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1864 Civil War Manuscript BOUNTY MONEY Broadside North Brookfield, MA.

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1864 Civil War Manuscript BOUNTY MONEY Broadside North Brookfield, MA.
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1864 Civil War Manuscript “BOUNTY MONEY” Broadside
April 15, 1864-Dated Civil War Period, Manuscript Broadside Document, “Bounty Money” Broadside, North Brookfield (Massachusetts), Very Fine.
This handwritten broadside is quite legible on crisp, bright paper, measuring about 8” x 18,” and has a couple of ink erosion holes, one at the top and a very small one near the bottom, not affecting the readablity of the document. This Broadside is a result of Abraham Lincoln’s call for volunteers which was achieved by posting these broadsides at the local Town Halls and post offices.

It calls for a meeting to “see what sum of money the town will offer as Town Bounty to any men that have enlisted in the United States Service since the call for volunteers in October 1863.” The bottom selvedge is torn, apparently from being opened originally. This Broadside retains the nail holes in each corner from having been contemporarily posted as the Broadside itself directs, “And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up attested copies thereof in the Town House and in the Post Office seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.” Great Civil War content.