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Ho! For Fortress Monroe! : Wanted a few more active men for Battery H. Men uniformed and sent to camp at once. Head-quarters 337 Chestnut St. second door below 4th, north side. And 50 North Sixth Street. / John S. Jarden, 1st Lieut. John W. Hamilton 2d, "
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; Capt. Thomas Wilhelm was promoted to Major 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, signed E. Rogers, shows four horses, two with riders, pulling a cannon with three soldiers seated., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Ho! for the Bucktails! : The only chance offered in Kensington, Richmond, Bridesburg and Frankford to enlist in this famous brigade. This company is attached to the 143d Regiment and to be commanded by Col. L. Wistar [sic], late of the original Bucktails.
The 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment was organized in Oct. 1862 and mustered out in June 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p.487. Col. Langhorne Wister commanded the Third Bucktails, 150th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, organized in Sept. 1862 and mustered out in June 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 611., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Ho! for the ironclad ship! : The yard will be open for visitors on Friday & Saturday. The launch will take place at noon, Saturday, May 10th, 1862. Passengers can take the 2d & 3d Street passenger cars. Exchange tickets are sold by all connecting roads.
The ironclad New Ironsides was built at Philadelphia and launched May 10, 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Ho, for the state service! Recruits wanted! 1st Penn'a Cavalry, for state defence!
The 1st Cavalry, 44th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the summer of 1861 originally to be a force for the state defence; it was mustered in Sept. 1, 1861 under command of Col. G.D. Bayard, and mustered out Sept. 9, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 1014., The illustration shows a cavalry charge, with two buildings in the background., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; probably the top sheet, printed in a single color, of 4# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.38 (McAllister); see also 4# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.39 (McAllister)., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Ho, for the state service! Recruits wanted! 1st Penn'a Cavalry, for state defence! : Rally, freeman! In defence of your state, your homes and your property. All recruits will be armed, equipped & mounted, as soon as mustered into the service. This regimen
The 1st Cavalry, 44th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the summer of 1861 originally to be a force for the state defence; it was mustered in Sept. 1, 1861 under command of Col. G.D. Bayard, and mustered out Sept. 9, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 1014. Joseph C. Hess, promoted to Lt. Col. Oct 24, 1863, commanded the 19th Cavalry, 180th of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, organized in the summer and fall of 1863 and mustered out May 14, 1866. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 181., Printed in red and green; printed on two 59 x 80 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration shows a cavalry charge, with two buildings in the background., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; see also 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.36c (McAllister)., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Ho, for the state service! Recruits wanted! 1st Penn'a Cavalry, headquarters, 110 South 6th St. For state defence! : J.C. Hess, Col. commanding. Rally, freeman! In defence of your state, your homes and your property. All recruits will be armed, equipped &
The 1st Cavalry, 44th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the summer of 1861 originally to be a force for the state defence; it was mustered in Sept. 1, 1861 under command of Col. G.D. Bayard, and mustered out Sept. 9, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 1014. Joseph C. Hess, promoted to Lt. Col. Oct 24, 1863, commanded the 19th Cavalry, 180th of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, organized in the summer and fall of 1863 and mustered out May 14, 1866. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 181., Printed in red and black; printed on two 57 x 81 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration shows a cavalry charge, with two buildings in the background., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; see also 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.36c (McAllister)., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Ho! for Washington : Men wanted for Company "M," Col. Heenan's reg't The only regiment accepted by the War Department for three months. This is the only chance for men to enlist, as the reg't must report in Washington on the 15th of this month, (June.) Ap
Col. Dennis Heenan received authority June 11, 1862, to recruit a regiment; the 116th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited for three years' service 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; there was no Company M; Thomas A. Murray served as captain of Company B and was discharged Jan. 27, 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.
