Description

Admin History:

Amongst the many functions of the Justices of the Peace in a county, was to set the level of the county rate, and this was no different in the County of Hull. As a result, when individuals failed to pay what was required, the Justices could enforce payment.

Description:

Complaints of William Dickinson (Asst. Overseer for collection of Poor Rates) against individuals for non payment of monies towards relief of the poor