August 27th 1769.

At an assembly of the parishioners of the said parish in the church of St. Mary the Virgin there this day after evening service notice first having been given as usual. The Church Wardens and overseers informed the parishioners present that in about the month of February last Thomas and Ann Howard? two children were illegally and without warrant brought into the parish by two persons their relations from Eastry and left them in this parish.

Whereupon Ash persons and John Marsh the overseers of this parish unconditionally and also without warrant of removal conveyed and carried the said two children back to Eastry and left them at the house of one of the persons who so brought and left them in this parish aforesaid for which said removal to Eastry the said Ash persons and John Marsh now stand indicted and are bound over to appear and try the said indicted at the next Quarter Sessions of the peace to be held at the Old Castle in the city of Canterbury. And the Church Wardens and the Overseers desiring the order and direction of the parishioners on their behalf.>

The parishioners to bring the said into consideration and finding that the said Ash persons and John Marsh carried the said children back to Eastry to prevent their being chargeable to this parish. It is therefore ordered that the Church Wardens and the Overseers and their successors do and shall at the expense of this parish defend the said Ash persons and John Marsh the said indictment and that such expenses shall be allowed to the said present Church Wardens and Overseers and their successors in their accounts.

Thomas Bradley, Thomas Wood, William Bradley, Thomas Elve, John Coleman, Edward Rutter, Robert Finnis, Thomas Clement, Read, T. Solly, J. King, J. Finnis.

September 17th 1769.

At an assembly of the parishioners of the said parish in the church of St. Mary the Virgin that of this day after evening service notice been given as usual.

The Church Wardens and Overseers informed the parishioners present that William Hodgeman a parishioner of this parish and a lunatic was in St. Luke’s Bedlam and that they had received advising that unless he was ordered to continue in St. Luke’s Hospital as incurable on or before Friday next and the usual security given towards the fraying the expenses of the same he would be discharged and permitted to go at large. The Church Wardens and Overseers therefore desiring the directions of the parishioners on this behalf and the parishioners taking the same into consideration and finding that if the said William Hodgeman is permitted to go at large he may do a great deal of mischief as well as cause a great expense to this parish.

It is therefore ordered that the Church Wardens and Overseers do and taking the necessary step for the continuation of the said William Hodgeman in St. Luke’s Hospital as an incurable and pay all the expenses attending the same out of the parish money. Which id hereby ordered to be allowed them in their accounts. John Coleman, Mayor, M. Russell, Thomas Hadley.

January 24th 1802.

At an assembly of the parishioners of the said parish in the vestry room pursuant to notice having been given as usual for that purpose this day after evening service in order to take the following case into consideration.

Whereas Mary Williams a vagrant on the fourth day of January instant, was sent by George Stringer Esquire the Worshipful the Mayor of Dover from out of the parish of St. James the Apostle in Dover aforesaid, to the guardians of the poor of the said parish of St. Mary to be received into the workhouse to be there provided for and to be examined, but it being to late for an examination that night she was to prevent suffering during the inclement weather taken proper care of in the said workhouse.

And upon examination the next day taken before the Mayor it clearly appeared that she was a vagrant, and had only the night preceding the day on which she was examined slept in a stable in said parish of St. James the Apostle, and that as the examination so taken by and before the Mayor proved her to be a vagrant and the visitor and guardians in execution and discharge of their duty being fully satisfied that she was a vagrant delivered her up to be dealt with according to the law.

That notice withstanding was as before stated the vagrant was by said Mayor again suffered to be examined and the guardians summoned in court to show cause why the said vagrant was so delivered, but not being satisfied there with not the examination taken as before mentioned under the hand of the said chief magistrate but a proper or a second examination was given again, read over, and the pauper again sworn in which last examination it was set forth that for the space of six months and upwards. Last past she had resided in the parish of St. Mary’s aforesaid and then resided there, which the said vagrant denies to be the fact and that the last paper or examination so taken as aforesaid was, and is, utterly false for that she positively declared that she had not any fixed residence for some months past but she lodged in different parishes wherever she could find shelter.

