INSTRUCTIONSTO THE ASSISTANT MATRONS ON BOARD THE SHIP STATELY

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ASSISTANT MATRONS ON BOARD THE SHIP STATELY

It will be your duty to aid the Matron of the Stately Emigrant ship in superintending and teaching the young women sent out by the Female Immigration Fund

In fulfilling this duty it must be your constant endeavour to uphold the authority of the Matron, and to be guided by her direction with respect to the improvement and employment of the Emigrants, so long as you hold your office.

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Should you witness any irregularity of conduct, or hear any improper language, you must immediately check it, and if necessary, inform the Matron of it with-out delay.

In your efforts to benefit the Emigrants, you must endeavour to secure your influence over them by gentleness united by firmness.