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Folios 201-202. Letter from John D Taylor, Clerk to the Guardians of Bishop's Stortford...
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| Reference | MH 12/4540/129 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1851-01-23 |
| Description | Folios 201-202. Letter from John D Taylor, Clerk to the Guardians of Bishop's Stortford Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, enclosing copy of a resolution regarding the emigration of John Knightley. The guardians request the usual order be issued. Enclosed: Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the board of guardians of the Bishop's Stortford Poor Law Union, held on 15 January 1851. Knightley, single, aged 23 years, belonging to the parish of Stocking Pelham wishes to emigrate to Australia. He has the approval of the Emigration Commission. It was resolved that no more than £10 be granted towards the expenses. William Sworder, Guardian of Stocking Pelham signed the resolution. Annotated: emigration order may be issued. Issue order accordingly. Emigration order dated 29 January 1851, sent 30 January 1851. 10 copies. Paper Number: 6022/1851. Poor Law Union Number 167. Counties: Hertfordshire and Essex. |
| Held by | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status | Public Record(s) |
| Language |
English |
| Closure Status | Open Document, Open Description |
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