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Reference number MH 12/4540/114: Folio 180. Letter from John D Taylor, Clerk to the Guardians of Bishop's Stortford...
Folio 180. Letter from John D Taylor, Clerk to the Guardians of Bishop's Stortford Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, informing them that the guardians are having to make temporary accommodation available to female inmates due to overcrowding. Annotated: request the guardians inform the Poor Law Board of the particulars of the arrangements when they are carried into effect. Write as suggested. Paper Number: 58363/1850. Poor Law Union Number 167. Counties: Hertfordshire and Essex.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1850-12-24
- Reference:
- MH 12/4540/114
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Reference number MH 12/15161/324: Folio 443. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to T Micklethwaite [Thomas Micklethwaite],...
Folio 443. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to T Micklethwaite [Thomas Micklethwaite], District Auditor [for Yorkshire West Riding]. They refer to the letter they sent on the 11 July enclosing an extract from a letter received from [George Spencer], Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union in reference to the last audit. They ask for his reply on the matter. Paper Number: 28374/1854. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1854-08-19
- Reference:
- MH 12/15161/324
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Reference number MH 12/2098/225: Folios 422-424. Letter from James Richards and Hannah Richards of Kilmington to the...
Folios 422-424. Letter from James Richards and Hannah Richards of Kilmington to the Poor Law Commission. Hannah had a small property in the parish of Axminster, mortgaged to her attorney Mr W Bond for £50. Since shortly after their marriage in April 1844 she had been ill, breast cancer, then inflammation to her right side and kidney and problems with the wound of her breast, and mostly confined to bed. James had lost some property to a fire and his small business and spent his time nursing her. He had applied to Bond for some money as he held the security of the property, to no avail. He had applied to the overseers at Kilmington for a loan, but they were taking time to consider it. He thought she would die while waiting and begged the Commissioners to interfere on their behalf. Annotated: ascertain if any correspondence on this case. Notes for reply. Paper Number: 12526/A/1846. Poor Law Union Number 76. Counties: Devon and Dorset.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1846-10-07
- Reference:
- MH 12/2098/225
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Reference number MH 12/8980/18: Folio 31. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to W and E Willoby [William Willoby...
Folio 31. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to W and E Willoby [William Willoby and Edward Willoby], Clerks to the Guardians of the Berwick-upon-Tweed Union, acknowledging their letter of 15 March 1847 concerning medical appointments. The Commissioners approve the proposed arrangement of medical districts and sanction the salaries for the medical officers, as set out in the minutes. Paper Number: 4544/A/1847. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1847-03-31
- Reference:
- MH 12/8980/18
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Reference number MH 12/10321/222: Folio 334. Letter from J Rees Mogg [John Rees Mogg] and W Rees Mogg [William Rees...
Folio 334. Letter from J Rees Mogg [John Rees Mogg] and W Rees Mogg [William Rees Mogg], Clerks to the Guardians of the Clutton Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, advising that they have elected Charles Pope as Medical Attendant of the workhouse at a salary of £60 per year including all medicines, dressings and appliances except trusses. Paper Number: 6769/B/1840. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1840-03-07
- Reference:
- MH 12/10321/222
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Reference number MH 12/10321/232: Folio 350. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to J Rees Mogg [John Rees Mogg]...
Folio 350. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to J Rees Mogg [John Rees Mogg] and W Rees Mogg [William Rees Mogg], Clerks to the Guardians of the Clutton Poor Law Union, regarding the elections for the parishes of High Littleton, Widcombe and Compton Martin noting that it depends on the nature of the informality whether the election gave a proper return. Paper Number: 2956/B/1840. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1840-04-08
- Reference:
- MH 12/10321/232
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Reference number MH 12/11734/176: Folio 291. Letter from Harry White, Clerk to the Guardians of the Blything Poor Law...
Folio 291. Letter from Harry White, Clerk to the Guardians of the Blything Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, returning the Ubbeston assessment with name and situation of the property added. Annotated: usual letter of approval 18 December 1839. Paper Number: 9268/B/1839. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-12-16
- Reference:
- MH 12/11734/176
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Reference number MH 12/8475/78: Folio 168. Letter from Edwin Chadwick, Secretary to the Poor Law Commission to Samuel...
