A one page agreement signed by at least 40 men dated Feb 17,1864.
"We promise and agree to pay the sums set against our respective names to the selectman of the town of Warwick, for the purpose of encouraging the raising of volunteers."
Civil War Records located left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a
General Order #17 is a recruiting order that pays $10 for a new recruit and $15 for a veteran to be returned to service. Payment is made once the recruit is delivered to Gallop's Island and a receipt returned to Capt. Hiram Dryer at Bullfinch St. in Boston.
Civil War Records are located left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a
The Governor will cause a bounty of $100 to be paid to any person enlisting in the naval services. However, no bounty shall be paid to anyone drafted.
Civil War Records in left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a
A letter from the Office of Provost Marshal and Board of Enrollment of District of Columbia certifying that on June 10, 1864 Beverly Jones of Virginia was accepted and mustered into service of the U.S. as a substitute for George A. Cushing of Warwick, 9th Congressional District, state of Massachusetts signed by Captain C.G. Putnam, Provost Marshall, District of Columbia
Civil War Records located left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a
This is an order that requests the mayors and selectmen of the towns to exert their powers and influence to encourage people now absent from their units to return to them.
Civil War Records are located in left unit of wooden cabinet in room 1a.
A certification for exemption of the only son of a widow. states that Henry Harvey is only son of Tirzah Harvey, a widow dependent on his labor for support
Civil War Records located left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a
A document from the acting provost Marshall's office August 30, 1862. This order gives all sheriffs, deputy-sheriffs, Constables, Chiefs of Police and their subordinates the right to act as Special Provost Marshalls to enforce the return of deserters from the forces to their field of duty.
Civil War Records are located left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a
A small collection of documents relating to Warwick soldiers
Box located left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a
Affidavit of Philander Pierce, liable for draft, stating that he is the father of two motherless children, under 12 years of age and that they are dependent on his labor for support. Certified and witnessed by Calvin Delva and Willard Forbes before Mr. Ball, Justice of the Peace. December 11, 1863
Civil War Records located left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a
A letter to Jean Farwell asks about an address for Charles Morse while the letter to her girls is very chatty and good reading. (July 15, 1974)
