EXTRACT
from the
ACCOUNT of the CHARITY,
in 1818.
"In order to acquaint the public with the unfortunate condition of these mute supplicants of benevolence, a few of the cases now in the Asylum are subjoined.
"Catherine Griffith, father an ironmonger, with nine children.
"William Jones, father a labourer, with four children; two deaf and dumb.
"John Clucas, mother a widow, with seven children.
"Ann Byford, mother a widow and washerwoman, with three children; one a cripple.
"Thomas Ryley, father a collier, with six children; two deaf and dumb.
"Thomas Pricket, father a small farmer, with six children; two deaf and dumb.
"Elizabeth Redhead, one of seven orphan children.
"Eliza Hemsley, father a watch-maker, with six children.