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$100 bounty! : $25 & one month's pay, in advance on being mustered into service. Recruits wanted! For the 91st Regiment, P.V. Col. E.M. Gregory, commanding. Recruits sent to the regiment immediately, now stationed at Alexandria, Va. Pay and rations to com
The 91st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Dec. 4, 1861 and mustered out July 10, 1865; the regiment was stationed at Alexandria, Va. from April to Aug. 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 186, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 111., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$100 bounty, back pay & pension office. / George W. Ford, 241 Dock St., below Third, adjoining the post office, Philadelphia, Pa. Bounty land, back pay, pension, prize money, state pay, and all other claims of soldiers, seamen, their widows or heirs, agai
George W. Ford, pension and bounty agent, is listed in Philadelphia directories at this address from 1863 to 1868., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$100. Bounty. Recruits wanted! For the regular army : Term of service 3 years only. Apply at 118 S. Second St / Lieut. C.H. Peirce, recruiting officer.
Printed on yellow paper., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Attention! Attention!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$100 bounty! Volunteers wanted to fill up Chormann's Rifle Ranger Regiment : now mustering into United States service. Head-quarters, 41 N. Sixth St. Pay commences at once.
The 89th Regiment, 8th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was originally intended as a rifle regiment, but subsequently changed to cavalry; it was mustered into service in July 1861 and mustered out Aug. 1865; Ernest G. Chorman was mustered in Sept. 1861 and resigned Jan. 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 111, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 165., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$115 bounty Good men wanted for the Second Regiment Rhode Island Cavalry! : Under the command of Lt. Col. A.W. Corliss, which has been ordered to join Maj. Gen. Banks' expedition Men who enlist in this regiment will receive 40 dollars cash in hand! on bei
The Second Regiment of the Rhode Island Cavalry was organized in Nov. 1862 and ordered to duty in Louisiana; it was consolidated to a battalion of four companies in Aug. 1863, and transferred to 1st Louisiana Cavalry; it was transferred again in Jan. 1864 to the 3rd Rhode Island Cavalry., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$129 bounty paid as soon as sworn in. : Recruits wanted for the 12th Regiment, N.Y. Vols. Now serving in General Butterfield's brigade, Gen. Porter's 5th Army Corps, the crack corps of the army. One month's pay in advance $25 United States bounty, $50.00
Daniel Butterfield commanded the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac from May to Aug. 1862., The illustration, signed E. Purcell, shows Liberty perched on a cannon holding a sword and a laurel wreath, in front of an eagle and four flags, above the banner: E pluribus unum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$154 bounty 112th Regiment, P.V., 2d Artillery. : A few good men wanted for the heavy artillery service! This regiment is now doing garrison duty in the fortifications for the defence of the city of Washington, and wishing to fill up their numbers to the
Charles Angeroth was authorized in Oct. 1861 to raise a battalion of heavy artillery; the 112th Regiment, 2nd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Jan. 8, 1862 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1866; Angeroth was discharged June 21, 1862 and replaced by A.A. Gibson; Lieut. J.N. Abbey was promoted to Captain of Battery H Nov. 25, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1059, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 150., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$154 bounty! 112th Regiment, P.V., Second Artillery. : A few good men wanted for the heavy artillery service. This regiment is now doing garrison duty in the fortifications for the defence of the city of Washington; it is the largest regiment in the servi
Charles Angeroth was authorized in Oct. 1861 to raise a battalion of heavy artillery; the 112th Regiment, 2nd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Jan. 8, 1862 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1866; Angeroth was discharged June 21, 1862 and replaced by A.A. Gibson; Lieut. J.N. Abbey was promoted to Captain of Battery H Nov. 25, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1059, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 150., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$160 bounty! 112th Regiment. 2d Artillery. : This regiment is now doing garrison duty in the fortifications for the defence of the city of Washington. A few good men wanted for the heavy artillery service! In this regiment. Apply at [blank] One hundred an
Charles Angeroth was authorized in Oct. 1861 to raise a battalion of heavy artillery; the 112th Regiment, 2nd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Jan. 8, 1862 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1866; Angeroth was discharged June 21, 1862 and replaced by A.A. Gibson; Thomas H. Mumford was mustered in Oct. 21, 1863, and captured at Chapin's Farm, Va. Sept. 29, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1059, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 150., The illustration shows an encampment, a cannon, and the digging of trenches., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$160 bounty! A few good men wanted for the heavy artillery service! : 112th Regiment. 2d Artillery. This regiment is now doing garrison duty in the fortifications for the defence of the city of Washington, and wishing to fill up their numbers to the maxim
Charles Angeroth was authorized in Oct. 1861 to raise a battalion of heavy artillery; the 112th Regiment, 2nd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Jan. 8, 1862 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1866; Angeroth was discharged June 21, 1862 and replaced by A.A. Gibson; Lieut. J.N. Abbey was promoted to Captain of Battery H in Nov. 25, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1059, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 150., The illustration shows an encampment, a cannon, and the digging of trenches., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$160 bounty and one month's pay in advance. : Bounty to cease and drafting to commence on the 15th of August. Recruits wanted for Company D, Col. Chapman Biddle's 121st Reg., P.V. $2 premium paid to each recruit on being mustered into service. / T.E. Zell
The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., President Lincoln called for a draft in Aug. 1862, which was later postponed., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$160 bounty, and one month's pay in advance. Chapman Biddle's 121st Regiment, P.V. Company D. / T.E. Zell, recruiting officer. Apply at No. 431 Chestnut Street. (Turn over
The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including ornmental border, measures 7.2 x 10.2 cm., On verso: This is a crack regiment. Young men wishing to serve their country, have now a fine opportunity. One sharp, short campaign, will save our brave comrades now in the field, crush the rebellion, and establish the Union forever on an indestructible foundation. Rally--do not wait to be drafted. (Over., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$160 bounty, and one month's pay in advance. Chapman Biddle's 121st Regiment, P.V. Company F. / Lieut. J. Alfred Kay, is now recruiting at Bruner's Hotel, Germantown. (Turn over
The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including ornmental border, measures 7.2 x 10.2 cm., On verso: This is a crack regiment. Young men wishing to serve their country, have now a fine opportunity. One sharp, short campaign, will save our brave comrades now in the field, crush the rebellion, and establish the Union forever on an indestructible foundation. Rally--do not wait to be drafted. (Over., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$160 bounty. Corn Exchange Regiment, : Col. Charles M. Prevost. Good men wanted for this regiment, at Girard House, Chestnut bel. Ninth St. $10 extra bounty to every man. Captain, Lewis Passmore. First Lieut., Albert Walters. Second Lieut., Samuel N. Lewi
The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; it was under the command of Col. C.M. Prevost until Sept. 30, 1863; Lewis Passmore, captain of Company E, resigned Dec. 13, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$160 bounty. Corn Exchange Regiment, : Col. Charles M. Prevost. Good men wanted for this regiment, at Walnut and Second Streets. $10 extra bounty to every man. $87 of the bounty paid when mustered in. Also, one month's pay. Captain, Richard Donagan. First
The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; Richard Donagan was captain of Company B. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 7.4 x 10.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$160 bounty. Corn Exchange Regiment. : Good men wanted for this regiment, at No. 344 North Third St. $10 extra bounty to every man. Captain, C.H. Fernald. First Lieut., A.G.M. Bowen. Second Lieut., S.M. McIntyre. This regiment is to be recruited for three
The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; it was under command of Col. Charles M. Prevost until Sept. 30, 1863; Charles H. Fernald was captain of Company D. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$160 bounty! The Philadelphia Light Guard! : 145th Reg't P.V. Colonel E.W. Davis Recruits wanted for Company E of this regiment, now in camp. Recruiting station, Masonic Hall, Manayunk! / Capt. S. Wrigley, 1st Lieut. Jacob Heidenger, 2d Lieut. [blank]
The 145th Pennsylvania Volunteers were organized in Sept. 1862 and mustered out May 31, 1865; Davis, Wrigley, and Heidenger were not associated with this regiment., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$162 bounty! Steady, able-bodied men wanted for Co. K., Corn Exchange Regiment, : at 241 Race Street. Captain, Jos. W. Ricketts. First Lieut., W.M. McKean. Second Lieut., J. Mora Moss. $2, government premium, when recruit is mustered in. $10, Corn Exchang
The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; it was under the command of Col. C.M. Prevost until Sept. 30, 1863; Joseph W. Ricketts and J. Mora Moss were killed at Shepherdstown, W.Va. Sept. 20, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 7.6 x 10.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$165 bounty! Recruits wanted for Co. G, Zouaves d'Afrique : Don't wait to be drafted! But volunteer at once. / Apply to Lieut. Joseph T. Lea, Falls of Schuylkill.
Col. Collis's Zouaves d'Afriques, the 114th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was recruited in the summer of 1862 and mustered out in May, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1183, and F.H Taylor, Philadelphia in the Civil War, p. 124., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$192! Extra bounty! $192! Fill up the old regiments! : Privates wanted! Blacksmiths and buglers wanted!! Vacancies for sergeants and corporals. $192 cash in advance and $75 when discharged from the service will be paid to active, able-bodied men enlisting
Charles Cleveland Dodge was promoted to Col. in Aug. 1862, and to Brig. Gen. in Nov. 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press from Images of the American Civil War.