And the Mayor thought proper to and did make an order writing under her hand the 12th instant for the said vagrant to be admitted in the said work house and therein to be provided for. Whereupon the parish officers thought proper to lay these proceedings before a vestry for their detraction. When as the Mayor does not think proper to withdraw his order such steps shall be pursued by the visitor and guardians to enforce the same or whether the vagrant is still to be maintained by this parish. When it was resolved that the visitor and guardians be empowered and are hereby authorised to take such steps as they by their council or solicitor shall deem necessary to enforce this.

July 20th 1835

That the fowl house to be fitted up for the reception of the tramps that may fall on the parish and needs nights lodgings.

That the relieving overseer be directed not to return the tramps with money but with an order for lodgings, supper and breakfast.

That William Winston-George Collard-George Green and Martin Norward leave the house on or before Monday to have 3/- on leaving. George Collard to have 1/8 weekly 1 month.

Ordered that John Flint his wife and 3 children are admitted in-door paupers.

At a meeting of the select committee held in the Vestry Room on Wednesday 21st July 1835. Mr. Michael Husband in the chair. Mr. J. P. Wellard. Mr. E. Bailey. Mr. J. B. Thomas Ralph. Jn. Prescott. T. B. Bass. J. Mayney. H. Husk.

Ordered that Mr. Walter the surgeon of the house requested not to destroy the first leaves of the hospital book after he had entered the names which are there.

That Mrs. Eversfield is allowed thirty shillings when she and her two children leave the house.

That Jane Marsh is allowed 20\- on obtaining a situation.

Ordered that Holliman's children 1\6 weekly.

That Mr. Prescott and the assistant overseer go to Lydd and Battle if necessary to ascertain the settlement of Mrs. Hammond.

At a meeting of the select committee held in the Vestry Room on Wednesday 21st July 1835. Mr. Michael Husband in the chair. Mr. J. P. Wellard. Mr. E. Bailey. Mr. J. B. Thomas Ralph. Jn. Prescott. T. B. Bass. J. Mayney. H. Husk.

Ordered that Mr. Walter the surgeon of the house requested not to destroy the first leaves of the hospital book after he had entered the names which are there.

That Mrs. Eversfield is allowed thirty shillings when she and her two children leave the house.

That Jane Marsh is allowed 20\- on obtaining a situation.

That Holliman's children 1\6 weekly.

That Mr. Prescott and the assistant overseer go to Lydd and Battle if necessary to ascertain the settlement of Mrs. Hammond.

August 8th 1835

That the necessary documents be obtained from the Kent Asylum for Esther Rigden who is to be removed hither.

That Jane and Mary Keef’ be allowed 10/- to assist them to London.

That Mrs. McChugh be allowed the passage to London-clothes taken out of pawn and 3\-.

That Caroline Fennell is allowed her Sunday clothes on leaving the house.

That Matilda Cooper is allowed £1 on leaving the house.

Ordered that W. Mayner accompany Esther Rigden to the lunatic asylum. Mr. Terry to convey her hither.

That Richard Terry has 48\- to take Esther Rigden to Barming Heath and bring Mr. Mayner back.

That Mary Brewington is allowed £1 on leaving the house with her child.

That Elizabeth Stavley be admitted an in-door pauper.

That Mrs Friend is allowed 7\6 to assist in clothing Mary Bentley.

Ordered that Mildred Bubbers be removed to her settlement.

That Catherine Cunningham be admitted an in-door pauper during sickness.

That the suspended orders of Mary Johnson be taken of the removal.

That N. Robinson is allowed 10\- on leaving the house.

That William Barron be admitted an in-door pauper.

That William Price wife and child be allowed 10\- on leaving the house.

Ordered that Cole’s child relief be discontinued.

That the money due to Bailey child at Lydd is paid and the allowance is discontinued.

That J. Coveny's children’s relief is continued.

That Parsons children be allowed 4\6 weekly in future.

That John Crabble is allowed 1\6 weekly in future.

That Mrs.  Harper and children allowance of 2\6 weekly is continued for one month.

That G. Harris is allowed 4\- weekly till he gets work.

Ordered that the governor make a report to the vestry on Thursday of the names of the boys who ran away some time since and the reason of they’re leaving.

That William Brett’s relief of 4\6 weekly is continued one month.

Ordered that Mayne visit Mrs. Marsh and do the best he can with her.

That Samuel Parry is admitted to an inmate of the house till his examination is taken.

