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22 COLORED ORPHAN ASYLUM.

a long call this morning. They were very much surprised with what had been accomplished, and expressed themselves delighted with their visit, and promised their assistance. We had numerous calls, and some rather amusing incidents: Ada came back, Lizzie's mother came for her, and we were obliged to have her go. The child came to us and was received, as we seldom receive them, on her own recommendations. The truth was, she had a very injudicious mother; who, though willing and able to take care of the child, did not know how; and Lizzie thought to try for herself. She was a very bright, active child, and I would have liked to keep her in the Asylum but could not encourage imposition, and compelled her to go, very much against her inclinations and protestations.
Feb. 14th-Took Sarah, a large girl; promised to keep her for a few days only, as she was old enough to take care of herself. Am at
a loss to know what to do sometimes in similar cases; have kept several for a short time in the Asylum without registering their names. It is always an expense to the Asylum, particularly in clothing, but I do not see how it can well be avoided.
Feb. 15th-I find that some of our children, whose parents have recently died, have clothing and bedding; but the colored people take it from them. This morning Captain PARKS sent his ambulance; and taking with me "Black Jane" I started for "Lick Skillet," a collection of negro huts designated by that euphonious name, to find the persons who had Jane's clothes. After having a circuitous ride of about two miles over a terrible road, we found the place and accomplished the object of my mission. I took the precaution to take a guard with me, and the clothing was given over without hesitation. Brought home a quantity of clothing from the "Industrial School," under the supervision of Lieutenant BIRD. General DANA's order to investigate the issue of coal resulted in the Quartermaster sending me thirty bushels to make up the deficiency in measure; I need have no fears in future as to receiving my full complement of coal.
Feb. 16th-Aunt Ann is sick and confined to her bed. She is a very efficient servant, and must be nursed with care, as we could not well do without her. Made some purchases for the children. Cave an order for a "Register” to be made for the Asylum. Colonel YOUNG, Provost Marshal General, came to ask for our piano, and would take it from us if it was not really necessary for the use of the Asylum. I could not say that it was, but it certainly was very pleas-

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ant to have it, and should not willingly consent to have it taken. The Colonel looked about our Asylum, and when he saw how we managed and what we were doing, he made several valuable suggestions, and proposed sending for a sewing machine for us. On leaving he remarked he would not take our piano from us if it could be avoided. I am desirous of having at an early day a final decision in regard to all the furniture. If we are to pay for it, it would be better that we know it soon.
Feb. 17th-General BUCKLAND made us a visit, and expressed himself pleased with the success of the Asylum.
Feb. 18th-Mr. HILL and Mr, DICKENSON, members of the Board of Control of the Society of Friends, came to visit the Asylum at the request of A, M. TAYLOR, of Cincinnati, President of the Board. We are to receive five hundred dollars through that Board by arrangement made by them with the Contraband Relief Commission of Cincinnati.
Feb. 19th-Received two children belonging to James Monroe, a soldier in Hospital, they had been left in a house, abandoned by the woman in whose care they were, and were literally starving to death; they were wasted to almost skeletons, and so feeble that one of them could scarcely walk; the effects resulting from continued starvation were very evident, and it is doubtful if the children would have survived forty-eight hours longer had they not been brought to us. They were twin sisters, about six years old.
Feb. 20th-Mr. H. B. SPELMAN, President of the Freedmen's Aid Commission, of Cleveland, called and promised to send a box of clothing. Dr. WOODARD, U. S. S. C. Inspector, came to visit the Asylum, and learn what we were doing. I judge that he thinks favorably of our work, as he promised to increase our supplies, and will send us some medicines.
Feb. 21st-Col. EATON has just returned from Washington; I went to see him, and during my absence General BUCKLAND called, and brought Captain RICHARDS, the Mayor, with him. I was very sorry not to have seen them, as I was anxious to interest the Mayor in the Asylum, and through him the City officers. Mr. SPELMAN called again. It is very gratifying to have persons come who do so from the interest they feel in this work, and can sympathize with this unfortunate people.
Feb. 22th-Washington's Birthday-The measles made its appear-