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Hampden (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
oxes of supplies valued at eight hundred dollars: we also sent another box to the Nineteenth Regiment. During 1863 we sent barrels of clothing, boxes of books, and supplies for the Sanitary and Christian Commissions, amounting in value to about three hundred and fifty dollars. During the year 1864 we sent about twenty barrels, boxes, and packages, which were equally distributed to the Sanitary and Christian Commissions, to Surgeon-General Dale, and to Mrs. Mary B. Dully for the hospital at Hampden, Virginia, value in all about four hundred and eighty dollars; also, fifty dollars in cash to the Christian Commission. We also sent in 1865 about ten barrels to those various points valued at three hundred and fifty dollars. The total, as near as can be ascertained, is about twenty-five hundred dollars. Contributions were made by other societies to the amount of about two hundred dollars. Gloucester Incorporated May 22, 1639. Population in 1860, 10,904; in 1865, 11,938. Valuation
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
r 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 salute of one hundred guns to be fired at noon on the 4th of March; and the citizens were invited to display the American ensign from their dwellings and places of business. April 11th, A vote was passed as a testimonial of respect to the late Lieutenant Thomas B. Hart, of Lynn. Eight hundred and fifty dollars were appro
Ipswich, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
fined in Libby Prison. The whole receipts of the association in money was $11-457.13, of which $4,700.00 was distributed between the different Commissions. Ipswich Incorporated Aug. 5, 1634. Population in 1860, 3,300; in 1865, 3,311. Valuation in 1860, $1,276,245; in 1865, $1,556,491. The selectmen in 1861 were Jose dollars for the payment of bounties to volunteers, and six hundred and thirty-five dollars to reimburse individuals who had advanced money to pay volunteers. Ipswich, according to the return made by the selectmen in 1866, furnished three hundred and seventy-five men for the war, which is probably very nigh the exact number, as, was as follows: In 1861, $2,366.22; in 1862, $9,171.59; in 1863, $11,990.85; in 1864, $10,462.94; in 1865, $5,500.00. Total amount, $39,491.60. The ladies of Ipswich formed a large and active association at the beginning of the war to do soldiers' work, which was continued until the close. They forwarded a great amount of sto
Nahant (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
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 Incorporated March 29, 1853. Population in 1860, 380; in 1865, 313. Valuation in 1860, $523,866; in 1865, $517,194. The selectmen in 1861 were Washington ed dollars for aid to soldiers' families. During the years 1864 and 1865 money was appropriated to pay aid to soldiers' families and bounties to volunteers. Nahant furnished forty-two men for the war, which was a surplus of five over and above all demands. One was a commissioned officer. The whole amount of money appropriaows: In 1861, $32.40; in 1862, $338.67; in 1863, $506.71; in 1864, $112.00; in 1865, $48.00. Total amount, $1,037.78. During the whole of the war the ladies of Nahant held meetings to make under-clothing for the soldiers, which, with boxes of provisions and small stores, were sent to the Sanitary Commission. Newbury Incor
Massachusetts Bay (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
Chapter 6: Essex County. This county is bounded north-west by Rockingham County, New Hampshire; south-west by Middlesex County, south by Suffolk County, east and north-east by the Atlantic Ocean, and south-east by Massachusetts Bay. Essex County is one of the most historical in the State, and the birthplace of many wise and great men. It has an extensive sea-coast, indented with numerous bays, inlets, and harbors; it has many delightful farms and beautiful ponds; it is to Eastern Massachusetts what Berkshire County is to Western Massachusetts,—a place of pleasant resort in the warm months of summer, to those who love the sea more than they do the valleys and the mountains. In former years the chief interests of Essex County were foreign commerce and the fisheries. At the present day, although the fishing interest holds its place, the foreign commerce of the county has in a great measure been transferred to Boston and New York. It is now largely devoted to manufactures. At
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
which has threatened to destroy the capital; which has bombarded Fort Sumter; which has excited the mob to resist the passage of the military through the city of Baltimore, though its mission was only to assist in defending the capital against the invasion of rebel forces. Resolved, That the blood of our murdered fellow-citizens Aid Society of Lawrence, to be made into articles for the use of the volunteers. On the receipt of the news of the death of Sumner Henry Needham, who fell in Baltimore on the memorable 19th of April, and whose name has become historical as one of the first martyrs of the Rebellion, the following resolutions were passed by both 1862 and 1863, Morrill C. Osgood; in 1864 and 1865, George Morrill. 1861. On the 20th of April, the day after the Massachusetts 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 Edward Wallace, a citizen of the town, who was th
Glocester (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
cipalities in the county is thirty-four; of these Gloucester, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lynn, Newburyport, and Sale to the amount of about two hundred dollars. Gloucester Incorporated May 22, 1639. Population in 1860, Resolved, By the inhabitants of the town of Gloucester, in legal town-meeting assembled, that while we abe, and hereafter is, appropriated by the town of Gloucester, to be expended in providing for the clothing, suate three thousand dollars for the defences of Gloucester harbor, to be expended under the direction of the sel 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 hunddently did not include all who were in the navy. Gloucester must have furnished nearly twelve hundred men forn behalf of the soldiers, than were the ladies of Gloucester. We regret our inability to obtain a full statem
Wenham (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
rked 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 Port enlisting for three years to the credit of the town, under any future call of the President; and the treasurer was authorized to borrow money to pay the same. Wenham furnished one hundred and fifty men for the war, which was a surplus of fifteen over and above all demands. Three were commissioned officers. The whole amount o2; in 1863, $2,458.74; in 1864, $2,426.88; in 1865, $1,300.00. Total amount, $9,113.27. We have an account of the articles and money furnished by the ladies of Wenham to the soldiers during the war, the money value of which it would be as difficult to estimate as it would be to fix by the same standard the benevolence, love, an
Maryland Heights (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
be expended by the mayor in aid of the families of the soldiers who had been ordered into active service. May 6th, A resolution complimentary to Captain Albert W. Bartlett and his men who so promptly shouldered their muskets to sustain the honor of our flag was passed; and the mayor was authorized to furnish the company with whatever was necessary for their comfort. 1862. Captain Bartlett, while in command of Company B, Thirty-fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, was killed near Maryland Heights, Sept. 17, 1862. The city council, which met September 23d, passed a series of resolutions, of which we copy the following:— Resolved, That by this sad event the country has lost a true patriot; the city, a useful and enterprising citizen; our militia, a most zealous, brave, and efficient officer; and the community, one who in all the relations of life was a most gentlemanly and honorable man. The resolutions were ordered to be entered upon the city records and a copy sent to t
Rowley (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
follows: In 1861, $904.89; in 1862, $5,542.51; in 1863, $8,422.92; in 1864, $6,620.73; in 1865, $4,200.00. Total amount, $25,691.05. The ladies of Rockport were active during the whole of the war in their efforts in behalf of the soldiers. Rowley Incorporated Sept. 4, 1639. Population in 1860, 1,278; in 1865, 1,196. Valuation in 1860, $484,701; in 1865, $511,171. The selectmen in 1861 and 1862 were Phinias N. Dodge, Moses P. Payson, Edward H. Potter; in 1863, Edward H. Potter, Josing, to act upon matters relating to the war, was held on the 30th of April, at which two thousand dollars were appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a new uniform for the militia company organized in the town, and for such other citizens of Rowley as may volunteer for military service in the war; also, to provide for the comfortable support of their families during their absence. The following gentlemen were chosen a committee to carry the votes of the town into practical effect: Rev. Joh
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