PR ESID EN T’S REPORT.

To the Trustees o f the Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts.

G e n t l e m e n : — This being the annual meeting of our Board I feel it my duty to make some suggestions in regard to the man­ agement of the Home. First, let me congratulate you that we meet to-day in a Home of our own ; the last dollar of our indebt­ edness having been paid the past year, thereby relieving us of a large expenditure for interest. Our Home is now a reality, and while many did not believe in it when we began the work, few, if any, are now found who are not in full, sympathy with it. In looking over the past year’s work I find little to condemn and much to commend. Our experience must have shown us some errors which we can correct in the future. I shall not take your time with the financial affairs, as you will find the information you desire in the reports of the Treasurer and Superintendent, which are to be submitted to-day. Our Home is now full and we must very soon provide addi­ tional room for inmates, as we are receiving applications every day for admission from men whom we are obliged to turn away ; and when these additions are made, in my opinion, they should be in the character of a Hospital outside of the main building, where the sick can enjoy more quiet than they do under present circumstances. Every day tells us that this portion of the Home will increase as our men are growing older and will require tender nursing and medical attendance in their declining years ; but we must not move in this direction until our funds will war­ rant our doing so. You will see by the report of your Treasurer that a large portion of the money expended the past year has been for building improvements, horse, wagon, & c., many things we shall not require again for several years to come, and I urge you to consider with care all matters of improvement, and to expend just as small a sum as possible on repairs, &c., until we have ample funds in reserve. 4

The most important matter that comes before us now is how we shall secure funds to carry on our work in the future. I do not believe in asking the State for more than it gave us this year. W e better prove that we can provide all the funds required by our own exertion, rather than ask for an annual appropriation; and I am of the opinion that next autumn we could realize seventy-five or a hundred thousand dollars from a State i air, conducted by the G. A . R., under the direction of the Trustees. I know how much work such an undertaking would require, but I see no other way by which we could realize so large a sum. I do not feel like making many recommendations, for I realize that I am only Acting President, and my experience has only been the same as the rest of the Board. I regret that he whom we elected as our President, and to whom the existence of this Home is due more than to any other man, is prevented from en­ joying this meeting to-day; and although he signs himself as “ Ex-Trustee,” I trust that the name of Gen. Horace Binney Sargent will ever be retained on our roll, so that when we be­ come weary we can think that in the darkest hour he never lost faith in the justice of our cause or its final triumph. While I thank all who have contributed in any way" to make our first year so successful, I feel special mention should be made of our Treasurer, Capt. Geo. W . Creaseyq who has managed our financial affairs so acceptably ; without his valuable assistance I am sure we should not have been in the excellent financial con­ dition we are to-day, and I trust he will long continue in his present position. To General and Mrs.Cunningham (Superintendent and Matron) we are indebted for faithful services, and I know that I speak the minds of all when I say we made no mistake in our selection. While we have perfect confidence in them, each and every Trus­ tee should -feel that we are responsible to the people, and keep a watchful eye over the management of the Home. Let us enter upon the new year with renewed zeal, feeling that we can be en­ gaged in no better work than caring for our comrades who are unable to care for themselves.

Respectfully submitted, J. G. B. A D A M S , Acting President. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.

C h e l s e a , July 25th. 1883.

C a p t . J. G. B. A d a m s, A ctin g P r e sid en t B o ard of T r u st ees of t h e S o ld ie r s’ H ome in M assachusetts . C aptain, — I have the honor to submit the following report as Superintendent of the Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts, for the year ending July 25th, 1S83 : — Number of men received and names entered upon the Register ...... 248 “ received temporarily...... 35 “ present in the Home...... 92 “ in Hospital...... 23 “ out patients...... 2I5 “ treated in Hospital during the year...... 102 “ of deaths...... 21 DEATHS during t h e y e a r . 1. Eliphalet E. Sargent, Milton. A ge 52. Co. B, 30th Mass. Vols. Entered the Home July 27th, 1882. Died Aug. 14th, 18S2, of paralysis. Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. 2. Hiram F. Howe, Boston. Age 59. Co. I, 1st Mass. Cav. Entered the Home July 26th, 1882. Died Nov. 28th, 18S2, of cancer in the stomach. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Chelsea. 3. Joseph E. Dane, North Attleboro’. Age 45. Co. C, 12th Mass. Vols. Entered the Home Aug. 10th, 1882. Died Dec. 4th, 1882, of paralysis. Buried in Attleboro’.

4. John G. Noble, Cambridge. Age 63. Co. F, 6th Mass. Inft. Entered the Home Oct. 3d, 1882. Died Dec. 13th, 1SS2, of heart disease. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Chelsea. o

5. Benjamin Bass, Chelsea. Age 54. 1 st Batt. H. A . Mass. Vols. Entered the Home Aug. 9th, 1882. Died Dec. 17th, 1882, of paralysis. Buried in Hanover, Mass.

6. Daniel Frederickton, Newbury port. Age 7 o. Navy. Ship “ Rhode Island.” Entered the Home Aug. 16th, 1882. Died December 9th, 1882, of consumption. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetry, Chelsea.

