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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 7: (search)
t, while the Governor wished to appoint officers from the regiments in the field, the town authorities, and the recruits themselves, wished to have men commissioned who had aided in recruiting, and who were personally known to the recruits themselves. Many letters were written by the Governor in regard to this matter; but the evil being chronic, and beyond his power to cure, it continued until the end of the war. It would appear by the following letter, written by Colonel Browne, to Cyrus W. Francis, Yale College, New Haven, Ct., that the first attempt to enlist colored volunteers was by Governor Sprague, of Rhode Island,— By direction of Governor Andrew, I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, and to reply, advising you to place yourself in communication and co-operation with the Governor of Rhode Island, on the subject of the enlistment of the company of colored men as volunteers. It will be essential to the recruitment of the colored regiment commenced by Governo
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 12: (search)
e comfortable transportation of the sick and wounded. His Excellency Governor Buckingham, of Connecticut, contributed personally one hundred dollars to the association, expressing his warm appreciation for the thoughtful and considerate kindness in making provision for the soldiers of his own State. The Governors of all the New-England States were unanimously elected honorary members of the association. A splendid set of books was presented by the well-known firm of stationers, Messrs. Francis & Leutrel. A handsome and excellent carpet was also presented by Alexander T. Stewart, Esq. The association received continual calls from physicians, heartily offering their services; and also from the two years students in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, who were willing to spend day and night in rendering professional aid. The president of the Adams Express Company offered the gratuitous use of any number, from one to twenty wagons, for the purpose of conveying wound