That the pauper John Marsh at Clapham in Surrey of which notice of removal has been given be immediately accepted.

That Robert Southey’s wife 5\- (weekly) casual.

That Bevis 2\6 weekly 1 month continued.

That Sutton 3\6 weekly 3 weeks.

That William Nye and family be admitted in-door pauper.

25th September 1835

Ordered that Mr. Grovener be directed to attend the magistrates to know whether they will consent to the parish summoning Mr. Collins to show cause why he will not take apprentice Thomas Sutton back into his service and if to adopt such casual measures has will compel so to do or refund the premium or find another master to whom he may be assigned.

That Sarah Tumbler be allowed 2\6 per week the overseers of Colne to be requested to pay it.

That she is allowed £2-0s-0d the money which has been stopped.

That a flannel petticoat and shoes be allowed to Mary De’Lannay.

That Mildred Bubber’s is admitted as an in-door pauper.

That Mrs. Potter be allowed 1 pair of shoes each for 2 children.

Governors answer to question September 1st 1835. Four boys ran away from the house August 23rd 1835 but I know no reason for their so doing.

Ordered that J. Norcock is discharged from the kitchen as cook and not permitted to do any work about the house but to be sent sleeping.

22nd September 1835

Ordered that the arrears due for Shearing bastard child is paid up to Thursday next and no further payment made the child may be admitted an inmate.

That W. Bought be examined and removed to her place of settlement.

Ordered that the former order in the case of Sarah Cornelio and child be confirmed.

Ordered that it be supposed that Edward Harris and Watts do not belong to this parish their settlement to be enquired into.

That a bedstead be put in the apartment.

The Governors Report.

Mary Hearn states that Mary Brewington when she left the house took a new shirt belonging to John Stavely. That she herself took a shift which she gave to W. B. who gave it to her sister, also that they took an old sheet off Mrs. H’s bed, which they cut up for their children. When she told her mistress of it about a fortnight afore she replied because the officer will hear of it and keep them both in a fortnight she never told her mistress about the shift. Mrs. Eversfield to whom the shift belonged told the mistress of it about a fortnight after she missed it whom gave her a new one in lieu of it.

Edward Harris lived in Dover 22 years has a house in Kings Head Street £10 and £12 lived in it 2 or 3 years.

Johnson came to Dover 1810. Hire a house in Hawkesbury Street paid £12 and lived about 2 years another £12 house 2 years Pentside and shortly afterwards went to Faversham where he remained.

Mary Gibbons says that last week she paid Mrs. Williams five pence for washing and has been in the practice of so doing on a charge shall amount to 3d per week.

Mrs. Pritchard’s also pays Mrs. William’s for washing perhaps amounting to 2d per week.

Mary Gibbons has never had a cap washed since she has been in the house but what she has paid for.

Betsey Calibre pays Mrs. Stavley 1\- cap.

25th September 1835

Ordered that the following gentlemen form a committee to enquire into the method of washing at the workhouse and the amount paid by the paupers to those who wash for them and any of the matters connected with the internal management of the house. Mr. J. Mayne, H. Devonshire and J. Marsh or any three or more of the select vestry who may be present to meet on Monday next at 2 o’clock. J. Mayne chairman.

Ordered that Edward Dudley either leave the house or go in the streets sweeping.

That the master be directed to cause the finer articles of clothing of the poor inmates to be washed and that the persons William’s-Stavley and others who never usually do such washing at the expense of the poor owners shall do it without any charge for the same that sufficient soap starch and bag be accordingly allowed for the washing of the same and that the mistress is directed to cause proper care that such clothes are properly washed and are not stolen. The governor to cause notice to be posted in the hall and woman’s rooms.

29th September 1835.

Ordered that John Collins be summoned to court for not supporting his apprentice.

That the officers of Great Yarmouth be requested to send Simson and family home in the cheapest possible manner.

That Perkins is buried at the expense of the parish.

That John Pledge is allowed to earn 3\- weekly sweeping. An order for the Doctor to attend his wife and a nurse.

That William Price is allowed to earn 6\- weekly sweeping.

That Susannah Taylor be admitted an in-door pauper.

Those immediate steps are immediately taken to bring George Edward to justice for deserting his wife and family to be left in the hands of Mr. Mayne.