$2 cash when mustered in, and 100 dollars at the end of the war, : if honorably discharged, will be given for twenty men to fill Company K, Thirtieth Regiment, now in active service at Washington. Apply at Elliott Hotel, Front Street, above Dock. / Sergt.
The 66th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized as the 30th Pennsylvania Volunteers in July and Aug. 1861; the designation changed and the regiment was moved to Washington, D.C. in Sept. 1861; the regiment was disbanded and the officers and men reassigned in early 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 632, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 81., Printed in red., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$229 bounty. Recruits wanted! For the old 81st Regm't, P.V. : Commanded by Col. Charles F. Johnson. The ranks of this gallant old regiment have been fearfully thinned at the Rappahannock, York Town, Fair Oaks, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, White Oak Swam
The 81st Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered in Aug. 1861 and mustered out June 29, 1965; Col. C.F. Johnson took command May 31, was wounded at Charles City Cross Roads, Va. June 30, and resigned Nov. 24, 1862. Ct. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 1167, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 102., Printed in red and blue; printed on two 53 x 65 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with a sargeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$315 bounty Philad'a City Guard 157th Regiment, P.V., : Col. William A. Gray. Enlist in Company D Recruits wanted! Government bounty, in advance $25 00 City bounty, in advance, 200 00 One month's pay, in advance, 13 00 Enlistment premium, 2 00 On being mu
The Philadelphia City Guard, the 157th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Oct. 1862; in 1865 it was consolidated with the 191st Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed in red., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$35 bounty! Fall in boys and get rid of the draft! : by joining Captain V. Marchal's company of the 1st Penn'a Chasseurs Union League Brigade! Six months service! Charles Lespes, Col. T. Ellwood Zell, Lieut. Col. Company head-quarters, 526 Prune St. / V.
The Pennsylvania Chasseurs, an independent battlion of five companies under the command of T. Ellwood Zell, was mustered in July 23,1863 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1319, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 276., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.


