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To this amount may be added the following sums : Town aid to deceased soldiers' families in 1865, $265.71 ; expenses for reception given soldiers and sailors, $2,729.01.
BOUNTIES.
The whole amount paid as bounty in this
town, including town and citizens', is . $102,490 27
Amount of bounty paid by citizens 24,810 74
Amount paid to February, 1863 38,019 56
From Feb. 1863, to Feb. 1864 534 97
From Feb. 1864, to Feb. 1865
63,935 74
The following is from the Town Report for 1866 : -
War Expenditures from April, 1861, to Feb. 1, 1866.
Total amount of State aid paid during the war, from April, 1861, to Feb. 1, 1866 . $85,991 97
Total amount of bounties paid by the town from April, 1861, to Feb. 1, 1866 80,600 00
Total amount of recruiting expenses from April,
1861, to Feb. 1, 1866 3,048 50
$169,640 47
Deduct bounties reimbursed from
State and Towns . . $31,800 00
Deduct amount received from the State for recruiting 1,587 51
Deduct what has been received
and by estimation what will be received from State for State aid, say . 82,997 97-$116,385 48 Total ,net expense of the war which has been paid by the town $53,254 99
Total amount of bounties paid by individual sub- scription from April, 1861, to Feb. 1, 1866, about
$24,000 00
* It may not be inappropriate here to give a few figures in relation to the amount of internal revenue collected in this Town in the years 1863. 1864, and 1865.
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The number of names in the foregoing lists, with stars against them, is seventy-seven. If we bear in mind that some of the companies that have been enlisted have never been called into the field, and consequently have experienced few, if any, casualties, we shall arrive at the conclusion that about one-tenth part of those from this town who have actually been engaged with the enemy, have fallen. The ranks of these have been literally decimated.
From statements recently made by authority, this appears to be about the proportion of deaths in the whole army.
It is a remarkable fact in relation to Co. E, 4th Regiment, which was among the very first to go to the war, and with some account of whose term of service of three months this chapter commenced, that every one of them returned safe home when the three months expired. * And though more casualties occurred in this Company during the nine months service at the South, of the 4th Regiment, on its re-enlistment, yet the number does not appear to be large, considering the very trying nature of the climate of Louisiana to Northern constitutions, and the great exposure of life at the siege and capture of Port Hudson, in which this regiment participated.
An interesting case of the wound of a young man from this town at the time of the assault, by General Banks, upon Port Hudson, is furnished by his father, Mr. J. N. Noyes, and is here given.
The amount collected the first of these years is $75,405 51
The amount collected the second of these years
· 109,206 84 The amount collected the third of these years 209,784 33 Whole amount for three years and three months . 466,552 GG .
Of this amount, the firm of Jenkins, Lane & Sons paid $81,798.63, which sum is about double the total for the towns of Hanson and Hanover for the same time, (thirty-nine months,) which is
41,469 68
* What is still more remarkable is stated of the 3d Regiment, which went also to Fortress Monroe about the same time with the 4th. It is recorded in the Massachusetts Register for 1862, that " every soldier and officer of the three months' companies of the 3d Regiment returned; none having ever been wounded, excepting two or three slightly, by accident. "
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Merritt Noyes, of Co. E, 4th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, was wounded near the knee, before Port Hudson. An examination by surgeons failed to discover the ball. He was able, however, to join the regiment before its return home, and was discharged, with the regiment, at Lakeville.
The wound still continued troublesome ; and examinations by distinguished surgeons led to the decision that it would very probably prove troublesome until the ball was removed ; and, after the ball had remained in the limb nearly eighteen mouths, it was extracted at the Massachusetts General Hospital, by the skilful and justly celebrated surgeon, Professor Bigelow. The ball was found to be nearly two-thirds of a minnie. Entire recovery is now confidently expected.
Several soldiers from this town have died in rebel prisons. Among them are James Albert Osborne and James McGuire, who died of starvation, at Salisbury, N. C., January 23d, 1865.
CHAPTER XXXVI.
Southern Rebellion, continued. - Co-operation of the Ladies.
A VERY inadequate idea would be obtained of what has been done in our town to aid the country in its present struggle, if what has been done by the ladies were omitted. Though their woman's nature is not suited to meet the shock of battle on the teuted field, there is much call for many services which none can do as well as they ; and it may with truth be said, that they have not been behind the other sex in rendering the services in their power.
