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The Olive branch. Peace and union. How shall we obtain them? : 1st. Apply to the British minister to bring about foreign interference? ... 2d. Hold out the olive branch, confess our error in having resented the bombardment for Fort Sumter, propose peace a
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
On Thursday, Nov. 5, at 8 o'clock P.M., the Union League will hold a special meeting. : Please be punctual in attendance! / Ira Cortright, president. Edw. Kummer, sec'y.
Nov. 5 fell on a Thursday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
On to Richmond! To arms! To arms! : Men wanted to fill up Company F, Union Guard Regiment, Col. John B. Adams. State & national bounties guaranteed! Able-bodied young men, who do not wish to be drafted, would do well to enroll their names before the 15th
"The troops recruited for the One Hundred and Forty-fourth Regiment, never had a regimental organization, and were consequently assigned to other commands."--S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 518 note., The illustration is an eagle with a blank banner, perched on a horn., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
One grand dash for the Union! : Germantown must be represented. Recruits wanted for Co. D, 3d Pa. Reserves Col. H.G. Sickel. (100 days service.) All bounties guarantied Head-quarters, Union League Room, Germantown / Captain Jno. Stanton, recruiting office
The Third Pennsylvania Reserves, the 32nd Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in July 27, 1861 and mustered out June 17, 1864; John Stanton was promoted to Captain in Marcy 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 609, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 69., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
"One more blow for the Union." A hundred days of glory! : In obedience to the calls of the president and governor, the 60th Regiment P.V.M. will again take the field in defence of the Union and of the violated soil of the state. All young men desirous of
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.
One more chance for the old Fifth Penna. Cavalry. Kautz's celebrated division. : Only a few more men to fill the regt. Government bounty, - $300 City " 400 Ward " 25 Office, 106 South Sixth Street. Capt. Samuel H. Bayley, 5th Pa. Cav., recruiting officer.
The Cameron Dragoons, the 65th Regiment, 5th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and disbanded in May 1865; A.V. Kautz assumed command of the cavalry division of the Army of the James in May, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 568, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 160., The illustration shows a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted Confederate cavalry soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
One more rally for the Old Keystone State : "Let no one refuse to arm who will not be able to justify himself before man and God, in sight of a desolated hearth or a dishonored family." Coal Regiment! Alfred Day, Col. commanding. A company is now organizi
The First Coal Trade Regiment, 40th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Alfred M. Day, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Aug. 3 and 4, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1266, 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.
Only 40 men wanted! : For garrison duty at Fortress Monroe 3d Pa. Artillery, 152d Reg't P.V. Col. Wm. [sic] Roberts comd'g. Bounty $400! / Capt. J.F. [sic] Blake. 2d Lieut. James S. Martin, Jr., recruiting Battery F, No. 329 Chestnut St.
The 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865; Col. Joseph Roberts was mustered in March 19, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 698, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 152., 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.
The only reliable illustrated is Frank Leslie's newspaper : no. 344, and supplement no. 345, for the present week. Turn over.
On verso: Contents. The Battle of Williamsburgh, Va. (Full page.) The Capture of New Orleans by the national gunboats. (Double page.) ..., The Battle of Williamsburg took place May 5, 1862., Imprint from colophon., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Our country calls! We must obey! : 25th Ward in motion. The undersigned respectfully invite their fellow-citizens of the 25th Ward, who are opposed to all ideas of peace or compromise with traitors, and who are in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the wa
Signed by Barton H. Jenks and 23 others., March 31 fell on a Monday in 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Our country for ever : A grand Democratic mass meeting will be held at Village Green Hotel Delaware County, on Saturday evening, Oct. 3 Delegations from all parts of the county are expected to be present. Chas. Buckwalter, Esq., of Phila., Chas. D. Manley
Oct. 3 fell on a Saturday in 1863., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: Our rights! and our liberties!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Our diagrams for army socks having been found useful, we herewith submit one for army mittens : Those who may be disposed to knit mittens for the army, may forward them through the Women's Central Relief Association No. 814 Broadway, New-York. Specificati
The illustration is an outline of a mitten., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
"Our whole country!" : A mass meeting of the loyal citizens of the Eighteenth Ward! Will be held at Girard & Columbia Avenues, on Thursday even'g, Oct. 1st, 1863, at 7 1/2 o'clock. Rally friends of the Union! All who love their country better than party,
The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No party but our country., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Our whole country! : Grand rally of the loyal citizens of the 20th Ward! On Wednesday evening, 7th instant. At the intersection of Ridge Av. & 19th Street. Let all the friends of the gallant Curtin, the friends of the government, and the friends of the so
Gov. Andrew Curtin stood for reelection in 1863., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No party but our country., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Paints and drugs, for cash. : 162 Broadway, just below Courtlandt St. "The cash drug house," P.D. Orvis. Notice. Your are respectfully requested to put this circular in your memorandum book and call at my establishment, conveniently located in Broadway, j
The illustration shows a U.S. flag with the motto: Stand by the flag., Printed in red ink; printed area measures 15.7 x 10.7 cm., Library Company copy has contemporary MS. note: P D Orvis circular drugs &c 1861., 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.
