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The Early History of English Poor Relief

Note 242 — Chapter VII

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Ib. Feb. 5th, 158 7/8, p. 24. See also p. 37, Oct. 19th, 1590. Gabriel Hill, a new comer, was brought before the Mayor to give sureties that he and his wife and children should not become chargeable to the borough. Sept. 1st, 1593. Nich. Cobell had to give sureties, bring a testimonial from his former parish, pay 4d. quarterly towards the parson's stipend and a certain sum weekly to the poor.

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