Home squad. Company A. Supplies. : Each member is required to equip himself with the articles enumerated, as follows: and to be ready in marching order when Jeff Davis crosses the Wire Bridge. ... N.B.--Each private that cannot pack the above things in hi
Facetious list of equipment and supplies required by Pennsylvania recruits., The illustration shows four comic figures., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Honorably discharged soldiers! All who desire to enlist in the Invalid Corps! : To perform provost and garrison duty, are requested to call at North-East cor. Broad & Spring Garden Sts. and present their discharges to the undersigned, who is authorized to
The Invalid Corps was established in April 1863, renamed the Veteran Reserve Corps in March 1864, and abolished during the summer of 1866; twelve companies were formed at the army hospitals in Philadelphia. Cf. Taylor, F.H. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 236., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: "When duty calls, 'tis ours to obey.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Horses, horses, horses : 100 horses wanted for artillery. The subscriber will be at [blank] [blank] [blank] to buy horses. None but sound ones will be bought. / Isaac Heulings.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Hospital Guards! : By an order from the War Department, His Excellency Gov. Sprague has been authorized to raise a company of infantry! To act as a guard at Portsmouth Grove Hospital The men will be enlisted to serve for a period of 3 years or during the
The Independent Company Hospital Guards were organized at Portsmouth, R.I. Dec. 6, 1862 and mustered out of service Aug. 26, 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Hospital slippers for the sick and wounded soldiers of the Union. : Directions. Cut the lining three-quarters of an inch larger than the outside all round, turn over and stich through, over seam the backs together and sew to the soles--round them out a li
The broadside is cut in the shape of the slipper pattern., An endorcement of the Ladies' Aid Society of Philadelphia by George B. McClellan is dated Oct. 21, 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
"How are you" cavalry? Col. Hess's new regiment! : 1st Penn'a Cavalry $150 bounty! $50 cash! Each recruit will be mustered in and sent to camp as soon as enlisted. Co. B. / Capt. Reynolds No. 22 South 4th Street. I.W. Heysinger, G.A. Sharp, lieutenants.
The 1st Cavalry, 44th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the summer of 1861 originally to be a force for the state defence; it was mustered in Sept. 1, 1861 under command of Col. G.D. Bayard, and mustered out Sept. 9, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 1014. Joseph C. Hess, promoted to Lt. Col. Oct. 24, 1863, commanded the 19th Cavalry, 180th of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, organized in the summer and fall of 1863 and mustered out May 14, 1866. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 181., The illustration shows a cavalry charge, with two buildings in the background., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Hubbel & Co.'s Celebrated Golden Bitters. The best tonic in the world. : By tonics are understood those substances the operation of which is to give vigor and strength to the system. ... This tonic is no humbug, but is in fact the best in the world. ... /
On verso: Geo. C. Hubbel & co., proprietors of the Celebrated Golden Bitters., At head of title, each side: See index to advertisers page 51., At foot, each side: See over., "These Bitters, although only recently brought into the market, have acquired a marked degree of public favor, which must soon create for them a very general demand all over the country."--advertising article in the New York Times, April 25, 1864., Illustration of an eagle on an American shield signed: Pease sc., Printed on yellow paper., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Hundreds of our Iowa soldiers have been wounded at Vicksburg! : They need sanitary supplies We must help them immediately! A public meeting will be held this evening, Wednesday, May 27, 1863, at 8 o'clock, at Metropolitan Hall to arrange for obtaining and
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Hurrah for Texas! The land of milk and honey : The 1st Battalion, 2d Regiment R.I. Cavalry, under command of Major A.W. Corliss, has been ordered to join the expedition of General N.P. Banks, destined for Texas. Now is the time to join this crack regiment
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., The illustration is a trotting stallion., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
"I, Philip Kearney, an old soldier, : enter my solemn protest against this order for retreat. We ought, instead of retreating, to follow up the enemy, and take Richmond. And, in full view of all the responsibility of such a declaration, I say to you all,
After the Battle of Malvern Hill in July 1862, General McClellan withdrew his troops back to the James River and ceased to threaten Richmond; Kearny was highly critical of the retreat. This broadside may have been issued during the presidential campaign of 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The Imperial Zouaves! : Wanted, at once, 20 men to complete a company of the splendid regiment of Col. D'Epineuil Pay and rations commence at once. Look at the imposing uniform---furnished at once. Recruiting office, at [blank] house for three days. Head-
The D'Epineuil Zouaves, the 53rd New York Volunteers, were organized Aug. to Nov. 1861, and mustered out March 21, 1862., The illustrations shows an eagle with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Important announcement! : Lossing's pictorial history of the great Rebellion. ... Persons possessing pamphlets, or other materials relating to the Rebellion, will confer a favor by sending them to the author, Benson J. Lossing, Esq., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. /