That Mrs. Hughes has 2\- to leave the town.

That Petherbridge and family be removed if orders must be suspended they to go to house.

That Allan Richardson be allowed a pair of shoes 4\6.

That J. Shrewsbury leaves the house on or before Monday to have 7\6 on leaving.

That Mrs. William’s and her 2 children leave the house on or before Monday to have 30\- on leaving.

That Mary Ann Doyle leaves the house on or before Monday to have 7\6 on leaving.

That Thomas Wellard leaves the house on or before Monday to have 7\6 on leaving.

That the fruit bushes in the garden except those attached to the wall be immediately taken up and vegetables grown in this place.

That Susannah Taylor is sent to nurse Mrs Evans to have her provisions from the house.

That Mrs. O’Shea leaves the house immediately.

That John Goodbourn a lunatic is admitted an in-door pauper.

That William Price be admitted an in-door pauper his wife and child not to be admitted.

That William Abraham’s sweeps three days weekly.

That George Anderson be released from prison and Mr. Mayne to make the best arrangement he can with the captain of the Dove with whom he can go to sea.

That Richard Barker wife and daughter be removed.

That James Atkinson is written for from S. Boulter at Rye he having taken the boy without the leave of the officers.

October 15th 1835.

That Mr. D. Steed to have John Johnson on trial to bound and lodge him to leave tomorrow morning and to take all his clothes.

That Mr. Spain to pay John Flint 10\- for 2 pairs of shoes.

That John Holness case to be taken into consideration on Tuesday next.

That Mrs. Shearing's boy 6\- due from last payment back money not paid.

The gardeners states that two or three gallons of gooseberries were grown. 2 or 3 quarts of currants grown.

That 13 gallons of gazels were gathered the day previous to people having them on their puddings.

Ordered that possession of the houses now in the occupation of Thomas Swan and Ann Partridge is immediately obtained and that notice given to Henry Pole to quit and give up possession of the house he occupied.

That Parnillas children be sent to their father.

That Mrs. Banow is allowed weekly half the amount of her husband’s pension on the magistrate’s order being obtained for the recovery of the same.

That Mrs. Sayers be admitted to the house her husband to be apprehended if possible, the woman to be examined to settle her further in case the husband cannot be found.

That Mr. Abraham be admitted an in-door pauper to be employed in the garden.

That if Charles Stiff does not pay £2 on Tuesday next he will be summoned for a greater issue.

Mrs. McKellisan can be allowed a pair of shoes.

Mr. Claringbould buys 2 bottles of gin.

November 3rd 1835

That 2 dozen knives and forks be purchased for the use of the children.

That Dawson is discharged from the gate on Thursday next and another person appointed to take his place.

That constables employed in the cases of Swain and Partridge is paid not exceeding 4\- per day.

That Mr. Godden is discharged from being the shoemaker in the house.

That new shoes are allowed to outfit Robinson.

That Robinson be allowed his dinner on Sunday if not home at dinner hour.

That all female paupers above the age of 65 receive 2\- weekly and but 1\6 weekly if under that age unless infirm from other causes.

That Mrs. Turner is allowed 10\- to assist her and family to France.

That Mrs. Godden is admitted in-house pauper.

That Mrs. Bush is allowed 2\6 weekly during the winter.

That Thomas Stiff is summoned for the arrears of bastardy.

James Mills a pair shoes 5\6.

That the carpenter reports on Tuesday the materials wanted to repair the top of the workhouse.

That Mr. Gravenor be requested to take necessary steps towards punishing Mrs. Harper whom has absconded and left her sick children in the workhouse.

That a chimney sweeper sent to sweep the chimneys.

Number in house men 75 woman 88 boys 44 girls 45 = 252.

That as soon as Mrs. Harper’s children are fit they are to be sent for the surgeon to be consulted.

That Thomas Swain to pay 8\- per week while his family is at the house.

That the boys who complained of the dinners today be examined as to the facts on Thursday.

That 7Ibs suet and 7Ibs lard is used in the puddings.

Ann Marsh 6\- per week while nursing Mrs. Franks.

That the Irish woman and 4 children be sent out of this house as cheap as possible.

That Mercy Friend has a pair of shoes.

Mr. Spain take proper steps to apprehend Robert Bowden who on Monday evening broke out of the house and robbed several inmates. One pound may be given as a reward to any of the men who take him.