At my request the secretaries of the various societies in the town for the aid and comfort of our brave soldiers in the field, have kindly furnished me with some account of their various doings and contributions. These are subjoined.
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Ladies' Union Aid Society of Centre Abington.
This society was organized at Fountain Hall, April 23, 1861, and the following Constitution was adopted :-
Whereas, A portion of the United States of America have taken up arms against the General Government, and initiated a civil war; and
Whereas, This war affects the whole nation, and many of the young men of Abington, with thousands of others in our beloved Commonwealth, have been called to defend the great interests of this nation, needing the aid and encouragement of us for whose protection they expose their lives ;
Therefore, We, the ladies of Centre Abington, appreciating the patriotic services of our soldiers, do, on this 23d day of April, 1861, form ourselves into a society for the purpose of giving aid and comfort to those soldiers who have been, or may be, called into the service of our country ; and adopt the following
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE 1. This society shall be called The Ladies' Union Aid Society.
ART. 2. As the object of this society is to aid and comfort our soldiers, any lady who shall contribute to our cause, either in money or labor, shall be considered a member.
ART. 3. The officers of this society shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and twelve Directors.
ART. 4. This board of officers shall have the direction and oversight of the work, appoint the time and place of meeting, and have the general management of the society.
Our first work was on forty-eight flannel and one hundred and twenty cottou shirts for government, under the direction of Mrs. Josiah Quincy, jr., as we had then no funds in the treasury.
Collectors were then appointed, and about $40 were re- ceived through their agency, and expended in materials for filling a box, which was sent to our first, and then only company
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of soldiers in the United States service, - Co. E., Fourth Massachusetts Regiment, under command of Capt. Charles F. Allen, and stationed at Fortress Monroe, Va.
During the three years and eleven months since we com- menced work, we have received contributions in money from the pupils of the public schools, from the First Congregational Society, from Rev. Frederic R. Abbe, and many other individ- uals, amounting, in all, to $429.81.
Hospital stores, and materials for clothing, bandages, &c., &c., we are constantly receiving from various sources ; and many ladies, who have never met with us, have been con- stantly at work for the same object, or for our assistance.
We have also received the benefit of two concerts and two lectures.
One barrel of hospital stores has been sent to the Christian Commission, and one box to the " Harlow Guards," at Camp Brightwood. A large number of needle-books, towels, hand- kerchiefs, and " comfort bags," furnished with useful articles, have been given to soldiers leaving this town ; and nearly all of our work, with these exceptions, has been forwarded to the army through the agency of the United States Sanitary Commission.
Assisted other societies by making thirty-six Havelocks and nine flannel fatigue jackets for Abington soldiers in the Seventh and Twelfth Massachusetts Regiments.
The following is a List of articles sent : -
178 Sheets.
6 Woollen Blankets.
43 Quilts.
3 Pillows.
4 Pillow-Sacks.
27 Pairs Pillow-Cases.
4 Ring Cushions.
5 Dressing Gowns.
1 Palm Leaf Fan.
310 Handkerchiefs.
148 Cotton Shirts.
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66 Flannel Shirts.
8 Cotton Flannel Undershirts.
12 Pairs Cotton Flannel Drawers.
47 Pairs Cotton Drawers.
82 Towels.
2 Pairs Pants.
21 Bottles of Wine.
8 Jars of Jelly.
1 Jar of Pickles.
4 Bottles of Ketchup.
2 Boxes of Pens.
2 Pairs of Woollen Mittens.
159 Pairs of Woollen Socks.
163 Needle Books.
166 Pin Flats.
151 Comfort Bags.
2 Pairs Scissors.
6 Silver-plated Teaspoons.
4 Barrels, and several packages Dried Apples.
3 Bags of Cranberries.
1 Package Dried Currants.
6 Books, and large quantity of Pamphlets and Newspapers.
Slippery Elm ; Soap ; Beeswax ; Stationery, and Postage Stamps ; Combs ; Lead Pencils ; Bandages ; Cotton and Linen Lint ; Balm of Gilead Lint, and several barrels old Cotton and Linen.