7- Austin W . Sanders, Boston. Age 48. Co. D, 13th Mass. Vols. Entered the Home Aug. 19th, 1882. Died Dec. 18th, 1882, of consumption. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Chelsea.

8. Charles D. Hatch, Natick. Age 42. Navy. Ship “ Circassian.” Entered the Home Dec. 29th, 1882. Died Jan. 1st, 1883, of consumption. Buried in Natick.

9. George E. Bailey, Pittsfield. A ge 48. Co. D, 10th Mass. Vols. Entered the Home Nov. 23d, 1882. Died Jan. 3d, 1883. of paralysis. Buried in Pittsfield.

10, Ira Conant, Boston. A ge 56. Co. F, 1st Mass. Inft. Entered the Home Jan. rst, 1S83. Died Jan. 9th, 1883, °f consumption. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Chelsea.

11. Patrick J. Dacey, Boston. Age 39. Co. A , 3d H. A .. Mass. Vols. Entered the Home July 29th, 1882. Died Jan. 13th, 1883, of consumption. Buried in Cambridge. 7

12. William Beale, Boston. A ge 68. Co. H, ist H. A. Mass. Vols. Entered the Horne Aug. 8th, 1882. Died Jan. 14th, 1883, of paralysis. Buried in Neponset.

13. William Sanborn, Lynn. Age 56. Co. E, ist H. A . Mass. Vols. Entered the H om ejan. 9th, 1883. Died Jan. 19th, 1883, of paralysis. Buried in Lynn.

14. Dennis Shannahan, Boston. Age 64. Co. I, 30th Mass. Vols. Entered the Home Aug. 3d, 1882. Died Feb. 7th, 1883, of consumption. Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

15. Daniel Daley, Boston. A ge 68. Co. F, 20th Mass. Vols. Entered the Home Aug. 3d, 1882. Died Feb. 22d, 1883, of asthma and bronchitis. Buried in Calvary Cemetery, Dorchester.

16. Edward P. Murphy, West Springfield. Age 40. Co. H, 2d Cav. Mass. Vols. Entered the Home December 16th, 1882. Died Feb. 25th, 1883, of pneumonia. Buried in South Boston.

17. John J. Sullivan, Boston. Age 48. Navy. Ship“ Kineo.” Entered the Home Oct. 18th, 1S82. Died April 3d, 1883, of paralysis. Buried in Boston.

18. Edward O. Graves, Salem. Age 64. Co. K, 20th Mass. Vols. Entered the Home July 29th, 1882. Died April, 1883, of heart disease. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Chelsea. H). Augustus W. Converse, Chelsea. Age 52. Band 19th Mass. Vols. Entered the Home Jan. 1st, 1S83. Died Apri. 16th, 1883, of pneumonia. Buried in Salem.

20.. Walter H. Freeman, Plymouth. Age 40. Co. I, 4th Mass. Inft. Entered the Home April 20th, 1883. Died May n th , 1S83, of asthma and pericarditis. Buried in South Duxbury.

2i. Timothy Donohue, Stoughton. A ge 62. Co. K. 46th Mass. Vols. Entered the Florae Aug. 4th, 18S2. Died July 20th, 1883, of consumption. Buried in FIolv Cross Cemetery, Malden.

The large number of deaths during the year has not been the result, as you are aware, of any contagious disease, but is attrib­ utable to the enfeebled condition of the men when admitted to the Home. It will be seen from the above that the causes of the deaths were as follows : Consumption, 7; Paralysis, 7; Pneumonia, 2; Asthma and Bronchitis, 2; Heart Disease, 2; Cancer. 1,

Of the two hundred and forty-eight men admitted to the Home during the first year, one hundred and three were taken from the various almshouses in the Commonwealth. One hundred and seventy-two were native born and seventy-six foreign born. Their average age was fifty-three years and six months. One was in the service four years, one hundred and ninety-five were in three-years regiments, four for two years, seventeen for one year, twenty-two for nine months, five for three months, and four for one hundred days. 9

OCCUPATIONS. Sixty-three occupations are recorded as shown by the following table : Painters...... Teamsters...... 9 Car Inspectors. I I v9 A Packers...... Bootmakers...... 35 Sailors...... 6 Butchers...... I Masons...... 3 Printers...... 4 Boiler Makers. I Leather Dressers. -7 Bookbinders...... I Curriers...... 5 Cooks ...... I Upholsterers...... 2 Soap Boilers.. . I Scythe Makers. I Laborers...... 5° Barbers...... 2 T ailo rs...... 5 Bakers...... 3 Jewellers...... I Stage Drivers. ... i Lithographers . . . I Wool Sorters. . I 2 I Carpenters...... H Engineers...... Dyers...... Farm ers...... 5 C lerk s...... 6 Coal Dealers.. . I Gardeners...... 2 Nurses...... I TinPlate Work- Machinists...... 6 W eavers...... 2 e r s ...... 3 Blacksmiths . . . . 4 Peddlers...... 3 Firem en...... I W aiters...... 2 Coal Heavers. ... 2 Moulders...... 2 Woodturners . ... I Stone Cutters. ... 2 Expressmen . .. I Glass Blowers. .. 2 Machine Knitters I Milkm en...... I n T O Cabinet Makers. . I Cigar Makers. . N ailers...... I Tool Sharpeners. I Cotton Dressers I n 2 I Cotton Spinners.. O Quarrymen...... C alkers...... Fish Dealers...... I Wool Polishers.. I Porters...... 2 Trunkmakers. ... I

