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Sandisfield (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
othing, books, dried fruits, sweetmeats, and other necessaries and comforts, to the soldiers in the field and hospitals, at different times during the war. Sandisfield Incorporated March 6, 1762. Population in 1860, 1,589; in 1865, 1,411. Valuation in 1860, $544,922; in 1865, $612,943. The selectmen in 1861 and 1862 werew Wolcott, Edward Ingham. The town-clerk during all the years of the war was W. W. Langdon. The town-treasurer during the same period was John O. Barker. Sandisfield is one of the very few towns in the Commonwealth from which we have failed to obtain a full and consecutive narrative of its proceedings during the war. We knowby the selectmen in 1866, they claim to have furnished one hundred and sixty-eight men for the war, which we believe to be almost, if not exactly, correct; for Sandisfield filled its quota upon every call made by the President for men, and at the end of the war had a surplus of thirteen over and above all demands. One was a commi
Springfield (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
he anticipated call of the President. Another meeting was held on the 28th of July, when David C. Smith and Wells Laflin were appointed a committee to go to Springfield, and try to get the names from the list. The selectmen in their return in 1866 claim that Dalton furnished eighty-one men for the war; but as the town filledon the 18th of April; at which a committee was appointed to aid the volunteers of the Pittsfield company, which had been ordered to join the Eighth Regiment at Springfield and proceed to Washington for a service of three months; and to make suitable provision for the comfort of their families during their absence. At a legal townmilies of drafted men the same as to the families of volunteers; also, the expense of transportation of the drafted men from Stockbridge to the military camp at Springfield, and to borrow money, if necessary, for that purpose. November 3d, The selectmen were appointed to solicit subscriptions to pay bounties to volunteers who may
Lanesborough (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
rments and money for the soldiers, independent of their own labor, to the value of three hundred and fifty dollars. Lanesborough Incorporated June 21, 1765. Population in 1860, 1,308; in 1865, 1,292. Valuation in 1860, $641,549; in 1865, $661s they may deem necessary for the relief of the families of volunteers, who are in the military service, and belong to Lanesborough, as the law in relation thereto provides. 1862. August 28, The selectmen were authorized to pay a bounty of one hundach volunteer who would enlist in the military service of the country for three years, and be credited to the quota of Lanesborough; and the treasurer was authorized to borrow whatever sums of money were necessary to pay the same. This was continued until the end of the war. The selectmen, in 1866, reported that Lanesborough furnished one hundred and thirty men for the war, which was about its proportion, and which was a surplus of seven over and above all demands. None were commissioned of
Great Barrington (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
n 1864, $600.27; in 1865, $300.51. Total amount, $2,328.38. Great Barrington Incorporated June 30, 1761. Population in 1860, 3,871; in l for a public meeting was issued, inviting the inhabitants of Great Barrington, and the adjoining towns, to attend a public meeting at the t. The meeting was largely attended by ladies and gentlemen of Great Barrington, and by a few persons from the adjoining towns. Joseph Tuckerrd urges the organization of one or more military companies in Great Barrington, for active and immediate service, and that money be raised toof which, with the exception of thirty dollars, by citizens of Great Barrington. The first legal town-meeting was held on the 8th of June, nlistments, at which nothing of especial interest was done. Great Barrington was reported by the selectmen in 1866 as having furnished four,200. Total amount in four years, $19,500.29. The ladies of Great Barrington formed a Soldiers' Aid Society on the 2d of May, 1861, which m
Litchfield (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
Chapter 3: Berkshire County. Berkshire is the most westerly county in the Commonwealth. It is bounded north by Bennington County, Vermont; west by Rensselaer and Columbia Counties, New York; south by Litchfield County, Connecticut; and east by Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts. In parts it is rough and hilly, but has many beautiful and picturesque streams and valleys. The Housatonic and Hoosick are its chief rivers; the former empties into Long Island Sound, and the latter into the Hudson River. The Hoosack and Greylock, which are partly in the town of Adams, are its chief mountains. Under the former, a tunnel for a railroad, four miles in length, is being made; and the latter is the highest land in Massachusetts. Its largest towns are Pittsfield, the county-seat; and Adams, in which there are many large and flourishing manufactories. The largest portion of the people, however, are agriculturists. The Boston and Albany Railroad passes through the ce
