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The Corn Exchange Regiment, Charles M. Prevost, Colonel. $160 bounty, $85 cash. : Recruits wanted for this popular regiment. Men are mustered in immediately. Pay and rations commence from enlistment. All persons drafted receive no bounty from government.
The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 7.5 x 10.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

The Corn Exchange Regiment, Charles M. Prevost, Colonel. $160 bounty, $85 cash. : Recruits wanted for this popular regiment. Men are mustered in immediately. Pay and rations commence from enlistment. All persons drafted receive no bounty from government.
The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 7.5 x 10.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Corn Exchange Regiment, of Philadelphia. : This it to certify, that [blank] has been regularly enlisted and sworn in as a member of Company B. Corn Exchange Regiment, 118th Penn'a Volunteers. Residence, [blank] Family, [blank] [blank] Colonel. [blank] Cap
A blank form., The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; Col. Charles M. Prevost commanded the regiment until Sept. 30, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Printed in red., The illustration is Liberty holding the flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.



The crisis of eighteen hundred sixty-one in the government of the United States, and how to meet it. / By A.D. Streight. This work will contain numerous extracts from some of the most eminent statesmen of our country, including Madison, Jay and Hamilton's
The crisis of eighteen hundred and sixty-one in the government of the United States was published in Indianapolis in 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Daily evening bulletin,
A carrier's Christmas and New Year address; verse printed in two columns; first line: "Bright shines the dawning sun, it lights a world at peace!", Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 24.8 x 18.8 cm., The four corners of the ornamental border contain the year 1865., Printed in brown., The illustration is a spread eagle., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Daily evening bulletin, / Peacock, Chambers & Co. G. Peacock, editor. F.L. Fetherston, publisher.
A carrier's Christmas and New Year address; verse in eight stanzas, printed in two columns; first line: Peace be unto you, dear patrons., Printed area, ruled border, measures 29.6 x 19.5 cm., The poem mentions several Civil War battles, including Gettysburg, from 1863., Printed in violet ink., The illustration is a spread eagle with the banner: E pluibus unum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Dana Troop! : A troop of cavalry of the above name, composed of the late members of the Anderson Cavalry, and their friends, is now recruiting at 1010 Chestnut Street. A few respectable young men wanted to fill the company. Horses and equipments furnished
The Dana Troop, an independent cavalry company of the Pennsylvania Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Capt. Richard W. Hammell, was organized under the direction of a committee of the Union League; it was mustered in July 2 and discharged Sept. 16, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1329, 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.


Defend the state! $60 bounty $60 bounty : Headquarters 1st Reg't Infantry, P.H.G. No. 7 State House Row. This regiment is recruiting for 3 months! Under the call of the governor, to defend the state of Penn'a. Commanders of companies will report daily at
The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: 1863. 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Delawareans attend! : Remember the 19th of November approaches, the day fixed for the election of our representative in the glorious old Congress of the United States. Stand firmly by the flag of the Union! Rally to the support of our national standard, a
A special election was called in Nov. 1863 to fill the seat left vacant upon the death of Democrat William Temple; Republican Nathaniel B. Smithers ran against Democrat Charles Brown, and won with 99% of the vote. In the regular election the following year, Smithers lost to Democrat John A. Nichols., The illustration shows and eagle on a shield, with the banner: We must be brief when traitors take the field., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Democratic catechism of Negro equality. : July 4th, 1863.
Broadside in question and answer form accusing the Democratic Party of favoring suffrage for African Americans., Imprint date from title; imprint place and vendor from advertising at foot., First lines: Who said that all men are created equal? Thomas Jefferson, the Father of Democracy., Torn, affecting text: lacking last 3 letters of first word in title., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Lib. Company. Annual Report, 2016, p. 48.

Democratic freedom! : Geo. Thompson of England, the orator of freedom, the distinguished coadjutor of John Bright and Richard Cobden in defence of American institutions, will, by invitation, deliver an address in the Academy of Music! On Monday evening, A
April 4 fell on a Monday in 1864., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn and repaired, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Democrats rally, and support the genuine ticket! : President, Geo. B. McClellan. Vice president, C.L. Vallandigham. Governor, Geo. W. Woodward. Supreme judge, Walter H. Lowrie.
The illustration shows a snake., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.


Demokraten, welche die Union lieben,: leset, was die Rebellen-Zeitung Charleston mercury ihren Lesern sagt: "Wenn wir halten, was wir haben, und weitere militärische Erfolge underer Feinde verhindern, so ist jede Aussicht vorhanden, dass McClellan erwä hl
A translation of: Democrats who love the Union! Read what the Rebel Charleston mercury says!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

