Author: Sergeant, John - President
Title: FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT Of The HOUSE Of REFUGE Of PHILADELPHIA. With Appendix
Description: Philadelphia: William Brown, Printer, 1833. 1st thus. Not in American Imprints (though see 40049 for the 1st report of 1829). Original pale blue printed wrappers, stab sewn. 44 pp. 8vo, in 4s. Very faint stain to outer edge of text block [only, not to wrappers]. Minor wear to spine end paper. Withal, a VG+ copy. The "House" began operations in 1829, and continued its charitable & reformatory works until [our research indicates] 1911. Of note in this report are the numerous case histories, as well as letters from individuals with whom the indigent men, women & children were 'placed'. A valuable record for anyone conducting research into the attributes & efficacy of charity organizations.

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