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"A slight cold," coughs, hoarseness, or sore throat, : which might be check with a simple remedy, if neglected, often terminates seriously. Few are aware of the importance of stopping a cough, ... "Brown's Bronchial Troches" were first introduced in the y
Testimonials dated 1860 and 1861., Printed area measures 32.5 x 14.7 cm., 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.
An abolition traitor. : There are traitors in the North as well as in the South, and there are abolitionists in the South as well as in the North. Some of the southern abolitionists have strange views in regard to slavery and its abolition. Among the rest
One of nine broadsides attributed to Sinclair Tousey and W.O. Bourne in NUC pre-1956, and assigned the collective title "Draft riots of 1863 of New York City; 9 handbills such as were handed about the city to allay the excitement." Two of them have the imprint "Sold by Sinclair Tousey, 121 Nassau St. ...", Signed: A Democratic workingman. New York, Aug. 29, 1863., Printed area measures: 43.7 x 25.3 cm., Purchased with funds from the Albert M. Greenfield Foundation., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Lib. Company. Annual Report, 2008, p. 49-50.
Abraham Lincoln's character. : Sketched by English travellers.
Caption title., Signed on p. 2: W.W.B. [i.e. Walter William Broom]., Text printed inside single-rule mourning borders., "In memoriam."--p. [3], verse, signed and dated: W.W.B. Brooklyn, April 30, 1865; first line: Gone! But still his spirit is here., Verse on p. [4] is a German translation of In memoriam; first line: Dahin! Sein Geist doch wallet ferner heir., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Academy of Music. Grand Union festival : A patriotic concert will be given under the direction of Carl Gaertner, on Tuesday, May 13th, '62. For the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers in Kentucky. Tickets, at fifty cents each, for sale at all the pri
Printed in red and blue, on card stock., The illustration is a pair of clasped hands in front of the Constitution and the U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Achtung! 40stes Regiment Pennsylv. Voluntairs, General Henry Bohlen, Camp, Hunter's Chapel, Va. : Jeder eingemusterte Mann erhält sofort drei Dollars handgeld, un wird vollständig ausgerüstet, und mit Springfield Büchlen vom Jahre 1861 bewaffnet, ehe er z
The 75th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, originally known as the 40th, was recruited primarily from German Americans in the Philadelphia area, beginning in Aug. 1861; it was mustered out Sept. 1, 1865; Christian Wyck was promoted to Captain of Company K Dec. 1, 1861, and drown in the Shenandoah River April 15, 1862; General Bohlen was killed at Freeman's Ford, Va., Aug. 22, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 915, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 99., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: Die Union und die Constitution., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Active men wanted! For the Second Regiment Penn'a Cavalry! : Col. R. Butler Price, now in camp near Darby. Men joining this regiment will be uniformed and fed at once. Pay as follows: 1st sergeant, $22 Other sergeants, 19 Corporals, $16 Privates, 14 Farri
The 2nd Cavalry, 59th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the fall of 1861 and mustered out in July 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 320, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 155., 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.
Active young men wanted, to join a company, to be attached to Col. D'Epineuil's Zouave-Regiment, : now at camp, at Staten Island, N.Y. Head-quarters, 403 Walnut Street. / G. W. Bratton, Capt. ... Jenkins, 1st Lieut. ... Casiday 2d Lieut.
The D'Epineuil Zouaves, the 53rd New York Volunteers, were organized Aug. to Nov. 1861, and mustered out March 21, 1862; George W. Bratton is associated with Company I., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; corner damaged, removing the initials of the two lieutenants., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Address of the carriers of the Saturday evening post, January 1, 1865.
Verse in twelve numbered stanzas, printed in three columns; first line: Come to the crowning of the King., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 44.8 x 28.8 cm., Includes a calendar, headed: Almanac for 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Address of the Legislative Assembly of New Mexico. : manifesto of the Council and House of Representatives to the inhabitants of the Territory of New Mexico.