D'Epineuil Zouaves Co. I. : Head quarters, S.E. cor. Third and Gaskill Streets. Good men wanted! To join this handsome regiment, now at camp, at Staten Island. / Geo. W. Bratton, Captain.
The D'Epineuil Zouaves, the 53rd New York Volunteers, were organized Aug. to Nov. 1861, and mustered out March 21, 1862., Printed in red and blue., The illustrations shows a portrait of a Union officer, surrounded by a laurel wreath and scenes of battle, with the legend: No compromise with traitors!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Died, near the South-Side Rail Road, on Sunday, April 9th, 1865, the Southern Confederacy, aged four years. : Conceived in sin, born in iniquity, nurtured by tyranny, died of a chronic attack of punch. Abraham Lincoln, attending physician. U.S. Grant, und
"Epitaph."--ten-line poem printed in two columns at foot; first line: Gentle stranger, drop a tear., Printed on white card stock; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 15.2 x 19.2., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Directions for making the army woolen mitten. : First sew the welt on the thumbpiece; then close up the thumb on the back, and fit it in its place, where it must be firmly stitched; then close up the side and finger. It is best to leave the edges of the s
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 10.3 x 8.4 cm.; printed label is pasted to a larger broadside cut in the shape of the mitten pattern 27 x 26 cm., and accompanied by an additional cut piece in the shape of the thumb., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Disabled officers and enlisted men, honorably discharged from the service of the United States, can now obtain positions in the Invalid Corps! : The term of enlistment will be three years, unless sooner discharged. Claims for pensions or bounties, which m
The Invalid Corps was established in April 1863, renamed the Veteran Reserve Corps in March 1864, and abolished during the summer of 1866; twelve companies were formed at the army hospitals in Philadelphia. Cf. Taylor, F.H. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 236., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Do not wait to be drafted! : Volunteer your services to your country, by joining the Cadwalader Greys, who are to move in a few days. Armory & recruiting station, N.E. cor. Eighth & Chestnut Sts. / Capt. I.A. Bassett.
The 17th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Francis E. Patterson, was created out of several companies, including the Cadwalader Grays; it was mustered in April 25 and mustered out Aug. 2, 1861; Isaac C. Bassett was captain of Company H. 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., 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.

Don't be a conscript! : Enroll yourself in the crack regiment of Philadelphia. Rush's Lancers! 70th Regiment Penna. Vols. Now in active service in the field. A portion as body guard to General Hooker. This superior regiment, having received the deserved a
Rush's Lancers, 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. 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 blue., 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.

Don't unchain the tiger! : When the traitors of South Carolina met in Convention in Charleston, and passed their ordinance to abolish the American Union, to crush out the democratic principles of free government in America, ... Workingmen! when any man as
Another issue is dated: New York, July 24th, 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Lib. Company. Annual Report, 2008, p. 49.

Down the bay excursions : 130 miles for $1.00. The new steamer Wawaset leaves the first wharf below Arch Street every morning, (Sundays excepted,) at 7 o'clock, for Bombay Hook & intermediate places on the river & bay. Returning--leaves the landing at 1 o
Printed on yellow paper., The illustration shows the steamer Wawaset., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Dr. C.W. Kierstead's unrivalled remedy, the King of All Pain! : The great internal & external medicine, ... You will find full directions in the German and English languages, how to use the King of All Pain, on the inside wrapper of each bottle. ... Sold
Copyright 1865 by Dr. C.W. Kierstead in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 23.9 x 16.6 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.

Dr. Hooker's medicines. : J.T. Webber & Co., druggists and apothecaries, No. 7 State Street, Springfield, Mass. Proprietors of Dr. Hooker's Cough and Croup syrup, Solidified Balsam and Liquid Balm. Dealers in patent medicines, cooking extracts, perfumery,
Joseph T. Webber began his drug business on State St., Springfield, Mass. in 1863, and moved to the corner of State and Main in 1865., "Family knitting machines. The Lamb Knitting Machine Company."--p. 2. The Lamb Knitting Machine Company was organized in Springfield, Mass. in 1865., A leaf detached from an unidentified work, with running title: Advertisements., One illustration signed: T. Chubbuck sc. Springfield., 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.

Dr. O. Phelps Brown's acacian balsam, renovating pills, magic assimilant ethereal ointment, with full directions for use. Herbal remedies.
Running title: Dr. O. Phelps Brown's herbal remedies., "All orders, or other correspondence relative to the four great remedies, must be addressed to Dr. O. Phelps Brown, No. 19 Grant St., Jersey City, N.J."--p. 4; Dr. Brown was at this address from at least 1865 to 1869; by 1870, he was at 21 Grand St., 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.



Draft! Draft! Draft! Attention! Attention! : To all loyal citizens! Will you stand still and be drafted while your country needs your services. Come on and get your bounty. $500 for one year only. Fall in and join Company "C" Philadelphia Guards! Rendezvo
The 199th Pennsylvania Infantry, under command of Col. James C. Briscoe, was organized in the fall of 1864 to serve for one year, and mustered out June 28, 1865; Henry C. O'Donnell was Captain of Company C. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 495, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 272., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

The draft. List of diseases that will exempt from the coming draft. : Official and reliable. / Published by John J. Kromer, price $3 per hundred. Trade supplied by A. Winch, 505 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
The act from which this list is taken was approved March 3, 1863; Alden Winch is listed in Philadelphia directories at this address from 1863 to 1879., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Draft! Look out for prizes in the wheel of fortune on the fifth of September. : Volunteers, for 1 year's service, will receive, when mustered in, ... $575 Volunteers for 3 years' service, will receive, when mustered in, ... $925 Choice of regiments--caval
There was a draft scheduled for Philadelphia Sept. 5, 1864., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration is an eagle with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.






Draft notice! : All those liable to draft, who have not yet paid their twenty dollars, are hereby notified to do so at once, to Wm. L. Brown, treasurer, corner of Market and Center Streets, or to the committee. If there is not a general response, the draf
Originally in McAllister scrapbooks; this broadside was torn in half, and the halves appeared in separate scrapbooks with separate accession numbers: (1)5777.F.73e and (2)5777.F.5c., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

Draft! Philadelphia Guard Reg't : Col. A.A. Lechler. $400 bounty $400 For one year's service only!
Colonel Ambrose A. Lechler served in the 176th Pennsylvania Infantry and the 199th Pennsylvania Infantry., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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