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Petitions for Charity

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Mr. White, painter, seeking assistance to pay the funeral expenses of his dead mother (Part 1)
Mr. White, painter, seeking assistance to pay the funeral expenses of his dead mother (Part 1)
Jean Anderson seeking assistance since her late husband has left her “in a poor and distressed state”
Jean Anderson seeking assistance since her late husband has left her “in a poor and distressed state”
Charles Stewart requesting the same weekly allowance because he has quit the workhouse (Part 1)
Charles Stewart requesting the same weekly allowance because he has quit the workhouse (Part 1)
Charles Stewart requesting the same weekly allowance because he has quit the workhouse (Part 2)
Charles Stewart requesting the same weekly allowance because he has quit the workhouse (Part 2)
Petition for assistance from William Robertson (Part 1)
Petition for assistance from William Robertson (Part 1)
Petition for assistance from William Robertson (Part 2)
Petition for assistance from William Robertson (Part 2)
Petition for assistance from William Robertson (Part 3)
Petition for assistance from William Robertson (Part 3)
Petition of Matthew Aikman on account of the "great distress of my son..."
Petition of Matthew Aikman on account of the "great distress of my son..."
Petition of Jane Anderson, destitute widow seeking financial aid from the Widows’ Fund
Petition of Jane Anderson, destitute widow seeking financial aid from the Widows’ Fund
Cornelius Murray requesting placement as assistant due to “train of unforeseen circumstances..."
Cornelius Murray requesting placement as assistant due to “train of unforeseen circumstances..."
William Robertson, destitute due towant of lodgings, employment and bad health
William Robertson, destitute due towant of lodgings, employment and bad health
Alexander Dewar requesting assistance as he has no means after a debilitating attack of apoplexy
Alexander Dewar requesting assistance as he has no means after a debilitating attack of apoplexy
Medical certificate stating that Alexander Dewar is unfit to pursue his usual occupation
Medical certificate stating that Alexander Dewar is unfit to pursue his usual occupation
Minutes extract regarding decision to refuse Alexander Dewar’s petition
Minutes extract regarding decision to refuse Alexander Dewar’s petition
David Oliver, barber requesting extra time to pay entry fee as he and his wife are "destitute in means" (Part 1)
David Oliver, barber requesting extra time to pay entry fee as he and his wife are "destitute in means" (Part 1)
David Oliver, barber requesting extra time to pay entry fee as he and his wife are "destitute in means" (Part 2)
David Oliver, barber requesting extra time to pay entry fee as he and his wife are "destitute in means" (Part 2)
Christian Dougals requesting "snuff...to make me more comfortable" in the Canongate Work House
Christian Dougals requesting "snuff...to make me more comfortable" in the Canongate Work House
David Oliver, barber seeking assistance as he has fallen into a state of poverty
David Oliver, barber seeking assistance as he has fallen into a state of poverty