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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 15: Worcester County. (search)
regiments and companies of re-enlisted veterans on their return home on furlough. July 13th, It was— Ordered, That the mayor be and he is hereby authorized to cause to be paid the expense of the band, firing minute guns, tolling the bells, and other incidental expenses attending the funeral of the late Colonel George H. Ward, and to draw his warrant upon the treasurer accordingly. Colonel Ward commanded the Fifteenth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, and was killed at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. He was a citizen of the city of Worcester, and his regiment was recruited in that county. July 27th, Twenty thousand dollars were appropriated for State aid to the families of men who might be drafted. October 26th, The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:— Whereas the President of the United States by his proclamation has called for three hundred thousand volunteers to re-enforce our armies, and whereas the honor of our city and the interest of our citi