The General Orders And Instructional Letters Of The Poor Law Commissioners (1845)

By Poor Law Commissioners

Book Overview

The General Orders And Instructional Letters Of The Poor Law Commissioners (1845) is a book that compiles the orders and letters issued by the Poor Law Commissioners in 1845. The Poor Law Commissioners were responsible for implementing the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to reform the system of providing relief to the poor in England and Wales.The book contains a comprehensive collection of the orders and letters issued by the Commissioners, covering a wide range of topics related to the administration of the Poor Law. These include the establishment of workhouses, the treatment of paupers, the management of outdoor relief, and the supervision of local boards of guardians.The orders and letters are presented in their original form, with annotations and explanations provided by the editors to help readers understand their context and significance. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on the Poor Law Commission and the context in which it operated.Overall, The General Orders And Instructional Letters Of The Poor Law Commissioners (1845) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social welfare policy in England and Wales, and the evolution of the Poor Law system in particular.With An Extensive Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165124122
• ISBN13: 9781165124121
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"