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Folios 18-20. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission, to Harry White, Clerk to...
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| Reference | MH 12/11730/7 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1836-07-29 |
| Description | Folios 18-20. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission, to Harry White, Clerk to the Guardians of the Blything Poor Law Union, with two enclosures concerning the placement of children as apprentices, and the payment of police officers. In response to a letter dated 7 July 1836, forwarded by Dr Kay [James Phillips Kay, Assistant Poor Law Commissioner], concerning the placement of children, resident in the workhouse, as apprentices or servants, they request further information as listed. In response to the bill for the payment of the police officers, the Poor Law Commission state that if the police officers were solely employed in the workhouse then they can be paid out of union funds. If they have been employed out of the house then it is a county charge. Concerning the discharge of the police officers the Poor Law Commission await the outcome of the meeting. Annotated: copied and sent. Paper Number: 2420/A/1836. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk. |
| Held by | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status | Public Record(s) |
| Language |
English |
| Closure Status | Open Document, Open Description |
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