On the morning of April 28th the Eighth reported for its last day of duty. It did not take long to set the wheels of mustering out in motion. Every man discharged was given two months extra pay. One hundred eight thousand dollars in gold and silver representing the amount due the men was paid out. There was a large crowd present from all the towns represented by the companies. Captain Erastus M. Weaver officiated as mustering out officer. It took about half an hour to muster out each company, and the work was completed by 5.30.
At the time of muster out, the roster of the regiment was as follows, numerous changes having taken place during its term of service.
Colonel—William A. Pew, Jr. of Salem.
Lieutenant Colonel—William Stopford of Beverly.
Majors—Frank A. Graves of Marblehead, and Edward H. Eldredge of Boston.
Adjutant—Lieutenant Thomas H. Barroll of Boston.
Quartermaster—Lieutenant Charles F. Wonson of Gloucester.
Surgeon—Major William Cogswell of Boston.
Assistant Surgeons—Lieutenant Frank P. T. Logan of Gloucester and Lieutenant Horace Bird Frost of Boston.
Chaplain—Rev. George D. Sanders of Gloucester.