Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Worcester” in chapter 15, page 652 of William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2:
... town were not behind the ladies of other towns in their labors for the soldiers,—making and sending clothing and supplies to the hospitals for the sick; taking work from the Soldiers' rest at Worcester , and at all times ready to answer the frequent calls of patriotism made upon them.
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