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Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 350 350 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 18 18 Browse Search
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley) 17 17 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 22. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 10 10 Browse Search
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2 9 9 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore) 8 8 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 8 8 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: may 22, 1861., [Electronic resource] 8 8 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore) 7 7 Browse Search
Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume II. 7 7 Browse Search
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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 6: Essex County. (search)
to that already voted, and to discontinue the payment of all bounties after the 9th of the present month. August 19th, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to each volunteer for nine months service, when mustered in and credited to the town. 1863. November 2d, Voted, to fill the quota of the town under the call of the President dated Oct. 17, 1863; and to pay the families of men who may be drafted the same State aid that is paid to the families of volunteers. 1864. May 20th, The bounty to volunteers for three years service was fixed at one hundred and twenty-five dollars, to be paid to each enlisted man when mustered in and credited to the quota of the town. Charles E. Goss and Eben Sawyer were chosen to assist the selectmen in the recruiting of men and the payment of bounties. A series of resolutions were read and adopted by the meeting, of which we copy the following:— Whereas in the course of events, although long spared, many of our friends, neighbor
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 7: Franklin County. (search)
y a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer for three years service, in anticipation of another call of the President for more men; and the treasurer was authorized to borrow one thousand dollars to pay the same. 1865. May 20th, The treasurer was authorized to borrow whatever amount of money was necessary for the payment of State aid to the families of soldiers during the year. Rowe furnished sixty-five men for the war, which was a surplus of three over and above al 1861, 1862, and 1863, was Joseph A. Haskins; in 1864 and 1865, Samuel H. Stowell. The town-treasurer during all of these years was J. G. Reed. 1861. The first legal town-meeting, to act upon matters connected with the war, was held on the 20th of May, at which the selectmen were authorized to borrow money for the support of any of the families of our citizens who are mustered into military service who need assistance. 1862. April 7th, The selectmen were authorized to borrow, not exceedi
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 9: Hampshire County. (search)
y might deem expedient on such soldiers from this town and their families as shall be mustered into the United-States service, during the continuance of the present war. It was also voted to furnish each volunteer with a uniform, if needed, and a sufficient amount of money to make his monthly pay twenty-six dollars. Voted, that the town will provide liberally for the families of such as volunteer.—After giving three cheers for the star-spangled banner, the meeting adjourned for two weeks. May 20th, The committee were instructed to pay each volunteer in the Tenth Regiment for time spent in drilling as they shall deem just. 1862. April 7th, The treasurer was authorized to borrow money to pay State aid to the families of volunteers during the year. July 18th, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer who shall enlist for three years military service, and be credited to the quota of the town; and in case of the death or disability of any volunteer belonging to t
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 10: Middlesex County. (search)
t. November 8th, Voted, to borrow two thousand dollars to pay bounties to volunteers. 1865. January 24th, The selectmen were authorized to recruit fifteen more men, and to borrow money sufficient to pay each a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars, and to make up to those who had previously enlisted the same amount. March 6th, The selectmen were authorized to borrow a sum not exceeding three thousand dollars to fill the quota of the town in anticipation of another call for men. May 20th, Voted, to raise two thousand dollars to repay individuals the amounts they had voluntarily advanced for procuring volunteers. Shirley furnished one hundred and forty-two men for the war, which was a surplus of eleven over and above all demands. Four were commissioned officers. The whole amount of money raised and expended by the town for war purposes, exclusive of State aid, was thirteen thousand seven hundred and fourteen dollars and twenty-three cents ($13,714.23). The amount of
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 12: Norfolk County. (search)
4th of May, at which two thousand dollars were appropriated for the relief of the families of those who have gone or may go to fight the battles of our country. May 20th, The treasurer was authorized to borrow two thousand dollars for the above purpose, and to pay for an outfit for each volunteer and for time spent in drilling. The town-treasurer during the same period was Ephraim M. Dudley. 1861. The first legal town-meeting to act upon matters relating to the war was held on the 20th of May, at which a vote was passed to appropriate, not exceeding ten thousand dollars, to defray the expenses of, and procuring outfits for, a military company recentlousand dollars to defray the expense of recruiting. Twenty-two citizens were chosen to serve without pay to aid the selectmen in recruiting volunteers. 1864. May 20th, Voted, that the treasurer be authorized to borrow ten thousand dollars to aid in recruiting volunteers to fill the quota of the town under the last call of the
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 13: Plymouth County. (search)
education, and be put to some honest and honorable calling or pursuit, not as a charity but as a debt due. Voted, that each volunteer be furnished with a uniform, and a revolver and Bowie knife. This vote was subsequently reconsidered as far as it related to revolvers and Bowie knives. Artemas Hale, Joseph A. Hyde, Mitchel Hooper, Lafayette Keith, and Joshua E. Crane were appointed to carry the foregoing votes into effect. Rev. Mr. Douglas was invited to close the meeting with prayer. May 20th, Further provision was made for the comfort of the families of soldiers. The committee appointed to recruit a military company reported that eighty-five native citizens of the town had signed a roll, but no more three-months men would be accepted; many of the men enlisted for three years and were sent to Fortress Monroe under the command of Captain Libeas Leach, and afterwards were part of the Twenty-Ninth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. 1862. July 17th, Voted, to pay a bounty of one