A paper for the camp and fireside! Forney's war press : The intense interest everywhere felt in the mighty contest in which the armies and fleets of the nation are engaged, on the Potomac, in Western Virginia, in Kentucky, in Missouri, on the sea coast an
"Forney's" appears within an ornament; the ornament also bears the date 1861, and is signed: J.H. Byram, engr., Printed in red and black; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 67.7 x 44.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Parr's patent American camp chest. : Patented June 25th, 1861. ...
Signed on p. [3]: "American Camp Chest Co.," 202 Broadway, N.Y., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Patriots arouse! Cavalry men wanted! : To form a battalion under Major A.W. Corliss. Now is the time to join a crack battalion for the gallant General Burnside's division! 400 dollars bounty! $325 before leaving the state! Families provided for by the sta
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.
Patriots arouse. To arms! : All those who are willing to join a new company, now forming at Warrington and Hartsville, for the protection of the state, are requested to meet at Newville, on Thursday afternoon, at four o'clock. A few more men are wanted im
The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Check the invaders!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Patriots, come forward! : The undersigned, by the advice and encouragement of numerous friends, is enrolling a company of young men of good moral character, and such as prefer such companionship, to serve for "three years or the war," to be known as the "
The Monitors, the 127th New York Infantry, saw service from Sept. 1862 to June 1865; Capt. William was in command of Company A., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Peace & disunion! : What is mean by an immediate cessation of hostilities? ... In short, it means dismemberment of the Union! What is meant by a convention of the states? It means that we shall beg the South to grant us a treaty of peace, the first condit
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Penn'a Cavalry! Late Cameron Dragoons, Colonel Campbell. : Recruits wanted! for the above celebrated regiment now in the field! The heavy's of the Army!! Bounty, 85 dollars, cash in hand. Other bounties same as all old regiments. Head quarters, 232 North
The Cameron Dragoons, the 65th Regiment, 5th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and disbanded in May 1865; Col. David Campbell was mustered in March 12 and resigned Oct. 16, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 568, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 160., The illustration is a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted Confederate cavalry soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Penn'a Scott Legion 154th Reg't Penna. Volunteers. Col. Benj'n C. Brooker : An excellent opportunity is now offered to persons wishing to join a company in this nine months infantry reg't! Company E commanded by an experienced officer thoroughly acquainte
The 154th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Dec. 1862, but before commissions had been issued, seven companies were detailed for special duty, leaving only three intact; they were mustered out in Sept. and Oct. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 795., Printed in green., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; recruiting deadline amended in MS.: Up to the 24th inst., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The people's new ten commandments, : from the Book of John, the Pilgrim, Chap. XII. / By David the Scribe. In the days of Abraham the Just, the people of the land, called Uncle Samuel's Land, resolved upon holding a great convocation at the foot of the mo
Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 31.0 x 23.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philada. City Guard! 157th Regiment, P.V. : Col. William A. Gray. 40 able-bodied men wanted to complete the roll of Co. B, attached to this popular regiment, now encamped near the city. Clothing & rations furnished at once. Government bounty, $100, citize
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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philad'a City Guard, 157th Regiment, P.V. : Col. William A. Gray. Able-bodied men wanted for Company D. Bounty, $152. Government bounty, $100, enlistment premium, 2, citizens' bounty, $50, total, 152. A gum blanket to each recruit. Don't wait to be drafte
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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philad'a City Guard old 23d Regiment, P.V. : Rally for state defence! Co. "E!" Now recruiting at head-quarters, Fifth St. above Prune / Capt. Wm. Cunningham. Lieut. L.W. Govett, Lieut. Wm. Kinsley, all of the old 110th Regiment, P.V.
The 110th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered into service Oct. 24, 1861, and mustered out June 28, 1865; it was under the command of W.D. Lewis Jr. until Dec. 20, 1862; William Cunningham was promoted from 1st Lt. to Capt. June 16, 1862; Lewis W. Govett and William H. Kinsley both resigned in Dec. 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 976, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 122., 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.