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. I desire in behalf of the men of the Home to thank those who have so kindly remembered us during the first year. To the Ladies’ Aid Society, an organization formed for the especial purpose of assisting the Home, we are indebted for very many favors. They have provided us with clergymen for the Sunday service during the entire year. They have furnished very many entertainments for the men, and have been unremitting in their attention to the sick. To the Woman’s Relief Corps, Posts of the Grand Arm y, and various other organizations, both religious and social, we are in- IO

debted for many articles contributed for the comfort of the sick, and the pleasure and happiness of all. To the following individuals and societies I have acknowl­ edged by letter our very great obligations, but the list is not com­ plete, as very many packages have been received without the name of the donor being given.

L a d ie s’ A id A ssociation of t h e S o ld ie r s’ H o m e. One large book-case, paper and twine for books ; fruit, pi e- serves, jellies, and cake for hospital ; i large U. S. flag, 50 white quilts, 3 pairs blankets, 509 towels, 10 dish-cloths, 7 holders. 6 dozen handkerchiefs, 30 aprons for kitchen, $10.00 for car­ fares, 4 rubber aprons, 2 sick-chairs for hospital, 12 white quilts, 15 yards gingham, 3 yards red flannel, 6 balls tape, 12 pairs cloth slippers, 2 dozen handkerchiefs, 9 bed-spreads, making of 339 sheets and 1S9 pillow-cases, 2 overcoats, 2 pairs drawers, 3 caps, 3 sack-coats, 10 handkerchiefs, 2 pairs overshoes, 2 vests, 2 tow­ els, 2 pipes, 1 pair suspenders, 11 collars, 58 Ians, 3 pairs pants, 5 pairs cuffs, 6 pairs socks, 9 neck-ties, 4 pairs gloves, 3 linen coats, 4 shirts, 1 pair boots, 1 barrel apples, 2 pairs chickens, 1 barrel turnips, 1 barrel cabbages, 2 gallons oysters, 24 cans tomatoes, 18 cans peas, 2 barrels spinach, handkerchiefs, ice- cooler for hospital, 30 baskets strawberries, 6 collars, 9 shirts, 1 pair drawers, 7 pairs socks, one coat, bandages, 1 barrel peas, 2 bed-rests, 1 American flag, fruit.

W o m an ’s R e l ie f C o r p s, N o . i , F it c h b u r g . Twelve pairs stockings, iS tumblers jelly, S cans fruits, 13 jars preserves, 1 dozen oranges, 27 eggs, 2 pairs shoes, 12 shirts, 3 collars, 5 pairs socks, 4 pairs pants, 2 coats, 1 vest, 2 hats.

W o m a n ’s R e l ie f C o r p s, N o . 2, C a m b r id g e . Eighteen white shirts.

W om an ’s R e l ie f C o r p s, N o . 9, C h a r l e s t o w n . One hundred and three pillow-cases, 29 shirts, 10 jars pre­ serves, 11 tumblers jelly, 3 jars fruit.

W om an ’s R e l ie f C o r p s, N o . 10, C h e l s e a . Eleven pillow-cases, 3 loaves cake, 6 pounds crackers, 6 bun­ dles old linen, 2 jars preserves, 2 cans peaches, 3 tumblers jelly, 2 pieces tobacco, 4 pounds oatmeal, 4 papers corn-starch, 2 packages farina, 2 packages tapioca, 1 package arrow-root, 1 pound rice, 6 dozen oranges, 2 dozen lemons, 7 bundles papers.

W om an’s R e l i e f C o r p s, N o . 15, A s h l a n d . Six shirts, 6 night-shirts, 6 handkerchiefs, 4 jars jelly, figs, tobacco, and pictures.

W om an’s R e l ie f C o r p s, N o. 17, H o l list o n .

Comforters and books.

W om an’s R e l ie f C o r p s, N o. 20, S outh B o sto n .

Two night-shirts, 5 white shirts, 8 pairs socks, 4 pairs drawers, 10 under-shirts, 1 linen duster, 4 coats, 1 vest, books and papers.

W om an’s R e l ie f C o r p s, N o . 26, N e w b u r y p o r t .

Nineteen pairs socks, 38 towels, 29 handkerchiefs, 17 tumblers jelly, i can preserves, 3 quarts preserves, books, magazines, papers, and bandages.

L a d ie s ’ G. A . R . A ssociatio n , L e o m in st e r .

Twelve comforters, 2 coats, pants, vests, dressing gown, 7 shirts, 8 bound volumes, books, magazines, bandages, and com­ forters.

L a d ie s’ G. A . R . A sso ciatio n , H udson. Six comforters, 9 sheets, 6 pairs pillow-slips, 6 pillows, 3 bolsters, 3 bed-spreads, 9 towels, 3 pin-cushions, 3 chamber toilet sets, 3 tumblers, 3 spittoons, 3 brushes, 3 combs, thread, needles, and soap— the complete furnishing of one chamber.