On Christmas Day the inmates have each roast beef. Plum pudding as usual.

That Mrs. Rutter is allowed 4\- weekly till her husband returns.

December 16th 1835

That Mrs. Pledge is allowed 20\- on leaving the house with her children.

That Mrs. William’s be allowed fifteen shillings to assist in procuring some necessities.

Think of a nurse for Mrs. Bendall.

That Stephen De’ Dannos be allowed two pounds to assist him to America.

Gave Mrs. Critch 2\6 casual and her postage 2\6.

Mrs. Dixon to be buried at the parish expense.

December 17th 1835.

That a return of the beds and bedding in the house be made by the governor on Tuesday next with a statement of their conditions.

Dinners on Friday 143 Ibs. Mutton. Sunday 111 Ibs. Pork. Tuesday 143 Ibs. Mutton.

The examination of Mrs. Bubbers and Stokes to be taken.

Number in house men 74 boys 43 girls 48 woman 90 = 255.

That Mr. Luckhurst to be asked for the money due for grapes.

That an iron bar be placed across the front gate with a good padlock the key to be kept with the gatekeeper.

That Edmund Eave to be admitted in-door-pauper.

That Bibles and Testaments be marked by Mr. Duncan.

That all the bushes in the garden are disposed of by the gardeners.

A complaint by Mrs. Henry Rapson against the house of Mrs. Cole Round Tower Street - it being a common bras. and a disgrace to the street.

That Jane Stubberfield to be admitted an in-door pauper has been living with Mrs. Cole's above said about 4 months as well as Mrs. Cole’s granddaughter to which Mrs.C. is quite accessory.

That William Hauside has applied for an apprentice to be further considered on Thursday if bound for 6 years gives £52 if only 5 years £45.

That Shrewsbury girl is allowed exceeding ten shillings as an outfit she giving to service.

Governors Report.

126 Bedsteads. 125 Beds. 250 Blankets. 235 Sheets. 127 Rugs. 122 Bolsters many blankets and sheets very thin 27 of the bedsteads are iron the others very old and bad.

Number in the house men 76 women 91 boys 43 girls 50 = 260.

Copper and grate to be repaired.

That George Robinson to be bound to Mr. William Handyside Captain of the Briso to have £2 towards clothing. The captain takes him for 5 years and agrees to give £45 for the time.

That Mrs. Norwood be admitted an in-door pauper.

That the governor’s pony is not kept at the workhouse.

That the gatekeeper be provided with a jacket a greatcoat.

That Edward Hart be examined and removed.

Ordered that the keys of the front gate are given into the charge of the gatekeeper to lock the gate at half past eight o’clock every evening, and should any person wish to go in or out the gatekeeper to be called. The key by no means to be given out of his charge. This order to be written and placed in the lobby. The gatekeeper not to leave the gate on any occasion.

That James Robinson has 5\- for his service.

J. Prescott, Chairman.

That John Wildburn is allowed 10\- to assist him to London he going on quest of a birth.

Number of inmates 255.

Number of inmates 255.

In store men’s shoes 8 pairs - boys shoes 7 pairs - children’s shoes 3 pairs - dyed cotton 19 yards - hats 7 - calico half piece.

That all flower plants and bushes be removed forthwith.

That Mildred Bubber’s to leave the house at 1\6 per week.

That Thomas Paul if a parishioner be admitted as an indoor pauper if not steps to be taken for his removal.

That one pound is advanced to William Robinson.

Finnis Bishop her removal to her parish.

Elizabeth Jane be admitted an indoor pauper.

That Gee employed to mend the shoes.

All shoes to be brought in on Thursday next.

Let Robinson mind the gate while Shellon goes to be clothed.

That Jane Hunter and child leave the house to have 2\- weekly.

That William Spain do purchase 5 small pigs as soon as possible the pigs now at the house to be killed when Mr. Sands sends the others.

That a note be sent to Mr. Kennet requiring him to proceed the orders of removal for the W. Bishop and family.

Numbers in house. 75 men - 88 woman - 41 boys - 45 girls =249 - 4 = 245.

Mrs. Ladd says the shoes charged 7\6 in July 1835 had been worn by the girl Woolley. The order respecting the dress of girls with bastard children to be put in force forthwith.

