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Creator Russell Light Cavalry.
Contributor Gallagher, John C.
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1862-1865). Company M.
Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. 1861.
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector.
United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer.
Title Russell Light Cavalry : The last chance to enter the favorite arm of the service. Having received special authority from Gov. Curtin to raise an independent troop of light cavalry! I call upon those who are able to come forward and enroll themselves at once under the command of officers who have seen service in the field Bounties as heretofore! Clothing & rations as soon as mustered. Head-quarters, 7th St. 2 doors above Chestnut / John C. Gallagher, Captain.
Publisher [Philadelphia, Pa.] : U.S. Steam-Power Book and Job Printing Establishment, Ledger Buildings, Third and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1861
Date [1861?]
Physical Description 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 113 x 80 cm.
Notes John C. Gallagher was Captain of Company M, 60th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, recruited in Philadelphia in 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 360.
Printed in red and blue.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Subject United States. Army -- Recruiting, enlistment, etc. -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Cavalry -- Pennsylvania.
Genre Broadsides.
Recruiting posters.
Printer United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer.
Provenance McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts | Rare | 4# Am 1861 Russell (4)5777.F.44 (McAllister)
Accession number (4)5777.F.44 (McAllister)

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