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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 6: Essex County. (search)
are ready to enter said service as soon as called for: therefore— Resolved, That the town will make such provision for the families of said volunteers as their circumstances may require. The town then voted to appropriate a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars for the above purposes. The selectmen were directed to aid volunteers in procuring uniforms; and Alfred Kittridge, Jackson B. Swett, Eben D. Bailey, George W. Lee, Jacob How, Levi Taylor, Eli J. Sawins, Charles W. Chase, Moses E. Emerson, and George W. Kelley were appointed to see that suitable provision was made for the comfort and support of the soldiers' families. The treasurer under the direction of the selectmen was authorized to borrow money to carry into effect the votes of the town. 1862. July 19th, The selectmen were authorized to open a recruiting-office, to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer who should enlist for three years military service, when mustered in and credited to the quota o