The following entry from the Albany Ledger from April 3rd, 1891 is about an orphan train coming to Albany the following month:
Boys Wanting Homes
A company of boys from the Children’s Aid Society of New York City will arrive in Albany Friday, May 1st, 1891 for the purpose of finding homes and employment with farmers and others. There will be a meeting held for the distribution of boys on Friday, May 1st, at 1 pm at the courthouse. Those proposing to take one or more boys are requested to hand in their names as soon as possible to the following named persons, who have consented to act as a committee: J.B. Thomas, Geo. C. Holden, C. G. Comstock, L.H. Peery, Edward O’Malley.
Terms on which the boys are placed in homes: All applicants must be endorsed by the committee. Boys 15 years old are expected to work till they are 17 for their board and clothes. At the end of that time, they are at liberty to make their own arrangements. Boys between 12 and 15 are expected to work for their board and clothes until they are 17, but must be sent to school a part of each year; after that, it is expected they receive some wages. Boys under 12 are expected to remain till they are 18 and must be treated by the applicants as their own children in the matter of schooling, clothing, and training.
Should a removal become necessary, it can be arranged through the committee or by writing to the agent.
The society reserves the right of removing a boy at any time for just cause.
All the expenses of transportation are paid by the society.
B.W. TICE, Agent
24 St. Mark’s Place, New York City
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