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The Quaker gun, : now on exhibition, was brought from the Rebel works at Manassas, and wishing the public to witness the artillery used by the aforesaid Rebels, it will be exhibited for a few days only, a the old "Press" office, 417 Chestnut Street, betwe
A "Quaker gun" is a wooden log, sometimes painted black to resemble the barrel of a cannon, placed to give the appearance of heavy artillery., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Image of the American Civil War.

Railroad Guards, fall in! With officers that have seen service in the field. : To arms! To arms! $50 bounty $50 Recruits wanted to fill Co. "H," Railroad Guards 100 days service. Apply at head-quarters: Frankford Road, above Huntingdon Street. Pay and rat
Charles S. Brown, Captain of Co. H of the 91st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, resigned Feb. 22, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 222., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is 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.


Rally! Come one, come all, our country calls! To the rescue! : 2d Union League Regiment! For 3 months' service! All city bounties guarantied! Co. F now recruiting at 921 North Tenth St. Come in out of the draft 'tis your last chance! / 1st Lieut. H.V. Chr
The Second Union League Regiment, 52nd Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William A. Gray, was mustered into service July 9 and discharged Sept. 1, 1863; Christy, Argue, and Thomas are not listed as members of the 52nd Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1295, 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.

Rally Democrats! And stand by the Constitution! : A mass meeting of the Democratic citizens of Philadelphia, will be held on Monday evening, June 1, 1863 at 8 o'clock, in Independence Square! To consider and express their opinions upon the arbitrary arres
The illustration is an eagle, signed L. Johnson & Co. Philada., with the banner: The Constitution as it is! The Union as it was!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rally for the Keystone State! : To arms To arms Now is your chance to avoid the draft! 20 men wanted! To fill a company now forming for state defence, under the command of experienced officers. / Capt. A. McCormick. 1st Lieut. Luke Shearer. 2d Lieut. J. K
The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: "When duty called, 'tis ours to obey.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rally freemen! Look at your city's generosity! : $99.00 besides your government pay. Co. F Union League Regiment! has just opened their muster rolls in Independence Square and will give the above bounty, $60 as soon as mustered in, and $13 a month to your
Capt. Charles A. Thomas resigned from the 119th Pennsylvania Volunteers March 11, 1863. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 23. There were four Union League regiments recruiting in 1863: the 45th, 52nd, and 59th infantry regiments of the Pennsylvania Militia and the 183rd Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers; Thomas, Hurst, and Mezick cannot be identified with any particular regiment., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rally in your strength : A grand Union Democratic mass meeting! of the citizens of Bucks and Montgomery Counties will be held at Warminster, on the York Road, one mile above Hatboro', and near the Street Road, on Tuesday, October 4, 1864, at 10 o'clock in
The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: Little Mac, and the Buckeye Boy!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rally! Rally! : A few more men wanted for a first-rate company, now forming at Doylestown. Rally to the flag of your country, and avoid a draft! Bounties to this company will be $100 by the government, $50 by the county, and $2 premium, with one month's p
The 138th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Aug. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Company H was recruited in Bucks County; John H. Fisher was killed at the Wilderness, Va., May 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 351., The illustration is a cannon and a U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Revolution.

Rally! Rally! $50 bounty $50 recruits wanted for Mystic Guards Company "I" 2d Regiment, P.V.M. (100 days service) Col. Dennis Heenan ...
Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rally! Rally!! Rally!!! Attention! : The members of the First State Troop of Frankford and citizens who wish to participate, are requested to meet at Jolly Post Hotel, Frankford, on Thursday afternoon, July 2d, at 3 o'clock, in citizens' dress, mounted fo
July 2 fell on a Thursday in 1863., The illustration is a mounted cavalry officer., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rally! Rally! Rally! Head-quarters, 23d Ward Troop! : July [blank] 1863. Attention! Twenty-third Ward Troop, will report themselves at [blank] o'clock, this day, in citizens' dress, mounted for parade and drill. / By command of Capt. William C. Murphy, re
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.

"Rally 'round the flag, boys!" : A meeting of the citizens of the 14th Ward will be held at Spring Garden Hall, Wednesday eve'ng, Jan. 6th, 1864 at half-past 7 o'clock, to take measures to fill our quota!
The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is 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.

