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Title: Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Card photographs of this far-famed Southern prison, for sale here 25 cents each. Copyright secured
Description: Printed on yellow card stock., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Libby (2)5786.F.122a (McAllister)

Title: A Present for soldiers and their friends! Beautiful and appropriate. Two new photographs, illustrations the downfall of treason. Finest ever published. Subjects:----"Columbia rode safe through the storm." and "Treason and loyalty." For sale here. Sold also, and trade supplied, by Vandersloot, 521 & 523 North 12th St. Phila
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Present (2)5786.F.118a (McAllister)

Title: The Treasury note, a little book designed to aid in disarming treason, and restoring repose to the nation, to provide homes of comfort, and open up fields of enterprise for returning volunteers. For sale here. Price 10 cents
Description: Printed on card stock., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Treasury 5786.F.53b (McAllister)

Title: Eleventh annual fair of the Illinois State Agricultural Soc'y will be held at Decatur! Commencing on Monday, Sept. 28th, 1863, and continuing for six days. 1863. 1863. The fair grounds are unexcelled for beauty & convenience, and contain four large springs of pure water
Description: Printed in green, red, blue, and black., The illustration is an eagle, with the banner: State sovereignty & national union!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Library Company copy mutilated at foot, removing some text and any existing imprint., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Illinois State Agricultural Society
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1863 Illinois (3)5777.F.66 (McAllister)

Title: Pike's Opera House! Reading by Mr. James E. Murdoch! For the benefit of the sick soldiers! Under the auspices of the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society! On Tuesday evening, Feb. 4th. Subject: The wild wagoner of the Alleghenies! A new and unpublished patriotic poem of the days of seventy-six, by Mr. T. Buchanan Read! Admission 50 cents. Doors open at seven o'clock
Description: Feb. 4 fell on a Tuesday in 1862., Printed in blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1862 Ladies (5)5777.F.9 (McAllister)

Title: List of all persons enrolled in Class No. 1, subject to military duty in the First Ward being the first sub-district of the second district of Pennsylvania. All persons herein named claiming exemption on the ground of alienage, non-residence, unsuitableness of age, or manifest permanent physical disability, can appear before the Board of Enrollment on or before January 5th, 1864, and on due proof thereof, be stricken off the rolls. Those having certificates of exemption from last draft, need not appear. Citizens who know of any person liable to do military duty in Class No. 1, whose name is omitted, are requested to notify the Board of Enrollment, in order that such name may be added to the list
Description: With 17 columns of names., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Pennsylvania : 2nd District), Board of Enrollment
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1864 Uni Sta Provost 9982.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: Men of Philadelphia! Attention! The Washington Legion Regiment, under my command, has been accepted for 3 years, or during the war. Col. Ruff has received orders to muster the regiment into the service at once, by companies. The regiment will be armed with the Enfield rifle Officers shall know and perform their duty I have served as an officer in the English Army for 18 years. I fought at Inkerman and at the Siege of Sebastopol, in the Crimea. There shall be no peculation of the soldiers' rations or clothing! I shall, myself, superintend daily, the issue of the provisions, so that every man who joins my regiment shall find in me a kind and affectionate father--all I ask in return is obedience, sobriety & courage Competent officers, of good education, with companies, will be received. My rendezvous is at 528 Market St. and my staff head quarters is at the St. Louis Hotel
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Harvey, Frederick, Col
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1861 Harvey (4)5777.F.54 (McAllister)

Title: 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 arrest military trial & exile of their fellow citizen, the Hon. Clement L. Vallandingham of Ohio
Description: 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.
Creator: Democratic Party (Philadelphia, Pa.), Executive Committee
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1863 Democratic (5)5777.F.13 (McAllister)

Title: Military books! King & Baird's edition The only kind that are really useful to the soldier. Illustrated with engravings, whereby all persons can teach themselves how to be soldiers, without the aid of a drill master. These books have been approved of officially, and are recommended by the first authorities as the most useful ever published. Copies of either of these books will be sent by mail, post-paid, upon receipt of the price
Description: Publisher's advertisement for five books, each issued in 1861., On verso: Who are against us? Should there ever be any surrender to any rebellion in this country, who would be responsible for it? Plainly those who, under the guise of supporting the cause, should have debauched the public mind by poisoning it with suspicion of disloyalty or the incompetency of the administration. ..., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: King & Baird
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 King (2)5786.F.198a (McAllister)

