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MH 12/9228/224 Folio 393. Letter from William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor...
Folio 393. Letter from William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission. He is sending a copy of a bill for the maintenance of a pauper lunatic, because the parish feels the charges are excessive. The overseers of Wollaton have been charged fees for Samuel Wilson, by the lunatic asylum near Nottingham, for his admission on 16 July 1837, [pavi hose], two shirts, a pair of shoes, repairs, discharge fee and, on 24 August 1837, a charge for six weeks. (The amounts are given for each item, and the bill total is £5 7s 0d.) Annotated: Draft reply from the Poor Law Commission to William Ashton, in response to the above letter. They ask whether the fees and charges demanded by the lunatic asylum for the maintenance of this pauper are those usually required. Paper Number: 10749/C/1837. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-12-12
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/224
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MH 12/9228/26 Folio 69. Letter from William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor...
Folio 69. Letter from William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission regarding the dietary requirements of able bodied men. {Thomas Nixon], Chairman [of the Board of Guardians], chose number 3 on the list which was the one with largest allowance of bread. Note at top: [Mr Smith and Leivers]. Mr Nicholls, [George Nicholls, Commissioner]. 1877A, [crossed out]. Mr Gulson [Edward Gulson, Assistant Poor Law Commissioner], to suggest answer. [EN]. Sent [GM Bannon]. The Dietaries forwarded for the [then crossed out]. Paper Number: 1717/C/1836. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-06-14
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/26
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MH 12/8475/95 Folio 202. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Samuel King, Clerk to the...
Folio 202. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Samuel King, Clerk to the Guardians of the Mitford and Launditch Poor Law Union, expressing their sanction of the appointment of Mr James Parkerson as Surgeon for the Elmham District. Paper Number: 8718/A/1837. Poor Law Union Number 302. Counties: Norfolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-10-24
- Reference:
- MH 12/8475/95
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MH 12/9228/84 Folios 163-164. Letter from J Riley, Auditor, Basford to the Poor Law Commission...
Folios 163-164. Letter from J Riley, Auditor, Basford to the Poor Law Commission regarding his first audit of the accounts of the Basford Poor Law Union. Points he makes are: He gave guidance to the overseers and parish officers on how to record their accounts and returns. He has corrected errors and expects next quarters accounts will be better. The balance of returns from the 43 parishes is correct. He has taken written declarations from the overseers of some parishes. Ilkestone's [Ilkeston Derbyshire], balance is mentioned. He asks if he can take an Oath, or just a written declaration from an Overseer where doubt or fraud exists. He explains why No 1 districts sums are higher in the column marked 'Other expenses' in the expenditure account of form 12. It is due to the out-relief paid by the overseers prior to the appointment of a Relieving Officer. He suggests that charges in the 'Constable accounts' be dealt with at Vestry or Parish meetings and confirmed by the magistrates. Charges for a journey by the overseers to be paid at the same rate as decided at the Quarter Sessions for Constables. An example is when summoned before a [Revising Barether]. The medical and Governor's [of the workhouse] returns are incomplete as they did not receive their books until after the start of the Quarter. He mentions the difficulty with the overseers and their rate books, which should be remedied with the new Act. Report sent to the board of guardians. Annotated: Mr Nicholls, [George Nicholls, Commissioner]. Annotated: Sent. Annotated: Mr Coode [George Coode, Assistant Secretary to the Poor Law Commission]. Annotated: Reply referring to the 47 section of the Poor Law Act. Signed JL [John George Shaw Lefevre, Commissioner], EC [Edwin Chadwick, Secretary to the Poor Law Commission], GN [George Nicholls, Commissioner]. Annotated: To Riley, Auditor, Basford Poor Law Union. Annotated: The Poor Law Commission for England and Wales have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 29 October 1836 and in reference to the question contained therein, whether an auditor can administer and require an oath from an Overseer with reference to the accuracy of his accounts the Commission have to state that [sentence not finished]. Annotated: copied. Paper Number: 4182/C/1836. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-10-29
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/84
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MH 12/1530/294 Folio 471. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board, to R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge],...
Folio 471. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board, to R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge], Clerk to the Guardians of the Truro Poor Law Union, acknowledging his letter of 4 May 1849, returning the appointment forms for John Paddon and Thomas Truran as Medical Officers of East Kenwyn and the St Clement Districts. They ask for the names of the medical officers of each of the three Truro workhouses. They point out that a workhouse medical officer must receive a separate salary to that which he may receive as medical officer to a district. Paper Number: 13938/1849. Poor Law Union Number 57. Counties: Cornwall.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1849-05-13
- Reference:
- MH 12/1530/294
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MH 12/10321/178 Folio 271. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to J and W Rees Mogg [John William...
