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at night; this, it is believed is the only means of effecting
a radical reformation: in silence and solitude, where
there is nothing to lull the conscience or distract the mind.
the victim of his crimes is brought to reflect on the wretched
condition to which they have reduced him, becomes humbled
and penitent and is thus rendered susceptible of the means
calculated to restore him to Society reformed, and disposed
to virtuous conduct and honorable pursuits.

By Order of
Major George Keyser &
Coln^l Tho^s Sheppard
Committee of Superintendence

James McEvoy Clk