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History of a Magdalene letter to a public ledger
A penitential letter from a repentant Magdalene inhabitant recounts her fall into adultery at fifteen, marriage, hardship, and eventual refuge in the Magdalen House. She praises the charity, laments her crimes, and thanks the benevolent managers, hoping to deter others from sin and encourage mercy. She discusses guilt, redemption, and the hope of salvation through the Gospel amid personal despair and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough
Magdalen Charity
Angels of Mercy
Redeemer
Peter
Dairy Register of Commerce and
London
USDA
William
England
de Witt
France
Atdea
Holland
Magdalen House
Shade
Harry