Philad'a Guards three months. Recruits wanted! : All the city bounties secured. Arms, clothing, and all necessities furnished. Fall in Recruiting office, 516 South Fourth St. / Capt. Samuel Davies.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philadelphia, April 15, 1861. To the president of the United States. : The unparalleled event of the past week has revealed to the citizens of the United States, beyond question or possibility of doubt, that a peaceful reconciliation under the form of our
Signed: Hor. Binney [and 67 others]., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philadelphia, August 12, 1864. Dear Sir: : We are again under the necessity of making application to the citizens of the ward for subscriptions to a fund to raise troops for the defence of our nation, and by this means avoid the necessity for a draft. ...
There are twelve additional names and addresses following Daniel Steinmetz., Daniel Steinmetz was chairman of the Citizens' Volunteer Substitute Committee, which, in a letter also dated Aug. 12, 1864, suspended operations., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. This it to certify, that [blank] has this day enlisted in my company [blank] Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, : for three years or during the war, offering himself as a substitute for [blank] who was drafted on the 16th of Oc
A blank form., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 10.4 x 19.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. To [blank] : Sir: You will please take notice that you have been enrolled as liable to military duty. If you claim you are not liable, on account of physical defect or bodily infirmity, or that you are exempt from the performan
A draft notification form., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS. Aug. 17, 1862, ordering John A. McAllister to report on or before Aug. 18 to Edw. Irwin, 1507 Sansom St. or J.H. Brady, 22nd below Locust., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. To [blank] : Sir: You will please take notice that you have been enrolled as liable to military duty. If you claim you are not liable, on account of physical defect or bodily infirmity, or that you are exempt from the performan
A draft notification form., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS. Aug. 11, 1862, ordering Henry M. Phillips Jr. to report on or before Aug. 15 to Chas. Moore, 308 S. 12th St. or Thos. Naulty, 24th and Lombard; MS. note on verso: In consequence of this notice I obtained from Dr. H.L Hodge a certificate of ill health &c ... Aug 13 '62 ... left it with Charles Moore No. 308 S. 12th St., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philadelphia City Guard : Col. William A. Gray. Citizens of Philadelphia desirous of repelling the invaders of our state, are requested to give their names immediately at Nos. 605 Sansom Street, 315 South Front Street, and 527 Chestnut Street. Captains an
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 on two 49 x 60 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with 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.
Philadelphia City Guard! 157 157 : 157th Regiment, Pennsylvania Vols. Col. Wm. A. Gray. Fall in! Fall in!! Fall in!!! "Your country calls in the hour of peril." Recruits wanted! This is the last regiment authorized by the War and State departments. $152 b
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 and blue., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with a sergeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Library Company copy very fragile; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philadelphia City Guard! 157 157 : 157th Regiment, Pennsylvania Vols. Col. Wm. A. Gray. Fall in! Fall in!! Fall in!!! "Your country calls in the hour of peril." Recruits wanted! This is the last regiment authorized by the War and State departments. $152 b
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 and blue., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with a sergeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Library Company copy very fragile; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Philadelphia City Guard! 157th Regt. P.V. : Col. Wm. A. Gray. Able-bodied men wanted for Co. D. Bounty, $152! Government bounty, $100. Citizens' bounty, $50. Enlistment premium, $2. Total, $152. A gum blanket to each recruit. Don't wait to be drafted, but
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., 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.
Philadelphia City Guard! Col. Wm. A. Gray. : Able-bodied men wanted for Co. E. Bounties: Citizens' bounty, $200 One month's pay in advance, 13 Enlistment premium, 2 Govern't bounty, $100 Advance, 25 Expiration of enlistment, 75 $240 cash to each recruit.
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., 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.
Philadelphia City Guard! Col. Wm. A. Gray. Company H. : Bounties: Citizens' bounty, $50. One month's pay in advance, $13. Government bounty, $50. Enlistment premium, $2. $75 at expiration of enlistment. $90 cash to each recruit. A gum blanket when mustere
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., The illustration shows a regiment 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.
Philadelphia daily and weekly journal. : Office, No. 108 South Third Street. Daily, 2 cents per copy. Weekly, $1 per annum.
Printed in red and blue in the form of an American flag; "Our Union forever" appears among the stripes; a portrait of George Washington and "Philada Evening Journal Carr & Elliott publishs." appear in the blue field., Carr & Elliott published the Philadelphia evening journal in at least April 1861; by May 1863 the publisher was Pine & Lewis., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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