I'm reading a 1607 will by a London haberdasher who begins by leaving money to prisoners in Newgate, Ludgate and 'the two Compters in London'.
A page later, we hear that following a summons to the court of Chancery, the testator was himself imprisoned in the Fleet for a time.
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A page later, we hear that following a summons to the court of Chancery, the testator was himself imprisoned in the Fleet for a time.
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Charity to imprisoned debtors was both very necessary for their well-being, and a popular cause; though I've no idea how many donors had also suffered such punishment.
Yes indeed, especially in London wills - interesting to see this personal insight into their conditions though.