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Attention cavalry! : Capt. J. Archambault, for 28 years commanding the Union Troop of Bucks and Montgomery counties, has received special orders from the War Department to form a troop to be attached to Col. R. Butler Price's regiment of cavalry, now in c
The 2nd Cavalry, 59th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the fall of 1861 and mustered out in July 1865; Joseph Archambault, Captain of Company A, was promoted to Major May 19, 1862. 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., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: The Union, it shall be preserved!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! Citizens! : The president calls, by proclamation, for 100,000 men! 50,000 from Pennsylvania! 30,000 from Ohio! 10,000 from W. Virginia! 10,000 from Maryland! Every patriot citizen is called upon to meet his fellow-citizens in council, at 8 o'cl
There are 23 more names following Matthew Krause., 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.
Attention!! Citizens of the second precinct of the 24th Ward : will meet at the precinct house of B. Sharp, Market Street, west of 43d Street, in obedience to the proclamations of Gov. Curtin and Mayor Henry, on Wednesday evening, the 10th instant, at hal
Benjamin Sharp is listed in the 1863 Philadelphia directory as having a hotel at 43rd and Market., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! Co. C, Blue Reserves : Rally for the third time, in defence of your home and your country. Do not be backward--you are needed. Rolls of this crack company are now open at the armory, No. 505 Chestnut St., 4th story / S.M. Janney, Captain B.T. J
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Attention! Company C Germantown Home Guard. : All members are ordered to report at the armory this evening, at 8 o'clock, to organize as a minute men for city defence / By order of M.J. Biddle, Captain. Bayard Butler, First Sergeant. P.S.--The citizens of
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.
Attention! Drafted men! : Become volunteers to your country's call and get your bounty! Enlist in Roberts' Artillery! For Fortress Monroe. The reasons why. 1st. You become volunteers, and not conscripts of the draft. 2d. You get $100 bounty, $40 on being
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. 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention!! Good men wanted! : For company Col. Geo. P. McLean's regiment, Cameron Guards.
The Cameron Light Guards, 88th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, were organized in Aug. and Sept. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; George P. McLean resigned Dec. 1, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 67, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 106., The illustration is 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! Heavy artillery : The finest opportunity offered for enlistment Battery L Third Penna. Vols. Colonel Segebarth. This reg't offers extra facilities and unusual opportunities: 1st. It avoids long and fatiguing marches, being solely confined to fo
The 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865; Joseph W. Sanderson was mustered in March 3, 1863; Hermann Segebarth was discharged April 28, 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention men! : Wanted, twenty-five more men! To fill up Company K., Gregory's Regt. of Infantry now in camp at Gray's Ferry, Philadelphia. All persons enlisting in this regiment, will be sent to camp at once, and their pay and rations will commence imme
Col. E.M Gregory commanded the 91st Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers; it was mustered in Dec. 4, 1861, and moved to Washington Jan. 21, 1862; the regiment was mustered out July 10, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 186, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 111., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention, patriots! All who wish to avoid the draft! : Can do so by enrolling in the 1st Pa. Cavalry! Commanded by Col. J.C. Hess. / Louis Fischer, formerly of the 5th Pa. Cavalry, (Cameron Dragoons) commanding company. Head quarters at P. Blaess', 428 C
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; Louis Fischer commanded Company C. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 181., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention, patriots Rally around the flag! : State service! Six months! Six months! A few more picked men wanted to fill the ranks of Co. "G!" Col. Meyr's [sic] reg't To start at once for the field of action! Fall in! Fall in! Do not sacrifice yourselves
Joseph Reed was discharged from the 106th Regiment Infantry March 31, 1863. Capt. Egbert and Lt. Ottinger led Company G of the 59th Infantry Regiment in the Pennsylvania Militia during the crisis of 1863, but Lt. Reed was not involved with the regiment, which was under the command of George P. McLean. Capt. Egbert was promoted to Major Jan. 13, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 846, and v. 5, p. 131 and 1312., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention. Recruits wanted! Recruits wanted! Now is your chance! : 20 good men wanted for Co. E. City Guards State, city and Citizens' Bounty secured to all. Come before you are drafted Recruiting office: S.E. cor. Warner St. and Girard Av. above Tenth. /
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Attention! Returned volunteers. : You are hereby requested to attend a meeting of all returned volunteers, to be held on Monday evening, Feb. 8th, at Jos. Fry's saloon, North New Street, Bethlehem, to take into consideration the proper reception of the ve
The 46th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized Sept. 1, 1861 and mustered out July 16, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 1111., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention soldiers : Mr. A. Winch, of 320 Chestnut Street, has engaged our "Quaker City poet" Elmer Ruán Coates, Esq. to furnish you a series of patriotic ballads!! Applicable to every situation of martial life, as you will often resort to the power of mu
Alden Winch, publisher and news agent, is listed in Philadelphia directories at this address from 1858 to 1862., The illustrations are three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: The Union and the Constitution! between two appearances of an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! The best military book ever published. Now ready, Baxter's Volunteer's manual, : containing full instructions for the recruit, in the schools of the soldier and squad, given in the most simple style, ... Illustrated with over 100 engravings, ..
