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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 15: Worcester County. (search)
o consult in relation to the distracted state of our country, and to take such measures as the emergency requires, either in men or money. On motion of Hon. John Brooks it was voted that the selectmen be authorized to direct the treasurer to borrow such sums of money as may be deemed advisable, not exceeding three thousand dollars, to be used for the enlistment and drilling any of our citizens who may enlist into any volunteer company, and for the comfort of their families. Voted, that S. S. Hastings, A. C. Howe, and Captain F. H. Smith, chosen at an informal meeting, continue their services in encouraging citizens to enlist in the military service of the country. Voted, to pay each soldier five dollars a month while in the service, and five dollars bounty to each who shall enlist and be mustered in. 1862. March 3d, The selectmen were directed to pay State aid to the families of volunteers as provided by law. July 22d, Voted, to pay each volunteer a bounty of one hundred dollars;