Essex Pauper Letters, 1731-1837, Paperback by Sokoll, Thomas (EDT), Like New ...

by Thomas Sokoll

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Essex Pauper Letters, 1, Paperback by Sokoll, Thomas (EDT), ISBN 0197263488, ISBN-13 9780197263488, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US The archives that emerged from the parochial administration of the English poor law before 1834 include letters that came from the poor themselves. Some 750 of these pauper letters are contained in this volume, revealing the strong belief of the poor in their right to relief and their surprisingly powerful position in negotiating their case with the overseers.

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
• Year: 2006
• ISBN: 9780197263488
• Condition: Fine

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