The General Orders And Instructional Letters Of The Poor Law Commissioners (1845) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437412079)

The General Orders And Instructional Letters Of The Poor Law Commissioners (1845) is a book that contains a comprehensive collection of orders and letters issued by the Poor Law Commissioners in England during the 19th century. The Poor Law Commissioners were responsible for implementing the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to reform the country's welfare system and reduce the cost of supporting the poor.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains the general orders issued by the Poor Law Commissioners, which were intended to provide guidance to the boards of guardians who were responsible for administering relief to the poor. These orders cover a wide range of topics, including the management of workhouses, the provision of medical care, and the treatment of paupers.The second part of the book contains the instructional letters issued by the Poor Law Commissioners. These letters were addressed to individual boards of guardians and provided specific guidance on how to implement the general orders. They also include examples of best practices and advice on how to deal with specific issues that might arise.Overall, The General Orders And Instructional Letters Of The Poor Law Commissioners (1845) is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of the welfare system in England during the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, social policy researchers, and anyone interested in the history of social welfare.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.

Author: Poor Law Commissioners
ISBN-10: 1437412076
ISBN-13: 9781437412079
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d