Includes letters of recommendation dated March 1862. The pictorial history of the Civil War in the United States of America was published in parts by G.W. Childs between 1866 and 1868., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; ink stamp: From John Penington & Son. Philada., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Important! By orders just received, : all recruits must be sworn into the service this day, or the United States bounty will not be paid to them. Members of Capt. Hooper's company must report themselves at the armory forthwith. New recruits will be receiv
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: Near Boston, Mass., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Important draft notice! : This Monday evening at 8 o'clock the citizens of the borough, and especially those liable to draft, are earnestly requested to attend the meeting at Citizens' Hall, to adopt prompt and decided measures to raise more funds to proc
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Important from Charleston. Major Anderson taken! : Entrance obtained under a flag of truce New Yorkers implicated! Great excitement. What will the Southern Confederacy do next? On the 8th inst., about 12 hours before midnight under cover of a bright sun,
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Important manifesto! Citizens! Look to your rights!! : P.F.W. having evacuated his late premises, and taken possession of a more tenable position, hopes, by an ample supply of ammunition, and all the materials necessary for a prolonged business siege, to
Peter F. Wallace, carpenter, is listed at this address in the New York City directory for 1862; in 1863, his business address is listed as 142 Grand., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Important manifesto! Citizens! Look to your rights!! : P.F.W. having evacuated his late premises, and taken possession of a more tenable position, hopes, by an ample supply of ammunition, and all the materials necessary for a prolonged business siege, to
Peter F. Wallace, carpenter, is listed at this address in the New York City directory for 1862; in 1863, his business address is listed as 142 Grand., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Important to book agents. : New era in American history, ask for Juan, the white slave, or The rebel planter's daughter. Thrilling story of slavery, suffering, and Southern secession, boldly exposing the unparalleled treachery, plotting and fraud of the G
Publisher's call for distributors for W.D. Ritner's novel, first published 1857 under title "Juan, or The white slave," and reissued in 1865 under title "Juan, the white slave, and the rebel planter's daughter.", Prospective agents are instructed to contact W.D. Reichner, Wholesale Union Book Publishing House, no. 104 North Tenth Street, Philadelphia., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Important to the ladies : 22.000 pieces white goods ... for sale at half-price. Turn over.
On verso: Price, Ferris & Co. (of Market Street) importers & makers of white goods, linens, laces, embroideries, mitts, handkerchiefs, lace mantles, &c., &c., in consequence of the interruption of the wholesale trade caused by the war, we have taken the store, 807 Chestnut Street, and will offer to the ladies of Philadelphia, and vicinity, our entire stock, (most of which is freshly imported,) at retail, for cash, at prices ranging from 25 to 50 per cent less ..., Price, Ferris & Co. are listed in Philadelphia directories from 1857 to 1861 at various Market Street addresses., Printed on card stock in red, blue, and black., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
In aid of the sick and wounded soldiers. : Concert by the Harmonia Musical Society, Musical Fund Hall, Tuesday evening, April 1st, 1862. The Cantata of Ruth, and miscellaneous music will be presented. Tickets fifty cents each.
Printed in blue, on card stock., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
In press. Will be published on October 20th, 1862. Raff's Manual of pensions, bounty & pay. : A manual of pensions, bounty and pay:--Containing the laws, forms and regulations relating to pensions, ... By George W. Raff. 1 vol. 12mo., law sheep. $2 00. Wi
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; ink stamp: From John Penington & Son. Philada., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
In press. Will be published on October 20th, 1862. Raff's Manual of pensions, bounty & pay. : A manual of pensions, bounty and pay:--Containing the laws, forms and regulations relating to pensions, ... By George W. Raff. 1 vol. 12mo., law sheep. $2 00. Wi
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; ink stamp: From John Penington & Son. Philada., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Independent company for 100 days! $50 bounty. : Having been authorized by the Adjutant General of the state to raise an independent company for 100 days, I shall open a recruiting office at 808 Cherry St. where all young men are requested to call and enro
Immanual M. Hager was Captain of Co. A of the 52nd Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, mustered into service July 9 and discharged Sept. 1, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1295., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., shows an eagle on a shield with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Independent Corn Exchange Guards! Company A! : Attention! A picked company is being recruited by members of the Corn Exchange Association, at their armory, Second St. above Walnut for three months' service. The men will be thoroughly equipped at private e
The 49th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, called the Second Corn Exchange Regiment, under command of Col. Alexander Murphy, was mustered into service July 2 and 14, and discharged Sept. 2 and 3, 1863; Albert F. Hoppel became Captain of Company D. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1288, 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.
