broadsides (notices)

The county hospital of Lincoln seeks contracts for meat, bread, and flour. The notice provides specifics concerning the goods and delivery information.

The broadside announces the Lent Assizes to be holden at the Sessions House in the city of Lincoln. The announcement includes a list of prisoners, their offenses, and arrest dates.

The notice explains the rules relating to the treatment and conduct of debtors by Lincoln Castle. The debtors are divided into three classes. The rules number 176 through 187, plus rule 83.

An announcement from the Lincoln Union that describes the recommended diet for the poor of England and Wales as set forth by the Poor Law Commissioners.

The document provides the dimensions of the Lincoln Cathedral. The measurements collected for this work originated from authentic plans, supplemented with new measures. The plans include sections such as towers, nave, choir, transepts, pillars, walls, roof, and windows.

The notice announces the sale of a book entitled the Church of England candidly examining the baptismal controversy. Written by Reverend J. Pridham, the book seeks religious reform.

The broadside concerns the proposed plan for the drainage of Lincoln, including objections.

The notice announces an election of auditors held on March 1st. The notice lists polling places and provides instructions.

The notice lists all the newly elected Guardians of the Poor. J. W. Danby, Clerk of the Guardians of the Poor of the Lincoln Union, supervised the election on April 10, 1850. The list notes the names of the elected guardians, location of their residence, their occupation. The list includes the parish they are guardians of and the number of votes they received.

The notice announces an election held to fill several positions for the Guardians of the Poor. The notice lists the districts as South, North, and Home. The necessary qualifications of applicants is included.