Description | Thomas Cowper, a 66 year old widower, requests to be admitted to the Hospital. He was born on 20 February 1778. His parents were Alexander and Mary Cowper. His father was the grandson of John and Mary Nolet, both originally from Picardy. Thomas is a silkweaver but can no longer work due to ill health. The petition is signed by Thomas Cowper himself and William Carter. Petition n. 1241. |