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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 2: Barnstable County. (search)
were twenty-eight who enlisted on the spot. Of these, twelve served until the end of the war; the others were killed, died of disease, or were discharged on account of sickness. On the 11th of September another special meeting was held, at which the town voted to pay any of its citizens a bounty of one hundred dollars upon enlistment for nine months service, and a further sum of one hundred dollars when regularly discharged. Six immediately enlisted, each of whom served his full time. October 13th, The selectmen were authorized to enlist men in other places, if a sufficient number could not be obtained in Falmouth; but in no case to pay any higher bounty than that paid to our own citizens. December 15th, The town bounty to each volunteer was fixed at two hundred dollars. 1863. A special meeting was held on the 21st of December, when the selectmen were authorized to draw on the towntreasurer for such expenses as may be incurred in procuring the town's quota of volunteers; and t
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 3: Berkshire County. (search)
n the 16th of September, when six more men signed the enlistment-rolls. During these two meetings, many gifts and premiums were offered by citizens to encourage recruiting, such as watches, money, and other valuables, for the next volunteer. October 13th, It was resolved, that the town indemnify, and save harmless, the selectmen and town-treasurer from all suits, actions, claims, costs, charges, and expenses arising, or which may arise, against each or all of them, by reason of any thing done pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer to the number of six who should enlist for three years, and be mustered in and credited to the quota of the town. They were also authorized to borrow six hundred dollars to pay the same. October 13th, The same bounty was directed to be paid to volunteers for nine months service. 1863. January 26th, The selectmen were directed to procure substitutes to complete the town's quota of nine-months men. 1864. January 18th, The bounty to rec
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 10: Middlesex County. (search)
one week, and ten dollars extra to those who would enlist on the spot. Five persons came forward and enlisted, who were soon after mustered into the service. October 13th, A town-meeting was held at which the selectmen were authorized to pay a bounty to each volunteer who would enlist to the credit of the town of one hundred andwn, and to make detailed reports from time to time of their doings. It was also voted to increase the bounty to nine-months volunteers to two hundred dollars. October 13th, The mayor communicated to the city council that the quotas of Charlestown had been filled. October 27th, Twenty thousand dollars were appropriated for the re the town. A. S. Lawrence, Colonel Walter Shattuck, George E. Jones, B. L. Howe, and J. Todd were chosen to act with the selectmen as a recruiting committee. October 13th, The selectmen reported that the quotas of the town were one hundred and eighty-seven men, and that the town had then in the military service one hundred and
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 12: Norfolk County. (search)
s for the comfort and alleviation of our sick and wounded soldiers as they may be able to do. September 15th, One hundred pistols were purchased and loaned to the Roxbury Horse Guards. This was a militia company. September 29th, Thirty thousand dollars were appropriated for aid to soldiers' families. The military committee was authorized to employ an agent to remain near the Federal army, and render such assistance to the sick and wounded soldiers of Roxbury as he may be able to do. October 13th, Voted, to purchase a lot in the Forest Hill Cemetery, to be used for the burial of soldiers who have died, or may hereafter die, in the service of their country. The following was also passed:— Ordered, That his honor the mayor be requested to tender William C. Hayne, Esq., of New York, the thanks of the city council of Roxbury for his kind offices and valuable services in despatching and distributing much needed supplies to the sick and wounded soldiers in Maryland, and particularl