Folio 271. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to J and W Rees Mogg [John William Rees Mogg and William Rees Mogg], Clerks to the Guardians of the Clutton Poor Law Union, enclosing for submission to the board of guardians extract from letter received from the Reverend Samuel Bellamy and requesting their observations on the statement contained in it [not included]. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-12-11
- Reference:
- MH 12/10321/178
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MH 12/10321/146 Folios 227-228. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to J and W Rees Mogg [John...
Folios 227-228. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to J and W Rees Mogg [John William Rees Mogg and William Rees Mogg], Clerks to the Guardians of the Clutton Poor Law Union, in reference to application for Bastardy orders/2& 3 Vic s 85. They state that the guardians need not apply in person but may appoint someone to apply on their behalf, the clerk of the union being most suitable. Application being to the petty sessions. Notice to the putative father need not have the common seal affixed but should be signed by a majority of guardians present at a meeting of the board including the chairman. Paper Number: 7803/B/1839. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-10-29
- Reference:
- MH 12/10321/146
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MH 12/14018/320 Folio 475. Resolution of the Guardians of the Kidderminster Poor Law Union dated...
Folio 475. Resolution of the Guardians of the Kidderminster Poor Law Union dated 7 July 1846 relating to the non payment of relief by Mitchell Farrington relieving officer allowed to a pauper in Bromsgrove named Scrannage. The Clerk, Henry Saunders, produced a letter dated 30 June 1846 from the Poor Law Commissioners. It was resolved that a copy of this letter be delivered to Farrington. Furthermore he be made aware of the guardians disapproved of his conduct although they did not think there was any dishonest intention. It was further resolved that he should be cautioned and a copy of this resolution be sent to the Poor Law Commissioners. Paper Number: 10247/B/1846. Also 10246/B/1846. Poor Law Union Number 530. Counties: Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1846-07-17
- Reference:
- MH 12/14018/320
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MH 12/11728/89 Folios 219-221. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to J J Sewell, Leiston,...
Folios 219-221. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to J J Sewell, Leiston, acknowledging his letter of 4 August 1835, and informing him that, according to section 109 of the Poor Law Act a medical officer shall be a person 'duly licensed to practise as a medical man'. The legal meaning of these words is a question which appertains to medical law. The Commission believes that in a general way, physicians, surgeons and apothecaries are licensed to act within the meaning of the Act, provided the board of guardians elect someone who is competent to perform the required duties. 'Commissioners will [not refuse] to sanction the appointment upon the grounds of non qualification'. Appointments of medical officers not residing in the [union] for which they are to act are for the decision of the board of guardians, with reference to the competency of the individual. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1835-08-05
- Reference:
- MH 12/11728/89
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MH 12/8475/34 Folio 80. Rough draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to P Gurdon Rector of Cranworth,...
Folio 80. Rough draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to P Gurdon Rector of Cranworth, Shipdham, Norfolk, sanctioning the payment of expenses for the emigration of the family of James Hubbard to New York [America] at a cost of £46 10s. Cost of travelling to the point of embarkation to be 3d per mile, 11s 2d for each child. If the emigrants can afford any of this, they should pay it themselves. The Commissio advises that the regulations in the enclosed circular should be strictly observed [not included]. Paper Number: 2124/A/1837 Poor Law Union Number 302. Counties: Norfolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-03-09
- Reference:
- MH 12/8475/34
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MH 12/9228/188 Folios 335-336. Letter from Samuel Doubleday [Solicitor, Nottingham] to the Poor...