The following ladies have been, or now are, officers of this Society : -
Presidents. - Mrs. Judson N. Farrar. Mrs. Sarah B. Tarbell. Vice-Presidents. - Mrs. Jesse H. Giles. Mrs. James H. Harris Mrs. Albion P. Chase. Mrs. Henry A. Noyes.
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Vice-Presidents. - Mrs. Bela T. Nash.
Mrs. Nathaniel T. Hunt. Mrs. Henry M. Whitmarsh. Mrs. Joshua Whitmarsh, jr. Mrs. Osear Gilbert. Secretaries. - Mrs. Dennis Powers. Mrs. Albion P. Chase.
Miss Eliza B. Howland. .
Miss Susan M. Cushing.
Miss Carrie F. Howland.
Treasurers. - Mrs. Frederic R. Abbe. Mrs. Dennis Powers. Miss Susan M. Cushing.
Directors. - Mrs. Ezra Washburne. Mrs. Jolın N. Noyes.
Mrs. Sylvanus Cushing.
Mrs. Albion P. Chase.
Mrs. Lewis E. Noyes.
Mrs. Henry A. Noyes.
Mrs. Bela T. Nash.
Mrs. George Cleverly.
Mrs. Samuel B. Thaxter.
Mrs. George W. Pratt.
Mrs. Albert Chamberlin.
Mrs. Peter Talbot.
Mrs. Griffen C. Reynolds.
Mrs. Gridley T. Nash.
Mrs. Freeman P. Howland.
Miss Susan H. Giles.
Miss Matilda S. Robbins.
Mrs. Luther P. Martyn. Mrs. Edward Chamberlin.
Mrs. Elijah G. Morris.
Mrs. Samuel R. Wales.
Mrs. Cyrus L. Browne. Mrs. John T. Harris. Mrs. Henry H. Prouty.
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Mrs. Dennis Powers was appointed Associate Manager of the New England Women's Auxiliary Association, December 30, 1862.
During the months of March and April, 1862, we held our meetings once in two weeks, and the rest of the time we have met every week, when not prevented by unpleasant weather.
John Cutler Lodge gave us the free use of Masonic Hall, which we occupied for more than two years. We have also received an offer of the gratuitous use of Templars' Hall from Adelphian Lodge, I. O. G. T., and Mrs. J. N. Farrar has kindly provided a place of meeting at hier house, for more than one year, where we still continue our meetings.
We regret to record so little as the result of many months' labor, but the number of working members has been small compared with the whole, and we rejoice that we have shared the privilege of doing something to alleviate the sufferings of the brave soldiers of the Union Army. If, through our humble efforts, a single life has been spared, the last hours of a dying soldier made happier, or the sufferings of the sick and wounded in any measure relieved, then our work has not been in vain.
Respectfully submitted, CARRIE F. HOWLAND, Secretary.
ABINGTON, MASS., March 1, 1865.
Ladies' Union Aid Society of South Abington.
On the afternoon of April 12th, 1862, a few ladies met to consult upon the best means of reudering assistance to the suffering soldiers on the field and in the hospitals. Much interest was manifested, and a committee was appointed to decide upon a plan of organization, and draft a Constitution. They reported the following
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE 1. This Society shall be called The Ladies' Union Aid Society of South Abington.
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ART. 2. As the object of this Society is to aid and comfort all those who, either on land or sea, are fighting for our country, any lady who shall contribute money or labor to our cause, and sliall enroll her name as such, shall be considered a member.
ART. 3. This Society shall be under the control of a Board of twelve Directresses, who shall, from their number, elect a President; Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer ; and these shall hold their office for a term of six months.
ART. 4. The Board of Directresses shall have the charge and oversight of all work ; make purchases, appoint the time and place of meeting, and have the general oversight of the business of the Society.
Since the organization of the Society the following named persons have labored as Directresses : -
President. - Miss Caroline H. Whitman.
Vice-Presidents. - Mrs. Charles F. Allen and Miss Mary Whitmarsh.
Secretaries. - Mrs. Jolin Bosworth, Mrs. Ephraim Whit- man, and Mrs. H. M. Soule.
Treasurers. - Mrs. A. S. Stetson.
Miss H. E. Stetson.
Mrs. Valentine Erskine.
Mrs. Jacob IIersey.
Mrs. Samuel Dyer.