Signed: Facundo Pino, President of the Council, J.M. Gallegos, Speaker of the House, Santa Fe, N.M. Jan. 29, 1862., Printed area measures 32.6 x 25.4; printed in 4 columns., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Aid in recruiting Grant's army!! : All corporations that have made money during this war must aid in ending it. Give your money and your influence to strengthening the army and we will soon have peace. Come up to the work faithfully; don't wait to be call
Caption title, with first lines of text., Signed on p. [3]: J. Barclay Fassitt, secretary of the committee., "The committee who have charge of the organization of the brigade are: O.W. Davis, Henry C. Howell, George Bullock, David Faust, John W. Everman, Joseph F. Tobias, D.S. Winebrener, Seth B. Stitt. Executive officers of the committee. Benjamin Franklin, Chief of Detectives of the city of Philadelphia. Treasurer. Morton McMichael, Jr., cashier of First National Bank."--p. [3]., Printed on p. [1] and [3] only; printed in red., The illustration is an eagle with the flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; addressed in MS. to John Jordan Jr. Esq president of Manufacturers and Mechanics Bank., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Alderman, Richard Donagan Fifth Ward.
Samuel Loag is listed in Philadelphia directories at this address from 1861 to 1865., Printed in red and blue., The illustration is a U.S. flag, with the banner: The right stripe., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
America in England. : W.W. Broom, (the first Union advocate in Manchester, and old champion of reform in England) will relate the history of the formation of opinion in England on the American struggle. ... Croton Hall, 187 Bowery, Thursday evening, Feb.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
American Academy of Music. This Friday evening, May 6th, 1864 third night of the grand musical festival! In aid of the Great Sanitary Fair! : Second night of the new English opera! By Wm. Henry Fry, Esq., entitled Notre-Dame of Paris! Represented under th
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 19.8 cm., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
American Civil War, the important events, such as battles, skirmishes, encampments, &c. : from the beginning up to the present time, illustrated by a series of finely colored pictures on glass, for the magic lantern, dissolving views, or similar exhibitio
The list includes 86 numbered views, from Fort Sumter, April 12, to the death of J.H. Ward, June 27, 1861; many of these slides were exhibited in a benefit program June 16, 1862, at Commissioners' Hall, Philadelphia., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
American national songs for the Union.
Caption title., Copyright 1861 by William Beschke., "American national songs for the Union! To the Hon. William H. Seward most respectfully dedicated by this devoted and humble friend: William Beschke. Philadelphia, in June, 1861."--p. [4]., With two eagles and one seal on p. [4]., "Every loyal man in the U.S. Militia, Army and Navy, is entitled to one copy gratis, from the War- and Navy-Departments. Such copies for the U.S. Militia, Army and Navy, are for that purpose only and not saleable, printed with two seals, marked W.B., and with one eagle. All saleable copies are printed with one seal, marked W.B., and with two eagles. ... Copies to be had, wholesale and retail, 531 Chestnut-Str., Philadelphia."--p. [1] and p. [4]., The first page contains words and music to six numbered patriotic songs; the second and third pages are identical and each have the caption title "Appendix to six 'American national songs for the Union!' By William Beschke."; the fourth page has the words only to the six numbered songs., William Beschke, the inventor of the breech-loading cannon, was a staunch supporter of the Union cause and published this broadside as a diatribe against Jeff Davis. He wrote derogatory lyrics to a German melody, Hail Columbia, Marseillaise, Haydn's Austrian National, God Save our Noble Queen, and Yankee Doodle. Members of the Union forces were entitled to one free copy from the War and Navy Departments [see 5782.F.4c]., 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.