Independent Light Guard. : There will be a meeting of the above corps, to take into consideration its re-organization, in accordance with the recommendation of our state executive. To all gentlemen who may desire to enter a first-class military organizati
Oct. 1 fell on a Wednesday in 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Inkstand. Extra. Why are Boston's quotas not full? : Is it not because Boston has not been so liberal as the adjoining towns? If the authorities had offered $200 for three years' men, and $100 for nine months' men, would not the quotas, in all probability
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Institute for Colored Youth. 716 Lombard Street, Philadelphia. : The managers of the Institute for Colored Youth desire to place before the view of the friends of the institute, and of others who take an interest in the intellectual advancement of the col
"The greatly increased cost of living has rendered necessary an advance of the salaries of our teachers, ... An appeal was made to the friends of the institute for annual subscriptions for a short term of years, which met with a liberal response ..."--Institute for Colored Youth, Annual report, 1865, p. 17., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Invalid Brigade. : "Hey Jim along, Jim along Josey," we are the boys, can't come up to time. Rally 46ers. "Glory Halleluja!" Your country calls!! Let 'er call!!! Get your certificate and join the glorious brigade of Gen. Debility, comprising a portion of
Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Invalid Corps! : Recruiting office, 808 Lombard St., above Eighth, Philadelphia. Men desirous of enlisting in the Invalid Corps as authorized by General Orders, No. 105, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, April 28, 1863, are invited to present the
The Invalid Corps was established in April 1863, renamed the Veteran Reserve Corps in March 1864, and abolished during the summer of 1866; twelve companies were formed at the army hospitals in Philadelphia. Cf. Taylor, F.H. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 236., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Irish Brigade Second Regiment! Col. Robt. Emmett Patterson, commanding. : Recruits wanted for the Hibernia Greens, Co. B. Pay and rations to commence on signing the roll. Uniforms and comfortable quarters provided. This regiment is accepted by the governo
The 115th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized by Robert Emmet Patterson, beginning in Nov. 1861; Patterson was discharged Dec. 2, 1862; the regiment was consolidated and incorporated into the 110th Regiment in May 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1208, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 126., The illustrations include six soldiers, in groups of three, standing at attention; soldiers in a camp, with tents and the flag; and an eagle on a shield, no banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Is the war a failure? : The Chicago convention declared that the War against the Rebellion had proved a failure. They put this forth as "the sense of the American people;" and on the strength of this declaration, they demanded that "immediate efforts be m
Argues against statements made at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago pronouncing the war a failure; followed by testimonials from various generals of the Union Army intended to illustrate the progress of the war in favor of the Union forces., Printed in two columns., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Jackson Infantry, Twenty-ninth Regiment, P.V. : Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. This is to certify, that [blank] is a [blank] of Captain [blank] Company of the Jackson Infantry Regiment, the Twenty-ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanded by Colonel
The Jackson Infantry, the 29th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in May 1861 and mustered out of service in July 1865; it was under command of Col. Murphy until April 23, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 484, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 61., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Jeff. Davis' confession! : A singular document found on the dead body of a rebel! ... /The above is a true copy of the original, / Yours &c Wesley Bradshaw.
At head of title: Extra., Copyright 1861 by Charles W. Alexander; Wesley Bradshaw is the pseudonym used on literary works of Charles Wesley Alexander, Philadelphia publisher., At foot: Notice.--We will send to any address, on the receipt of three cents, a copy of "General McClellan's dream," of which nearly forty thousand were sold in Philadelphia alone. To any one remitting $1.00 we will send, post paid, 50 copies. Our edition is the only one authorized by Mr. Bradshaw, and bears his autograph. Agents should send in their orders immediately., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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