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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 6: Essex County. (search)
liberal donation by G. Howland Shaw of Boston, the selectmen had not been obliged to borrow any part of the five thousand dollars voted at the previous meeting. December 21st, The treasurer was authorized to borrow three thousand dollars, in addition to what had already been voted for aid to the families of volunteers. 1862. July 19th, The selectmen were authorized to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer for three years, enlisting to the credit of the town; and Captains Richard Phillips, Samuel C. Graves, and Francis Boardman and Samuel Roads and John Goodwin, were chosen a committee to aid the selectmen in recruiting. The selectmen were authorized to borrow money for the purpose. The basement story of the town hall was ordered to be fitted up for a recruiting place. July 31st, The treasurer was authorized to borrow whatever money may be required by the selectmen for recruiting purposes, the rate of interest not to exceed six per cent. August 26th, Voted, to p