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MH 12/487/30 Folio 77. Letter from D G Adey [Daniel Goodson Adey], Assistant Poor Law Commissioner,...
Folio 77. Letter from D G Adey [Daniel Goodson Adey], Assistant Poor Law Commissioner, to the Poor Law Commission, about an application from a relieving officer for Olney District [Newport Pagnell Poor Law Union], of which he is ignorant, and supposes the application is from a disappointed candidate.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1835-11-03
- Reference:
- MH 12/487/30
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MH 12/4539/118 Folio 208. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to John Dobede Taylor, Clerk...
Folio 208. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to John Dobede Taylor, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union. The letter acknowledges receipt of plans for a new chapel, board room and additions to the probationary wards at the workhouse and confirms the approval of the Commission. However the Commission note that the means of sub-classification of the able-bodied inmates, which is much needed, is not indicated in the plans. The Commission therefore ask to be informed how the sub-classification will be achieved. Paper Number: 14641/A/1847. Poor Law Union Number 167. Counties: Hertfordshire and Essex.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1847-09-28
- Reference:
- MH 12/4539/118
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MH 12/4539/6 Folios 11-14. Letter from John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor], Clerk to the Guardians...
Folios 11-14. Letter from John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor], Clerk to the Guardians of the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission forwarding returns of numbers of paupers and lunatics chargeable to the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union dated 1 January 1847. Enclosed is a summary of the total number of lunatics and idiots chargeable to the parishes in the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union on 1 January 1847. The summary provides information on the number of idiots and lunatics, where they are maintained, their ages, whether they are a danger to themselves, whether they are of dirty habits and the average weekly cost per head of their maintenance and clothing. A complete list of all lunatics and idiots chargeable to the parishes within the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union, where they are maintained, their ages, whether they are a danger to themselves, whether they are of dirty habits and the average weekly cost per head of their maintenance and clothing and the length of time they are supposed to be of unsound mind. Those listed for Hertfordshire are as follows: George Baker, Braughing. James Fletcher, Braughing. James Long, Braughing. George Hammond, Albury. Martha Whybird, Albury. Samuel Warwick, Much Hadham. Allen Patmore, Much Hadham. Martha Lincoln, Little Hadham. Hester Bassell, Sawbridgeworth. Susan Brown, Sawbridgeworth. Mary Way, Furneux Pelham. Emma Ellson, Brent Pelham. Charles Rayment, Brent Pelham. Rachael Lawrence, Brent Pelham. Mary Bradford, Bishops Stortford. Mary Newman, Bishops Stortford. Mary Lilley, Bishops Stortford. Samuel Jackson, Bishops Stortford. Elizabeth Jackson, Bishops Stortford. Ann Curtis, Bishops Stortford. James Housdon, Thorley. Those listed for Essex: James Mascall, Farnham. Emma Prior, Farnham. John Parker, Farnham. William Prior, Great Hallingbury. Jesse Halls, Great Hallingbury. George Eldrett, Great Hallingbury. Charles Nash, Little Hallingbury. Eliza Bush, Manuden. Mary Watts, Manuden. Susan Stone, Berden. Ann Chapman, Berden. Isaac Perry, Henham. Alice Snow, Stansted. Amelia Phillips, Stansted. Sarah Matthews, Great Hallingbury. Annotated: [William Golden Lumley, Assistant Secretary] Usual letter in Charles Nash's case. 3 February 1847. Paper Number: 2083/A/1847. Poor Law Union Number 167. Counties: Hertfordshire and Essex.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1847-02-02
- Reference:
- MH 12/4539/6
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MH 12/487/135 Folio 293. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to William Powell, Clerk to...
Folio 293. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to William Powell, Clerk to the Guardians of the Newport Pagnell Poor Law Union, returning the conveyance regarding [Renny ------] to the guardians stating the same has been approved [not included]. Paper Number: 3444/A/1836.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-09-09
- Reference:
- MH 12/487/135
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MH 12/4539/15 Folio 28. Draft letter from Poor Law Commission to John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor],...
Folio 28. Draft letter from Poor Law Commission to John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor], Clerk to the Guardians of the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union, concerning the board's decision to change the day of their weekly meeting from a Thursday to a Friday. The Commission consent to this arrangement. Paper Number: 3034/A/1847. Poor Law Union Number 167. Counties: Hertfordshire and Essex.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1847-02-26
- Reference:
- MH 12/4539/15
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MH 12/4539/214 Folios 373-376. Letter from John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor], Clerk to the Guardians...