Title: The only reliable illustrated is Frank Leslie's newspaper no. 344, and supplement no. 345, for the present week. Turn over
Description: On verso: Contents. The Battle of Williamsburgh, Va. (Full page.) The Capture of New Orleans by the national gunboats. (Double page.) ..., The Battle of Williamsburg took place May 5, 1862., Imprint from colophon., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Leslie, Frank, 1821-1880
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Leslie (2)5786.F.93b (McAllister)

Title: 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, ... By Lt. Col. De Witt C. Baxter, of the National Guard, now in the service of the United States. This book is officially approved of. ... The same work is also published in the German language, at the same price
Description: 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.
Creator: King & Baird
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 King (2)5786.F.53a (McAllister)

Title: Woman and the war Woman has acted her part nobly in this war. She has toiled and sacrificed, suffered and died to relieve the wants and sufferings of our needy, sick and wounded soldiers. ... A work is now in press, to be published in New York, by N.C. Miller, and in this city by E.G. Storke, of the Auburn Publishing Co., bearing the following title: The heroines of the Civil War: comprising biographical sketches of the leading actors in soldiers' aid societies, in the sanitary and Christian commissions and in hospitals, camps, etc., etc., with notices of their patiotic devotion to our suffering soldiers. A record of true womanly heroism
Description: The publication in the advertisement has not been traced., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Woman (2)5786.F.63b (McAllister)

Title: The tribute book a record of the munificence of the American people, during the war for the Union. By Frank B. Goodrich. New York, [blank] 186[blank] We take the liberty of inviting your attention to the enclosed prospectus of a work in course of preparation, to be published by us
Description: The prospectus for this book is dated October 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Derby and Miller
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Derby (2)5786.F.111b (McAllister)

Title: 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 the pocket. ... It is approved of officially. Agents wanted in every town, village and hamlet. Retail price, 25 cents per copy; or, bound in flexible cloth, 38 cents. Mailed anywhere, free of postage, on receipt of 25 cents. For sale everywhere
Description: 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.
Creator: King & Baird
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 King (2)5786.F.53b (McAllister)

Title: Gray Reserve Regiment The regiment is now recruiting for 100 days' service! Under the call of Governor Curtin. Each recruit receives $50 bounty $50 Do not hesitate, but come at once! Armory Co. A, 810 Market Street, Armory Co. C, 808 Market Street, Armory Co. D, Eighteenth and Chestnut Sts. Companies B, E, F, G, H, I and K, at City Armory, Broad below Race
Description: The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861; Frank P. Nicholson was promoted to Major in March 1863. 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., Library Company copy (4)5777.F.12 is the top half of the poster, with text down to "$50 bounty $50"., Library Company copy (4)5777.F.25 is the bottom half of the poster, with the text beginning "Do not hesitate, but come at once!"., Library Company copy (3)5777.F is the whole poster, with both halves pasted together; mutilated at head, affecting first word of title., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 1st
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Penn Mil (4)5777.F.12 (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Penn Mil (4)5777.F.25 (McAllister)

Title: M'Clellan & Pendleton One flag & one country The Central Democratic McClellan Club, in accordance with the wishes of the people, have fixed upon Wednesday, November 2, at 10 o'clock, A.M., for holding a grand mass meeting, in Doylestown, to which they cordially invite their brethren from Northampton, Lehigh, Montgomery, Philadel'a, as well as our New Jersey friends! Come one, come all Come in your strength, as your fathers came in the days of Jackson and Polk; come in delegations of hundreds and thousands, with your wives, your daughters and sweethearts; come with your big teams, your small wagons, your carriages, on horseback and on foot; come with your banners, your flags and hickory poles. Come as white freemen! to rejoice over the victory won in October last, come prepared to strike the death blow on November eighth to Lincoln despotism. Lincoln debts, Lincoln taxes, Lincoln drafts, Lincoln war, death, misery, and Lincoln misrule in general, so that, God willing, peace and prosperity, the Union, Constitution, and liberty, may at an early day, again bless the states and the people. There will be a grand procession, with bands of music, and the thirty-four states will be represented by a cavalcade of ladies!! The committee have secured the Doylestown exhibition grounds, where teams can be driven for safety. Arrangements have been made there to feed horses, aad [sic] men will be in readiness to give attention to all that drive to that place. Oats will be furnished at $1 per bushel. List of speakers: Gov. Parker [sic], Hon. John Van Buren, Hon. Samuel S. Cox, Hon. William H. Witte, Hon. Hester [sic] Clymer, Hon. Wm. A. Wallace. October 26, 1864
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Central Democratic McClellan Club
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1864 Central (5)5777.F.46 (McAllister)