Folio 168. Letter from Edwin Chadwick, Secretary to the Poor Law Commission to Samuel King, Clerk to the Guardians of Mitford and Launditch Poor Law Union. The Commission in directing an order adjusting the compensation for the addition of parishes to the Mitford and Launditch Union, discover that the board of guardians have applied for a £4,000 loan for the cost of alterations and additions to Gressenhall Workhouse. As the total cost is £4729 7s 9d, this extra £729 7s 9d cannot be procured from the poor rates unless it is authorised to be raised by an order of the Commission. Therefore an order should be raised to cover the whole amount and enclosed are forms for this. Paper Number: 5731/A/1837. Poor Law Union Number 302. Counties: Norfolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-06-23
- Reference:
- MH 12/8475/78
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Reference number MH 12/1530/194: Folio 328. Letter from R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge], Clerk to the Guardians...
Folio 328. Letter from R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge], Clerk to the Guardians of the Truro Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, advising that the schoolmistress of St Clement Workhouse has resigned and that the guardians will advertise for a competent schoolmistress, at a salary of £20 a year, subject to the board's approval. Annotated: sanction and send the form. Paper Number: 23216/1848. Poor Law Union Number 57. Counties: Cornwall.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1848-08-23
- Reference:
- MH 12/1530/194
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Reference number MH 12/15161/405: Folios 577-578. Letter from H B Farnall [Poor Law Inspector,] to the Poor Law Board,...
Folios 577-578. Letter from H B Farnall [Poor Law Inspector,] to the Poor Law Board, informing them that he had held an enquiry at the Keighley Poor Law Union. The advice he had given, which the guardians had adopted, was that all able-bodied male paupers would be required to work in accordance with the Board's order. For this purpose it was proposed to tender for the contract to break up an area of 32 acres of moorland, which was due to be let on 16 February, and employ the paupers to carry out the work. He advises that the guardians have sent a letter asking for the Board's approval of this proposal and he asks that a reply should be sent as soon as possible as the contract must be in place by 16 February. He advises that the Board should sanction this course of action. Annotated: 15 February 1855 see minute on 5393/1855. Paper Number: 5380/1855. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1855-02-14
- Reference:
- MH 12/15161/405
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Reference number MH 12/2098/112: Folio 154. Draft letter from Poor Law Commission to W Head, Guardian for Seaton and...
Folio 154. Draft letter from Poor Law Commission to W Head, Guardian for Seaton and Beer, Axminster Poor Law Union. Acknowledges receipt of letter dated 24 March 1846 and answers questions contained therein as follows, that without knowing the circumstances of the case, state that a person having been bankrupt or taken benefit from Insolvent act is not legally disqualified from the office of Relieving Officer; the Chairman has a single vote and not second or casting vote, but may exercise his right of a single vote on any issue before the Commission. Paper Number: 3505/1846. Poor Law Union Number 76. Counties: Devon and Dorset.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1846-03-30
- Reference:
- MH 12/2098/112
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Reference number MH 12/15161/273: Folio 378. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to Thomas Micklethwaite, District...
Folio 378. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to Thomas Micklethwaite, District Auditor, enclosing an extract from a letter they have sent to [George Spencer] Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, regarding the appointment of an assistant overseer [not included]. Paper Number: 20790/1854. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1854-06-22
- Reference:
- MH 12/15161/273
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Reference number MH 12/8980/150: Folio 247. Letter from Mr Hawley, Inspector of Workhouses, to the Poor Law Board...
Folio 247. Letter from Mr Hawley, Inspector of Workhouses, to the Poor Law Board with reference to the plans for the alterations at the Berwick-upon-Tweed workhouse, recommending obscured glass for the men's sleeping rooms, and out-door privies in the girl's yard as recommended by the Poor Law Board and described in [8679/1849] for the proposed new workhouse in the Easington Union [County Durham]. Annotated: comment on proposed plan. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1849-03-28
- Reference:
- MH 12/8980/150
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Reference number MH 12/10321/38: Folio 65. Sale of Parish Property Form 4. Notice from the Poor Law Commission to...