Folios 373-376. Letter from John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor], Clerk to the Guardians of the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board forwarding returns of the numbers of paupers and lunatics chargeable to the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union on 1 January 1848. Enclosed is a complete list of all lunatics and idiots chargeable to the parishes within the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union, where they are maintained, their ages, whether they are a danger to themselves, whether they are of dirty habits and the average weekly cost per head of their maintenance and clothing and the length of time they are supposed to be of unsound mind. Those listed for the county of Essex are as follows: Susan Stone, 18, Berden. Anne Chapman, 48, Berden. Emma Prior, 26, Farnham. Charles Nash, 28, Little Hallingbury. William Prior, 53, Little Hallingbury. Jesse Halls, 23, Little Hallingbury. George Eldred, 42, Little Hallingbury. Sarah Matthews, 49, Little Hallingbury. Eliza Bush, 39, Manuden. Mary Edwards, 24, Manuden. Mary Watts, 52, Manuden. Isaac Perry, 31, Henham. Alice Snow, 19, Stansted. Amelia Phillips, 27, Stansted. Joseph White, 38, Henham. Those listed for the county of Hertfordshire are as follows: George Hammond, 27, Albury. George Barker, 31, Braughing. James Long, 21, Braughing. John Barbur, 43, Braughing. Samuel Warwick, 22, Great Hadham. Allan Patmore, 28, Great Hadham. Mary Brace, 38, Great Hadham. Joseph Ayley, 78, Great Hadham. Martha Lincoln, 39, Little Hadham. Mary Way, 20, Furneaux Pelham [Furneux Pelham]. Eliza Hagger, 25, Furneaux Pelham [Furneux Pelham]. Lydia Bayford, 27, Furneaux Pelham [Furneux Pelham]. Charles Rayment, 37, Brent Pelham. Emma Elson, 27, Brent Pelham. Mary Lawrence, 45, Brent Pelham. Hannah Bradford, 27, Brent Pelham. Lewis Reed, 64, Brent Pelham. Mary Bradford, 48, Stocking Pelham. Sarah Bayford, 35, Bishops Stortford. Mary Newman, 45, Bishops Stortford. Mary Lilley, 35, Bishops Stortford. Samuel Jackson, 23, Bishops Stortford. Elizabeth Jackson, 21, Bishops Stortford. Anne Curtis, 59, Bishops Stortford. James Brazier, 36, Bishops Stortford. Susan Brown, 36, Sawbridgeworth. Mary Seaborne, 40, Sawbridgeworth. Hester Bassell, 70, Sawbridgeworth. James Housden, 23, Thorley. S1391/1848. Poor Law Union Number 167. Counties: Hertfordshire and Essex.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1848-02-28
- Reference:
- MH 12/4539/214
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MH 12/13904/109 Folios 147-148. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove...
Folios 147-148. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, awaiting a reply to his letter of 27 August 1839 referring to the architects' bill. The architects have threatened proceedings if the amount claimed is not paid immediately. Paper Number: 6893/B/1839. Poor Law Union Number 526. Counties: Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-09-24
- Reference:
- MH 12/13904/109
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MH 12/13904/239 Folios 335-350. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove...
