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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 4: Bristol County. (search)
to each volunteer for nine months service, and to borrow the money to pay the same from the school-fund. The selectmen were requested to resign the office of recruiting; and John A. Hammond was appointed recruiting agent, with reasonable pay. Another town-meeting was held on the 24th of September, when the recruiting officer was directed to enlist eighteen volunteers for nine months service, and to pay the expenses of recruits from home to camp and back, who may be rejected. On the 14th of October the town voted to borrow money to pay State aid to the families of volunteers, and twelve hundred dollars to pay bounties to recruits to fill the quota of the town. 1863. A special meeting was held on the 1st of August, at which the selectmen were directed to pay State aid to the families of drafted men; and on the 10th of December the town voted to pay a bounty of three hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer, provided the State will refund the same; See introductory ch
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 7: Franklin County. (search)
ierce, Frederick W. Field, Charles Lawton; in 1865, Alden C. Field, Luther Dudley, Frederick W. Field. The town-clerk in 1861 and 1862 was Elisha M. Ingram; in 1863, Levi M. Graves; in 1864 and 1865, Charles H. Field. The treasurer of the town during all these years was Elijah Ingram. 1861. The first meeting, to consider matters in regard to the war, was held on the 13th of May, at which it was voted to pay each volunteer a dollar a day, for one month, previous to going into camp. October 14th, Voted, to raise money to aid the wives and children of volunteers, in accordance with the act of the Legislature. 1862. July 25th, Voted, to raise eight hundred dollars to pay bounties to eight volunteers for three years military service, who shall enlist to fill the quota of the town, under the late call of the President for more men. September 22d, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer who shall enlist for nine months service, and be credited to the quota o
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 9: Hampshire County. (search)
was appointed town-clerk to fill the vacancy. Harris Nimocks; in 1862, Isaac Parsons, Edson Hannum, Artemas Barnes; in 1863, 1864, and 1865, Zeno E. Colman, Henry S. Sheldon, Lyman C. Tiffany. The town-clerk in 1861 was Jonathan N. Judd; in 1862, Elisha Edwards; in 1863, 1864, and 1865, Lyman C. Tiffany. The town-treasurer in 1861 and 1862 was A. G. Judd; in 1863, 1864, and 1865, Lewis Hannum. 1861. The first legal meeting to act upon matters relating to the war was held on the 14th of October, at which it was voted to pay to each wife, and to each child under sixteen years of age, and to each parent, brother, or sister of those who have volunteered or may hereafter volunteer in the service of the United States, and are dependent upon them for support, the sum of one dollar a week when found necessary. The treasurer was authorized to borrow five hundred dollars to pay the same. 1862. March 17th, The selectmen were authorized to borrow whatever sum of money was necessary t
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 12: Norfolk County. (search)
oney to pay the same. August 12th, The same amount of bounty was authorized to be continued after the expiration of the twenty days, the vote of the town to be published in the Boston Journal, and hand-bills to be printed and the same to be posted in this and the neighboring towns. August 21st, The selectmen were authorized to pay a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to each person who shall volunteer for nine months military service, and be credited to fill the quota of the town. October 14th, The town voted to ratify a contract made by the selectmen with the town authorities of Hanson in regard to enlisted men, by which Hanson having a surplus over its quota transferred a portion of its excess to Cohasset, on an agreement that the bounties paid by Hanson should be reimbursed by Cohasset. The selectmen were also directed to procure one or more volunteers to complete the quota of the town. The treasurer was directed to borrow money for those purposes. 1863. No action appea
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 15: Worcester County. (search)
, Allen Goodman, Timothy Stone, Ezra Comee; in 1864, N. L. Johnson, Timothy Stone, L. S. Blackmer; in 1865, N. L. Johnson, L. S. Blackmer, C. A. Doane. The town-clerk and town-treasurer during all of these years was D. L. Richards. 1861. October 14th, The treasurer was authorized to borrow not exceeding five hundred dollars for aid to the families of soldiers. 1862. April 7th, A similar vote was passed without restriction as to the amount, which was left discretionary with the selectment such volunteers when called into service, with power to draw on the treasurer for the expense of such outfit; they were also authorized to take charge of the State arms, and be vouchers for the return of the same unless taken by the rebels. October 14th, Voted, to raise a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars for aid to the families of volunteers as allowed by law. 1862. April 7th, The treasurer was authorized to borrow one thousand dollars for State aid to soldiers' families. July 24th,