The Historical Development of the Poor Law of Connecticut |
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... in which year steps were taken towards the first great differ- entiation , namely , that of the tramp and vagrant from the true pauper . A workhouse system was devised for the former , while the latter remained under the care of 17 ] 17.
... in which year steps were taken towards the first great differ- entiation , namely , that of the tramp and vagrant from the true pauper . A workhouse system was devised for the former , while the latter remained under the care of 17 ] 17.
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Edward Warren Capen. former , while the latter remained under the care of town . officials . The dividing points in the century and a quarter since 1784 are not quite so obvious , and yet there are three fairly well defined periods , in ...
Edward Warren Capen. former , while the latter remained under the care of town . officials . The dividing points in the century and a quarter since 1784 are not quite so obvious , and yet there are three fairly well defined periods , in ...
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... remained in force throughout the period . " 66 Soon after the passage of this law the town of Hartford provided a different penalty for this offense . Any one en- tertaining one who was not admitted an inhabitant in the town above one ...
... remained in force throughout the period . " 66 Soon after the passage of this law the town of Hartford provided a different penalty for this offense . Any one en- tertaining one who was not admitted an inhabitant in the town above one ...
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... remained in town , they should " be severely whipped , not exceeding ten stripes . " ( 5 ) No single person might be entertained save by per- mission of the selectmen , under penalty of 20s . a week.1 ( 6 ) All boarders and sojourners ...
... remained in town , they should " be severely whipped , not exceeding ten stripes . " ( 5 ) No single person might be entertained save by per- mission of the selectmen , under penalty of 20s . a week.1 ( 6 ) All boarders and sojourners ...
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... remained on hand , and to return the balance . The penalty for neglect or refusal was commitment to jail , at their own cost and charge , until they gave the account or made the return.1 This law was evidently designed to prevent ...
... remained on hand , and to return the balance . The penalty for neglect or refusal was commitment to jail , at their own cost and charge , until they gave the account or made the return.1 This law was evidently designed to prevent ...
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