1758 SHORT HISTORY OF THE EARLY CARE OF THE POOR BY THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 043. ONELY, Richard. An account of the care taken in most civilized nations for the relief of the Poor more particularly in times of scarcity and distress. London. Printed for the author, and sold by George Hawkins. 1758. 4to. [6],34p. Rebound in half calf, marbled boards. A very nice copy. HIGGS 1815. GOLDSMITHS 9413. KRESS 5744. The first edition reprinted in 1765. An short history of summary or the early care of the poor by the Christian Church. See Sidney and Beatrice Webb I. The Old Poor Law, p. 1.