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Recruits wanted for Col. Chapman Biddle's regiment 121st Pennsylvania Volunteers! : For particulars of enlistments, see large bills Lieut. Routh, formerly of the British Service, who served with such honorable distinction in the Crimean War, having medals
The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863; James Ashworth was captain of Company I. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted for Col. Grubb's regiment, : (late 23d New Jersey Volunteers.) Camp at Beverly, N.J. $515 bounty! All able-bodied men, between the ages of 18 and 45, who have served a period of not less than 9 months, by enlisting in this regiment, shall
Following service in the 23rd, Col. E.B. Grubb commanded the 37th Regiment Infantry of the New Jersey Volunteers, which was mustered in June 23 and mustered out Oct. 1, 1864., Thomas M. Fetters had a restaurant at 201 Market Street, Camden, N.J., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted! For Company G, 3d Regiment, Reserve Brigade, : Armory: 803 Locust St., a few will be received by applying immediately, to serve for three months unless sooner discharged Pay commences from time of enlistment. / Capt. Geo. West Blake. J. F
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Recruits wanted for Company H, Philadelphia City Guard, 157th Regiment, P.V., : Col. William A. Gray. $165 bounty, each recruit will receive a gum blanket, and will be uniformed and sent to camp immediately, pay and rations commence from date of muster. $
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, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted for the 28th Penn'a Vet. Vols. : Geary's old regiment, (White Star Division) All bounties guarantied as soon as mustered in. Apply at the regimental recruiting depot, 204 Dock St. / John Flynn, Lieut. Col. 28th Reg., Pa. Veteran Vols. Supt
The 28th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in June 1861 and mustered out July 18, 1865; John Flynn was promoted to Lt. Col. Dec. 12, 1863 and to Col. June 9, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 418, and F.H. Taylor, Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 57., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted! For the 29th Pa. Reg't. : Col. John K. Murphy, now in the field! Recruits for this regiment are now mustered into the U.S. service, equipped and receive their bounty in Philadelphia, immediately after being mustered in. $160 bounty! The f
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., 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; MS. note: 100 Aug 18., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted! For the 58th Pa. Reg't. : Col. J. Richter Jones. Now in the field! Recruits for this regiment are now mustered into the U.S. service, equipped and receive their bounty in Philadelphia, immediately after being mustered in. $160 bounty: the
Recruiting began for the 58th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers in the fall of 1861, and the regiment was formed Feb. 13, 1862; it was mustered out of service in Jan. 24, 1866; Col. Jones was killed at Bachelor's Creek Station, N.C. May 23, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 285, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 77., 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; MS. note: 50 copies Aug. 22., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted for the Bucktail Rifle Brigade : $160 bounty. Apply at the recruiting office, in Independence Square. / Geo. M. Cullen, Capt.
There were at least three Bucktail Brigades: the original Bucktails, organized in April 1861, became the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment; the second and third, organized in 1862, became the 149th and 150th Pennsylvania Infantry regiments., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted! For the Curtin Light Guard! : Regiment, Col. H.J. Stainrook. Recruits mustered into service at once. Pay, clothing and rations soon as enrolled. Barracks provided in the city of Philadelphia. On recommendation of Gov. Curtin, a special un
The Curtin Light Guards, 109th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in early Dec. 1861 and was mustered out July 19, 1865; Richard Young was promoted from Private to 1st Lieutenant Jan. 29, 1862, and resigned Oct. 29, 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images fo the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted for the independent company Corn Exchange Guard! : For the defence of the state! Head-quarters: Corn Exchange, 2d St. above Walnut / Capt. B. Lloyd James.
Capt. Ben Lloyd James was transferred from Co. A of the 20th Regiment, Pennsylvania Militia during the crisis of 1862, and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1193, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 219., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted for the Keystone Artillery for temporary service, in the defence of your state. : Head-quarters 808 Filbert Street.
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Recruits wanted for the Second Corps! : Now being raised to 50,000 men for special service under the command of Maj. Gen. Hancock. This is the corps commanded by the late Major General Sumner, at Fair Oaks, and through the Peninsula Campaign and at Antiet
The battle of Bristoe Station was fought Oct. 14, 1863. Col. William Lovering Curry died July 7, 1864 of wounds received at Spottsylvania Courthouse, Va., May 11., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted! For the state service! : Company M, 20th Regim't, Col. Wm. B. Thomas, commanding. Apply at head-quarters, Custom House. / D.P. Billington, Capt. commanding Co. M,
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 David P. Billington led the Company M 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted for the United States 15th Regiment of Infantry for 3 years. : Apply at the rendezvous, No. 44 S. Seventh St. above Chestnut. / Capt. John V. Haughey, recruiting officer. The sum of two dollars will be paid to any citizen or soldier who sh
Printed on yellow paper., 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.