Mrs. Eben Woodsum.
Mrs. Edwin Gurney.
Mrs. J. W. Jenkins. Mrs. Nahum Reed. Mrs. Jolin Mears. Mrs. Charles Gurney.
Mrs. Joseph Reed. Mrs. Henry Fullerton. Mrs. John Maloy. Mrs. F. Harlow.
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Treasurers .- Mrs. Horace Reed. Mrs. Noah Fullerton. Miss Ann Bonney. Miss Hannah Alden. Miss Mary Earle.
The entire number of meetings held, eighty. The amount of money received is about $800, of which amount $734 have been expended ; leaving in the treasury $66. The Society has labored for various objects, as their pressing necessities were presented. The United States Sanitary Commission has shared largely in its contributions, by far the greater proportion of its labors being expended in its behalf. To this Commission there have been sent, together with $20 in money, 20 bar- rels and 12 boxes, containing, in detail, 37 quilts ; 2 blankets ; 144 sheets ; 391 cotton shirts ; 99 pairs drawers ; 26 dressing gowns ; 44 flannel shirts ; 192 pairs socks ; 44 pairs slippers ; 56 pillow-slips ; 21 pillow sacks; 2 bed sacks ; 12 pillows ; 360 towels; 552 handkerchiefs ; 43 yards new cotton ; 24 pieces tape ; 2 dozen papers pins ; 1 pair scissors ; 4 barrels old cotton ; half barrel and 719 bandages ; 24 comfort bags ; 4 bushels dried apples ; 21 quarts blackberry syrup ; besides books, magazines, and newspapers.
To the Christian Commission the Society has sent $35.
To the Freedmen at Newburn, 51 shirts.
To the Union Refugees at Nashville, 6 barrels of clothing.
To Co. C, 38th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, 24 pairs woollen gloves.
Donations of money and material have been made by different persons, among whom may be named Rev. H. L. Edwards, Mr. Wm. H. Dunbar, Mr. Augustus Whitman, Mr. Samuel Blake, Mr. M. S. Stetson, Mr. A. S. Stetson, Mrs. Jared Whitman, and Miss Mary Whitmarsh.
The above report is submitted as a correct statement of the labors of the Society, which, if not carried forward on so large a scale as by many of our sister societies, yet indicates
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willing hearts and ready hands, which will not weary in well- doing.
AUGUSTINE S. WHITMAN, Secretary.
Young Ladies' Society of East Abington.
The young ladies of East Abington met January 13, 1864, and adopted the following
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE 1. This Society shall be called The Young Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society of East Abington.
ART. 2. The officers shall consist of a President, Vice- President, Secretary, Treasurer, and six Directors.
The duty of the Secretary shall be to keep a list of the members present, the amount of work done, and shall report the same once in three months.
ART. 3. The meetings of the Society shall be holden weekly, at places to which they may be invited.
ART. 4. Appropriations to specific objects shall be deter- mined by a vote previous to the commencement of the work for the same.
ART. 5. This Society shall meet at 7 o'clock, and work from 7 until 9, and shall close at 10 o'clock, after one hour's recreation.
ART. 6. Any article of this Society may be amended by a vote of two-thirds of the members present.
The following officers were chosen : -
President. - Miss Mary N. Shaw.
Vice-President. - Miss Jane Holbrook.
Directors. - Miss Lucy E. Hunt.
Miss Mercy Oldham. Miss Jane E. Gilmore.
Miss Cordelia Shaw. Miss S. Addie Studley. Mrs. Edith R. Merritt.
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Secretary .- Miss L. M. Reed, who also acted as Treasurer.
Voted, Feb. 8. To make a box of clothing for the free colored people.
Voted, June 8. On account of the short evenings, to adjourn until the last Wednesday in October.
Whole amount of work finished by the Society during the five months, was,-
5 1-2 pairs of Sheets for the Sanitary Commission.
4 Pairs of Drawers for the Sanitary Commission.
25 Pairs of Stockings for the Sanitary Commission.
1 Bed-quilt for Hospital at Readville.
The box of clothing was sent by Rev. Mr. Walker to Fortress Monroe, and contained,-
12 Pairs Boys' Brown Linen Pants and Waists.
7 Blue Checked Gingham Shirts and Waists, for ladies.
8 Petticoat Skirts, made of Rep. clothi.
20 Under-garments of cotton.
The following letter of acknowledgment was received by Mr. Walker :-
NOVEMBER 11, 1864.
