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A Summary Of The Laws Of Massachusetts, Relative To The Settlement, Support, Employment And Removal Of Paupers (1810)

by Jonathan Leavitt

Massachusetts poor relief in an early legal framework

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Massachusetts poor relief in an early legal framework

Jonathan Leavitt’s 1810 volume organizes Massachusetts laws concerning the settlement, support, employment, and removal of people described in the period’s terminology as “paupers.” Its scope includes how settlements were determined, the responsibilities assigned to towns and parishes, and procedures for moving people between locations. The account also addresses the legal rights and obligations of those receiving support, including appeals concerning settlement and assistance. As a historical legal reference, it offers a view of how early-19th-century Massachusetts addressed poverty through local administration and law; it should not be treated as a guide to current requirements. This edition is described as a facsimile reprint and may retain library marks or notations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers researching the history of social welfare in Massachusetts.
  • Those interested in early-19th-century legal and local-government records.
  • Researchers studying historical approaches to poverty and public assistance.

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Historical poor reliefMassachusetts lawLocal responsibilitySettlement and removalLegal rights and appeals

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""A Summary Of The Laws Of Massachusetts, Relative To The Settlement, Support, Employment And Removal Of Paupers"" is a book written by Jonathan Leavitt in 1810. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the laws in Massachusetts regarding the settlement, support, employment, and removal of paupers. It covers the legal framework for dealing with individuals who are unable to support themselves and require assistance from the state. The book includes information on the various types of settlements, the responsibilities of towns and parishes in providing support, and the procedures for removing paupers from one location to another. It also covers the legal rights and obligations of paupers, including their right to appeal decisions made about their settlement and support. Overall, ""A Summary Of The Laws Of Massachusetts, Relative To The Settlement, Support, Employment And Removal Of Paupers"" provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social welfare programs in Massachusetts and the legal framework for dealing with poverty in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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