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Regulations for the establishment and government of the Royal Military Asylum
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Duke of York's Royal Military School; Royal Military Asylum
She is never to be absent from the Infirmary; nor to suffer the Relations
or Friends of the Children to come there, without the Permission of the
Commandant, or Matron; and she shall in all respects conduct herself
soberly and properly, as becomes a Person intrusted with the care of the
Sick.
DUTY OF THE COOK.
The Cook is to be under the immediate Control of the Matron; and likewise
of the Steward, from whom she shall daily receive the necessary Quantity
of Provisions for the Institution.
She is to be punctual in preparing the several Meals at the hours
appointed; She shall likewise instruct such of the Girls in Kitchen-work,
as may be sent to her, in Monthly or Weekly rotation, for that purpose;
She shall keep the Kitchen and Utensils clean, and in order; She shall
not dispose of any Provisions, Kitchen-stuff, or Ashes, on any account
whatever; and she shall in all respects behave herself honestly, soberly,
and quietly in her Station.
DUTY OF THE LAUNDRESS.
The Laundress is to receive from the Matron, every Monday Morning, the
Children’s Linen, and such House Linen as is to be washed in the Week;
and to take care that the Washing be done in a proper manner, without
damaging the Linen; and she shall return the several articles back to the
Matron, at the times appointed.
She shall likewise instruct and employ such Girls in Laundry Work, as
may, from time to time, be sent for that purpose; and she must take care,
that the Laundry, and all the Utensils belonging to her Department, be
kept constantly clean, and in order.
DUTY OF THE SERJEANT PORTER.
The Serjeant Porter is constantly to reside at his Lodge; for the
cleanliness and decent Appearance of which, at all times, he shall be
responsible.
He shall not suffer any Child to go out, without a Ticket, or an Order in
Writing from the Commandant; nor any Servant, without leave from the
proper Officer.
He shall not allow the Friends or Relations of any of the Children to
pass into the Asylum, without the like permission.
* * * * *
The Attention of all, and every of the Officers, Assistants, and
Servants, whose particular Duties have been pointed out in the foregoing
Regulations, is required, and must constantly and invariably be given, to
the following Order, contained in His Majesty’s Warrant of this Date:
“The Officers, Assistants, and Servants, belonging to our Royal
Military Asylum, shall not, directly or indirectly, demand or receive
any Perquisite; or any Emolument whatever, beyond the Pay and
Allowances annexed to their respective Employments, as specified in
this Our Warrant, or otherwise expressly authorized by Our
Commissioners: and any such Officers, Assistants, or Servants,
offending herein, shall be deemed to have forfeited their
Situations.”
Given under Our Hands, at the Board Room of the Royal Military Asylum,
this 26th Day of April 1805.
FREDERICK, C. in C. President.
EDWARD, General.
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