Mr. Masters refused to allow Mr. Robinson to relieve Shillitoe at the gate as per order of last Thursday but placed Robert Bates there who was as is under confinement for robbing the paupers and the parish of money.

James Moleham 5\- to leave to go to hospital.

February 11th 1836.

That the following resignation of Mr. and Mrs. Masters as governor and governess of the workhouse be accepted.

Charlton House 1836.

We hearby give you notice that we will resign the offices of governor and governess of the above house on Monday February 22nd 1836 to any person you may appoint. Signed Ebenezer Masters - Marcia Masters.

That Jane Standen is admitted as an indoor pauper.

February 18th 1836

That William Haywood wife is found with a coffin.

Ordered that the boy Doyle be bound to Mr. Fuller premium.

That Mr. Illender and family be removed.

Having with my wife been elected to the joint officers of governor and governess of the Workhouse of the Parish of Saint Mary the Virgin Dover I do hereby accept of the said officers and engage to discharge the duties of the said officers under the direction of the Select Vestry with a salary at the rate of fifty five pounds per annum and the house diet so long as the Select Vestry may require our services. I am also willing to sign agreement with my wife of the same position as this if called upon to do so. Signed - Olds.

That Revell be admitted an inmate.

Numbers in house men 69 woman - 89 boys - 39 girls 39 +2 = 236.

That the governor after examination of the clothes washed by the paupers send in a list of such articles wanted and by whom.

That the lying room to be removed upstairs.

That the present lying room is re-converted into a sick ward.

That each of the above room has a new stove.

That Austin is removed from the women's hospital.

That in future but half-gallon milk is allowed daily instead of one gallon as here.

Emanuel Barnes wife one shilling - find where the man is and write to him.

That Alice Copra is allowed 5\- for clothes going into service.

That Stephen Wise be examined and removed to his place of settlement.

That Mrs. Geddes 3\- weekly one month or till her husband returns.

That Dixon went into Knockers house in 1831.

Gave Dixon 3\- he to have work from the house shoemaker.

That the women's holiday is on Friday in order that the dinner may be got up before.

That Mr. Bourner be directed to go round to the defaulters in poor rates and inform them that unless their arrears are immediately paid a summons be issued.

That the four pigs to be killed tomorrow.

That in consequence of several goods having being lost in the wash and particularly this week a good flannelette jacket that the washing woman’s pence money to be stopped till further orders.

Numbers in house men 71-woman 85- boys 41-girls 40 + 2 = 239.

That Edward Skinners care is referred to Thursday meeting.

That Carswell's two orphan children are allowed each one sixpence per week.

That Caroline Fennell be admitted an in-door pauper.

That Sarah Cornelius and child be admitted an in-door pauper.

That Thomas Woods is admitted as an in-door pauper.

That Richard Ladd is allowed about 10\- to assist in clothing for sea.

That Mary Doyle is apprehended for stealing Mrs. Sayers shawl.

That W. Godden leave the house and have worked shoe mending.

That H. Lawrence is supplied with a coffin and shroud.

Notice is given to the sexton that no funeral expenses will be paid unless an order is sent from the vestry.

Send for the wheelbarrow from Philson Farm.

That the constables now in possession of Harvey’s house do force them out tomorrow.

That the governor be directed to keep all the inmates in on Thursday next.

That a list of out paupers to be laid on the table on Thursday next.

That Mrs. Betts has 3\- lent to her.

That Mr. Boyce visits C. Baker and if necessary gives an order for the house.

That in consequence of Dodd’s insolence to the vestry to be discharged from the house.

That Little has a coffin and shroud for his child.

That no pauper be allowed to go out of the house during the working days without an order from an officer also that no friends of the paupers be admitted without a similar order except in a case of sickness.

That Mr. Humphrey’s do order - 1 dozen boys jackets - 1 dozen boys trousers - 2 dozen striped cotton shirts.

That Thomas Taylor to leave the house is allowed 2\- weekly at Whitstable 2\6 on leaving.

That Johnson jn. Castle and Ben. Bachcellar be no longer employed in and about the house or matters but to be sent out with the sweepers the work done by them to be done by others selected by the governor.

That John Hamilton is directed to attend the Prosecution House, Doyle and Clive.

