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Reference number MH 12/1530/229: Folio 378. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge],...
Folio 378. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge], Clerk to the Guardians of the Truro Poor Law Union, referring to their letter of 16 January 1849. They ask if a site has been chosen for the new workhouse and whether plans for the new building have been obtained. Paper Number: 593/1849. Poor Law Union Number 57. Counties: Cornwall.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1849-04-25
- Reference:
- MH 12/1530/229
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Reference number MH 12/11728/138: Folio 347. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Harry White, Clerk to the...
Folio 347. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Harry White, Clerk to the Guardians of the Blything Poor Law Union, acknowledging receipt of a letter dated 27 October 1835, concerning the four families [W Smith, Susan Maggs, Philip Chasson, George Button] who had refused to migrate to other districts where employment was offered. The board recommends that the families who have refused the offer of employment, and any similar cases that may occur, should only receive relief within the workhouse. Annotated: answer accordingly, signed T F L [Thomas Frankland Lewis, Poor Law Commissioner]. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1835-11-05
- Reference:
- MH 12/11728/138
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Reference number MH 12/4540/272: Folio 420. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor],...
Folio 420. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to John D Taylor [John Dobede Taylor], Clerk to the Guardians of the Bishops Stortford Poor Law Union. They acknowledge his letter setting out the hours of work for the inmates of the workhouse. The Board sanctions the new hours for rising, work and meals as stated in the letters of the 15 and 27 March. Paper Number: 9791/1852. Poor Law Union Number 167. Counties: Hertfordshire and Essex.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1852-03-31
- Reference:
- MH 12/4540/272
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Reference number MH 12/9228/101: Folio 186. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to the clerk to the Guardians...
Folio 186. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to the clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor Law Union [William Ashton]. They acknowledge receipt of his letter of 10 December 1836, reporting the meeting on 6 December 1836. With reference to his enquiry as to whether a pauper can demand relief in a workhouse, the Commissioners state that the guardians are to 'judge of the necessity for relief in every case, and to administer it according to the wants of the applicant in accordance to the Rules for their government & guidance'. Paper Number: 5035/C/1836. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-12-16
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/101
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Reference number MH 12/1530/203: Folio 343. Letter from R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge], Clerk to the Guardians...
Folio 343. Letter from R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge], Clerk to the Guardians of the Truro Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, stating that Mr Olive tendered his resignation as collector of taxes for the parish of Feock because the principal rate payers expressed dissatisfaction at the manner in which he discharged his duties. As the parish is small, it was not thought necessary to appointment a replacement. Paper Number: 28302/1848. Poor Law Union Number 57. Counties: Cornwall.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1848-10-12
- Reference:
- MH 12/1530/203
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Reference number MH 12/10321/127: Folio 194. Letter from J and W Rees Mogg [John Rees Mogg and William Rees Mogg],...
Folio 194. 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,, forwarding the conveyance of Chew Stoke poor houses for their perusal. Paper Number: 1790/B/1839. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1839-09-20
- Reference:
- MH 12/10321/127
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Reference number MH 12/11728/161: Folio 476. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Harry White, Clerk to the...
Folio 476. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Harry White, Clerk to the board of guardians of the Blything Poor Law Union, acknowledging receipt of his letter of 22 December 1835, and the minutes of the board of guardians meeting. The Commission thanks the guardians for their prompt and spirited action that was taken to prevent a riot at Bulcamp Workhouse, and state that [Dr James Philip Kay, Assistant Poor Law Commissioner, will attend the board meeting. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1835-12-23
- Reference:
- MH 12/11728/161
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Reference number MH 12/1530/164: Folio 282. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge],...
Folio 282. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to R M Hodge [Richard Michell Hodge], Clerk to the Guardians of the Truro Poor Law Union, referring to the forms of appointment as medical officer of Samuel Jewel and John Moyle for the Tregony and Kea Districts respectively. The Board wishes to have similar information with regard to the appointment of Henry Nankivell to the St Clement District, and to know what arrangements have been made for medical attendance on the poor in the workhouses. Paper Number: 13316/1848. Poor Law Union Number 57. Counties: Cornwall.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1848-05-09
- Reference:
- MH 12/1530/164
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Reference number MH 12/11728/158: Folio 465. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission, to the Reverend Stephen Clissold,...
