| Description | A survey to be made of the needy poor in the City; they are to be divided into fifteen groups, one to each ward, and every householder is to be familiar with the names of the poor of his own ward, and to give alms to no others (fine 12d., or commital on refusal to pay.). All other beggars to be put in the stocks for twenty-four hours, and all poor who are able to work, are enjoined to be at the High Cross early every morning, to offer themselves for hire. Fine initial letter. |