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A Transcription of the Censuses

Taking the Census

Taking of the Census -
Postcard by George Crukshank

Why no, it isn't such an easy matter as you think for. However let me see; there's John & Tom & Bill & Susan & Harry & Sarah & Dick & Eliza & George & Septimus & Peter & Jane & Augustus & Decimus & Charles & Betsey & Harriet & Rebecca & Emma & Bob & James & Anne & David & the two gran'mothers & Father & Mother & my wife's Father & Mother & Aunt Lizzy & Aunt Hannah & Aunt Carry & Cousin Amelia & Cousin Fanny & Uncle Edward & Cousin Alfred & the three nurses, two housemaids, the cook & the boy & - hang me if I can recollect 'em all, so its no use to try! (John dear! Don't forget the babbies!)

Last Updated Mon, 25 Aug, 2008.