Rally 'round the flag, boys! Let the eagle scream! $25 bounty. $25 bounty. : For 100 days' service Cash bounty, "$25" as soon as mustered in. Pay "$16" per month. Recruits wanted for Co. E 20th Regiment P.V.M. Apply at once at the Custom House; 533 Chestn
The 20th Pennsylvania Militia, under command of Col. William B. Thomas, was called out for the defence of the state in 1862 and again in 1863; it was reorganized and recruited in July 1864 as the 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry; Captain Charles W. McClintock led the Company E which was mustered in June 17, and mustered out Aug. 10, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1231, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 247., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No compromise with traitors, and no argument but the cannon's mouth., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn at foot, affecting imprint., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rally! To the defence of the Old Keystone! : Action, not words! all who wish immediately to go to the defence of our state, and do what they can to repel the invaders now threatening our firesides, are requested to come forth and enroll their names at onc
On Nov. 5, 1861, Col. Frishmuth received authority from President Lincoln and Governor Curtin to raise a cavalry regiment and the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers was formed; it was mustered out July 20, 1865; Col. Firshmuth resigned April 20, 1862, before the regiment left camp. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1143, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 170., The illustration is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: The Union now and forever!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rally to the defence of the Old Keystone State! : "Action, not words" All who wish immediately to go to the defence of our state, and do what they can to repel the invaders now threatening our firesides, are requested to come forth and enroll their names
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.

Rally to the rescue! : Recruits wanted for Col. Owen's 2d Regiment, Baker's Brigade. Pay and rations to begin! Men uniformed, equipped, and sent to camp at once! Recruiting office at the Washington House, Sellersville, Pa. / P. [sic] O'Kane, Lieut.
The 2nd Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 69th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 by Col. Joshua T. Owen, and mustered out July 1, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 697, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 87., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: No compromise with traitors, and no argument but the cannon's mouth., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rally veterans, citizens, young men, for the defence of the Capitol, the Union, and the flag. : Drive the invading traitors from the soil or bury them in it! The man who can, yet will not come forward now is a coward or a traitor, and will be branded as s
Also listed are captains James R. Hadley, Wm. P. Sanderson, John G. Smith, Robert Himes, John McNeight, Samuel H. Wetzel, and Edward W. Power., 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.

A Rare chance! : Wanted immediately, twenty able-bodied men, to fill up the artillery company attached to the 57th Regiment, P.V., Col. J. Richter Jones commanding. The only artillery company now being formed in the city. $100 bounty! Term of service, 3 y
Col. John Richter Jones commanded the 58th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, not the 57th, both of which began recruiting in the fall of 1861, though neither regiment included an artillery battery. Paul T. Jones led Battery L of the 2nd Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment., Printed on rose-colored paper., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: The Union now and forever!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.


A rare chance Recruits wanted for the Second Regiment Irish Brigade, : Col. Robt. E. Patterson. Men equipped when mustered in. Pay commences immediately! Rations and comfortable quarters provided. Apply at the recruiting stations, No. 1215 Market Street,
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; James McIntyre and Edwin S. Likens were in Company K; M. Corcoran is not identified with this regiment. 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., Printed in red and green., The illustration, signed Bonfield and Howell, shows a Union soldier with rifle in hand, bayonet fixed, charging past a fallen Confederate soldier in battle., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Rathbun Guards : This company is being recruited under the auspices of the Coal Merchants Committee, and will be attached to the 183d Reg't, Pa. Volunteers! Col. commanding, Geo. P. McLean. The only new regiment that has been accepted, or will be, by auth
The 183rd Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, the Fourth Union League Regiment, began recruiting in the fall of 1863 and was mustered out in July 1865; Col. George P. McLean was mustered in March 8 and resigned May 3, 1864; David Richardson was captain of Company B. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 128, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 141., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.



Read Guard Infantry Company, : attached to Col. Chantry's regiment now accepted. Attention! Volunteers!! Men wishing to go into immediate active service, have now the opportunity. Recruiting stations, at cor. of Riehmond [sic] & Ann Sts., Richmond, 25th W
The 66th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in May and June, 1861, by Alfred W. Chantry, originally for the Reserve Corps; it was mustered in Sept. 1861; Col. Chantry was relieved of his command Jan. 18, 1862; 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, The illustration shows a mounted officer facing three standing officers., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; imperfect: torn at head, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.