Folios 335-336. Letter from Samuel Doubleday [Solicitor, Nottingham] to the Poor Law Commission, written at Nottingham. Concerning the sale of parish property in the Basford Poor Law Union, he encloses the request to the Commissioners for their consent to the sale of the property at Lambley, duly signed by the guardians of the union. Enclosed is Form Number 2, Sale of Parish Property, dated 27 June 1837. Part is a printed form requesting permission from the Poor Law Commissioners to allow the sale of the property under the provisions of 5& 6 Wm IV 'An Act to facilitate the conveyance of Workhouses and other property of Parishes and of Incorporations or Unions of Parishes in England and Wales'. Part is a handwritten description of the property to be sold, as follows: First, a piece of land in the parish of Lambley bounded on the east by land belonging to the Right Honourable Earl Manvers, on the south by land belonging to William Plumb, on the west by Green Lane, and on the north by land belonging to Daniel Selby, in total approximately 240 square yards, currently occupied by Thomas John Dernelly. Second, a piece of land in Lambley bounded on the east by land belonging to Earl Manvers, on the south by land belonging to Mordecai Brownlow, on the west by Green Lane, and on the north by land belonging to Samuel Plumb, a total of approximately 175 square yards, now occupied by John Brandreth. Third, a piece of land in Lambley bounded on the east by Green Lane, on the south by land belonging to Robert Haywood, on the west by land belonging to Samuel Renshaw, and on the north by land belonging to Henry Selby, a total of approximately 125 square yards, now occupied by William Brandreth. Fourth, a piece of land in Lambley bounded on the east by Green Lane, on the south by land belonging to William Brandrith [William Brandreth], on the west by land belonging to Samuel Renshaw, and on the north by land belonging to Samuel Upton, a total of approximately 48 square yards, now occupied by Henry Selby. Fifth, a piece of land in Lambley bounded on the east by Green Lane, on the south by land belonging to Samuel Plumb, on the west by glebe land, and on the north by the land of Amy Burton, a total of approximately 192 square yards, now occupied by Henry Selby. Sixth, a piece of land in Lambley bounded on the east by Green Lane, on the south by land belonging to Stephen Burton, on the west by glebe land, and on the north by the land of John Adams, a total of approximately 114 square yards, now occupied by Christopher Becket Watson. Seventh, a piece of land in Lambley bounded on the east by Green Lane, on the south by land belonging to Mordecai Brownlow, on the west by glebe land, and on the north by land belonging to Samuel Upton, a total of approximately 288 square yards, now occupied by Samuel Burton. Eighth, a piece of land in Lambley bounded on the east by Green Lane, on the south by land belonging to Christopher Becket Watson, on the west by glebe land, and on the north by land belonging to Stephen Burton, a total of approximately 120 square yards, now occupied by John Adams. Ninth, a piece of land in Lambley bounded on the east by Green Lane, on the south by land belonging to Robert Haywood, on the west by land belonging to Samuel Renshaw and on the north by... (document ends here) It is signed by William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor Law Union, and the following guardians: Henry Smith, Guardian of Wilford, John Wood, Guardian of Greasley, Thomas Carlin, Guardian of Selston, J Brown, Guardian of Basford, Robert Barber, Guardian of Eastwood, [James Rood], Guardian of Beeston, Joseph Shepperson, Guardian of Bilborough, John Godber, Guardian of Hucknall,Uriah Wood, Guardian of Arnold, [Mark Audinwood], Guardian of Strelley and George Farrand, Guardian of Basford. Paper Number: 8128/C/1837. See also Paper Number: 6836/C/1837. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-09-30
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/188
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MH 12/8980/254 Folio 399. Number of ratable persons at the annual value of £10 and upwards...
Folio 399. Number of ratable persons at the annual value of £10 and upwards and under £50 in the township of Ross for the year 1849. Signed by Thomas Scott, William Aitcheson, Overseers. Paper Number: 15403/1850. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1850-04-13
- Reference:
- MH 12/8980/254
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MH 12/8475/193 Folio 358. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Samuel King, Clerk to the...
Folio 358. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Samuel King, Clerk to the Guardians of the Mitford and Launditch Poor Law Union, acknowledging his letter of 1 August relating to the negligent manner in which the medical books and weekly returns have been kept by Horatio Daveney, Medical Officer. The Commissioners are impressed with the importance of the returns and say that as they are very simple they consider any wilful negligence in their preparation and transmission should be visited first with admonition and if this is not felt sufficient with the dismissal of the officer. Paper Number: 7363/A/1838. Poor Law Union Number 302. Counties: Norfolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1838-08-06
- Reference:
- MH 12/8475/193
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MH 12/10321/181 Folio 274. Letter from J and W Rees Mogg [John Rees Mogg and William Rees Mogg],...
Folio 274. Letter from J and W Rees Mogg [John Rees Mogg and William Rees Mogg], Clerks to the Guardians of the Clutton Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, to the Poor Law Commissioners asking advice. George Hart aged 14, is the son of a carpenter with six children. The father is able bodied and earning a little above average labourers wages. George is crippled in one thigh and leg so that the only occupation he could follow is that of a tailor. The father not being able to apprentice him, the board request to know whether they can sanction apprenticing him to a tailor with payment of a moderate premium. Paper Number: 8740/B/1839. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-12-21
- Reference:
- MH 12/10321/181
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MH 12/9228/143 Folio 265. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission [to William Ashton, Clerk to...
