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Middleton, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
can get no definite information. There were both Christian and Sanitary Commission Societies, and a large amount of work was done and sent to those departments. There was nearly one thousand dollars raised by fairs and levees, in money. Middleton Incorporated June 20, 1728. Population in 1860, 940; in 1865, 922. Valuation in 1860, $383,758; in 1865, $392,465. The selectmen in 1861 were William A. Merriam, Benjamin P. Richardson, and Asa Howe; in 1862 and 1863, Samuel Peabody, Asafterwards reimbursed by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $660.62; in 1862, $2,319.60; in 1863, $2,408.00; in 1864, $2,569.90; in 1865, $1,950.00. Total amount, $9,908.12. It is estimated that the contributions made by the ladies of Middleton for the soldiers averaged about one hundred dollars a month, from the beginning to the end of the war. They also defrayed the expenses of one of the citizens who served two months as an agent of the Christian Commission. Nahant Incorporat
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
r the same purpose. 1862. January 8th, Ten thousand dollars, and on March 5th twenty-five thousand dollars, were appropriated for aid to soldiers' families. A special meeting was held March 7th, at which resolutions were reported by a committee and unanimously adopted, a portion of which are as follows:— Whereas the city council of Lynn has heard with profound grief the intelligence of the death of Brigadier-General Frederick W. Lander, which sad event occurred at Paw Paw, in the State of Virginia, on Sunday last; therefore— Resolved, That by the death of General Lander the Union has lost one of its most gallant defenders; Massachusetts, a representative of heroism and chivalric bravery worthy of her proud history; our sister city of Salem, a son whose reputation she will cherish as a bright example in her annals; and the city of Lynn, a citizen whose short residence within her borders has given her a special share in the honors which now surround his memory. Resolved, That, on
Paw Paw, Michigan (Michigan, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
housand additional for the same purpose. 1862. January 8th, Ten thousand dollars, and on March 5th twenty-five thousand dollars, were appropriated for aid to soldiers' families. A special meeting was held March 7th, at which resolutions were reported by a committee and unanimously adopted, a portion of which are as follows:— Whereas the city council of Lynn has heard with profound grief the intelligence of the death of Brigadier-General Frederick W. Lander, which sad event occurred at Paw Paw, in the State of Virginia, on Sunday last; therefore— Resolved, That by the death of General Lander the Union has lost one of its most gallant defenders; Massachusetts, a representative of heroism and chivalric bravery worthy of her proud history; our sister city of Salem, a son whose reputation she will cherish as a bright example in her annals; and the city of Lynn, a citizen whose short residence within her borders has given her a special share in the honors which now surround his memory
Salisbury, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
oney for the payment of bounties, and to cooperate with the adjoining town of Salisbury in organizing a new company to be composed of volunteers from each town; andotes into effect, and to confer with the Governor and with the authorities of Salisbury in regard to raising a full company for nine months service. September 18th,sachusetts Sixth Regiment was attacked in Baltimore, one hundred young men of Salisbury formed a military company, which they named The Wallace Guards, in honor of Ehe town. This bounty continued to be paid until the end of the Rebellion. Salisbury furnished three hundred and forty-seven men for the war, and had a surplus of twenty-six over and above all demands. The Salisbury men who joined the New-York regiment did not count in the quotas of the town, and are therefore not included64, $5,519.19; in 1865, $5,100.00. Total amount, $20,935.61. The ladies of Salisbury formed a Soldiers' Aid Society early in the war to furnish under-clothing and
Danvers (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
rnishing comfortable articles for the sick and wounded. Danvers Incorporated June 16, 1757. Population in 1860, 5,110; of May, at which it was— Resolved, By the citizens of Danvers, in town-meeting assembled, that we will co-operate, to th same bounty was authorized to be paid to each resident of Danvers enlisting in Captain Allen's Company, when mustered in andll continue as long as slavery exists, we, the citiz ns of Danvers, ask that the war forced upon us by the rebels, in defence were appropriated for State aid to soldiers' families. Danvers furnished seven hundred and ninety-two men for the war, w865, $7,877.00. Total amount, $66,068.11. The ladies of Danvers were unceasing in their good works for the soldiers all th to the object. It bears upon it the names of ninety-five Danvers men who died in the service of their country during the wathe purchase and grading a lot in Walnut-Grove Cemetery in Danvers for a burial-place for her deceased soldiers and sailors.
