Civil War

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

Voucher from U.S. Government October 2, 1862 to W. H. Bass, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen of Warwick for the amount of $6.00 for transport of recruits from Warwick to Athol - recruits raised for the United States for nine months service.

A list of 14 Warwick men, dated July 20, 1862 who have agreed to serve for 3 years. First person on list is Alexander Cooper, a 37 yr old Currier (who survived many battles of the war but was killed while putting up the monument at Warwick Cemetery).

(temporarily on exhibit in room 1a, glass-topped display case)

A single sheet by order of John Andrew, Governor, July 14, 1862, to enlist 13 men in Warwick for service of the U.S. in the Regiments of the Mass.Volunteers. States that a premium of two dollars for each recruit is offered.

(temporarily on exhibit in room 1a, glass-topped display cabinet)

An ambrotype of a Union soldier. Brass frame. Not in great condition - glass plate is broken in three places.

Jaynes Vorce Collection is located left unit, wooden cabinet, rm 1a

Plans proposed by Henry Witherell to invite "the boys in the blue" who enlisted from Warwick 1861-65 during the year of Gettysburg's 50th anniversary. Veterans would furnish an hour of reminiscences, followed by a roll call, exercises at the cemetery, a banquet at noon, another roll call when a descendant or other relative could answer for a fellow soldier, ending with a reception.

24 year old Henry Manning died on Sept 4, 1868, in Warwick. An interesting story of his Civil War service with the 24th regiment is detailed in this obituary.

A small (approximately 2"x2") colored tintype of a young union soldier, probably a member of the Cook family. Black, embossed wood case. In great condition.

A large manila envelope - part of the Rhoda A. Cook collection - containing numerous materials:
-Two newspapers and 2 newspaper articles - The Springfield Sunday Union December 23, 1894 containing a full page article on "Opinion of Local Thinkers on the Merits and Demerits of the American Protective Association"; The School World November 1894 (appears to be a classroom teacher aid); an article from the Enterprise and Journal August 17, 1906 on New Salem and Warwick Old Home Days; an article (paper unknown) Warwick Gets Grant for U.S. 200th Event