Knowles Freeman, Chelsea, 1 barrel mackerel, 1 box fish; Rev. C. H. P. Nason. Chelsea, back-gammon board; Young Ladies’ Sunday School Class, First Unitarian Parish, Somerville, bed-spread and books; Mrs. Cynthia L. Putnam, comforter ; A . B. Wentworth, Dedham, 1 barrel apples; Mrs. E. W . Locke, fruit; Mrs. M. A . Ayer, Boston, fruit; Post 97, Belchertown, fruit and jelly ; Mrs. A. S. McIntosh, Roxbury, cotton cloth, linen and flannel; John Pearson & Son, Newburyport, 2 boxes crackers; Post 5, G. A . R., Lynn, tobacco, fruit, and papers; Mrs. Porter, Boston, fruit; Henry J. Sleeper, 1 box ; Mrs. William P. Ellison, Newton, 14 pairs socks and 5 aprons; Mrs. R. H. McGleshan, Newton, 5 aprons and old linen ; Mrs. Huntington, Charlestown, 28 white jackets, 13 pairs white pants; John H. Rogers, Boston, 18 pairs carpet slippers, 18 pairs leather slippers; A . P. Pease, Kansas City, Mo., box figs; N. W. Rice, 197 Congress st., Boston, for Hospital, 26 pounds chicken, 20 boxes strawberries, 5 dozen bananas; G. N. March, 31 Milk st., Boston, 2000 paper collars; Mrs. Ross, South Boston, 3 neckties, 52 linen collars, 2 pairs cuffs; Mrs. Stephen Wales, Dorchester, cherries; Miss Ellen A. Lewis, Somerville, bed-rest: Major E. S. Farnsworth, Newtonville, dressing-gown, slippers, and papers ; Harrison Hinckley, Chel­ sea, fruit; Post 40, G. A . R., Malden, fruit and vegetables; Post 35, G. A. R., Chelsea, fruit; Mrs. E. S. Converse, Malden, sick-chair for hospital; Mrs. W m . H. Allen, Melrose, donation for Thanksgiving dinner ; Mrs. K . C. Beadle, Cambridge, dona­ tion for Thanksgiving; Mrs. Houghton, Springfield st., Boston, three coats ; Mrs. J. B. Gallup, Leominster, 2 polished horns ; Ladies’ Charitable Society, Leominster, 2 comforters; Mrs. Porter, strawberries ; Faneuil Hall Market Men, through Maj. Slade, turkeys, &c., for Thanksgiving; Mrs. Geo. B. Brown, Framingham, 2 coats, 1 pair pants, 1 vest, 12 shirts, 35 col­ lars, 14 pairs cuffs, 3 pairs socks.

B o o k s, P a p e r s , M a g a z in e s , a n d P ictu r es From the following parties : — T. O. Edmands, Boston; Miss E. Pope, Boston, Woman’s Relief Corps, Springfield; T. A. Titus, Boston ; C. P. Boutwell, Boston ; Dennis Tovvne, W are; Ann L. Moring, Cambridge ; Mrs. E. C. Fletcher, Chel­ sea ; Col. John F. Fellows, Chelsea ; Geo. C. Boyden ; Dr. J. Sullivan, Boston ; Ladies’ Aid Society ; Miss Tucker; Mrs. A. J. Parker, Leominster; Hospital Newspaper Society, 113 Re­ vere st., Boston; Mrs. Lyman Tucker, Boston; Col. M. B. Lakeman, Malden ; Miss May, Chelsea; W. H. Poole, Arling­ ton ; Robert O rr; Mrs. Oliver; Mrs. W. H. Buire, Somerville ; Mrs. Geo. A. Bruce, Somerville; Mrs. Levitt, Pembroke st., Boston; Mrs. E. E. Davis, Garden st., Boston; Geo. Prescott, Charlestown; Mrs. H. F. Spencer, Somerville; Mrs. C. A. 13

Campbell, Chelsea; Oliver Ditson & Co., Boston; Macullar, Parker & Co.; Hon. Leopold Morse ; Ross,Turner & Co., Boston ; Geo. Brown ; F. G. Story, Boston ; E. Peters, Dorchester ; A. F. Garrett, Boston ; J. W . Austin ; Chas. W . Mason ; Col. A. W. Tibbetts; Col. Herbert E. Hill; Mrs. Ann Akin, Haver­ hill ; A. F. Fielding, Boston ; Mrs. John E. Cobb, Wrentham ; Mrs. Edith Peters, Dorchester; Mrs. E. G. Wright, Allston ; Wm. E. Barry, Boston; H. E. Towle, East Boston; Dr. Car­ ter, Charlestowi); J. Edward Thompson, Fitchburg; Mrs. Mattie A . Haines, Boston; A . Williams & Co., Boston-; W . L. Horton, Wellesley Hills; E. L. Quigley, Wollaston; Calvin Young, Boston; Mrs. Chas. H. Tucker, Boston; Capt. Wm. H. Paige, Worcester; Hon. John D. Long, Hingham ; Geo. Brown, East Boston ; Barry, Hyde Park ; Mr. Scanlon, Boston ; Miss H. Pearce, Chelsea ; Post 2, G. A. R., South Boston ; Girls of the Franklin-street School; C. A. Campbell, Chelsea; Post 9, G. A. R., Hudson; Miss Geo. Hall, Dorchester; Heliotype Printing Company, Boston; Mrs. Porter, Boston; Mrs. C. C. Houghton, Boston; H. A. McGlenen, Boston Theatre; Miss Rudd, Chelsea ; Mrs. Huntington, Charlestown ; Mrs. Benj. F. Stone, Chelsea. The house has been warm in winter and cool in summer, and the expectation that it would be a comfortable home has been fully realized. The conduct of the men, with a very few exceptions, has been good, and they have generally obeyed the few-simple rules laid down for their government. Entertainments in the shape of readings, concerts, recitations, etc., have been provided as often as twice a week, by several of the Posts of the G. A. R., the Ladies’ Associations, and others. Thanking the Trustees for their uniform kindness to Mrs. Cun­ ningham and to myself, I remain,