Folios 335-350. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, headed 'Division of Tardebigg [Tardebigge]. Further to his letter of 16 June the guardians of Bentley Pauncefoot have taken no notice. They have treated the remaining parts of the parish as if no separation had taken place by debiting them with the establishment charges. Ratepayers of Redditch and Webheath complained and asked the overseers to withhold monies. There are now considerable arrears. Advice is sought as to how they might proceed. It is felt that they should pay in the same proportion as it did to the general rate. Reverend J Clayton [John Clayton], one of the guardians, has provided a statement showing the amounts contributed by several divisions of the parish to be of use in the calculations. Redditch and Webheath have the same difficulty with the county rate. Can they legally enforce payment of any sum they may choose to order the overseers of Bentley Pauncefoot to meet the township's share of the expenses from the time of separation? The majority population of Redditch is employed in needle making and that of Bently Pauncefoot is agricultural. He adds a postscript asking for the return of the accompanying papers numbered 1 -6 and asks if the board should relieve the poor of Bentley Pouncefoot. Hand written table for the year ending Lady Day 1840 showing the contributions of Bentley Pauncefoot, Webheath, Redditch upper and Redditch lower. Annotated: inform of the intention to issue an order adapted to the circumstances of Bentley Tardebigg. Attached to this package of documents are the working papers for the production of the order referred to above. They comprise: 1. Printed order to address the present difficulties annotated further [many annotations illegible or torn and annotations themselves annotated]. The three guardians were elected for Tardebigg are without distinction of townships and the order outlines the change to be made following the separation of Bentley Pauncefoot. It also addresses the issue of monies due the proportion for Bentley Pauncefoot being assessed as £203. 2. Printed order for the election of guardians for the townships of Bentley Pauncefoot, Redditch and Webheath heavily annotated. It seeks to rescind the previous order and arrange for further election of guardians to reflect the separation of Bentley Pauncefoot. 3. Printed schedule of election of guardians annotated to reflect the circumstances as above. 4. Extensive notes initialled G L (and counter signed by Sir Edmund Head) with his reflections on how best to achieve a resolution by rescinding previous orders and issuing new ones and giving a detailed commentary about the precise phrasing needed. 4. Note written by Sir Edmund Head providing the basis for the calculation of the sums due from Bentley Pauncefoot. Annotated: amended declaration dated 22 and sent 24 September 1840 - 13 copies and Election order dated 23 and sent 24 September 1840 - 13 copies. Paper Number: 9451/B/1840. Poor Law Union Number 526. Counties: Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1840-08-11
- Reference:
- MH 12/13904/239
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MH 12/13904/62 Folio 83. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove Poor Law...
Folio 83. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, asking for agreement to the resolution that the maintenance of master, matron, schoolmistress, porter, nurse, cook and waiting girl, (Last two being paupers) should be fixed at 10 rations. Annotated: [Robert Weale],Assistant Poor Law Commissioner, to the Poor Law Commission. Objection regarding the diet of two paupers. Diet should be same as other paupers. Paper Number: 3731/C/1839. Poor Law Union Number 526. Counties: Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-05-06
- Reference:
- MH 12/13904/62
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MH 12/487/69 Folio 146. Draft letter from Edwin Chadwick, Secretary to the Poor Law Commission,...
Folio 146. Draft letter from Edwin Chadwick, Secretary to the Poor Law Commission, to William Swabey, Chairman of the Board of Guardians of the Newport Pagnell Poor Law Union, Clifton Hall, Olney, acknowledging the copy of resolutions drawn up by him relative to the medical contracts in the Newport Pagnell Union. The Commissioners express their thanks for the communication and inform him that the whole subject of the arrangements for providing medical relief for the poor is under their immediate consideration.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-04-25
- Reference:
- MH 12/487/69
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MH 12/4539/78 Folios 135-136. Letter from John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor], Clerk to the Guardians...
Folios 135-136. Letter from John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor], Clerk to the Guardians of the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission enquiring as to the legality of the removal of a woman and her six children from the parish of Furneux Pelham. The woman pauper has arrived in the village from another union having been deserted by her husband. A warrant for his arrest has been issued by the justices. A doubt has been raised as to whether the woman and her children can be removed under an order of the justices during his absence. Annotated: state that the Commission consider that the literal interpretation of the Act prevents the removal of the woman and her children as her husband is not removable. Paper Number: 10289/A/1847. Poor Law Union Number 167. Counties: Hertfordshire and Essex.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1847-06-18
- Reference:
- MH 12/4539/78
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MH 12/13904/298 Folio 433. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove Poor...
Folio 433. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, headed 'Bentley Pauncefoot Enforcement of call on Overseers'. Before commencing any proceedings against the overseers the guardians wish to know from what fund they can legally defray any expenses incurred should the justices refuse to grant the warrant. He asks also if the justices issue the warrant can the overseers move the case to a superior court? The overseers have paid a further £8 16s 8d. Annotated: detailed response. Paper Number: 13608/B/1840. Poor Law Union Number 526. Counties: Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1840-12-09
- Reference:
- MH 12/13904/298
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MH 12/4539/148 Folio 254. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to John Dobede Taylor, Clerk...
