Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Southbridge” in chapter 15, page 675 of William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2:
...ars a month while in active service, and fifty cents for each half day spent in drilling previous to being mustered into the military service—this to apply at the discretion of the committee to Southbridge men who have enlisted in companies formed in other towns.
October 7th, The selectmen were authorized to pay State aid to the families of soldiers as provided by law. November 5th, The
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