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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 117 (search)
and tried Brigadier-General Hazen, commanding a brigade under Wood, Fourth corps, has been ordered to report for duty to General Howard, of the Army of the Tennessee. Hazen was justly popular with General Thomas, and it is probable that nothing but the probability of immediate promotion to a division under Howard would cause the Commanding General to consent to the transfer of so efficient an officer, for whose promotion there is no vacancy in the old Army of the Cumberland at present. August 18.--Two days of very little work have passed, and we are very little nearer the capture of the rebel stronghold. Yesterday and to-day not even a decent picket skirmish was gotten up, for a variation of the programme. Sherman and Thomas were at work, however, preparing for something that is to come. It would be improper to state what will be done in the next few days, should Hood not leave us his naked piles of red mud and logs. The batteries have tried hot shot on the city, with what eff
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 11: the great revival along the Rapidan. (search)
them. The prayer-meeting was now a great congregation and the interest was growing. Wilcox's Brigade is now blessed for the first time by an outpouring of God's Spirit. There have been some thirty conversions therein during the week, ending August 18th. It is harvest time with the army. Jesus is the Husbandman, and angels are singing over the rich harvest. Laborers are needed here. Who will come to help, Lord? Who will pray for richer blessings on this noble army? Rev. Theo. Pryor, D. es sent to the hospital, he pronounced it better than that of the Church at home. The scarred veteran would meet with a religious chill on returning to his Church. This is a brief account of the results of our meeting on August 11th and on August 18th, when the conference was continued. At this latter meeting Rev. J. A. Broadus preached from 2 Cor. II. 16: And who is sufficient for these things. He presented the apostle's example as worthy of our imitation amid all discouragements; and te
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Appendix no. 2: the work of grace in other armies of the Confederacy. (search)
Kendall, now Dr. Kendall, the pastor of the First Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia. The lieutenant was not then religious, if I remember correctly. August 15. Visited our sick soldiers at Bean's Station. August 16. Took leave of our wounded Federal prisoners of the Sixteenth Ohio, and had a night march from Walden's Ridge through Tazewell to Cumberland Gap. Sunday, August 17. Lay in front of the Gap all day and had to lie low and keep out of the way of the enemy's shells. August 18. An interesting talk with young McDuffie, of the Lula Guards. A pious mother's influence at home now tells well upon her noble boy in camp, who is trying here to live a Christian. August 20th. Went with our soldiers on a scout over the Double Mountain south of the Gap. Was in rifle range of the enemy. August 22. Had prayers with Captain Phelps' company. August 24. Preached valedictory to the Fourth Tennessee at night, and then marched down Powel's Valley the remainder of the
L. P. Brockett, Women's work in the civil war: a record of heroism, patriotism and patience, chapter 8 (search)
and to point the dying sinner to the Saviour, or whisper words of consolation to the agonized heart, was certain. On the night of the 10th of July, Mrs. Harris and her friend Miss B. left for Frederick, Maryland, where a battle was expected; but as only skirmishing took place, they kept on to Warrenton and Warrenton Junction, where their labors were incessant in caring for the great numbers of wounded and sick in the hospitals. Constant labor had so far impaired her health, that on the 18th of August she attempted to get away from her work for a few days rest; but falling in with the sick men of the Sixth Michigan Cavalry, she went to work with her usual zeal to prepare food and comforts for them, and when they were supplied returned to her work; going to Culpepper Court House, where there were four hospitals, and remaining there till the last of September. The severe battle of Chickamauga, occurring on the 19th and 20th of September, roused her to the consciousness of the great
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 3: Berkshire County. (search)
ppropriated to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each of five men who would enlist in the military service for three years, to fill the quota of the town. August 18th, Voted, to pay a bounty of fifty dollars to each volunteer who enlists for nine months and is credited to the town; and to pay to any man five dollars who procuNovember; at which it was voted to pay the family of Charles Goodell fifty dollars, he having volunteered in the military service of the United States. 1862. August 18th, Voted, to pay a bounty of seventy-five dollars to each volunteer who has already enlisted in the military service, and been credited to the quota of the town. It was also voted to remit the payment of poll-taxes assessed and paid by persons who have enlisted, or who shall afterwards enlist, in the military service. August 18th, The selectmen were authorized to borrow money, and pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer who shall enlist for nine months service, and be credi