West Newbury (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
t would be to fix by the same standard the benevolence, love, and patriotism which prompted their action. It only shows how noble and generous they were. West Newbury Incorporated June 14, 1820. Population in 1860, 2,202; in 1865, 2,088. Valuation in 1860, $938,741; in 1865, $940,919. The selectmen in 1861 were N. F. Eer it necessary. Two thousand dollars were set apart as a war emergency fund. It was also voted to pay each member of the Military Rifle Company belonging to West Newbury, when called into active service, ten dollars a month while in said service, and ten dollars a month to each of their families. All other military emergenciested to keep on recruiting, and to fill the quota of the town on the best possible terms. This course appears to have been pursued until the end of the war. West Newbury furnished two hundred and sixty-seven men for the war, which was a surplus of thirty-four over and above all demands. Twelve were commissioned officers. The
Haverhill (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
county is thirty-four; of these Gloucester, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lynn, Newburyport, and Salem are d other comforts for the sick and wounded. Bradford Incorporated—, 1675. Population in 1860, 0. Total amount, $11,915.03. The ladies of Bradford during the war formed a large sewing-circle w1865, $1,099.80. Total amount, $6,725.97. Haverhill Incorporated, 1645. Population in 1860, rd of the names of the soldiers belonging to Haverhill, to be called the roll of honor. August 15ttizen. Resolved, That we, the citizens of Haverhill, in town-meeting assembled, tender to the fa. The Ladies' Soldiers' Relief Society of Haverhill and Bradford was formed on the 22d of April,of the religious societies, and the ladies of Bradford were invited to unite with them. Committees r which we received from a gentleman (not of Haverhill) whom we well know and respect, in regard toyou will give my friend, Mrs. E. P. Hill, of Haverhill, what is her due. She worked a l through the[3 more...]
Union Hall (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
which the treasurer was authorized to borrow. 1862. July 28th, Voted, to pay a bounty of two hundred dollars to each volunteer who shall enlist for three years within twenty days, and be credited to the town. August 25th, Voted, to pay a bounty of two hundred and fifty dollars to each volunteer for nine months service. The treasurer was authorized to borrow the money. 1863. November 30th, The selectmen were requested to call a public meeting at the earliest evening practicable, at Union Hall, and procure gentlemen to address said meeting in relation to filling our quota, and to ascertain and report whether the town can legally offer pecuniary inducement for persons to volunteer their services for suppressing the present Rebellion. 1864. March 8th, Voted, to raise one hundred and twenty-five dollars for each recruit who shall enlist on or before the 15th of June next to fill our quota. June 20th, The selectmen were requested to go on and recruit as fast as possible. July 5
Hamilton, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
appropriated and expended by the town for war purposes, exclusive of State aid, was twenty-seven thousand eight hundred and twelve dollars and fifty-seven cents ($27,812.57). The amount of money raised and expended by the town during the four years of the war for State aid to soldiers' families, and afterwards reimbursed to it by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $764.08; in 1862, $2,544.56; in 1863, $3,403.96; in 1864, $3,557.33; in 1865, $3,000.00. Total amount, $13,269.93. Hamilton Incorporated June 21, 1793. Population in 1860, 789; in 1865, 800. Valuation in 1860, $449,810; in 1865, $481,423. The selectmen in 1861 were Daniel E. Safford, Samuel Adams, Benjamin W. Patch; in 1862, 1863, and 1864, William A. Brown, John Whipple, 2d, Alvin Smith; in 1865, Nathaniel B. Butler, George B. Dodge, Stephen G. Hiler. The town-clerk during all these years was Joseph P. Lovering. The town-treasurer in 1861 and 1862 was George Appleton; in 1863, 1864, and 1865, Danie
Manchester (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $279.86; in 1862, $1,073.80; in 1863, $1,459.00; in 1864, $2,157.00; in 1865, $1,200.00. Total amount, $6,869.66. Manchester Incorporated May 14, 1645. Population in 1860, 1,698; in 1865, 1,643. Valuation in 1860, $787,045; in 1865, $766,383. The selectmen in 1861 were John Leish to the credit of the town. Recruiting was thus continued during the year, and the same amount of bounty was paid to volunteers until the end of the war. Manchester furnished one hundred and eighty-three men for the war, which was a surplus of eight over and above all demands. Four were commissioned officers. The whole am, was as follows: In 1861, $1,121.64; in 1862, $4,516.99; in 1863, $5,209.00; in 1864, $3,995.30; in 1865, $2,278.37. Total amount, $17,121.30. The ladies of Manchester, in the early part of the war, formed a society called A Band of Work, the purpose of which was to work for the soldiers. They continued their patriotic and Ch
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