Note 1132b — PART IV. From the Reformation to the present time. (continued 8)

Since that period, the weekly allowance of these pensioners appears to have differed at different times—down to 1772 it was 19s. 3d. in all, or about 18d. each: From 1772 to 1791, 1l. 5s. 5d. or about 2s. each: From 1791 to 1803, 1l. 8s. 5d. or about 2s. 3d. each: From 1803 to 1811, 1l. 12s. 3d. or 2s. 6d. ¾ each.—But here it ought to be observed, that the Reader has had always allowed him 1s. 6d. a week more than the women. He has also a Chalder of Coals allowed him, as has likewise each of the women who have fire-places in their chambers. Nine chalders a year are allowed this house in all;—the rest are appropriated to the kitchen or common fireplace.