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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 9: Hampshire County. (search)
seven thousand four hundred and fifty-two dollars and ninety-one cents ($77,452.91). The amount of money raised and expended by the town during the war for State aid to the soldiers' families, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $1,611.72; in 1862, $8,044.98; in 1863, $10,738.89; in 1864, $10,597.31; in 1865, $5,611.64. Total amount, $36,604.54. The ladies of Northampton formed a Soldiers' Aid Society at the commencement of the war, with Miss Martha Cochrane as president. It met once a week for the purpose of making garments, packing boxes, and forwarding the same to the Sanitary and Christian Commissions. Their labors were very great, and their contributions very liberal, and were continued until the return of peace rendered further efforts unnecessary. Pelham Incorporated Jan. 15, 1742. Population in 1860, 748; in 1865, 739. Valuation in 1860, $174,513; in 1865, $197,457. The selectmen in 1861 were James M. Cowan, Warren R