Guillaume Verdier Guillaume Verdier, an 81 year old man, requests to be admitted to the Hospital. His grandfather, N Verdier, was originally from Normandy and became Head Chef to George II. His father, Gabriel Verdier, was Chapel Keeper at the French Chapel in St James. Guillaume used to be a jeweller but can no longer work and is extremely poor. The petition is signed William Verdier. Overleaf, a note from J L Chirol, Pastor at the French Church of Le Quarré, states that the content of the petition is true and strongly recommends the applicant. The note is also signed by Alexandre H Rivary and John Lewis Marchant, both Elders at the French Church of Le Quarré. 16 Nov 1830