Americans! Sharp-shooters! and patriots of '61, : rally to defend our flag, our martyrs must be avenged. Join the Scott Rifles, now in quarters at Camp MacDonald, Silver Lake, Staten Island. This is the best officered regiment in the country, the officers
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Andalusian stallion Hidalgo : The following letter from Mr. Sprague, American Consul in Gibraltar, gives the history of this horse: ... There are only two colts of his get now at the stables of his owner, at Tarrytown. The above horse, presented by Mr. As
The Metropolitan Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission opened in New York in March 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Annual address of the city watchmen, December 25th, 1862.
Verse in 18 stanzas., Printed in two columns, divided by a double rule; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 35.4 x 25.4 cm., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Annual greeting of the carriers of Fitzgerald's city item. Christmas, 1863.--New Year, 1864.
Verse in eleven stanzas, printed in two columns; first line: Christmas is here; the bells ring clear., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 26.6 x 20.0 cm., Includes a calendar for 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Another war declared Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters"! : S. Barlow Espy in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, cutlery, boots, shoes, hats and caps bonnets an
Capt. Stephen Barlow Espy, of Co. G, 115th Illinois Infantry, was killed at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863., Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Eighteen illustrations of varying sizes, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Any man, whether citizen or soldier, bringing to 419 Walnut St., a new recruit, will receive $15--for a veteran $25.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
An Appeal for peace sent to Lieut. Gen. Scott, July 4, 1861. : The mission of woman, has ever been a holy work consecrated by that patient suffering, which calls forth a world's sympathy for her gentle fortitude. ... To you, our once great nation's chieft
Printed in two columns divided by single rule; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 20.3 x 17.8., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
An appeal to Friends and others on behalf of the destitute Freedmen of the South. Dear Friends ....
Printed area measures 20.4 x 15.1 cm., Circular letter requesting donations to provide food and clothing for newly freed slaves. Signed: Samuel R. Shipley [and 22 others]., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Omitted from first MARC record set sent to Readex. AAI 7879 already digitized and in the product.
Arbitrary arrests! : The platform. ... The candidate. ... Interference with elections. The platform. ... The candidate. ...
Under "Arbitrary arrests! ... The candidate" first line reads: "It becomes necessary that any., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Arbitrary arrests! : The platform. ... The candidate. ... Interference with elections. The platform. ... The candidate. ...
Under "Arbitrary arrests! ... The candidate" first line reads: "It becomes necessary that any meeting of this., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Arbitrary arrests. : Correspondence of James W. Wall with the New York World.
Caption title., Two letters to the editor, dated Sept. 16, and Sept. 20, 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Are you ready to march to the battle field? : If you are, join the gallant 26th Regiment, P.V. under the command of Col. W.F. Small, now in the Army of the Potomac. The most liberal bounties are now offered by the city, state and national government, and
The 26th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, the first of the three-years regiments of Pennsylvania, was mustered in May 5, 1861 and mustered out June 18, 1864; it was under the command of Col. Small until June 30, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 344, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 52., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn and repaired, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Arouse! For the defense of our state! : The president calls for 100,000 men for six months, (unless sooner discharged.) 50,000 from Pennsylvania! 30,000 from Ohio! 10,000 from W. Virginia! 10,000 from Maryland! Drive back the invaders! Every one willing a
The 34th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia was mustered in June 3 and discharged Aug. 24, 1863; Franklin C. Stout was Captain of Company D. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1252., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Artillery Corps Independent Greys. / For Captain W.m J.J. Braceland.
The 17th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Francis E. Patterson, was created out of several companies, including the Independent Grays; it was mustered in April 25 and mustered out Aug. 2, 1861. W.J.J. Braceland was captain of Company I. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 159, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 35., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Assist the volunteers. Unequalled attraction. : By special request, the great musical & literary festival, in aid of the volunteers! given at the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Monday evening last, will be repeated at the same place, on Tuesday evening, June 25, 1
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
At a meeting in the Representatives Hall of the capitol of Tennessee : on the evening of September 12th, 1864, Col. R.D. Mussey, Judge J.M. Palmer, Dr. R.L. Stanford, and Captain J.F. Rusling were appointed to prepare an address expressive of the sentimen
"This addressed was adopted, and the committee directed to circulate it for signatures. Copies may be obtained at Captain Rusling's office, on Cherry Street, or Colonel Mussey's officer, on Cedar Street." There are 58 names of signatories appended., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! 10 more men wanted : to fill Company D, Jefferson Guards, attached to Col. Conroy's regiment, which will go into camp in a few days. Men will be fed and quartered at our head quarters, 2130 Market St. / John Moore, Captain.