Folio 465. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission, to the Reverend Stephen Clissold, Rector of Wrentham, in response to his letter of the 15 December 1835. They thank him for his observations on the rise in criminal activity, but inform him that they require a lengthy investigation before a definite answer can be given. The Poor Law Commission support, in principle, the proposal to initiate regular communication and meetings with the board of guardians of other Unions, but point out that several similar meetings have taken place without success. Annotated: copied and sent. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-01-12
- Reference:
- MH 12/11728/158
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Reference number MH 12/9228/162: Folio 290. Letter from William Ashton, [Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor...
Folio 290. Letter from William Ashton, [Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor Law Union], to the Poor Law Commission. He informs them that at an extraordinary meeting of the Basford guardians held on 16 June 1837, Mr Wright Allen was appointed as medical officer to the 5th district of the Basford Poor Law Union at a salary of £50 per annum, and Mr William Billings of Sneinton near Nottingham was appointed to the 6th district at a salary of £30 per annum. Annotated: To be approved and confirmed. Also the clerk has not reported the new contract for the workhouse at an advance of £7, but the total advance for all the medical districts is so small (less than £15) that it will be best to accede and sanction. Paper Number: 5120/C/1837. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-06-17
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/162
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Reference number MH 12/11728/130: Folio 326. Letter from the Saxon Brothers to the Poor Law Commission in reply to...
Folio 326. Letter from the Saxon Brothers to the Poor Law Commission in reply to a letter they received from the guardians of the Blything Poor Law Union. They have no objection to the clause they added for defraying the expenses of the children back to the parishes if they put an end to the agreement before the expiration of the term. They ask when they may expect the children and want the assurance of the guardians or other respectable person that the children are of 'healthy and moral character', and that they are not sent away for 'improper conduct'. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1835-10-17
- Reference:
- MH 12/11728/130
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Reference number MH 12/11728/79: Folio 197. Letter from T S Gooch, Benacre Hall, to the Poor Law Commission, about...
Folio 197. Letter from T S Gooch, Benacre Hall, to the Poor Law Commission, about the requirement for an auditor to be elected. He wonders whether, to save expense, an efficient clerk could do the work instead? There appears to be no power to compel guardians to attend, although it is in their own interests to be vigilant. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1835-06-24
- Reference:
- MH 12/11728/79
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Reference number MH 12/9228/37: Folios 93-94. Letter from Edward Gulson, [Assistant Poor Law Commissioner], Newark,...
Folios 93-94. Letter from Edward Gulson, [Assistant Poor Law Commissioner], Newark, to George Nicholls, [Commissioner], regarding the following: Revision of the pauper lists of the Basford Poor Law Union, with many Guardians present, but Mr Nixon [Thomas Nixon, Chairman of the Basford Board of Guardians] absent. Agreement that the pleasure ground - the market garden of 18 acres and the fine drawing-room in the house are to be done away with. The approaching election of Guardians and mitigating any possible strife in Nottingham. The Mayor compares the course taken with that taken in Leicester [Leicestershire] where each political party had sent agents to Nottingham canvassing and collecting proxy votes as if voting for an MP [Member of Parliament]. The Municipal Reform Bill and Borough magistrates being ex-officio Guardians. He is off to Boston [Lincolnshire], to meet parish officers then to the opening of the Mansfield Poor Law Union. Postscript states, What has been done at [Witney] and Saint Pancras [London]? Paper Number: 2038/C/1836. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-06-26
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/37
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Reference number MH 12/10321/259: Folio 381. Letter from J Rees Mogg [John Rees Mogg] and W Rees Mogg [William Rees...
Folio 381. 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, forwarding medical returns [not enclosed] and pointing out that two officers have declined to make a return. Annotated: [W Hodgkin]. Paper Number: 5774/B/1840. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1840-04-27
- Reference:
- MH 12/10321/259
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Reference number MH 12/9228/95: Folio 178. Letter from William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor...
