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Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 1,017 1,017 Browse Search
Capt. Calvin D. Cowles , 23d U. S. Infantry, Major George B. Davis , U. S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph W. Kirkley, The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War 22 22 Browse Search
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2 16 16 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) 15 15 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: August 19, 1861., [Electronic resource] 14 14 Browse Search
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865 13 13 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 11 11 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 22. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 11 11 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 9 9 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore) 8 8 Browse Search
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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 2: Barnstable County. (search)
be honorably discharged, or to his lawful heirs, whether they belong to the town of Barnstable or not. It was also voted to pay ten dollars extra to each of the first twenty-four persons who may volunteer from Barnstable. The selectmen were authorized to borrow whatever sums of money might be necessary for the payment of these bounties; also five thousand dollars for State aid to the families of volunteers, as provided by act of the Legislature, sec. 1, chapter 66, of the acts of 1862. August 16th, It was voted to pay each volunteer for three years military service one hundred dollars, when mustered in and credited to the quota of Barnstable, and fifty dollars to him, or his legal representatives, at the expiration of the term for which he enlisted. The following resolutions were read, and unanimously adopted:— Resolved, That the citizens of Barnstable fully appreciate the heroic patriotism and noble principle of those of her sons who have enlisted to make up the quota aske
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 3: Berkshire County. (search)
bounty was to be paid when the men were mustered in and credited. The town also authorized the selectmen to draw from the treasury money to pay State aid to the soldiers' families, as provided by law. September 3d, The selectmen were authorized to pay a bounty of two hundred dollars to each volunteer for nine months service, and to borrow money for that purpose. 1863. March 2d, The acts of the selectmen, in borrowing money to pay aid to the soldiers' families, were approved. 1864. August 16th, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer for three years military service, when mustered in and credited to the quota of the town; and the same amount to any person who shall, before a draft takes place, procure a substitute, and who shall be credited to the town. The selectmen were also authorized to employ an agent to recruit volunteers. This system was continued until the end of the war. Hancock furnished seventy men for the war, which was a
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 4: Bristol County. (search)
ly 20th, Eight hundred dollars were apppropriated for State aid to the families of the soldiers, and on the 4th of November five hundred dollars more were voted for the same purpose. 1862. March 3d, Fifteen hundred dollars were appropriated for State aid to soldiers' families. July 21st, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer who has enlisted, or who may enlist, within thirty days for three years, and be mustered in to the credit of the town. August 16th, An additional sum of seventy-five dollars was voted to be paid to each volunteer who enlisted to fill the first quota of the town. September 1st, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer who shall enlist in the military service for nine months, and be credited to the quota of the town. At a meeting held on the 25th of September, the bounty was increased to one hundred and fifty dollars. 1863. At a meeting held on the 2d of March, five thousand
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 6: Essex County. (search)
for the arrest of any person liable to be drafted who shall absent himself from the State before such draft is made. August 16th, Voted, to pay a bounty of two hundred and fifty dollars for volunteers for nine months service; and that the selectmechelder, Andrew P. Averill, Farnum Stiles, and Stephen O. Crane were chosen to assist the selectmen in recruiting men. August 16th, The same bounty was directed to be paid to men who enlist for nine months service, and are credited to the town. 1 to pay a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to each volunteer for three years service. Another meeting was held August 16th, at which it was voted to pay nine-months men a bounty of two hundred and fifty dollars. During the remainder of the rty-fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, and in less than one month fought bravely at South Mountain and Antietam. August 16th, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer for nine months service, when accepted and sworn in.
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 8: Hampden County. (search)
States. 1864. March 28th, One thousand dollars were appropriated to encourage enlistments and to fill the quota of the town. At a subsequent meeting the selectmen were instructed to borrow four thousand dollars for these purposes. 1865. August 16th, The selectmen were directed to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer, substitute or re-enlisted veteran, who shall be credited to the quota of the town. Blandford, according to a return made by the selectmeneting was held on the 19th of July, at which the selectmen were authorized to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer who should enlist for three years, and be credited to the quota of the town. Another meeting was held on the 16th of August, at which it was voted to pay the same bounty to volunteers for nine months service who should enlist, and be credited to the quota of the town. 1863. No action appears to have been taken by the town in relation to the war during this year
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 10: Middlesex County. (search)
to furnish the families of volunteers such aid as they may need. 1862. March 24th, The treasurer was authorized to borrow not exceeding eighteen hundred dollars for State aid to soldiers' families. July 16th, The selectmen were authorized to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer who shall enlist in the military service for three years and be credited to the quota of the town. A rallying committee of twenty-five was chosen to assist the selectmen in getting recruits. August 16th, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to volunteers for nine months service, and the treasurer was authorized to borrow not exceeding four thousand dollars to pay the same. November 29th, Voted, that if any inhabitant be drafted to fill the quota of the town he shall receive when mustered into the military service one hundred and fifty dollars, and the same amount if he shall procure a substitute. The treasurer was authorized to borrow money to pay the same. 1863. March 23d
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 12: Norfolk County. (search)
-clerk was directed to place upon the records of the town the name of every inhabitant of the town who had already enlisted, and who might thereafter enlist, with the name of the regiment to which he belonged and date of muster into the same. August 16th, The town voted to give a bounty of two hundred dollars to nine-months volunteers, and the selectmen were asked to use all proper exertions to have the quota of the town filled in ten days, which was accomplished. December 15th, The selectmen effect. The same committee was likewise requested to solicit money by private subscription for military purposes. The treasurer was authorized to borrow money upon the credit of the town, from time to time, as it might be required. 1862. August 16th, Voted, to pay each volunteer for three years service from that town a bounty of one hundred and eighty-five dollars, and a bounty of one hundred dollars to each person who will enlist to the credit of the town before the first of September fo
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 13: Plymouth County. (search)
e 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 hundred dollars to each volunteer enlisting to the credit of the town within thirty days, and the treasurer was authorized to borrow money to pay the same. August 16th, The bounty was fixed at one hundred and sixty dollars to each volunteer enlisting for three years service. It was also voted, that the trustees of the Plymouth Agricultural Society be requested to offer to the Government their building and grounds as a hospital for sick and wounded soldiers. August 26th, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to each volunteer who shall enlist to the credit of the town for nine months service. 1863. March 9th, Voted, to pay to each
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 15: Worcester County. (search)
hundred dollars to each volunteer, to the number required to fill its quota, who should enlist for the term of three years and be mustered in previous to the 16th of August. On the 28th of the same month it was voted to pay the same bounty to nine-months volunteers. The selectmen were authorized to pay State aid to the widows aly 17, Voted, that one hundred dollars in addition to their regular United States pay be given to each of the sixteen volunteers then called for from the town. August 16th, Voted, to give a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer for nine months service. Three informal war meetings were held in the town during the year. ed for outfits and uniforms to the soldiers. 1862. July 28th, The bounty to volunteers for three years service was fixed at one hundred dollars; but on the 16th of August it was increased to one hundred and fifty dollars. September 1st, The selectmen were directed to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer for nin