MR. WALKER : Sir,-Through you, I would acknowledge to the Young Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society the receipt of a box of clothing for the Freedmen.
Its value we well appreciate, aud those who share its con- tents certainly do, if their looks and words signify aught.
I have been told by them who have been longer here than myself, that the contents were rarely equalled, never excelled, in point of articles the most needed and the strongest made.
For them who are the recipients of these favors, I take pleasure in sending you thanks, believing it almost possible to transmit some of their "God bless you's," so strong and hearty were they.
May you have the means and will to do more.
Yours truly, HATTIE L. WILDER.
For CAPT. C. B. WILDER, Sup't of Contrabands.
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In this box were sent a coat and some stockings, not made in Society. Box valued at $78.
Met October 26th, according to appointment, and have continued to meet every week to this time of writing, March 6th, 1865.
Since reorganizing, the amount of work finished by the Society is, 12 sheets, 18 pairs drawers, and 6 shirts for Sani- tary Commission. Stockings are being knit by members of the Society, as before, for the Sanitary.
The Society held a Levee on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, February 8th and 9th, 1865, to raise funds to " do more " work with, and realized the net gain of $245.39, with which we hope to have the will to do good unto a people that will rise up and be blessed.
The Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society, of East Abington. This Society was organized March 5, 1862. The officers were,-
President. - Rev. Mrs. J. Chaplin.
Vice-President. - Rev. Mrs. II. D. Walker.
Secretary. - Miss Fanny Reed.
Treasurer. - Mrs. Wm. B. White.
Directors. - Mrs. Amos Reed.
Mrs. John Burrill. Mrs. B. Shaw. Mrs. James Underwood. Miss Mary Shaw.
The Board of Officers remains unchanged, except that Mrs. Chaplin having removed from town, Mrs. Leonard Blanchard has been chosen President ; and Miss Reed having resigned, Mrs. Wm. B. White has been chosen Secretary.
Funds have been received to the amount of $358.40. The expenditures have been $354.17. Fifteen remittances have been made to soldiers, through the Sanitary Commission, consisting of a variety of articles of necessity and comfort, such as clothing, bandages, cushions and fruit.
EAST ABINGTON, March, 1865.
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Particulars given, and receipt of goods acknowledged, by the Sanitary Commission, as appears from the following memorandum : -
List of goods received from East Abington, Mass .-
One package, received January 30, 1862 : 7 quilts ; 2 pil- lows.
One box, no date, 1862: 2 dressing-gowns ; 6 quilts ; 6 napkins ; 16 pairs slippers ; 9 handkerchiefs ; 12 cushions ; bandages.
One box, received April 13, 1862. Acknowledged by Mrs. Holmes, April 14, 1862 : 36 napkins ; 12 pairs drawers ; 6 white handkerchiefs ; 125 bandages ; 4 flannel shirts ; 1 jar jelly ; 22 pairs slippers ; 2 pairs stockings ; 8 sheets ; 3 boxes linen lint ; 5 pairs cushions ; 6 colored handkerchiefs ; 2 dress- ing gowns ; 25 oranges ; 3 cotton shirts ; 11 shirts.
One package, received May 18, 1862. Acknowledged by Mrs. Holmes May 19, 1862: 13 pads; 17 napkins; 32 handkerchiefs ; 37 bandages ; 15 pairs slippers ; 10 bed-ticks ; 2 dressing gowns ; 5 sheets ; 16 pairs drawers ; 3 pairs stock- ings ; 7 shirts ; 1 package lint.
Two barrels, received June 9, 1862 : 7 bed-ticks ; 5 shirts ; 31 sheets ; 2 bundles lint ; 1 bundle papers ; 1 dressing gown ; 20 napkins ; 18 pairs stockings ; 1 pair slippers ; 1 pillow case ; 24 bed-ticks; 10 pairs drawers ; 10 handkerchiefs ; 8 napkins; 1 fan; 23 bandages; 5 bed-gowns; 3 sheets ; 1 pair stockings ; 1 dressing gown.