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAMES A. CUNNINGHAM, Sufit. H

TREASURER’S REPORT.

Boston, July 30th, i SS3. 7 o the Trustees of the Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts:

G e n t l e m e n , — A s the 25th day of the present month closes the first year of the existence of our Soldiers’ Home, and think­ ing there might be a desire on the part of the Trustees to ascer­ tain as definitely as possible not only the actual disbursements during the year, but how and in what manner the funds of the institution have been spent, I have devoted considerable time in analyzing the bills that have been paid, that we might consider more understandingly the expense of the various departments of the Home.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FROM JULY 25TH, 1882. T O J U L Y 25TH, 1883. Balance on hand July 25th, 1882...... $43,475.19 Received from various sources during the year. 27,391.56

T o ta l.... $69,766.75 Expenditures during the year ...... $37,884.58

Balance in hands of Treasurer July 25th, 1SS3. . $51,882.17

S t a t e m e n t o f R e ce ipts f r o m J u l y 25TH, [S82, t o Ju ly 1882. 25TH> 1883. August 14th, Cash — Donation from Post 145, Attleboro’, ...... $ 105.00 “ 24th, “ “ Ladies’ Union, Danvers. . 4S.00 4 k 30th, “ “ Maj. Emery, bal. of con­ tingent fund...... 67 51 4 4 30th, “ “ Maj. Emery, sale of sofa, carpet, lounge, &c. . .. IO-34 k k 30th, “ “ Increased value and inter­ est on 2 bonds sold.. . . 74-5 1 October iStli, “ “ Premium and interest on 3 bonds sold...... 5-34 k k 18th, “ “ Interest on 28 bonds for 6 months at 7 % ...... 980.00 k k iSth, “ “ First Baptist Church, Marshfield, donation.. 4 -5° i 5

October iSth, Cash ■ Interest at Five Cents Sav­ ings B a n k ...... 9.17 Novem. 7 th, ii i i Donation from Post 67, Manchester...... 25.00 “ 18th, i i i i Premium and interest on 1 bond sold...... 2.42 “ 24th, i i ii Donation from Post 45, Gloucester...... 200.00 Decern 16th, i i i i Donation from Post 75, Stoneham ...... tS-S° “ 16th, ii i i Donation from H. H. Col- lamore of Post 111. ... 1 -35 1883. January 5th, i i i i Donation from J. E. Sim­ mons of Post I I I ...... 6.68 “ l6th, i i t i Donation from Hon. J. Warren Merrill through Post 30, Cambridge__ 1,000.00 t C i i “ 16th, Interest on deposit...... 13-56 -February 5th, c t i i Donation from Geo. Dra­ per, Esq., Hopedale. . 100.00 “ 13th, i i u Donation from Arthur W . Blake, of Blake Bros., Boston...... 100.00 “ 13th, t i i i Donation from W . H. A n ­ drews, through Col. W . H. H art...... 1.00 “ 13th, i i i c Donation from T. M.Wif- fin, through J. G. B. A d am s...... 50 a i i “ 13th. Premium and interest on 1 bond sold...... •34 March 5th, i i i i Donation from Post 90, Danvers...... 100.00 “ 6th, i i i i Donation from Hugh Young, formerly of the 8th and 17th Mass. Inft. 1.00 “ 6th, i t i i Donation from Stilman B. Spaulding...... 1.00 i6

March Sth, Cash — Donation from Miss M .T. Shelhamer, So. Boston 5- ° ° April 4th, 4 4 4 4 Donation from Post 118, Swampscott...... 100.00 6th, Donation from Townsend Memorial Association, Townsend...... 50.00 6th, 4 4 44 Interest on 19 bonds for 6 months...... 665.00 f Hon. Chas. Allen, from May I St, ’ estate of Elizabeth P. Sever...... 3,705.00 4 » 4 4 { Interest on same...... 459.82 * c 15th, 4 4 4 4 Donation, Post 101, Grove- land, from Concert. ... 3 [-35 2Sth, 4 4 4 4 Col. A. A. Rand, saleofar- ticles left from Bazaar. 191 .So 3°th, Unitar. S. School. W ake­ field, Rev. H. H. Mor­ rison ...... 11.25 30th, 4 4 4 4 Second Cong. Church, E. M arshfield...... 3-25 June 10th, Donation from Ladies’Aid Society to pay for stage and scenery...... 40.00 10th, 4 4 4 4 Donation, Post 39, Law­ rence, for burial lot. . . 2 5.00 k * 10th, Donation, Post 1, New Bedford...... 60.05 4 < 10th, 4t 44 Donation from Post 95, S au gu s...... 16.70 10th, 4 4 4 4 Donation from Post 105, U p to n ...... 16.10 10th, 4 4 4 4 Donation, Post 114, Mer­ rimack ...... 3s -M roth, t 4 4 4 Donation, Post 22, Mil­ ford...... 27.05 4 4 10th, 4 4 4 4 Donation, Post 107, Pal­ mer ...... 3.20 June 10th, 4 4 4 4 Donation, Post 48, Ayer I .OO *7

