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The Early History of English Poor Relief

Note 143 — Chapter VI

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A resolution on the 25 Feb. 31 Eliz. was also proposed by him to the effect that if any one should depart before the rising of the House of the Speaker he should pay sixpence "to the use of the poor." D'Ewes' Journals, p. 439. He also introduced the statute of 1601. Townshend's Historical Collections.

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