Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 63, 1830-1831. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, [n.d.].
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'Appendix: poor laws, Appendix No. XII', in Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 63, 1830-1831, (London, [n.d.]) pp. 713-715. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/lords-jrnl/vol63/pp713-715 [accessed 25 April 2024]
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Remarks. — From the, Year 1800 to 1806, when Bread exceeded 9¾d. the Quartern Loaf, the Difference was allowed according to the Assize. From the Year 1806 to 1815, the Contractor was allowed the additional Duty on Salt.
Note. — To the Year,1824 the Allowance to-each: Pensioner was as follows; viz. 18 oz. of Beef or Mutton Five Days in the Week; -¼ lb. of Cheese every Day, and on Wednesdays and Fridays an extra ¼lb.; and 2 oz. of Butter, and a Loaf of Bread, daily, weighing 1 lb. The present Allowance is 13 oz. of Beef or Mutton, lb. of Cheese, and 1 Loaf of Bread weighing 1 lb., every Day, and 2 oz. of Butter per Week.