June ioth, Cash — Donation, Post 63, Natick 7.60 U ioth, “ “ Donation from Post 108, Georgetown...... 55-55 4 . ioth, “ Donation, Post 12, W ake­ field ...... 1.70 4 . ioth, •' Donation, Post 66, Med­ ford...... 30.20 u ioth, “ “ Donation, Post 51, North Brookfield...... 4 i -55 u ioth, “ Donation, Post 139. Soin- erville...... 23-5° k4 ioth, “ “ Donation from Post 135, Shrewsbury...... 10.00 14 ioth. “ “ Donation, Post 122, Ames- b u ry...... 33-55 11 ioth, “ •• Donation, Post 18, Ash­ land ...... 17.20 l c ioth, “ “ Donation, Post 4, Melrose 28.So “ ioth, “ “ Donation,Post 65, Warren 12.50 4 4 ioth, “ “ Donation, Post ill, Pem- . b ro k e...... »...... 11.60 4 * ioth, il “ Donation, Post 79, North Adam s...... 29.50 4 * ioth, “ “ Donation, Post 132, Sand­ w ich...... i .10 4 4 ioth, -■ “ Donation from Post 143, Brookline...... 29-35 4 * ioth, “ “ Donation from Samuel R Brown, Stoneham...... 15.0° ioth, “ returned by Comdr.Evans from R. R. fare for in- mate...... 10 ioth, “ Interest...... 15 • 21 3°th, '■ Donation from the State. 15,000.00 4 4 3°th, “ “ Donation, Post 103, Chic- opee...... 10.00 4 4 3°th, “ “ Donation, Post 62, New- to n ...... 56.12 4 4 3oth) “ “ Donation, Post 148, Win­ chester...... 9.10 4 4 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 123, Athol Centre...... 40.00 30th, “ “ Donation, Post n o , Ran­ “ dolph ...... 34.00 l8

,50th. Cash — Donation, Post 141, liar- w ich...... 10.50 3°th, “ “ Donation, Post 132, Sand- w ich...... 9.05 3°th, “ “ Donation from Post n , Charlestown...... 131.70 30 th, “ “ Donation, Post 78, South Abington...... 28.10 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 25, Ux- bridge...... 8.50 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 119, Lex- ington...... 9.10 3°th, “ “ Donation, Post 133, Plain- v ille ...... 22.70 3°th, “ “ Donation, Post 9, Hudson 16.So 30 th, “ “ Donation, Post 5, Lynn. 184.58 3°th, “ “ Donation,Post 37, Spencer 5 -5° 50th. “ . *• Donation, Post 70, Mil- b u rv...... 13.80 30 th, “ “ Donation, Post 127, Han- son...... I2-75 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 76. Plv- mouth...... 28.00 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 29, Wal- tham...... 49.OO 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 59, Ster- I m g ...... ,...... I I .OO 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 62. New- to n ...... 2.40 30th, “ Donation from B. F. Spin- ney, L ynn...... 52.00 3°tli, “ “ Donation from Mr. Pea- body, to frame pictures at the Hom e...... vOO 30th, “ “ Donation from Post 149, Charlestown...... S 40 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 106, Rock- port...... 17.60 3°th, “ “ Donation, Post 2, South Boston...... 57.10 3°th, “ “ Donation, Post 128, Ips- w ich...... 22.00 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 6. Hollis- to n ...... 12.25 !9

July 30th, Cash — Donation, Post 57, East Cam bridge...... 11.65 30th. “ Donation from Camp 18, Sons of Vet., Ashland. yOO 30th. “ “ Donation,Post 89,Beverly 38o 5 30th. “ “ Donation, Post 46, Fall R iver...... 58.26 30th, “ “ Donation, Post 38, Brook- fie ld ...... 12.85 30th, “ “ From effects of Eliphalet E. Sargent...... 76 3°th, “ “ From effects of Hiram F. H ow e...... 3.86 u 30th. “ “ From effects of Jos. E. D a n e ...... 4.00 30th, “ “ From effects of Arthur W . Sanders...... IO 30 th, “ “ From effects of Dennis Shannahan...... ■35 30th, “ “ From effects of Daniel D aley...... •3° 30th, “ “ .Sale of stamps on bank checks ...... 68 3°th, “ “ Concert of War Songs . . 1,231.77 30th, “ “ State aid for inmates of the H o m e...... 1,370.84

Total receipts during the year. ... $27,291.56

It e m ized S t a t e m e n t of t h e E xpenditures from J u l y 25t h > 1882, to J u l y 25TH, 1883.

