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The Second Journal of the Stated Preacher to the Hospital and Almshouse in the City of New-York is an eye-opening account of life in New York City during the early 19th century. Through the eyes of Reverend Ely, readers get a glimpse of the daily struggles faced by the poor and disadvantaged, as well as the efforts being made to improve their living conditions. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of social welfare and the development of modern healthcare. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.