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August 19th, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 6
ed—, 1675. Population in 1860, 1,688; in 1865, 1,567. Valuation in 1860, $832,633; in 1865, $832,083. The selectmen in 1861 were Richard Hazeltine, Samuel W. Hopkinson, Leverett Kimball; in 1862, Edmund Kimball, John Perley, Samuel W. Hopkinson; in 1863, Samuel W. Hopkinson, Walter Goodell, Nathaniel Carleton; in 1864 and 1865, Charles B. Emerson, John Perley, A. Judson Day. The town-clerk during all the years of the war was Nathaniel Hatch. The town-treasurer in 1861, and until Aug. 19, 1862, was William Tenney; and from that time until the present, 1871, Harvey M. Fowle. 1861. At the annual town-meeting held on the 26th of April, one thousand dollars were appropriated for aid to the families of citizens who have entered into active military service, or who may hereafter volunteer in the military service of their country; and E. F. Brigham and George Johnson were chosen to act with the selectmen in distributing the money appropriated. 1862. On the 17th of March the sel
May 10th, 1643 AD (search for this): chapter 6
ment of State aid to the families of volunteers during the four years of the war, and which was afterwards reimbursed by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $307.46; in 1862, $1,628.58; in 1863, $2,259.00; in 1864, $2,020.00; in 1865, $1,419.06. Total amount, $7,634.10. The ladies of Topsfield worked heartily in the cause of the soldiers during the war, and forwarded to the army money, clothing, and hospital stores to the value of five hundred dollars. Wenham Incorporated May 10, 1643. Population in 1860, 1,105; in 1865, 591. Valuation in 1860, $550,780; in 1865, $463,558. The selectmen in 1861 were Samuel Porter, William Moulton, John Gentlee; in 1862, Samuel Porter, John Gentlee, Solomon E. Kimball; in 1863, Rufus A. Dodge, Francis M. Dodge, Solomon E. Kimball; in 1864, Rufus A. Dodge, John Gentlee, Solomon E. Kimball; in 1865, Rufus A. Dodge, Francis M. Dodge, William B. Morgan. The town-clerk in 1861 was Benjamin C. Putnam; in 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865, Jo
October 27th (search for this): chapter 6
were authorized to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer who enlists for nine months, and is credited to the quota of the town. The treasurer was directed to borrow money to pay the same. 1863. A town-meeting was held on the 13th of July, at which the town voted to appropriate three thousand dollars for the defences of Gloucester harbor, to be expended under the direction of the selectmen, with the approval of the Governor and Council. At another meeting held on the 27th of October, three thousand dollars additional were appropriated for the same purpose. 1864. A special town-meeting was held on the 27th of June, when it was voted to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer who shall enlist for three years, and be credited to the quota of Gloucester. This amount of bounty continued to be paid until the end of the war. Gloucester, according to a return made by the selectmen in 1866, furnished eight hundred and fifty-two men for t
February 17th, 1815 AD (search for this): chapter 6
in 1862, $4,045.48; in 1863, $5,780.86; in 1864, $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 other material for the soldiers, and to aid and assist their families. Several fairs were held by them to raise funds. Nearly twelve hundred dollars were raised by voluntary contribution, to which the adjoining town of Amesbury furnished its proportion. Saugus Incorporated Feb. 17, 1815. Population in 1860, 2,024; in 1865, 2,006. Valuation in 1860, $1,148,128; in 1865, $1,300,074. The selectmen in 1861 were William H. Newhall, George H. Sweetser, Josiah Starr; in 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865, William H. Newhall, George H. Sweetser, Solomon Snow. The town-clerk during all these years was William H. Newhall, and the town-treasurer during the same period was Julian D. Lawrence. 1861. The first legal town-meeting, to consider matters relating to the war, was held o
October 25th (search for this): chapter 6
eir return from nine months service. August 19th, Thirty-five thousand dollars were appropriated for State aid to soldiers' families. 1864. January 18th, Sixty thousand dollars were appropriated for State aid to soldiers' families. June 20th, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty dollars to each volunteer who may enlist in either the military or naval service, when mustered in and credited to the quota of the city. Ten thousand dollars were appropriated to pay the same. October 25th, A special committee was appointed to make preparations for the reception and entertainment of the veteran soldiers of the three years service, and of Companies D and F of the one hundred days service, belonging to Lynn, on their return from the war. 1865. February 27th, In honor of the Union victories at Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, and other places, the city marshal was directed to cause the church-bells of the city to be rung for one hour at sunrise, noon, and sunset, and a sal
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