Recruits wanted for the U.S. Cavalry : "The favorite corps!" ... For further information apply at the recruiting rendezvous, 603 & 605 Sanson Street, above Sixth. John H. Nichols, Jr., 1st Lieut. 1st U.S. Cavalry Recruit'g Officer General Mounted Service.
Printed area measures: 53.7 x 42.9 cm., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted for this regiment, now in Gen. Pope's Army Corps, Virginia. : $173 bounty $173 The recruits will be equipped and sent from this city direct to the regiment, where they will be under good officers who have seen service, and treat men well.
The 90th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Peter Lyle, was formed out of the National Guards Regiment of Philadelphia in Aug. 1861 and mustered out Nov. 26, 1864; it joined Gen. Pope's army in the summer of 1862; John T. Durang, Captain of Company A, was wounded at Gettysburg, Pa. July 1, 1863; John S. Davis was Captain of Company C. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 151, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 108., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: Aug. 27; probably the bottom half of (4)5777.F.8a (McAllister) "National Guard Ninetieth Ninetieth Col. Peter Lyle's Regt.", Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted immediately. : Second company Hamilton Rifles now recruiting at Prof. Saunders' Institute, West Philada. Armory open day and evening. / Jos. L. Davis, Captain.
The Hamilton Rifles were one of several companies forming in Philadelphia in May and June 1861. Cf. F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 41., 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.
Recruits wanted immediately : to fill up a company to be attached to the Third Regiment Reserve Brigade Col. C.M. Eakin. Now at Camp Dupont. The men will be furnished with all necessary equipments before leaving the city. The regiment is provided with Sib
The illustration shows 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.
Recruits wanted Phoenix Regiment Corcoran Zouaves! : Fourth Reg't Empire Brigade James C. Burke, Col. M.D. Smith, Lieut-Col. $60 cash in hand! Arise, young men, and come forward to your country's call, and to the support of your brethren now in the field.
The Phoenix Regiment, or 4th Regiment of the Empire Brigade, was recruited by Col. James C. Burke under authority dated July 23, 1862; it was assigned to the 164th New York Infantry in Nov. 1862; the regiment was mustered out July 15, 1865., The illustration is an Irish harp surrounded by shamrocks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Recruits wanted! To fill Roberts' Heavy Artillery! : The garrison for Fortr's Monroe! The last chance to volunteer before conscription! This is an opportunity which seldom occurs of joining the finest branch of the service. All men enlisting in this regim
Roberts' Artillery, 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., Printed in red and black; printed on two 59 x 81 cm. sheets pasted together., 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.
Regiment des Zouaves d'Afrique. Recruits wanted : at Schwartz's Hotel des Zouaves d'Afrique cor. 3rd & Gaskill, Philadelpa. Captain E.R. Bowen. 1st Lieut: C.B. Sloan. 2nd " G.J. Schwartz.
Col. Collis's Zouaves d'Afriques, the 114th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was recruited in the summer of 1862 and mustered out in May, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1183, and F.H Taylor, Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 124., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Regular Army! $402 bounty! Men wanted for the 11th U.S. Infantry! : General orders, no. 190. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, June 25, 1863. For recruiting the regular army. Ordered, that all men enlisting in the regular army for fiv
Printed in red and black., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Regular Army! $402 bounty! Men wanted for the 11th U.S. Infantry! : Head quarters, Fort Independence, Boston Harbor, Mass. Until the 25th of September, 1863, $402 bounty will be paid to each accepted recruit in this regiment. Enlist at once, and secure th
Printed in red and blue., Orignally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Regular Army! $402 bounty! Men wanted for the 12th U.S. Infantry! : Now in the Army of the Potomac under Gen. Geo. G. Meade General orders, no. 190. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, June 25, 1863. For recruiting the regular army. Ord
Originally part of a Mcallister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Regular Army $402 bounty Men wanted for the 17th U.S. Infantry : now in the Army of the Potomac under Gen. Geo. G. Meade General orders, no. 190. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, June 25th, 1863. For recruiting the regular army. Orde
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Regular Army! $402 bounty! Men wanted for the 19th U.S. Infantry! : now in the Army of the Cumberland in Tenn., under Gen. William S. Rosencrans. General orders, no. 190. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, June 25th, 1863. For recruiti
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Regular Army! Avoid the draft! : Bounty $652 bounty Wanted for the 10th U.S. Infantry able-bodied men, between 18 and 45 years of age. Head-quarters of the regiment are now at Fort Lafayette, New York Harbor, where recruits will be sent on enlistment. For
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Regular Army! Wanted, for the 10th U.S. Infantry! : Able-bodied men between 18 and 45 years of age. Head-quarters of the regiment are now at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor For promotion, this is the most favorable time for young men to enlist, as Congress
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
A remarkable book. Now ready: Journal of Alfred Ely, a prisoner of war in Richmond. : Edited by Charles Lanman. 1 vol., 12mo, illustrated with a steel plate portrait of Alfred Ely, and a wood engraving of the prision at Richmond. Price, $1.00. This work g
The Journal of Alfred Ely was published in New York in 1862., The illustration, signed A.H. Jocelyn N.Y., bears the caption: The prison at Richmond., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Remarks of Hon. J.E. Bouligny, on the secession of Louisiana : delivered in the House of Representatives, February 5, 1861.
Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Respond to the governor's call to defend the state. : Gray Reserve Reg now recruiting. Co. A, Market Street ab. 8th, " C " " " Co. D, Eighteenth and Chestnut Sts. Companies B, E, F, G, H, and I, City Armory, Broad Street below Race.
The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Reward of merit. : To [blank] from [blank] teacher. [blank] 186[blank]
On verso, printed inside ornamental border signed "Childs sc.", with an illustration signed "Childs sc.": Old castle. Old England is full of buildings like the one represented above. They are called castles, and were built a great many years ago when people were in the habit of taking refuge from their enemies, by fleeing into their houses. They are built very strong, and most of them now have a very ancient appearance., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
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On verso, printed inside ornamental border signed "Childs sc.", with an illustration signed "Childs sc.", a poem: Light house. Star of hope to the benighted, First to greet the wanderer's eye: Joy in hearts hath oft been lighted, When thy beams shone on the sky! Harbinger that bliss is coming, Glimmer by the dark blue sea! And upon the ocean roaming, I will sing in praise of thee!, Library Company copy inscribed to Mary Morgan from Carrie Smith., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
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On verso, printed inside ornamental border signed "Childs sc.": Good children. Good children are generally happy. We have seen many little boys and girls that were unhappy, simply because they were naughty. One naughtly word or deed will cast a cloud over any bright and smiling face., Library Company copy inscribed to Mary Morgan from Carrie Smith, Jan. 24, 1865., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Reward of merit. : To [blank] by [blank] teacher.
Printed in gold ink., Library Company copy inscribed to Mary Morgan by C. Smith., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The Road to peace through Pennsylvania via Washington, as engineered by Southern Rebels and their Democratic allies. : From the Richmond enquirer, (Jeff. Davis' organ,) Sept. 7, 1860 [sic]. The road to peace. ... Men of Pennsylvania! Are you prepared for
An appeal to the voters of Pennsylvania not to make a Democratic peace., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Rogers' patent broadcast seeder : patented January 19th, 1864. This machine is the simplest of its kind now in use, ... These machines are kept constantly on hand and for sale by the undersigned proprietor for Ohio. County and state rights for sale. / Mos
Library Company copy has MS. notes on verso., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Rules and regulations Citizens' Volunteer Hospital, : Broad & Washington Streets, Philadelphia. ... / By order of the committee on management of house.
The hospital was organized Sept. 5, 1862 and closed Aug. 11, 1865., Printed on card stock; printed area, including single-rule border, measures 32.3 x 24.6 cm, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Rules and regulations to be observed by persons employed in this shop..
Signed: Richard Kitson. Lowell, September 1, 1862., Richard Kitson was the inventor of cotton machinery and founder of the Kitson Machinery Shop. Cf. Historic homes and places and genealogical and personal memoirs relating to the families of Middlesex County, Massachusetts (1908), p. 754., Text printed within decorative border; printed area measures: 24.8 x 14.8 cm., Purchased with NEH-PEAES funds., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Lib. Company. Annual Report, 2008, p. 10.
Rules for bummers.
Caption title., Signed: P. Swellhead, sec'y. M. Bacchanal, treas'r. Nic. Bacchus, pres't. Joe Blower, cashier., Henry De Marsan was located at 60 Chatham Street in New York from 1864 to 1877., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 22.9 x 13.8 cm., Formerly part of the American Song Sheet Clippings Scrapbook., Part of the McAllister Collection., 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.

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