1787 LIFE OF HANWAY 064. [HANWAY, Jonas]. PUGH, John. Remarkable occurrences in the life of Jonas Hanway, Esq. Comprehending an abstract of such parts of his travels in Russia, and Persia, as are the most interesting; a short history 'of the rise and progress of the charitable and political institutions supported by him; several anecdotes and an attempt to delineate his character. London: Printed for the author by J. Davis. 1787. 262p + folding map. Early nineteenth century quarter calf. Nice copy. p.252-62 are taken up by "A Correct list of all the writings of Jonas Hanway, Esq. Arranged in the order in which they were published. Much of the volume is devoted to Hanway's social work and writings: sections include "Naturalization of the Jews", "Plan for an uniform pavement of the Streets", "Marine Society", "Foundling Hospital", "Preservation of the lives of the infant parish poor", "Naval Schools" etc. Jonas Hanway (1712-1786) , philanthropist, one of the most important private citizens who exerted himself on behalf of the poor, especially infant or juvenile poor. In 1756 with Fowler, Walker, and Sir John Fielding he founded the Marine Society for the dual purpose of keeping up the supply of seamen for the navy and for providing occupation and employment for destitute youth. In 1758 he became a governor of the Foundling Hospital. In the same year he founded the Magdalen Hospital. He also worked indefatigably on behalf of the infant parish poor. In order to call public attention to the excessive mortality of these children he visited the most unhealthy dwellings of the poor parts of London, as well as the workhouses in this country and the continent. In 1761 he obtained an act (2 Geo. III, c. 22) obliging every London parish to keep an annual register of all parish infants under a certain age, and, after a further struggle, another act (7 Geo. III, c.39), which directed that all parish infants belonging to parishes within the bills of mortality should not be housed in the workhouse, but should be sent out to nurse a certain number of miles out of town until they were six years old. In addition to this he campaigned for better treatment for young chimney-sweeps and zealously advocated Sunday Schools.