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A sermon preached at the Cathedral of Glocester at the opening of the infirmary, on Thursday, August 14, 1755 . By the Honourable and Reverend George Talbot, ..
Talbot, George, 1715 or 16-1785.Date: [1755]
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A new scheme for reducing the laws relating to the poor into one act of Parliament : and for the better providing the impotent poor with necessaries, the industrious with work, and for the correction of idle poor.
Date: 1736
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Proposals tender'd for an addition to the late act of Parliament for collecting charity on briefs by letters patents . By Margaret Mortimer widow. Together with reasons for the necessity of making such an addition to the act, as will plainly appear by a certificate, sign'd by nine of His late Majesty's justices of the peace for the libertys of Westminster. Together with some part of the master's report. Humbly offer'd to the lords and commons in Parliament assembled.
Mortimer, Margaret.Date: Printed in the year, 1707
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An Historical treatise on the laws for the relief and management of the poor : containing an abstract of the statute 22d George III, with illustrations, calculated to shew the expediency of establishing houses of industry.
Date: 1791
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The first report of the Society, for bettering the condition and increasing the comforts of the poor
Society for bettering the condition and increasing the comforts of the poorDate: 1797
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Examination of Mr. Pitt's speech , in the House of Commons, on Friday, February 12, 1796, relative to the condition of the poor. By the Rev. J. Howlett, Vicar of Great Dunmow, Essex.
Howlett, John, 1731-1804.Date: M.DCC.XCVI. [1796]
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An essay towards regulating the trade , and employing the poor of this kingdom. The second editon. Whereunto is added, an essay towards paying off the publick debts. By John Cary, Esq;.
Cary, John, d. 1720?.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]
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A plan for rendering the poor independent on public contribution founded on the basis of the friendly societies, commonly called clubs. By the Rev. John Acland, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the Country of Devon. To which is added, a letter from Dr. Price, containing his sentiments and calculations on the subject.
Acland, John, 1698?-1795.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]
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Considerations on several proposals, lately made, for the better maintenance of the poor
Gray, Charles, ca. 1695-1782.Date: Printed in the year MDCCLI. [1751]
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Reasons for the law, now depending in Parliament, to prevent the further growth of schism . Shewing, that the indulgence granted to dissenters in dangerous both to church and state.
Date: 1714
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Every-body's business is no-body's business; or, Private abuses, public grievances Exemplified in the pride, insolence, and exorbitant wages of our women-servants, footmen, &c. With a proposal for amendment of the same: as also, for clearing the streets of those vermin called shoe-cleaners, and substituting in their stead many thousands of industrious poor now ready to starve. With divers other hints, of great use to the publick. Humbly submitted to the consideration of our legislature, and the careful perusal of all masters and mistresses of families. By A. M. Esq;.
Daniel DefoeDate: 1767
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Essai sur l'état du commerce D'Angleterre. To ME Premier
Cary, John, d. 1720?.Date: M.DCC.LV. [1755]
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Provision for the poor, by the union of houses of industry with country parishes a letter, addressed to a Member of Parliament. By Rowland Hunt, Esq. A Magistrate of the County oe Salop.
Hunt, RowlandDate: [1797]
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Pauperland : poverty and the poor in Britain / Jeremy Seabrook.
Jeremy SeabrookDate: 2013
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An authentic copy of the bill for the better support and maintenance of the poor , presented to the House of Commons by the Right Honourable William Pitt, with the amendments made in the Committee. Ordered to be printed Dec. 31, 1796.
House of CommonsDate: 1797
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Family life on a pound a week / By Mrs. Pember Reeves.
Magdalene Stuart ReevesDate: 1912
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A proposal for raising timber , and for effectually supporting the poor in Great Britain. To which is added, a supplement relating to a national militia. By Nicholas Turner, of Bignor Park in Sussex, Esq; In two parts.
Turner, Nicholas, fl. 1757.Date: MDCCLVII. 1757
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The occasion of the dearness of provisions , and the distress of the poor: with proposals for remedying the calamity, Offered to the Consideration of the Public: Wherein The Policy of the Bounty given upon the Exportation of Corn, the Inclosing of Commons, and Enlarging of Farms, are impartially considered. With some remarks on a late pamphlet, intituled, A letter to a Member of Parliament, on the present distresses of the poor. By a manufacturer.
Hustler, John, 1715-1790.Date: M.DCC.LXVII. [1767]
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A letter to Thomas Gilbert, Esq; on his intended reform of the poor laws. By a country gentleman
Country gentlemanDate: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]
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Considerations on the present state of the poor in Great-Britain : with proposals for making the most effectual provision for them ... the whole most respectfully submitted to the consideration of the Parliament.
Date: 1773
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The complaints of the poor people of England containing Remarks Part I. I. On Government. Part II. I. II. The Defects in the English Government, as to Representation. III. The Ignorance of the Poor, and the Imperfection of the Laws. IV. Disproportion between Crimes and Punishments. V. Capital Punishments. Part III. I. The Royal Household, and Public Expenditure. II. The Church. III. The Law-Courts. IV. The Army. V. The Navy. VI. Schools. Vii. Poor-Rates, and Poor-Houses. Viii. Public Hospitals. IX. Prisons. X. Feudal and Seignoral Rights, Labourers, and Manufacturers. Part IV. I. Address to the Friends of Reform. II. Balance of Opinions. III. Price of Provisions and Labour-Rules for Provident Societies; Free Schools; Workhouses; Address of Ladies at Walworth; of Mr. Muir, and Mr. F. Palmer. By G. Dyer, B. A. late of Emanuel College, Cambridge.
Dyer, George, 1755-1841.Date: 1793
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Considerations touchant le soulagement, la reforme, & l'employ de tous les pauvres de la Grande Bretagne : mais que l'on propose de ne commencer a mettre en pratique que pour les pauvres qui habitent dans les villes & fauxbourgs de Londres & Westminster, qu'on appelle les Bills of mortality.
Braddon, Laurence, -1724.Date: 1721
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Observations on the defects of the poor laws , and on the causes and consequences of the great Increase and Burden of the Poor. With a Proposal for redressing these Grievances. In a Letter to a Member of Parliament. By Thomas Alcock, A. M.
Alcock, Thomas, 1709-1798.Date: 1752
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Further humble advice from Job Nott
Nott, JobDate: [1800]
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An essay, towards regulating the trade , and employing the poor, of this kingdom. By John Cary.
John CaryDate: 1717