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 4: Bristol County. (search)
for sick and wounded soldiers, provided the General Government should decide to locate one in this city. Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer who enlists for three years military service, to the credit of the city. Twenty-six thousand dollars were appropriated to pay the same. The use of the spacious City Alms House, capable of accommodating three hundred sick and wounded soldiers, was offered to the General Government, which offer was respectfully declined. August 18th, The bounty to volunteers was increased to two hundred and fifty dollars; and twenty thousand dollars were appropriated to pay the same. August 29th, Voted, to pay a bounty of two hundred dollars to each volunteer for nine months service. Twenty-five thousand dollars were appropriated to pay said bounties. October 21st, A further appropriation of five thousand dollars was made for the Home and Coast Guard, and twenty thousand for military bounties, which on the 13th of December was inc
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 6: Essex County. (search)
ch volunteer who shall enlist to fill the quota of the town, and a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to each of those who shall enlist within thirty days. August 18th, The bounty was fixed at one hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid to any person enlisting to the credit of the town, whether citizen of the town or not, until otes into effect. 1865. April 3d, The treasurer was authorized to borrow, not exceeding three thousand dollars, for State aid to the families of volunteers. August 18th, Voted, to refund the sum of eighteen hundred dollars to such persons as contributed the same in aid of, and for filling the quota of, this town under the calls was fixed at one hundred dollars, and twenty thousand dollars were appropriated to pay that amount to two hundred and fifty men to fill the quota of the city. August 18th, Five hundred dollars were voted in aid of preparing the soldiers' lot in Pine-Grove Cemetery, for the burial of soldiers of Lynn who might die in the war. Augu
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 7: Franklin County. (search)
as authorized to be paid to volunteers for the nine months service. 1863. No action appears to have been taken by the town, in its corporate capacity, during this year, in regard to the war, although recruiting continued as before. 1864. August 18th, The selectmen having reported that fourteen men were required to fill the quota of the town, it was voted to raise seventeen hundred dollars, to pay to or for each volunteer a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars. 1865. January 6tney as shall in their judgment be necessary for an outfit to any persons, residents of the town, who may enlist for the support and defence of the Union, and for the comfort and support of their families during their terms of service. 1862. August 18th, Voted, to pay all those who have and shall hereafter enlist under the calls of the President one hundred dollars each, to be paid upon their being mustered into service. December—, Voted, to enter into an arrangement with other towns in this
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 8: Hampden County. (search)
; in 1863, 1864, and 1865, Absalom Gardner, C. D. Brewer, Warren Shaw. The town-clerk and town-treasurer during all of these years was G. S. Rogers. 1862. The first legal town-meeting to consider questions in relation to the war was held August 18th, at which it was voted to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer for three years service who enlists and is credited to the quota of the town, and to refund all moneys paid by the citizens to volunteers furnished by the town. Ale we deeply condole with the friends of the fallen, we send greeting to their living comrades in arms. Well done, brave men! your fellow-townsmen are proud of your fame, and grateful for your sacrifices. Another meeting was held on the 18th of August, when it was voted to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer for nine months service when credited to the quota of Westfield, and ten thousand dollars were appropriated to pay the same. 1863. There does not appear to have be
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 9: Hampshire County. (search)
and be credited to the quota of the town. A paper was signed by the tax-payers to agree to have the bounty-money raised by a tax upon property. September 10th, Voted, to pay the same amount of bounty to volunteers for nine months service. 1863. April 6th, Voted, to comply with the requirements of the act to provide for the reimbursements of bounties paid to volunteers; and the town-clerk was authorized to arrange and settle the matter with the treasurer of the Commonwealth. 1864. August 18th, The selectmen were authorized to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer enlisting for three years to the credit of the town, and to borrow twelve hundred dollars to pay the same. Several other meetings were held during the year and in the early part of 1865, at which measures were taken to recruit volunteers and to fill the quota of the town. Greenwich furnished sixty-three men for the war, which was a surplus of two men over and above all demands. Non
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