De Witt Clinton Baxter's The volunteers manual, and Baxter's Handbuch des Freiwilligen were each issued by King & Baird in 1861., The illustration shows three soldiers standing at attention., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention-The original Co. B Blue Reserves : Capt. T. Reynolds, have organized for state defence, under the name of the Keystone Guards! And are now drilling at their armory, Filbert Street, above Eighth. All energetic young men are invited to present the
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! The volunteer's manual, just published, : contains full instructions for the recruit, in the schools of the soldier and squad, with over one hundred illustrations ... By Lt. Col. D.W.C. Baxter, of the National Guard. 12mo. size. Convenient for
De Witt Clinton Baxter's The volunteers manual was issued by King & Baird in 1861., On verso: Independent rangers! Company arrangement. The following articles are to be carried in knapsack or bundle. 1 Bible. 2 pair kid gloves. 6 standing collars (choakers,) one on. 2 pairs patent leather boots. 1 catechism. 2 white vests. 2 white neckcloths. 4 pairs silk hose. 2 pairs parlor slippers, (worked. 1 India rubber blanket, (John Thornley, 311 Chestnut Street.) 1 smoking cap. 1 meerschaum. 2 boxes best Habana. 1 morning wrapper. 1 Volunteer's manual, King & Baird's edition. 2 pair black pants. 2 blue coats, (brass buttons.) 1 colored servant. 1 "very" large pocket book. 4 bottles of Glenn's (not George's) hair oil. 6 cakes of Glenn's (not George's) scented soap. 6 white shirts, (ruffled bosoms,) one on. 1 rat terrier, (black and tan. 1 tooth brush. 6 tooth picks, ("Take your choice for $1." 1 pair of spectacles, gold. 2 blue silk umbrellas, (sleepers.) The piano forte, (Chickering's,) will be furnished by the government. Divine service every morning at 10 o'clock. Officiating chaplain, Rev. F.A. Degan. N.B.--If the knapsack will not hold the wardrobe, each member is expected to hire a wagon. By order of [blank], The illustration on the recto shows a proper soldier; the illustration on the verso shows a cartoon of a soldier armed with several knives and swords., Library Company copy dated in MS.: May 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention, troop! : Capt. Archambault formerly of Bucks County, and for many years commander of the Union Troop, invites his old companions in arms, friends, and all patriotic young men, to rally under his command in a troop of cavalry, to assist in maint
Capt. Joseph Archambault recruited and led Company A of the 2nd Cavalry, 59th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanded by Col. R.B. Price; the regiment was organized in the fall of 1861 and mustered out in July 1865; Capt. Archambault was promoted to Major May 19, 1862. 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., August 17 fell on a Saturday in 1861., The three illustrations are a cavalry soldier with a horn, a shooting cannon with the flag, and a mounted rider with a horn.
Attention troopers! To horse and off for the war again! : 80 young and active men wanted for a troop of horse for the Second R.I. Cavalry! This is a dashing and pleasant service, and young men will have a chance to become good horsemen. Bounty 402 dollars
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.
Attention, Union men! Great fall in prices! : For the latest styles and cheapest bargains ever offered in this market, call on G.W. Mouk, and behold the truly wonderful and magnificent display of dry goods fancy goods, staple goods, notions, hats, caps, b
Printed in red and blue., The large illustration shows a man waving his hat, holding a large U.S. Flag; the illustration at foot shows a man on a horse-drawn wagon racing a train; seven other smaller illustrations are around the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention, Union men! Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods. : Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" P. & C. Templeton are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notion
Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention Union men! Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods. : Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" S.C. & L. Fox are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fa
Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention, volunteers! : Rally for the defence of the Constitution and the Union. A limited number of good men wanted to fill up Company D, attached to Col. Gregory's regiment. Capt. Sinex served with credit to himself and his country, in Col. Frank Patte
The 91st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Dec. 4, 1861 and mustered out July 10, 1865; Capt. Joseph H. Sinex was promoted to Lt. Col. Jan. 11, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 186, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 111., The illustration is an eagle with a shield on a chain around his neck, beneath the motto: E. pluribus unum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention volunteers! Fort Sumter re-taken. : Lawrence and Beaver County merchants in a fearful state of excitement, Ramage's store reinforced by a splendid stock of new goods! Notwithstanding--and ladies and gentlemen, they must and will be sold, and at
Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Attention!; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention, volunteers! To arms! To arms! : Able-bodied men wanted to fill up this company for the Bucktail Brigade Enlist at once! Don't be drafted! In addition to all bounties authorized by the government, city, or Citizens' Committee, a separate bounty
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., 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.
Attention! Wanted 21 men for Company F, Governor's Guards, Second Regiment P.V. : Head-quarters Wm. Penn Hose House Frankford Road below Girard Avenue. / Capt. Thomas Bringhurst.