Folio 254. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to John Dobede Taylor, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union, relating to the resignation of Charles Whitehead and his wife as porter and portress at the union workhouse and the appointment of John Errington and his wife in their place. Taylor is asked to inform the Commission whether the guardians gave due notice of their intention to appoint a porter, whether the post was advertised and the date on which Errington and his wife were appointed. Paper Number: 17298/A/1847. Poor Law Union Number 167. Counties: Hertfordshire and Essex.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1847-11-20
- Reference:
- MH 12/4539/148
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MH 12/487/124 Folios 272-273. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to William Powell, Clerk...
Folios 272-273. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to William Powell, Clerk to the Guardians of the Newport Pagnell Poor Law Union, concerning the allowance paid to the aged persons in the almshouses in Ravenstone out of the poor rates. The Commission states that the payment is not reconcilable with the rules and regulations for the guardians or with the law of the land and that the persons in the almshouses appear to be sufficiently provided for by the charity of which they have the benefit. Paper Number: 2546/A/1836.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-07-26
- Reference:
- MH 12/487/124
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MH 12/8476/42 Folio 66. Draft letter from E Chadwick [Edwin Chadwick], Secretary to the Poor Law...
Folio 66. Draft letter from E Chadwick [Edwin Chadwick], Secretary to the Poor Law Commission, to J Hine, Great George Street, Westminster, London on the subject of the sale of parish land at Lyng in the Mitford and Launditch Poor Law Union. He encloses the documents [not included] and asks if the property is affected by charitable trusts. Paper Number: 4782/A/1839. Poor Law Union Number 302. Counties: Norfolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-06-29
- Reference:
- MH 12/8476/42
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MH 12/13904/131 Folio 179. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove Poor...
Folio 179. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Guardians of the Bromsgrove Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, forwarding the conveyance to Benjamin Roe Tandy duly executed [not included], together with the draft and asking for their immediate return. Paper Number: 972/B/1840. Poor Law Union Number 526. Counties: Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1840-01-24
- Reference:
- MH 12/13904/131
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MH 12/13904/106 Folio 143. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Bromsgrove Poor Law Union to Edwin...
Folio 143. Letter from Thomas Day, Clerk to the Bromsgrove Poor Law Union to Edwin Chadwick, Secretary to the Poor Law Commission, asking if they intend to send copies of the acts passed in the last session of Parliament or must the board of guardians purchase them at their own expense? Annotated: reply sending coy of the act relating to the assessment and collection of rates for the poor. In addition they send a copy of an act for magistrates to make orders for bastard children. Paper Number: 6613/B/1839. Poor Law Union Number 526. Counties: Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-09-23
- Reference:
- MH 12/13904/106
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MH 12/8476/246 Folio 443. Letter from Samuel King, Clerk to the Guardians of the Mitford and Launditch...
Folio 443. Letter from Samuel King, Clerk to the Guardians of the Mitford and Launditch Poor Law Union to the Poor Law Commission. It has been the practice of the union to order warrants against those who leave their families chargeable to the union. He asks whether the guardians are justified in doing so or whether such cases are entirely at the discretion of the overseers to take proceedings against such persons as they see fit. Paper Number: 9021/B/1842. Poor Law Union Number 302. Counties: Norfolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1842-07-05
- Reference:
- MH 12/8476/246
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MH 12/8477/161 Folio 256. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to G Browne presiding Chairman...
Folio 256. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to G Browne presiding Chairman of the Board of Guardians to the Mitford and Launditch Poor Law Union, acknowledging receipt of his letter dated 10 June 1844 giving relevant details of the recent absence of Samuel King, the Clerk to the Guardians of the Mitford and Launditch Poor Law Union from the board meetings. The Commissioners have called upon him to explain his position when the Commission will inform the guardians hopefully by the next meeting. Paper Number: 9532/B/1844. Poor Law Union Number 302. Counties: Norfolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1844-06-11
- Reference:
- MH 12/8477/161
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MH 12/487/209 Folios 420-421. Letter from the overseers of Great Linford, referring to the new...
Folios 420-421. Letter from the overseers of Great Linford, referring to the new parochial assessment and asking whether the Grand Junction Canal which passes through the parish for two and a half miles should be rated according to the profits of trade or whether the water only is liable to be rated as so much land. Signed by: [Benjamin Pavyer] and John Hawly, Overseers. Annotated: according to amount of profit produced to the proprietors after company deductions are made, and so amount of the canal as this in parish. Refer to the case Rex v Chaplin 1.B [Jail]927. Paper Number: 8782/A/1837.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-10-18
- Reference:
- MH 12/487/209
