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The Weekly Return of Lessons repeated by Prisoners at Reading Gaol from 25 May to 1 June 1850. (Report of the schoolmaster to the gaol chaplain). G.B.: 'Repeat the Collect and 14th verse of 6th, and 7th and 20th verses of 8th chpter of St Matthew'
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: G.B. Print: Book
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Extract from schoolmaster's journal: G.B., aged 30: 'on his admission, began by repeating several of the Psalms; he then commenced the gospel of St John, and repeated a chapter everyday till it was finished, when he was taken off to do some prison work, but subsequently resumed, and continuously repeating a chapter, sometimes two, of other portions daily. The schoolmaster thinks this man will have committed to memory the whole of the New Testament before the termination of his imprisonment, and there are, at present in the gaol, he asserts, five others who have nearly accomplished the same task.'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: G.B. Print: Book
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Accounts of prisoners: 'G.B., 30, Reg. no 388. - A convicted felon, who had been in another prison for a similar offence. When committed appeared hardened and very unpromising, but now shews decided improvement of disposition and character. Has been in prison nine months, and has committed to memory the whole of the New Testament, as far as the Epistle to the Hebrews.'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: G.B. Print: Book
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Accounts of prisoners: G.B., 30, Reg. no. 388: 'This prisoner was convicted and sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment. His conduct has been very pleasing. He continues to speak with much thankfulness of the provision made for his mental and moral improvement. He has repeated portions of the Old Testament and nearly the whole of the New Testament.'
