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Philanthropic Society, St. George's Fields, instituted in 1788, for the prevention of crimes, the promotion of industry, and the reform of the infant criminal poor of both sexes. His Grace the Duke of Leeds, president.

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Corporate Authors:	Philanthropic Society (London, England), Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Subjects:	Poor > Great Britain > Early works to 1800. Reformatories > Great Britain > Early works to 1800. Electronic books.
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