$40 when enlisted Wanted! Active young men to fill up Company E, 116th Regiment, P.V. : Col. D. Heenan, com'g. 100 dollars bounty! One month's pay in advance; men mustered in and pay and rations to commence immediately. Recruiting station, 531 Chesnut St.
The 116th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited in the summer of 1862 and mustered out July 14, 1865; Col. Heenan was wounded at Fredericksburg in Dec. 1862, and discharged in Jan. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1228, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 128., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$400 bounty State aid to men with families, 4 dollars per week! : Good men wanted immediately for the 2d Regiment R.I. Cavalry under the command of Major A.W. Corliss, which has been ordered to join Major General Banks' expedition! Men who enlist in this
The Second Regiment of the Rhode Island Cavalry was organized in Nov. 1862 and ordered to duty in Louisiana; it was consolidated to a battalion of four companies in Aug. 1863, and transferred to 1st Louisiana Cavalry; it was transferred again in Jan. 1864 to the 3rd Rhode Island Cavalry., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$50 bounty! : The glorious old National Guard once more in the field. Recruits wanted in Company "B" for 100 days' service. Harmanus Neff, Colonel commanding. Apply at the National Guards' Hall, Race Street, below Sixth. / 1st Lieut. G.W. Green. 2d " Wm.
Capt. William Rush and 1st Lt. George W. Green were in Company B of the 196th Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. Harmanus Neff; it was organized July 20, and mustered out Nov. 17, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 436, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 278., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.


$50 bounty! Fall in Cooper Guards! : Patriots to the rescue of your good old Keystone State, and one more rally for the Constitution and our glorious Union. All young men desirous of serving the above will do well to join this company Now let every youth
The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863; Bates records no Company H. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 251., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.


$50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't : Recruits wanted for "Co. G" 100 days' service! Apply at once, at Armory, Board St. bel. Race. / S.W. Pettit. Recruiting officer.
The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Printed on two 41 x 58 cm. sheets of paper pasted together., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 40 posted 10 to armory., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't : Recruits wanted for "Co. H" 100 days' service! Apply at once, at Armory, Board St. bel. Race. / Lieut. Charles O. Klett. Recruiting officer.
The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Printed on two 41 x 58 cm. sheets of paper pasted together., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 30 posted 20 to armory., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't Recruits wanted for "Co. C" 100 days' service! : Apply at once, at Armory, No. 808 Market St. James H. Errickson, O.S.
The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861; Sgt. James H. Erickson is listed on the muster roll for June 1863. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't Recruits wanted for "Co. F" 100 days' service! : Apply at once, at Armory, Broad St. bel. Race. Captain Kennedy.
The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861; Harry C. Kennedy was Captain of Co. F from Sept. 1862 to at least Aug. 1863. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't Recruits wanted for "Co. K" 100 days' service! : Apply at once, at Armory, Broad St. bel. Race. J.G. Brittain, recruiting sargeant.
The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$50 bounty! Rally men of Philadelphia for the defence of your city and state. : Recruits wanted for company E, First Regiment Grey Reserves! Armory---Broad Street, below Race. Come to the rescue. Equipment furnished and bounty paid.
aThe Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Printed on two 41 x 58 cm. sheets of paper pasted together., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: For 100 days' service!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 88 posted 12 to armory 100 copies., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$50 bounty! To the rescue! : Recruits wanted for Capt. Thomas Cunningham's co. 60th Regiment P.M. for 100 days' service. Head-quarters, cor. of Sixth and Oxford Sts. Rally boys, rally! / Captain Thomas Cunningham. 1st Lieut. Basil Wood. 2d " Jas. H. Cunni
The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 251., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

$50 city bounty $50 Men wanted to fill old Co. A, 51st Reg't, P.V.M. : Formerly 2d Coal Regiment. This company is attached to the First Coal Regiment now recruiting for 100 days. Come forward & enlist! / Capt. Thos. C. Evans.
The Second Coal Trade Regiment, 51st Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Oliver Hopkinson, was mustered into service July 3 and discharged Sept. 2, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1293, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.


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