Payroll of troops raised by General Order 14, 1862-1864.

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Payroll of troops raised by General Order 14, 1862-1864.

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In May 1862, Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Banks's Union forces were being routed in the Shenandoah Valley by Gen. Jackson, who was reputed to be approaching Washington. At the request of Secretary of War Stanton, Gov. John A. Andrew of Massachusetts called out the state militia as reinforcements for troops at the front (General Order 14, May 26, 1862). Various militia units reported, but when told that under the law they might have to serve eight months, most companies refused to be sworn in for longer than three months. The governor contacted the War Dept. for authority to send them for the shorter time, but after some delay was informed that the men would not be needed after all, and so they were dismissed. Series records the payment of these men for days of service occurring during May 26-29. Soldiers were paid $2-$6, depending on number of days served. Entries include (check?) no., name, amount, when paid, and signature of recipient. A warrant dated June 2, 1863, authorizing payment of these men, is located in the front of the volume. For related documents see: Civil War volunteer payment cards ((M-Ar)415X)

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Throughout the provincial period, Massachusetts towns were periodically assessed by the Treasury with taxes for the defraying of public charges and support of the government. This practice increased in importance and frequency during the Revolutionary War, as individual colonies became largely responsible for financial support of the war effort. Resolves 1777-78, c 398 (Oct. 9, 1777), dictated that all Massachusetts financial support of the war was thenceforth to be based on taxation only, with ...