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A sermon preached at the Cathedral of Glocester at the opening of the infirmary, on Thursday, August 14, 1755 . By the Honourable and Reverend George Talbot, ..

A new scheme for reducing the laws relating to the poor into one act of Parliament : and for the better providing the impotent poor with necessaries, the industrious with work, and for the correction of idle poor.

An Historical treatise on the laws for the relief and management of the poor : containing an abstract of the statute 22d George III, with illustrations, calculated to shew the expediency of establishing houses of industry.

The first report of the Society, for bettering the condition and increasing the comforts of the poor

Examination of Mr. Pitt's speech , in the House of Commons, on Friday, February 12, 1796, relative to the condition of the poor. By the Rev. J. Howlett, Vicar of Great Dunmow, Essex.

An essay towards regulating the trade , and employing the poor of this kingdom. The second editon. Whereunto is added, an essay towards paying off the publick debts. By John Cary, Esq;.

Considerations on several proposals, lately made, for the better maintenance of the poor

Reasons for the law, now depending in Parliament, to prevent the further growth of schism . Shewing, that the indulgence granted to dissenters in dangerous both to church and state.

Essai sur l'état du commerce D'Angleterre. To ME Premier

Provision for the poor, by the union of houses of industry with country parishes a letter, addressed to a Member of Parliament. By Rowland Hunt, Esq. A Magistrate of the County oe Salop.

Pauperland : poverty and the poor in Britain / Jeremy Seabrook.

An authentic copy of the bill for the better support and maintenance of the poor , presented to the House of Commons by the Right Honourable William Pitt, with the amendments made in the Committee. Ordered to be printed Dec. 31, 1796.

Family life on a pound a week / By Mrs. Pember Reeves.

A proposal for raising timber , and for effectually supporting the poor in Great Britain. To which is added, a supplement relating to a national militia. By Nicholas Turner, of Bignor Park in Sussex, Esq; In two parts.

A letter to Thomas Gilbert, Esq; on his intended reform of the poor laws. By a country gentleman

Considerations on the present state of the poor in Great-Britain : with proposals for making the most effectual provision for them ... the whole most respectfully submitted to the consideration of the Parliament.

Considerations touchant le soulagement, la reforme, & l'employ de tous les pauvres de la Grande Bretagne : mais que l'on propose de ne commencer a mettre en pratique que pour les pauvres qui habitent dans les villes & fauxbourgs de Londres & Westminster, qu'on appelle les Bills of mortality.

Observations on the defects of the poor laws , and on the causes and consequences of the great Increase and Burden of the Poor. With a Proposal for redressing these Grievances. In a Letter to a Member of Parliament. By Thomas Alcock, A. M.

Further humble advice from Job Nott

An essay, towards regulating the trade , and employing the poor, of this kingdom. By John Cary.