Cash paid for mortgage to Wm. Pratt...... $4>4^9-5° “ “ masons’ work on H o m e ...... 4,286.92 “ “ meat, 17.042 pounds...... 2,781.15 “ “ groceries...... 2,619.88 “ “ coal...... 15335• S5 “ “ clothing...... I >94I-4 I “ “ lum ber...... F029.39 “ “ painting...... 1,616.84 “ “ labor outside of inmates of the Plome 516.75 “ repairs on the Hom e...... 750.88 “ “ double-windows and storm-doors.... 509-5r 20

Cash paid for boiler and pump for pumping water. . . L 237-96 “ shades and screens...... 125.50 “ steam and kitchen-work...... 361.24 “ “ iron bedsteads...... 750 00 “ plumbers’ work and supplies...... 176.60 “ “ hardware...... 242.30 “ “ printing and stationery...... 507.26 “ “ crockery...... 354-76 “ “ gas...... 544-57 “ “ insurance...... 675.00 “ “ interest on mortgage...... 404.07 “ “ horse...... 240.00 “ wagon and harness...... 122.50 “ “ furniture...... H 3-!5 “ “ blankets...... 427.5° “ “ rubber goods...... 1 14.69 “ “ pumping water...... 162.95 “ ‘ ‘ barbering...... 174.10 “ “ medicines...... 667.73 “ “ milk, 9,597 qts...... 5S2.13 “ “ burial lots and undertaker...... 456.00 “ “ tobacco, 653 pounds...... 264,49 “ “ butter, 3,378 pounds ...... 851-85 “ “ sugar, 4954 pounds...... 462.36 “ “ flour, 76 barrels...... 59°-17 “ “ coffee, 928 pounds...... 179.48 “ “ pork and ham ...... 295.2Ï “ “ potatoes, 262 bushels...... 242.37 “ “ tea, 670 pounds...... 196.20 “ “ ice...... 146.82 “ “ express...... 1S7.67 “ “ w a te r...... 200.00 “ “ molasses and syrup...... i 68.i 7 “ “ fish ...... 464.66

$33-587-54 Amount paid on pay-roll for 12 months, ending July 25 th, 1883...... 4,297.04

Total expenditures $37-884.58 21

By still further considering the expenditures, we find that $4,489.50 was paid for mortgage, $404.07 for interest, $4,286.92 for masons’ work, $635.01 for double-windows and screens, $675.00 for insurance, $362.50 for horse, wagon and harness, $277.96 for boiler, pump and house, $427.50 for blankets, $750.00 for iron bedsteads, $1,616.00 for painting, $162,95 for pumping water, $240.00 for printing (most of which was on account of the Bazaar), $434.24 for steam and kitchen work (including one new mangier and two new wringers), making a total of $14,762.49 of what might be classed as unusual expenses, as a very large proportion of the amount was incurred in preparing the building for occupancy, while the remainder was expended in liquidating the mortgage upon the building, and for such permanent improvements as were deemed essential for the future benefit of the Home, and which may in time prove to have been economically and judiciously invested. It will be seen by an examination of the receipts for the past year that of the $27,291.56, the total amount received, $15,000.00 was given as a donation by the State, $4,164.82 was the legacy of Miss Elizabeth P. Sever, $2,054.43 was received from the various Posts of the Grand Arm y in the Department, $1,765 55 for premium and interest on bonds, $ i ,37°-S4 State Aid from various cities and towns in the Commonwealth, $1,280.50 from individual donations, $1,231.77 from the Concerts of W ar Songs given in Boston in April and May of the piesent yeai, $162.00 from other Societies than the Grand Arm y, and $161.65 from other sources. The amount received for State aid was allowed to the men by the various cities and towns for several months after the opening of the Hom e; it, however, was discontinued May 1st, after the appropriation by the Legislature of $15,000. A s directed by a vote of the Trustees, I purchased with a por­ tion of the money received from the State four (4) bonds of $1,000.00 each of the Kansas City & Fort Scott Sc Gulf R. R*, and four (4) of the same denomination of the Kansas City & St. Joe & Council Bluffs R. R. at 1 12* each. These bonds I caused to be registered at the time of purchase, so that they aie not negotiable unless by vote of the Trustees. The money received from Judge Chas. Allen, administrator ot the estate of Miss Elizabeth P. Sever, was taken to liquidate the 22

moitgage upon the Home, amounting to $4,489.50 and held by J. Rollins Morse, Trustee. The payment of this indebtedness clears the Home of all encumbrances and saves to it the sum of $404.07 yearly in interest. It may be ot interest to know that the Treasurer during the past year has written and sent considerably over 700 letters, postal-cards, and packages, and in all instances where money has been donated to the Home, whether by private individuals or Posts of the Grand Army, he has written a letter, acknowledging the same and expressing the thanks of the Trustees for the inter­ est evinced in the welfare and success of the Home. I would respectfully suggest to the Trustees that they acknowl­ edge the very valuable assistance of Comrade W m . H. Hart of iJ°st 35’ 'n presenting to the Probate Court of Suffolk Countv the claim of the Trustees to the bequest of Miss Elizabeth P. Sever, also to Comrade John M. Mason of the same Post, for gratuitous labor performed by himself and his employees, in pur­ chasing and arranging the pump and boiler recentlv introduced for filling the cisterns.

