Blog in Real Time - May 7, 1861 - Post #14

May 7, 1861

The 2nd Militia company in Marlboro continues to organize.      (Document from the original company Field Books, courtesy of Mr. R. Humphrey).                            

       Marlborough, May. 7th, 1861      

    The company met at there room in the

Exchange building.

    on motion voted to choose a committee

of three to see the committee chosen

 by the town to assist volunteers

and see if the company can have

uniforms at the expense of the town.

     Chose.   Captain.  Moses P. Palmer

                    Lieut.     David L. Brown

                        “         Alfred G. Howe.

            Said Committee.

on motion voted to choose a committee

of three to draught some by-laws for

this company.

      Chose.     Lieu   Alfred G. Howe

                       Capt   Moses P. Palmer

                                  Wm. Barnes

            Said committee