The illustration shows 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.
Attention 15th Ward. : Captain T.C. Spackman, is now recruiting for Company "B" at Seventeenth and Callowhill Streets, for one year's service for the Sixth Union League Col. H.G. Sickel, comd'g. late colonel of the 3d Regiment Penna., Reserves. ... The pa
The Sixth Union League Regiment, the 198th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Horatio G. Sickel, was organized in Sept. 1864 and mustered out June 3, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 464, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 271., In the list of bounties available, the amount of the ward bounty is left blank., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! 20 more men wanted : to fill Capt. Connor's Rangers attached to the Thomas A. Scott Regiment, Col. Conroy commanding. Apply at 2312 Chestnut St., and corner of Bank and South Streets. / Thos. Connor, Captain. N.B. Pay and rations commence from
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention 24th Ward. $50 bounty : Recruits wanted to fill a company for 100 days' service, in accordance with the proclamation of the governor. Apply at once at the Commissioners' Hall, 37th & Market. / T.P. Smith, 1st Lieut. Capt. Edward Lyster.
Capt. Edward Lyster and 1st Lt. Thomas P. Smith were in Company K of the 196th Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers, the Fifth Union League Regiment, 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., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, 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.
Attention! A meeting of the citizens of Belmont & Lower Merion, : will be held at the General Wayne Hotel on Monday evening, Sept. 15th, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of forming a cavalry co. for state and home protection, in compliance with the order of
Sept. 15 fell on a Monday in 1862., Several independent cavalry units of the Pennsylvania Militia were formed and discharged in Sept. 1862 during the crisis following the Union loss at Second Bull Run. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 5, p. 1147., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! A regular meeting of the Union League will be held at their room : this Monday eve'g, Nov. 2, at 8 o'clock. All the members are requested to attend, as business of importance is on hand. / Ira Cortright, president. Edw. Kummer, sec'y.
Nov. 2 fell on a Monday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! Attention! Attention! : Col. Rush's Light Cavalry Regiment, Comp. H. B. Lockwood, Captain, C. Cadwalader, 1st Lieut. W. Odenheimer, 2d Lieut. This company is now forming at N.W. corner Third & Chestnut St. Pay and rations commence at once, and
Rush's Light Cavalry, the 70th Regiment, 6th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and mustered out in Aug. 1865; Richard H. Rush resigned Sept. 29, 1863; C.E. Cadwalader was promoted to Captain of Company D May 18, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 741, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 162., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! Bethlehem Guards! : The members of the Bethlehem Guard are requested to meet at Citizens' Hall this evening at 8 o'clock precisely. Business of importance will be transacted. All persons desirous of joining this company are requested to attend.
Joseph Peters was Captain and David O. Luckenbach was First Sergeant of Company D of the 5th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia, mustered in Sept. 11-13 and discharged Sept. 24-27, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1158., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! Cameron Dragoons. : A few more men wanted to fill a company attached to Col. Max Friedman's mounted regiment, now at Philadelphia, opposite Ridge Avenue railroad station. They will receive the pay of the regular army, be entitled to the benefit
The Cameron Dragoons, the 65th Regiment, 5th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and disbanded in May 1865; Col. Max Friedman was mustered in Aug. 7, 1861 and resigned March, 9 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 an eagle with the banner: Our country., Library Company copy has "1317 Market Street" crossed out, and MS. note: Will be mustered into service this day Saturday Aug 10th at one o'clock., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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