To the Keeper of the Workhouse
in the City of London
, and also
to all Constables, and other Officers
whom it may concern, to receive
and convey. And to the Church-
wardens, Chapel-wardens, or Over-
seers of the Poor, of the parish of
Saint Luke
in the County of Middlesex
or either of them, to receive and obey.
London,
to wit.
F. Cokayne
WHEREAS
Edward Nicholls< no role >
was
apprehended in the City of London
as a Rogue and Vagabond wandring abroad in the
open air and giving no good Account of
himself
and upon Examination of the said
Edward Nicholls< no role >
taken before me upon Oath, (which Examination is hereunto
annexed) it doth appear, that the last legal Settlement of the said
Edward Nicholls< no role >
is in the Said Parish of Saint
Luke
These are therefore to require You and said Keeper
to convey the said Edward Nicholls< no role >
to the said parish of Saint Luke
there to be delivered to some Church-warden, Chapel-warden, or
Overseer of the Poor
, there to be provided for according to Law.
And You the said Church-warden, Chapel-wardens, and Overseers of
the Poor, are hereby required to receive the said Edward Nicholls< no role >
and provide for him
as aforesaid. Given under my Hand and Seal this 31
Day of August in the Year of our Lord 17 52.