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Poor Law
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Lynne | Report | 17 Sep 2004 14:39 |
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Hi I wonder if anyone can give any suggestions for the following found in the Poor Law Records in 1842. What does it mean when someone is 'bought off from the Army by the hospital'. Also, what does it mean when someone is on 'hospital dole'? Any suggestions are very welcome! Thanks Lynne |
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Christine in Herts | Report | 17 Sep 2004 16:48 |
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I think this is still in an era of "taking the King's/Queen's shilling" - which meant that soldiers had entered a contract and couldn't just leave. (Still true today in a different wording.) You would have to buy your way out. The inverse was true for officers who bought their commissions (to get in) and sold them (to get out). I'm not at all certain of this, but, if no-one else comes up with anything definitive, this might suggest a possible trail. Christine |
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