. Pennsylvania's soldiers' orphan schools, giving a brief account of the origin of the late civil war, the rise and progress of the orhpan system . 11 161. BIRDS-EYE VIEW OF Pennsylvanias Soldiers Orphan Schools. The Origin, Rise, and Progress. PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS. During the war for the suppression of the Rebellion, the State equippedand sent to the field over men, of whom about 50,000 perished. THE STATES GRATITUDE. Justice, humanity and patriotism alike demand, that when a State hasdeprived the children of their natural guardians, these children shouldbecome the wards of the Sta
. Pennsylvania's soldiers' orphan schools, giving a brief account of the origin of the late civil war, the rise and progress of the orhpan system . 11 161. BIRDS-EYE VIEW OF Pennsylvanias Soldiers Orphan Schools. The Origin, Rise, and Progress. PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS. During the war for the suppression of the Rebellion, the State equippedand sent to the field over men, of whom about 50,000 perished. THE STATES GRATITUDE. Justice, humanity and patriotism alike demand, that when a State hasdeprived the children of their natural guardians, these children shouldbecome the wards of the State, hence Our Soldiers Orphan Schools and Homes. I. ORIGIN. 1. Governor Curtin promised the soldiers that, should they fall in battle, their children should become the wards of the State. 2. The Pennsylvania Eailroad Company donates to the State $50,000. 3. Loyal Association of Pennsylvanians in Washington, D. C, donates $ 4. James W. Lear, of Fox Chase, Philadelphia, donates $, the pro- ceeds of a lecture in a public school-house. 5. Act of 1864 authorized the Governor to accept the above donations. II. STATE AGENT. Hon. Thomas H. Burrowe
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