Folio 65. Sale of Parish Property Form 4. Notice from the Poor Law Commission to the West Harptree churchwardens and overseers in regard to the standard forms and procedures to be used on the sale of parish property. Paper Number: 1490/C/1839. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-04-16
- Reference:
- MH 12/10321/38
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Reference number MH 12/8980/290: Folios 449A-449B. Letter from Ebenezer Black [Guardian for Grindon] to the Poor Law...
Folios 449A-449B. Letter from Ebenezer Black [Guardian for Grindon] to the Poor Law Board objecting to the payment by the guardians of extra money to medical officers during the late prevalence of cholera. Annotated: ask for definite statement of objection. Paper Number: 30269/1850. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1850-06-24
- Reference:
- MH 12/8980/290
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Reference number MH 12/8980/147: Folio 242. Letter from W and E Willoby [William Willoby and Edward Willoby], Clerks...
Folio 242. Letter from W and E Willoby [William Willoby and Edward Willoby], Clerks to the Guardians of the Berwick-upon-Tweed Poor Law Union to the Poor Law Board, requesting a reply to their letter of 21 February 1849regarding a reduction of the qualifications for guardians, as 15 March is the last day on which the notices for the election must be given. Paper Number: 7950/1849. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1849-03-13
- Reference:
- MH 12/8980/147
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Reference number MH 12/2098/215: Folios 408-409. Letter from R Bonfield, Overseer at Chardstock, to the Poor Law Commission...
Folios 408-409. Letter from R Bonfield, Overseer at Chardstock, to the Poor Law Commission in response to their letter of 17 September 1846 requesting his summons. He does not have it as Mr Jolliffe had asked if he would attend the enquiry and he agreed. Annotated: no grounds for imputation of fraud, but much irregularity in the summoning of Fowler [James Fowler], but sanction payment. Paper Number: 11504/A/1846. Poor Law Union Number 76. Counties: Devon and Dorset.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1846-10-02
- Reference:
- MH 12/2098/215
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Reference number MH 12/8980/48: Folio 88. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to W and E Willoby [William Willoby...
Folio 88. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to W and E Willoby [William Willoby and Edward Willoby], Clerks to the Guardians of the Berwick-upon-Tweed Union, acknowledging receipt of the Abstract (Schedule B, Forms 11 and 12) of the accounts for the quarters ending Christmas 1846 and Lady Day 1847. Paper Number: 13540/A/1847. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1847-08-21
- Reference:
- MH 12/8980/48
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Reference number MH 12/15161/460: Folio 690. Draft printed letter from the Poor Law Board to George Spencer, Clerk...
Folio 690. Draft printed letter from the Poor Law Board to George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union. They transmit the form of an order [not included] they propose to issue for the purpose of authorising the guardians to hire for the term of 10 years, several arcres of land on Harden Common for the employment of paupers, and request a short description of the land be inserted in the margin of the order. The signatures of a majority of the guardians need to be attached to th form of consent. Annotated: Mr Farnall, [H B Farnall, Poor Law Inspector], has anything further happened in this matter? WGL [William Golden Lumley, Assistant Secretary to the Poor Law Board]. Paper Number: 17970/1855. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1855-06-01
- Reference:
- MH 12/15161/460
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Reference number MH 12/15161/567: Folio 837. Letter from T Micklethwaite, District Auditor for West Yorkshire, to the...
Folio 837. Letter from T Micklethwaite, District Auditor for West Yorkshire, to the Poor Law Board. He has looked at the out relief list of John Binns, Relieving Officer of the Keighley Poor Law Union, and believes that Binns has made a true statement to the Board in his letter of 26 November. Annotated: see 49401/1853 Halifax Poor Law Union. A letter has been sent to Micklethwaite on a similar case requesting that when errors he reports have been corrected before the audit they should appear on his report. Paper Number: 49409/1855. See also: 44690/1855. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1855-12-29
- Reference:
- MH 12/15161/567
