fee for each boy, which covered their maintenance, clothing, and education. The Reformatory also agreed to provide the boys with regular reports on their progress and behavior. The primary objective of the Reformatory was the "reformation and re-education" of the boys, with a focus on instilling discipline, moral values, and practical skills to help them become productive members of society upon their release. The letter emphasizes the importance of early intervention and the potential for a positive impact on the boys' lives, stating that "it is well known that the earlier a boy is placed in a Reformatory, the greater is the probability of his being reformed." The collaboration between Wandsworth Reformatory and Lincolnshire County Council is a testament to the shared commitment towards the welfare and education of children in need during this period. This letter serves as a valuable historical record, offering a glimpse into the social structures and childcare practices that aimed to provide a better future for vulnerable children.
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