Louisville, Ky.
(Copy.)
“Police Office, Louisville, Ky., December 26, 1856.
“Hon. John Barber, Mayor:
“Dear Sir,—Below I give a statement of such matters as called for by Dr. Wm. W. Sanger, Resident Physician of Blackwell’s Island, New York City, which I think you will find correct, or as near as can be arrived at from the facilities afforded. Hoping that it will prove satisfactory to the doctor, and that it will many tales unfold, I remain respectfully yours,
“Jas. Kirkpatrick, Chief of Police.
| “Houses of Prostitution | 79 | |
| ""Assignation | 39 | |
| Public Prostitutes | 214 | |
| Private" | 93 | |
| Kept Mistresses | 60 | |
| Population of city (supposed to be) | 70,000 |
“I am now preparing to take the census for 1857.”
Newark, N. J.