That 17\- is allowed towards a coffin for W. Wood.

That Boughton be allowed coffins belonging to Sawyer.

That coffins to be ordered.

Wise to be buried at parish expense.

Ladd a pair of second hand shoes.

Richard Brett a pair of trousers and apron.

That Mrs. Hambrook aged 87 may leave the house an allowance of 2\- per week if she pleases.

That the boys now at work with Mr. Berry is not sent again.

That the sweepers be not allowed to go out till after breakfast nor after they come home from sweeping in the afternoon.

Mr. Papsall provides sufficient timber to blockade the kitchen passage.

That the sand wanted for use of the house be in future purchased and the men in the habit of collecting it be kept indoors.

That No. 7 Liverpool Terrace call on Col. Smart.

That no pauper is allowed to fetch beer or spirits for the inmates and the purchases of the governor acquiring a pauper for that purpose are abolished.

That no pauper being an inmate is allowed to take in work or articles to mend or make.

That John Robinson be appointed porter at the workhouse to be allowed 2\6 per week for such service.

That Mr. Hilder is informed that the select vestry do not intend to allow the in-door paupers to come out sweeping after the 11th inst.

That in consequence of the very great insolence offered to Mr. Claringbould by George Coller the order of the 3rd instant is rescinded.

That on Tuesdays the dinners is of 4ozs best rice to each inmate with 4lbs sugar and that the ash for Wednesday is made from about 12Ib of shin beef or bone.

Ordered that H. Ballad’s relief to be discontinued it being the belief of the vestry that he does not belong to the parish.

That a warrant be made for the apprehension of John Wilbur for not maintaining his wife and family.

That the governor does not allow beer or liqueur to be carried into the house unless ordered by the Doctor.

That Joseph Davies and wife be admitted in-door paupers.

That the governor do not under any practice whatsoever remove anything out of the boxes except a change of under linen if really necessary.

That the practice of the inmates having holidays on Whit-Monday and Tuesday be abolished.

That George Coller is allowed 5\- on leaving the house tomorrow morning.

That the clothes of persons dying in the house be taken by the governor for the use of the house.

Ordered that George Collard be allowed 30\- to outfit him for sea.

That the inmates be kept in on Sunday next.

That H. Bath be bound to Rapson master mariner to have two pounds laid out for clothing provided the vessel is not above the size mentioned in last act.

That the porter to search all boxes and baskets and all other parcels taken in or out of the house.

That the inmates to be allowed to church chapel on Sunday morning and afternoon none to go out before 10 o’clock and any person remaining out after 6 o’clock not to be allowed out again for 3 months. The porter to keep a correct list of all persons who are not in by that time.

That the Saturday ashes to be allowed half a pint of beer.

May 26th 1836

That boxes to be returned to the owners at the direction of the governor but no person to be allowed but one box.

That Geddes and family be admitted in-door paupers.

That Mrs. Banks is admitted in-door pauper.

Ordered those persons visiting their friends in the house not to be allowed further than the hall except in cases of sickness.

That a lock 9\- to be put on the door leading to men’s staircase.

That Thomas Barnett to be the surgeon’s porter.

J. Bespin confined to the house.

The spinners shop is converted into a schoolroom for the girls Mrs. Prall to be schoolmistress.

At a meeting of the select vestry held at The Wellington Inn Tuesday June 24th 1836.

That the boy Harris going to sea be allowed not exceeding 25\- for outfit.

That Geddes is employed to nail and tip the shoes in the house.

That Messrs. Claringbould and Ray with the assistant overseer do suspend the shoe department in this house.

Leather tips and nails for the shoe mending to be purchased.

In future but 1 ounce of soap be allowed to each inmate as per order.

That Mr. Boyce provides the boy Woolcock with a pair of shoes.

That Mrs. Davis 3\- weekly while husband in prison.

Dinners as last week.

Ordered that John Robinson be allowed £2-0s-0d and his child’s bed and bedding on leaving the house which is not to be till the poor laws commissioners take possession of the house.

That Munn and family be admitted paupers none of them to be allowed any clothes during their confinement in the house.

That Mrs. Read be admitted an in-door pauper to be confined 24 hours in Black Hole for disobedience of orders.

Records held at Canterbury Archives.