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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 4: Bristol County. (search)
re of patriotism, which they rightfully inherit from a noble ancestry. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the acting Captain of Company I, and published in the Taunton Gazette. 1863. At a special meeting on the 3d of August, the town voted to pay its proportion of money to the State treasurer, in accordance with section 9 of chapter 116 of the Acts of 1863. Also to pay State aid to the families of drafted men. 1864. On the 29th of March the town voted to refuo each volunteer who should enlist for three years, and be credited to the quota of the town, was fixed at one hundred and twenty-five dollars. The treasurer was authorized to borrow, not exceeding twenty-five hundred dollars, to pay the same. August 3d, Voted, to borrow an additional sum of twenty-five hundred dollars for the payment of bounties. 1865. At a special meeting held on the 19th of June, the town voted to refund the money which had been contributed by individual citizens to enco
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 8: Hampden County. (search)
having refused or neglected to call a town-meeting to act upon matters relating to the war, a meeting was called by Charles C. Wright, a justice of the peace, upon the petition of Hinsdale Smith, and twelve other legal voters of Agawam, on the 4th of May; at which it was voted to appropriate five hundred dollars to furnish arms, equipment and uniforms for volunteers in the military service of the county who may belong to that town. A committee was appointed to carry the vote into effect. August 3d, This committee reported that they had expended $153.01 for uniforms and for assistance to soldiers' families. The selectmen were directed to pay the family of George M. Scott twelve dollars, and the family of E. P. Smith ten dollars, a month, from July 8, 1861, and while they remained in the service. 1862. April 7th, Four hundred dollars were appropriated for aid to soldiers' families. April 21st, Two hundred dollars were added to this sum. August 1st, The selectmen were instructed
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 9: Hampshire County. (search)
the treasurer in favor of the Executive Committee to pay the same. 1862. July 26th, Voted to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each of twelve volunteers who shall enlist for three years and be mustered in to fill the quota of the town. August 3d, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to each nine-months volunteer to fill the quota of the town. The selectmen were authorized to borrow money to pay these bounties. 1863. January 1st, The selectmen were authorized to fo pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer for three years, who shall enlist and be credited to the quota of the town; and on the 22d of August the same bounty was directed to be paid to volunteers for nine months service. 1864. August 3d, The bounty to be paid to volunteers for three years service was fixed at one hundred and twenty-five dollars. Granby furnished one hundred and twelve men for the war, which was a surplus of eight over and above all demands. Eight were comm
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 10: Middlesex County. (search)
ota of the town. August 4th, The bounty was raised to one hundred and fifty dollars, and as a test vote to ascertain whether it was the wish of the town to raise their quota, there was a unanimous yes! August 18th, Voted to pay a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to each volunteer who enlists for nine months to the credit of the town, and the selectmen were authorized to recruit three-years volunteers, still lacking to fill their quota, by paying whatever sum is necessary. 1863. August 3d, The selectmen were instructed to pay the same amount of State aid to the families of men who may be drafted as is paid to the families of volunteers. December 14th, A committee of five was appointed to present a subscription paper to every male citizen of the town whose name is not already upon said paper. 1864. March 26th, Voted, to raise not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars to refund to individuals the amounts they had paid voluntarily to aid recruiting. May 9th, Voted, to raise o
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 13: Plymouth County. (search)
ed to be paid to volunteers for nine months service. September 5th, The treasurer was authorized to borrow fifteen thousand dollars to pay bounties to volunteers. September 22d, The bounty to nine months men was raised fifty dollars. 1863. August 3d, The treasurer was authorized to borrow money to aid the families of deceased and disabled soldiers, and the families of men who may be drafted. 1864. March 30th, Voted, to raise four thousand seven hundred dollars to refund money paid by private citizens for bounties and to encourage recruiting. The bounty to volunteers for three years service was fixed at one hundred and twenty-five dollars. August 3d, This amount was directed to be paid to all persons who furnished substitutes to fill the quota of the town. 1865. June 30th, Voted to have a celebration in honor of those who had served in the army and navy, including their families. A committee of twenty was appointed to make arrangements. Abington furnished about ten hu
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 15: Worcester County. (search)
one hundred and twenty-five dollars, and money was appropriated to pay the same until the quota of the town is filled. August 3d, Voted, to pay the bounty in gold or its equivalent in value. The treasurer was instructed to borrow thirty-three hundral other meetings were held during the year for the same purpose, at which prominent gentlemen made speeches. 1864. August 3d, The town voted to raise twenty-five hundred dollars for recruiting purposes. Bolton furnished one hundred and fiftyvice in addition to the pay of the United States. A recruiting committee of one from each school-district was chosen. August 3d, The selectmen were directed to pay State aid to the families of soldiers as provided by law, which if not sufficient fay bounties to volunteers. The whole subject of recruiting and paying bounties was referred to the selectmen. 1863. August 3d, The selectmen were authorized to pay State aid to the families of drafted men and substitutes the same as to families