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
th by Litchfield County, Connecticut; and east by Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts. In parts it is rough and hilly, but has many beautiful and picturesque streams and valleysl for a railroad, four miles in length, is being made; and the latter is the highest land in Massachusetts. Its largest towns are Pittsfield, the county-seat; and Adams, in which there are many larg64, C. H. Ingalls; in 1865, E. W. Wilkinson. 1861. Adams is one of the prominent towns in Massachusetts, and the mere official record of its doings during the four years of the war gives no adequa 1862. There having been a call made, July 4th, for 300,000 men, by the President, of which Massachusetts was to furnish fifteen thousand, each town was assigned its quota; therefore, on the 21st ofle set forth the fact of the Rebellion, one of the results of which has been the shedding of Massachusetts blood, thereby consecrating the 19th of April, 1861, with the immortal memories of April 19t
Dalton (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
ed by the town on account of the war, exclusive of State aid to soldiers' families, was six thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and seventy-three cents ($6,333.73). The amount of money raised and expended by the town for State aid to soldiers' families during the four years of the war, and which was afterwards reimbursed by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $153.48; in 1862, $953.35; in 1863, $1,361.48; in 1864, $1,102.30; in 1865, $400.00. Total amount, $3,970.61. Dalton Incorporated March 2, 1798. Population in 1860, 1,243; in 1865, 1,137. Valuation in 1860, $733,646; in 1865, $988,160. The selectmen in 1861 were Charles O. Brown, Henry A. Hale, David Smith; in 1862, David C. Smith, Henry A. Hale, Henry A. Burton; in 1863 and 1864, David C. Smith, Henry A. Burton, William K. Cleveland; in 1865, David C. Smith, Austin S. Pease, Wells A. Laflin. The town-clerk in 1861, 1862, 1863, and 1864, was Henry Ferre; in 1865, H. M. Parker. The town-treasure
Williamstown (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
1, $22.63; in 1862, $1,217.02; in 1863, $2,097.86; in 1864, $2,161.04; in 1865, $1,800.00. Total amount, $7,298.55. Williamstown Incorporated June 21, 1765. Population in 1860, 2,611; in 1865, 2,563. Valuation in 1860, $1,173,222; in 1865, $1 3d of June; at which five thousand dollars were appropriated for State aid to the families of volunteers belonging to Williamstown. 1862. March 10th, The selectmen were directed to continue to assist the families of volunteers. Voted, to pay a bunty of one hundred and fifty dollars. March 14th, Voted, to pay State aid to the families of all persons belonging to Williamstown in the military and naval service of the United States. 1864. August 8th, The selectmen were authorized to pay a boh 13th, The selectmen were directed to continue the payment of State aid to the soldiers' families during the year. Williamstown furnished two hundred and sixty men for the war, which was a surplus of eighteen over and above all demands. Six wer
Hancock, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
he whole amount of money appropriated and expended by the town on account of the war, exclusive of State aid, was nine thousand four hundred and fifty-five dollars ($9,455). The amount of money raised and expended by the town during the four years of the war for State aid to the families of soldiers, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, 00; in 1862, $244; in 1863, $327.79; in 1864, $293.57; in 1865, $275. Total amount, $1,140.41. The ladies of Hancock were busy during the whole of the war in devising means, and sending to the soldiers articles for their comfort, in the field, hospital, or wherever they could be found. Hinsdale Incorporated June 21, 1804. Population in 1860, 1,511; in 1865, 1,517. Valuation in 1860, $557,661; in 1865, $801,775. The selectmen in 1861 and 1862 were William H. Carson, Clark Prince, Ezra B. Tracy; in 1863, 1864, and 1865, William H. Carson, Lysander M. Francis, Ezra B. Tracy. The town-clerk duri
Peru, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
d to it by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, 00; in 1862, $700.73; in 1863, $1,590.00; in 1864, $2,073.40; in 1865, $1,030.80. Total amount, $5,394.93. Peru Incorporated July 4, 1774. Population in 1860, 499; in 1865, 494. Valuation in 1860, $218,200; in 1865, $214,930. The selectmen in 1861 were Turner Joy, Dwand twenty-five dollars, or the limit of the law, be, and is hereby voted, and the selectmen be instructed to assess on the polls and estates of the inhabitants of Peru said sum. The selectmen were authorized to use the credit of the town to pay bounties. August 1st, Voted, to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars ts. December 5th, The selectmen were directed to raise as many recruits as possible in anticipation of other calls, without limiting the amount of bounty paid. Peru furnished forty-four men for the war, which was a surplus of three over and above all demands. None of them were commissioned officers. The whole amount appropri
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