A Manual for the Use of the Overseer of the Poor in the City of Boston

This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for the Overseer of the Poor in Boston, reflecting the practices and policies of the 19th century. It offers insights into the responsibilities and procedures necessary for managing welfare and support for the impoverished in the city. The reprint maintains the integrity of the original 1866 edition, providing historical context and valuable information for understanding social services of that era.