Folio 265. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission [to William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor Law Union]. They acknowledge receipt of his letter of 16 May 1837, and confirm that Mr Wolley may be appointed Governor of Basford Poor Law Union Workhouse and Mrs Wolley may be appointed Matron of Basford Poor Law Union Workhouse They ask Ashton to write to inform them what salary will be paid. Paper Number: 3850/C/1837. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-05-15
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/143
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MH 12/9228/28 Folios 71-72. Letter from Edward Gulson, [Assistant Poor Law Commissioner], Newark,...
Folios 71-72. Letter from Edward Gulson, [Assistant Poor Law Commissioner], Newark, to the Poor Law Commission giving the following points: The Duke of Newcastle who repudiates politics in the forming of the new Unions has five or six parishes in Thurgaton Incorporation. The Duke has agreed to attend the next meeting of Guardians at the workhouse to help Gulson overcome the influence of the Visitor which will have an effect at Thurgaton and Basford. He says that his Grace [Duke of Newcastle] mentioned Newark. He mentions a meeting with Mr [Denisons], who is known to Mr Hole. Hole has ascertained that Lord Manvers will attend the above meeting too. Gulson says he will send the Medical Club Rules to the Poor Law Commission. He is meeting parish officers at Bingham and then travels on to Grantham. He asks why Mr [Beacher] has two or three Guardians for each parish in the Incorporation. Beacher in his 'anti pauper system' says there are 147 Guardians in 49 parishes. [Paul Bauson] can name about 120 Guardians. The Act says that the Magistrates shall appoint one out of the three named by the parish which has not been done in Thurgaton, so who gets the vote, he asks. Bauson says that some parishes only have two Guardians. His Grace the Duke of Newcastle, Clumber, near Worsop [Worksop] wishes to have copies of the following: the Act, the Annual report, the Rules and Regulations. Gulson asks permission to send reports to the following: J M G Cheek, Evesham, [Worcestershire]; A Hartland, Evesham, [Worcestershire]; Charles Kendrick, Winchester, [Hampshire]; Richard Burlingham, Evesham, [Worcestershire]. He entreats them to take care of the Duke's books. He asks if there is an assistant poor law commissioner for Derbyshire as some of its parishes will belong to the intended Basford Poor Law Union, Mansfield Poor Law Union and Worksop Poor Law Union. Annotated in the bulk of the letter: Clause 3 - The parish to [name] these persons. Clause 7, magistrates to appoint one of the three. Paper Number: [20/1836]. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-06-15
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/28
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MH 12/9228/83 Folios 161-162. Letter from Poor Law Commission to William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians...
Folios 161-162. Letter from Poor Law Commission to William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor Law Union, acknowledging Ashton's letter of 25 October 1836 and replying to the two queries raised by the Guardians in the letter. One reply quotes from the 18 Elizabeth [Act]. Letter signed by EC [Edwin Chadwick, Secretary to the Poor Law Commission] and JL [John George Shaw Lefevre, Commissioner]. Annotated: Copied. Sent. Paper Number: 3997/C/1836. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-11-15
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/83
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MH 12/8980/344 Folio 547. Form from Shoreswood township noting that 2 persons were rated for the...
Folio 547. Form from Shoreswood township noting that 2 persons were rated for the Relief of the Poor for the year 1849 at the annual rate of £10 and over and under £50. Signed by Nathaniel Dodds and James Mitchell, Overseers. Paper Number: 56073/1850. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1850-11-07
- Reference:
- MH 12/8980/344
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MH 12/11731/105 Folios 289-291. Letter from Harry White, Clerk to the Guardians of the Blything Poor...
Folios 289-291. Letter from Harry White, Clerk to the Guardians of the Blything Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, with one enclosure that is a petition from the parish officers of Walpole asking for consent of the board of guardians of the expenses in a fresh valuation be transmitted for the information of the Poor Law Commission and for their opinion. Enclosed letter from John Winker, Churchwarden; William Moore, Overseer; William Kent, John Borrett, [B H Webb], Samual Goddard, William White, John Thurlow, John Philpott, John Lay, Thomas Carley, Herbert Wigg and [William Stofen], all from Walpole, requesting a new valuation of the parish as the present one is unfair and unequal. Annotated: the Commission will issue the necessary. Order for new valuation. Paper Number: 3252/A/1837. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-04-11
- Reference:
- MH 12/11731/105
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MH 12/11728/66 Folio 177. Letter from Stephen Clissold, Rector of Wrentham, to the Poor Law Commission,...
Folio 177. Letter from Stephen Clissold, Rector of Wrentham, to the Poor Law Commission, asking for information about qualifications for guardians as owner, occupier or resident in one parish, and whether churchwardens may be guardians. If the latter, they may be responsible for passing their own accounts: but if churchwardens are not eligible, there may not be adequate representation from all small parishes. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1835-06-06
- Reference:
- MH 12/11728/66
