When was it published?

January 25, 1827 in The Rhode Island Republican

Domestic News January 25, 1827

The Rhode Island Republican

Q: What keywords are associated?

Salem Poor, Alms House, Paupers, New Hampshire Patriot, Relief Expenses

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

New-Hampshire Patriot reports Salem's low net cost of $64.85 for poor support (March 1824-1825) for 13,000 residents, including $1,950.71 in outdoor relief and Alms House pauper stats: 268 to 259 occupants.

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Support of the Salem POOR.--The New-Hampshire Patriot mentions that the net expense to Salem, containing about 13,000 inhabitants, for the support of the poor, from March 1824, to March 1825, was only $64.85! "Among the expenditures are items of supplies to, and other expenses incurred for poor persons, not inhabitants of the Alms House, $1950.71. The whole number of paupers in the House, March 2, 1824, was 268.-- There have entered the House since that time 303, died and discharged 221; leaving in the house March 1, 1825, 259."

What sub-type of article is it?

Charity Or Relief Economic

What keywords are associated?

Salem Poor Alms House Paupers New Hampshire Patriot Relief Expenses

Where did it happen?

Salem

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Salem

Event Date

March 1824 To March 1825

Outcome

net expense $64.85; expenditures for poor persons not in alms house $1950.71; paupers in house: 268 on march 2, 1824; 303 entered; 221 died and discharged; 259 remaining on march 1, 1825

Event Details

The New-Hampshire Patriot mentions the net expense to Salem, with about 13,000 inhabitants, for the support of the poor from March 1824 to March 1825 was only $64.85. Among expenditures are items of supplies to and other expenses for poor persons not inhabitants of the Alms House, $1950.71.