Note 334 — Chapter VIII

Thus from Suffolk a whole series of reports record a vigilant execution of the poor laws. In Hadleigh the justices say they have done their best to set the poor to work (the "towne consisting onely of clothinge"). At present (Mar. 18, 1622/3) and for a month past were few shearmen, weavers, spinsters or other workfolk that could not have sufficient work to employ themselves, but they do not know how long this may continue ("the vent of cloth being so doubtfull"). D. S. P., Jac. I., Vol. 142, No. 14, VI. In April we hear of the price of corn abating. D. S. P., Jac. I., Vol. 143, No. 24.