Visitors register, 1863-1908.

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Visitors register, 1863-1908.

The State Almshouse at Tewksbury, established as a residence for paupers of the Commonwealth, evolved after closing of other state almshouses in 1872 into an institution for ill or infirm public charges who could not be transferred to the State Workhouse (later State Farm) or otherwise discharged. This register was signed by each visitor to the institution.

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