She is to be punctual in preparing the several Meals at the hours appointed; She shall likewise instruct such of the Girls in Kitchen-work, as may be sent to her, in Monthly or Weekly rotation, for that purpose; She shall keep the Kitchen and Utensils clean, and in order; She shall not dispose of any Provisions, Kitchen-stuff, or Ashes, on any account whatever; and she shall in all respects behave herself honestly, soberly, and quietly in her Station.
DUTY OF THE LAUNDRESS.
The Laundress is to receive from the Matron, every Monday Morning, the Children’s Linen, and such House Linen as is to be washed in the Week; and to take care that the Washing be done in a proper manner, without damaging the Linen; and she shall return the several articles back to the Matron, at the times appointed.
She shall likewise instruct and employ such Girls in Laundry Work, as may, from time to time, be sent for that purpose; and she must take care, that the Laundry, and all the Utensils belonging to her Department, be kept constantly clean, and in order.
DUTY OF THE SERJEANT PORTER.
The Serjeant Porter is constantly to reside at his Lodge; for the cleanliness and decent Appearance of which, at all times, he shall be responsible.
He shall not suffer any Child to go out, without a Ticket, or an Order in Writing from the Commandant; nor any Servant, without leave from the proper Officer.
He shall not allow the Friends or Relations of any of the Children to pass into the Asylum, without the like permission.
The Attention of all, and every of the Officers, Assistants, and Servants, whose particular Duties have been pointed out in the foregoing Regulations, is required, and must constantly and invariably be given, to the following Order, contained in His Majesty’s Warrant of this Date:
“The Officers, Assistants, and Servants, belonging to our Royal Military Asylum, shall not, directly or indirectly, demand or receive any Perquisite; or any Emolument whatever, beyond the Pay and Allowances annexed to their respective Employments, as specified in this Our Warrant, or otherwise expressly authorized by Our Commissioners: and any such Officers, Assistants, or Servants, offending herein, shall be deemed to have forfeited their Situations.”