The Governor's Guards, Company F of the Second Reserves, 31st Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized under the direction of Col. W.B. Mann in May 1861; the regiment was mustered out June 16, 1864; Capt. T.F. Bringhurst was discharged Aug. 27, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 575, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 67., The illustration is 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! White House Guards!!
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Attention Zouaves : A few young men wanted to join the Independent Zouave skirmishers attached to General Baker's Brigade, now under marching orders, and rapidly filling up. All desirous of enrolling themselves in a first class organization, under able of
Capt. William Davis, 1st Lt. Joseph M. Kelley, and 2nd Lt. Thomas H. Taylor led Company K of the 69th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, part of General Baker's Brigade, 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Attention! Zouaves. : Wanted, active, able-bodied young men for the independent Fire "Zou-Zous" to be attached to Col. Baker's brigade, now in active service. This corps when completed has orders to march, and will be thoroughly equipped before leaving th
The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, the 72nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Aug. 1861, and was mustered out in Aug. 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 829, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 91., Printed in blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Aufgepaszt!!! Col. Bohlen : Sibt ein Handgeld von drei Dollars jedem gesunden un kräftigen Voluntär. Sofortige Verpflegung und Beköstigung!! Hauptquartier, No. 344 Nord Dritte Strasse.
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; 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., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a U.S. flag and an eagle, with the banner: Union und Freiheit für immer! Tod den Verräthern!!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Avoid the draft! : Connect yourself immediately with the Keystone Artillery! For state defence, in response to the governor's proclamation. Recruits wanted at the city arsenal, Race Street below Broad, and at Independence Hall. Do not delay, come at once,
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Avoid the draft : Three months' men called for to defend their own state, to be commanded by experienced officers. All the privileges guaranteed, will be paid. / By order of C. Young, Captain. John E. Milner, 1st Lieut. [blank] 2d Lieut. Apply at the rend
An act for "enrolling and calling out the national forces" was signed into law on March 3, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln., 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.
Avoid the draft! : The 5th of September is coming! Company "K" Sixth Union League Regiment! Colonel H.G. Sickel, commanding, for one year. ... Total for one year's service, $717 $458 cash down. Head-quarters 458 North Third Street. / Capt. I.W. Kimbell, o
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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Avoid the draft : The citizens of the 5th Precinct, 14th Ward, are now called upon to contribute money to pay ward bounties to volunteers! To fill her quota. Let every citizen contribute It is his duty. Let it not be said of any one, that his neighbor has
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Avoid the draft! : To the citizens of the First Ward On the 10th of March next a draft has been ordered by the government. By that time the amendment of the Conscription Act will have placed all able-bodied men, married as well as single, under 45 years o
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Avoid the draft $150 bounty! $50 cash, : to all those patriotic men joining a company of Maj. B.T. Janney's battalion First Pa. Cavalry Col. J.C. Hess, commanding. At the recruiting station, No. 1013 Passayunk Road between Carpenter St. and Washington Ave
The 1st Cavalry, 44th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the summer of 1861 originally to be a force for the state defence; it was mustered in Sept. 1, 1861 under command of Col. G.D. Bayard, and mustered out Sept. 9, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 1014. Joseph C. Hess, promoted to Lt. Col. Oct 24, 1863, commanded the 19th Cavalry, 180th of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, organized in the summer and fall of 1863 and mustered out May 14, 1866. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 181., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Avoid the draft Rally! Men! Rally! : Volunteer for one year and receive four hundred dollars bounty! Don't wait to be drafted All veteran officers. Head-quarters, Commonwealth Building, 611 Chestnut St.
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Bachelder's "Army of the Potomac." : During the "seven days' fight" before Richmond, probably one of the most thrilling, picturesque and interesting spectacles to an observer, was the fording of Bear Creek by the great supply trains of the Army of the Pot
Signed on p. [3]: Jno. B. Bachelder, publisher, 123 Washington Street, Boston., Testimonial letters dated January to April, 1863., "Sold by subscription. Agents wanted. Good business chance for disabled officers or men who were in that campaign."--p. [3]., Last page blank., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Battery H. of 152d Regiment Penn'a Vols. or 3d Reg't Heavy Artillery. : Col. Herman Segeberth, commanding. This battery is now in full course of recruiting, receiving $170 bounty, and advance pay. Recruits are wanted immediately, who will be sent to camp
The 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865; William D. Rank was mustered in Jan. 19, 1863; Hermann Segebarth was discharged April 28, 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Baxter's Fire Zouaves! The only chance to join this first-class regiment! : A few more active, able-bodied young men, to fill up Company R. Will be equipped at once, and sent to Camp Observation, near Poolesville, Maryland. Apply at recruiting station, 1s
The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, the 72nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Aug. 1861, though only companies A through K were formed; the regiment drilled at Camp Observation in the fall of 1861, and was mustered out in Aug. 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 829, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 91., Printed in red., The illustration shows a Union soldier in Zouave uniform, sabre drawn, attacking a Confederate soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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