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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2 2 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: August 20, 1861., [Electronic resource] 1 1 Browse Search
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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 3: Berkshire County. (search)
and expended by the town during the four years of the war, for State aid to soldiers' families, and afterwards refunded by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $242.88; in 1862, $2,297.84; in 1863, $3,044.57; in 1864, $2,721.34; in 1865, $1,300.00. Total amount in four years, $10,606.63. Cheshire Incorporated March 14, 1793. Population in 1860, 1,533; in 1865, 1,650. Valuation in 1860, $646,771; in 1865, $675,997. The selectmen in 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865, were George W. Fisher, John Burt, Orin Martin. The town-clerk during the same years was E. F. Nickerson, and the town-treasurer during the same period was R. M. Cole. 1861. The first legal town-meeting, to act upon matters relating to the war, was held on the 18th of May; at which it was voted to authorize the selectmen to borrow or raise money sufficient to carry out the provisions of the recent act of the Legislature in relation to the payment of State aid to the families of volunteers. 1862. On
The Daily Dispatch: August 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Watermelon pickles. (search)
[for the Richmond Dispatch.]aid for the soldiers. The ladies in the neighborhood of Sum Depot, New Kent county, met at Provided Church, on Tuesday, the 6th of August, formed themselves into a society called Providence Soldiers' Aid Society, for the promotion of comfort of the soldiers of the Confederate army. The society was organized by electing following officers; Mrs. Ann S. Savage, Pr dent; Miss Lizzie Royster, Treasurer; Mr. George W. Fisher, Secretary; Mrs. Minor, Mrs. Dr. Crump, Mrs. S. M. M dy, Mrs. Jane P. Morgan, and Miss Higgins, Managers. Resolved, That each member of this shall solicit contributions in money, work articles of food, to be sent to such places the society shall deem most convenient. Resolved, also, That we offer our service the President of the Soldiers' Working city in Richmond, to do any work for soldiers. Whereupon, the society adjourned, to weekly to receive work and report accordingly. By order of the President,