Folio 178. Letter from William Ashton, Clerk to the Guardians of the Basford Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission reporting on the meeting of the Guardians at the Basford workhouse. Present were: Henry Smith, Chairman; George Farrand, Vice Chairman; Colonel Rollestone and Guardians from Basford, Wollaton, Greasley, Lambley, Arnold, Carlton, Beeston, Gedling, Eastwood and Selston. Resolutions: That, following his letter of application, Mr Deabill be recommended to the Registrar General as [Superintendent] Registrar. That the clerk gets the Poor Law Commission's letter to Mr Sculthorpe printed and distributed to the parishes. That A Pogson, Relieving Officer, applying for an assistant be considered. That the case of James Clifford and family from Shipley, [Derbyshire], admitted to the workhouse was reported to the Board by Mr Chouler. Out relief sum established. Bastardy cases heard. Provisions ordered. Annotated: Acknowledge. Edward Gulson, [Assistant Poor Law Commissioner] for his information. Paper Number: 4650/C/1836. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1836-11-22
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/95
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Reference number MH 12/11728/93: Folio 234. Letter from Harry White, Clerk to the Guardians of Blything Poor Law Union,...
Folio 234. Letter from Harry White, Clerk to the Guardians of Blything Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Commission, acknowledging receipt of 20 copies of the Report of the Commissioners into the operation of the Poor Law. The Commission had distributed these at their last meeting, and he requests 50 more copies for each member of the board. Annotated: send same answer as to Aylesbury Union [Aylesbury Poor Law Union, Buckinghamshire]. Poor Law Union Number 432. Counties: Suffolk.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1835-08-27
- Reference:
- MH 12/11728/93
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Reference number MH 12/8980/342: Folio 542. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to Berwick-upon-Tweed Poor Law Union...
Folio 542. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to Berwick-upon-Tweed Poor Law Union stating that Mr Donaldson should repay Dr Clark, and payment will be deferred until this has taken place. Paper Number: 55479/1850. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1850-12-06
- Reference:
- MH 12/8980/342
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Reference number MH 12/2098/224: Folio 421. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Charles Bond, Clerk to the...
Folio 421. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Charles Bond, Clerk to the Guardians of the Axminster Poor Law Union, referring to their letter of 29 October 1846 on the subject of the circular from the churchwardens calling for a meeting to help relieve the labouring classes and requesting a reply to their enquiries. The Commissioners also want to know about any applications for relief by able-bodied labourers since his letter of 22 October 1846. Paper Number: 12025/A/1846. Poor Law Union Number 76. Counties: Devon and Dorset.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1846-11-17
- Reference:
- MH 12/2098/224
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Reference number MH 12/9228/150: Folios 274-275. Letter from E Gulson [Edward Gulson, Assistant Poor Law Commissioner]...
Folios 274-275. Letter from E Gulson [Edward Gulson, Assistant Poor Law Commissioner] to George Nicholls [Poor Law Commissioner]. He asks for a copy of the letter on assistant overseers to be sent to the board of guardians of the Basford Poor Law Union by Monday's post, and another copy of it to the Mr Riley [John Riley, Auditor of the Basford Poor Law Union]. He says they 'must make the best of a bad business', because a parish has doubled the salary of an assistant overseer, but on the understanding, indeed on condition, that various illegal charges are to be paid by him and thus covered in his salary. Paper Number: 4264/C/1837. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1837-05-20
- Reference:
- MH 12/9228/150
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Reference number MH 12/14018/46: Folio 84. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Henry Saunders, Clerk to the...
Folio 84. Draft letter from the Poor Law Commission to Henry Saunders, Clerk to the Guardians of the Kidderminster Poor Law Union. They acknowledge receipt of his letter of 26 May 1843 regarding employing one collector instead of two. They have no objection, but request to know why they want to make this change. Paper Number: 7296/B/1843. Poor Law Union Number 530. Counties: Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
- Held by:
- The National Archives, Kew
- Date:
- 1843-05-31
- Reference:
- MH 12/14018/46