A ssets A ugust 25TH, 1883, to be C a r r ie d to N e x t Y e a r ’s

A c c o u n t . Seventeen (17) bonds, $1,000 each, Cowley, Sumner, & Fort Scott R. R.. 7 % ...... $19,326.45 Four (4) bonds, $1,000 each, Kansas City, St. Joe, & Council Bluff'R. R., 7 cj0 ...... 4.500.00 Four (4) bonds, $1,000 each, Kansas Citv,Fort Scott &GulfR. R.,7% ...... 4.500.00 Cash on deposit N. E. Trust C o...... 3,021.57 Five Cents Savings Bank...... 534-15

$31,882.17 Respectfully submitted,

GEORGE W. CREASEY, T rea su rer. D a il y and W e e k l y P a p e r s R e c e iv e d R e g u l a r l y T hrough th e Y ea r and D o n a te d b y t h e P u blish ers. Somerville Journal, Somerville, Mass. American Sentry, New York City. Telegraph & Pioneer, Chelsea, Mass Saturday Evening Gazette, Boston, “ Signs of the Times, New York. u u Union, U * N ew Jerusalem Messenger, 44 Sunday Times, Charleston, S. C. New York Weekly Witness, New York. Vox Populi, Lowell, Mass. Cambridge Press, Cambridge, “ Saturday Evening Mail, Lowell, “ Lawrence American, Lawrence, “ Newbury Herald, Newbury, West Virginia Ovid Independent, Seneca Co., N. Y. Lancaster Republican, Lancaster, N. FI. Lexington Minute Man, Lexington, Mass. South Jerseyman, Salem, New Jersey. Roxbury Gazette, Roxbury, Mass. People’s Journal, Greenwich, N. Y . New Jersey Enterprise, Keyport, N. J. Tin Cup Record, Tin Cup, Colorado. Weekly World, Washington, D. C. Ipswich Chronicle, Ipswich, Mass. Manufacturers’ Gazette, Boston, “ Waterford Express, Waterford, Miss. Everett Free Press, Everett, Mass. Waverly Free Press, Waverly, N. J. Head Light, Malden, Mass. Cambridge News, Cambridge, Mass. Thomaston Express, Thomaston, Conn. Scientific American, N ew York City. Boston Sunday Budget, Boston, Mass. Weekly Patriot, St. Johnsbury, N. Y. Sandy Hill Herald, Sandy Hill, N. Y . Silver State, Denver, Col. Newton Journal, Newton, Mass. Stanislaus Wheat Grower, Oakland, Cal. Salem Press, Salem, N. Y. National Free Press, Washington, D. C. 4 4 4 4 National Tribune, Grand Arm y Gazette, New York. Taps, Elizabeth, N. J. United States Gazette, Washington, D. C. Hopewell Herald, Hopewell, N. J . Queens County Review, Pearsalls, N. Y . Colorado Mining Ledger, Maysville, Col. 4 Comet, Stamford, Conn. Chautauqua Record, Chautauqua, N. Y . Georgetown Gazette, Georgetown, Colorado. Democratic Advance, New York. Newton Transcript, Newton, Alass. People, 1 Providence, R. I. Cass County Sun, Linden, Texas. Manchester Weekly Times, Manchester, N. H, Sunday Mercury, New York. New Era, Charleston, S. C. Whitehall Forum, Whitehall, Michigan. Saturday Journal, Rochester, N. Y. Bay County Examiner, West Bay City, Mich. American Statesman, Marblehead, Mass. Old Colony Memorial, Plymouth, “ American Citizen. Valley Spirit, Chambersburg, Pa. Cambridge Tribune, Cambridge, Mass. Eastern Star, Kennebunk, Alaine. Lynn City Item, Lynn, Alass. Medford Gazette, Medford, Mass. Springfield Republican, Springfield, Mass. Newburyport Germ, Newburyport, Mass. Orange Chronicle, Orange, N. Y. Providence Herald, Providence, R. I. Philadelphia Day, Philadelphia, Pa. Milford Leader, Alilford, N. j, Wells County Weekly Times, Bluffton, Ind. Tin Cup Banner, Tin Cup, Col. Herald and Times, Williamstown, N. J. Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa. New Jerusalem Magazine, Boston, Alass. Astoria Advance, Astoria, N. A'. Lowell Weekly Times, Lowell, Mass. Schenectady Gazette, Schenectady, N. Y. French Town Star, French Town, N. J. Indiana Statesman, Covington, Ind. Ellsworth American, Ellsworth, Maine. Hayes Valley Advertiser, San Francisco, Cal. Springfield Transcript, Springfield, O. Times, Beloit, Iowa. Pioneer Farmer, Forsyth, Mo. Pioneer Argus, Auburn, Cal. Scout and Mail, Philadelphia, Pa. Lynn Reporter, Lynn, Alass. Boston Daily Advertiser, Boston, Alass. Daily Evening Transcript, Cape Ann Advertiser, Gloucester. Alass. New England Veteran, Boston,