The rebellion its latent causes and true significance. By Henry T. Tuckerman. Price 20 cents. / James G. Gregory, publisher, New York.
Tuckerman's book was published in 1861., Printed area, including border, measures 44.0 x 56.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

The Rebellion record: : a complete, authentic, official history of the great struggle of 1860-2. Including three departments, namely: I. Documents, speeches, narratives and reports, from official sources--complete and reliable. II. A diary of events, conc
Sample letter to a canvasser, p. [3], dated 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits for the 6th Pa. Cavalry Rush's Lancers! : ... John H. Gardiner., Major and Recruiting Officer..
Printed area measures: 53.6 x 42.8 cm., Gardiner was promoted to Major Nov. 1862. Cf. Bates. History of Penna. volunteers., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits wanted! : Co. H, Second Regiment Infantry of the line, Col. Charles P. Dare, to go to Washington for a limited period. Apply at N.E. cor. of Broad and Arch fourth story. Open at all hours. / Wm. Penrose, Capt. Co. H.
Charles P. Dare commanded the 23rd Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, which was mustered in April 21 and mustered out July 31, 1861; William Penrose is not identified with this regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 209, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 49., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits wanted! : Come to the rescue of the best government on earth. Harlan Cavalry Capt. Jno. S. Struthers, recruits entitled to all grants and bounties received by other companies from the government. Pay drawn immediately on being mustered. Encampmen
Harlan's Light Cavalry, the 108th Regiment, 11th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. Josiah Harlan, was organized in Aug. and Sept. 1861, and mustered out July 17, 1865; John S. Struthers was discharged Jan. 1, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 902, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War, 1861-1865, p. 169., The illustration is an eagle holding a small shield upright in his talons., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits wanted! : For the 4th Regiment Penn'a Reserve Volunteer Corps, Col. Albert Magilton Gen. Mccall's Division, ... John C. Chance, Lieutenant Co. I, 4th Reg't, P.R.V.C., Recruiting Officer.
Broadside continues: Now at Camp Pierpont, Va. Pay 13 dollars per month, rations and clothing, and $100 bounty. Pay to begin as soon as enlisted. For further information, apply at 510 Richmond Street Kensington, Philada., Printed area measures: 35.8 x 23.8 cm., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits wanted! $165 bounty! $50 cash in hand : 1st Penn'a Cavalry Col. J.C. Hess, comd'g. Persons joining this organization will be mustered in and sent to camp immediately. Immediate equipments and all the advantages offered! Recruiting office: 221 Rac
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.

Recruits wanted! 104th Pennsylvania Regiment! : Wanted for the Ringgold Regiment, {104th} Pennsylvania Volunteers, a number of good men, pay and rations to commence upon enrollment. Bounties: By the the United States, $100 00 By Bucks County, 50 00 Enroll
The Ringgold Regiment, 104th Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Col. W.W.H. Davis commanding, was recruited primarily in Bucks County; the first company was mustered into service Sept. 6, 1861; the regiment was mustered out Sept. 30, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 733., Printed in red and black., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: Fair Oaks, Chickahominy, and Harrison's Point! [all battles of the Peninsular Campaign, March-July 1862]., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits wanted for 100 days' service in Company A 20th Regiment P.V.M. : This regiment has been accepted by the War Department for 100 days for duty in the state or elsewhere. Recruiting stations at regim'l head-quarters, No. 533 Chestnut Street, and at
The 20th Pennsylvania Militia, under command of Col. William B. Thomas, was called out for the defence of the state in 1862 and again in 1863; it was reorganized and recruited in July 1864 as the 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry for 100 days' service and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864; Captain Henry J. Snyder was promoted to Major July 23, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 341, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 277., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits wanted for Capt. J.W. Hofmann's late Captain commanding Company E, Col. Dare's 23d Regiment, Company, Rendezvous, 19th and South Sts.
Company E of the 23rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered into service April 21, and mustered out July 31, 1861; J.W. Hofmann was later Col. of the 56th Pennsylvania Volunteers., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits wanted for Capt. McCollough's Zouave Corps! : Attached to Pennsylvania Zouave Regiment Col. J.M. Gosline. Men will be mustered into service immediately! Pay & rations commence at time of enrollment. Office, Smart's block, Eighth St. above Race, P
Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; G.W. McCollough, Captain of Co. E, was discharged Feb. 25, 1862; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits wanted for Co. E! Co. E! Merchants' Regiment! 146th P.V., commanded by Col. J.D.C. Johnson. : Arrangements will be made by which soldiers' families may receive, in this city, allotments of monthly pay. $2 on being mustered into service; $25 U.S.
"The troops recruited for the One Hundred and Forty-sixth Regiment, never had a regimental organization, and were, consequently, assigned to other commands."--S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 551 note., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: To arms! To arms!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Recruits wanted for Co. F Curtin Light Guard Regiment, P.V. : Col. H.J. Stainrook. Organized under the state and accepted by the federal government. Recruits will be mustered into service, and pay and rations commence immediately. Well drilled men who can
The Curtin Light Guards, 109th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in early Dec. 1861 and was mustered out July 19, 1865; Lewis W. Ralston was promoted from 1st Lieutenant to Captain Oct. 14, 1862, and to Lieutenant Colonel Oct. 25, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 952, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 120., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: "The Union must and shall be preserved.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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