Two boxes, acknowledged June 30, 1862, by Mrs. Holmes : 4 bed-ticks ; 32 rolls of cloth ; 9 napkins ; 13 flannel shirts ; 10 cotton shirts ; 14 sheets ; 9 pads ; 43 towels; 141 band- ages ; 14 handkerchiefs ; 20 pairs cotton drawers ; 8 tin dishes ; 2 boxes, and package lint.
One box, July 21, 1862: 1 bed-tick ; 36 napkins ; 59 pairs drawers ; 1 pair slippers ; 2 blue flannel shirts ; 5 bun- dles cloth ; 97 bandages ; 2 sheets ; 5 cushions ; 26 shirts ; 4 dressing gowns ; 1 linen coat ; 12 handkerchiefs.
One box, December 15, 1863 : 12 large napkins ; 2 dress- ing gowns ; 22 pairs drawers; 11 pairs stockings; 9 small
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napkins ; 25 flannel shirts; 9 sheets ; handkerchiefs, (no number,) lint and bandages.
One bundle, sent December 23, 1862. Acknowledged January 2, 1863 : 1 second-hand wrapper; 1 gown (bed) ; 3 rolls old cloth ; 8 napkins ; 1 bundle lint ; 4 quilts ; 1 sheet ; 8 handkerchiefs ; 11 bandages.
Two packages, acknowledged May 13, 1863, by Miss Stevenson : 22 quilts ; 1 pair cotton drawers ; 26 handker- chiefs ; 29 sheets ; 1 cotton flannel shirt ; 12 pin-cushions ; 1 bundle linen.
One box, acknowledged June 5, 1863 : 32 quilts ; 3 pairs cotton drawers ; 17 pairs cotton flannel drawers ; 19 bleached sheets ; 14 cushions ; S cotton flannel shirts ; 3 pairs woollen socks ; 24 pin-cushions ; 55 unbleached sheets.
A note, received June 9, 1864, enclosing $1 " from a friend." Acknowledged by Mrs. Hooper.
(The two preceding communications were furnished by the Societies.)
It ought, in justice, to be observed, in speaking of the aid rendered the soldiers by the ladies of East Abington, that a foreign gentleman-a German by birth, known as Count L. B. Schwabe -has distinguished himself much by efforts in their behalf. He has done much to excite interest in minis- tering to the needs of those in camp, in the field, and in the hospitals, and to enlist the efforts of others ; and has also made, from his own purse, liberal contributions for their benefit. Indeed, he appears to have devoted himself to this so important object through the whole course of the war; and he has manifested a special interest in those of this town con- neeted with the army. Among those who have very particular cause for remembering his kind exertions, are the companies from this town in the 7th, 12th, and 38th Regiments.
Sewing Circle of the First Universalist Society.
A List of the members and officers of the Ladies' Sewing Circle connected with the First Universalist Society, Abing- ton, January 16, 1864.
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MEMBERS.
Mrs. Ellen L. Crehore ; Mrs. Alice Robins ; Mrs. John II. Thompson ; Mrs. Sarah Chandler ; Mrs. Adaline Rockwood ; Mrs. Vesta M. Cushing ; Mrs. Zebiah Murray ; Mrs. Juliana Ewell ; Mrs. Deborah T. Noyes ; Mrs. Ann Cushing ; Mrs. Clarissa Willey ; Mrs. Clara T. Farrar ; Mrs. Charlotte Pierce ; Mrs. Mary A. Hendley ; Mrs. Sarah J. Trott ; Mrs. Sylvinia Dean ; Mrs. Mary F. Nash ; Mrs. Helen A. Nash ; Mrs. Nancy Noyes ; Mrs. Mary A. Churchill ; Mrs. Mehitable Brown; Mrs. Sophia Merritt ; Mrs. Mary Nash ; Mrs. Julia A. Brown ; Mrs. Harriett Gilbert ; Miss Abby Foster.
OFFICERS.
President. - Mrs. Vesta M. Cushing. Directors. - Mrs. Julia A. Brown.
Mrs. Mary A. Hendley. Mrs. Mary A. Churchill. Secretary and Treasurer. - Mrs. Helen A. Nash.
This Society has for its object the pecuniary and social interest of the Universalist Society in this town, in such way and manner as the majority of the members shall, from time to time, by vote, determine.
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