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[150]. S.P.D., cccx., 104, 1635. Returns made by Justices of the Peace.

[151]. Haynes, (John.), Present State of Clothing, p. 5, 1706.

[152]. Hale, (Sir Matt). Discourse touching Provision for the Poor, p. 6, 1683.

[153]. S.P.D. ccclxxxv., 43. Mar. 8, 1638.

[154]. King (Gregory). Nat. and Political Observations, pp. 48-9.

NO. OF FAMILIES.
PERSONS.
YEARLY INCOME PER HEAD.
EXPENSE PER HEAD.

LOSS PER HEAD.
50,000 Common Seamen150,000£7.£7. 10s.10s.
364,000 Labouring people & outservants1,275,000£4. 10s.£4. 12s.2s.
400,000 Cottagers & Paupers1,300,000£2.£2. 5s.5s.
35,000 Common soldiers70,000£7.£7. 10s.10s.

[155]. Hist. MSS. Com. Var. Coll., Vol. I., p. 298, Worcestershire Q.S. Rec., 1618.

[156]. Somerset, Q.S. Rec., Vol. III., p. 15, 1647.

[157]. Somerset Q.S. Rec., Vol. III., p. 246, 1654.