Title: To the public I wish it generally understood, that I am in favor of the Constitution, the Union, and the enforcement of the laws; and generl [sic] protection to the American flag
Description: Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: McColley, A. J.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 McColley 5786.F.47b (McAllister)

Title: Mr. Train's great speech in England, on the American question
Description: Caption title., The speech was given Oct. 30, 1861, at a dinner given by Henry Wood at the Westminster Palace Hotel; G.F. Train returned to the United States in 1862., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 36.0 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Train, George Francis, 1829-1904
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Train (2)5786.F.160a (McAllister)

Title: A little plain talk with John Bull
Description: Caption title., Another issue has imprint: "For sale at Trentwith's newspaper and periodical depot, No. 107 South Third Street.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Train, Jr.
Date: [ca. 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Train (2)5786.F.71a (McAllister)

Title: New York & Boston express line! Via Springfield. Soldiers' car A railway ambulance car provided with stretchers on elastic springs as well as easy hospital chairs for sick and wounded men, and first class seats for those able to sit, exclusively for soldiers' use! Will leave N. York daily, at 8.00, A.M. on express train from station of New York & New Haven R.R. 27th St. & 4th Avenue. Each car is under charge of a military hospital steward and the supervision of the Sanitary Commission. Furloughed and discharged soldiers will find this their most desirable route! to all parts of New England. Fare at government rates. Train reaches Springfield at 1 P.M., Worcester, 3.30, and Boston 4.55 P.M., in season for connections North and East
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 New York 5786.F.136a (McAllister)

Title: Supplementary Voice of the prophet; or Pioneer of truth Philadelphia, 1862. Motto.--"The Union! The whole Union! and nothing but the Union!" The Union with God the Father!!! The whole Union with God the Son!!! And nothing but the Union! with God!!! the Spirit! Three in one!
Description: Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 26.2 x 22.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Supple 5786.F.32a (McAllister)

Title: Liberty--a power among the nations Barlow, in the eighth book of his Columbiad, gives a portrait of slavery which every freeman should study. ... New York, June 10, 1861 No. 4
Description: Printed in red and blue; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 21.8 x 13.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Liberty (2)5786.F.176a (McAllister)

Title: Liberty--a divine, inalienable right Every star in the American flag proclaims liberty to the captive, and every stripe defiance to tyrants. ... New York, June 10, 1861 No. 2
Description: Printed in red and blue; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 21.8 x 13.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Liberty (2)5786.F.175b (McAllister)

Title: The Liberty papers We contend not for ourselves or country solely, but for the race and the world. We fight for that liberty which will enable a man, surrounded by his aged parents, his wife, and little ones, to "sit under his own vine and fig tree, no one daring to molest or make afraid." The liberty papers will be published occasionally, during the war, at one cent a number. They will contain some of the leading events, patriotic songs, &c., &c., and may be had of the leading news dealers. Liberal discount to the trade No. 1
Description: Printed in red and blue; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 21.8 x 13.0 cm., The illustration, signed J.W. Orr N.Y., shows the Capitol., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: 1861
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Liberty (2)5786.F.46a (McAllister)

Title: Invalid Brigade "Hey Jim along, Jim along Josey," we are the boys, can't come up to time. Rally 46ers. "Glory Halleluja!" Your country calls!! Let 'er call!!! Get your certificate and join the glorious brigade of Gen. Debility, comprising a portion of a pleasant major general's command!
Description: Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Invalid (2)5786.F.66b (McAllister)

Title: Embalming the dead. Preserving and petrifying the dead The undersigned will attend in all the details to the preservation of the bodies of the dead entrusted to their charge, and every embalment will be conducted under the supervision of a skillful surgeon. Persons at a distance desiring to have the bodies of their deceased friends, on the field of battle or elsewhere, disinterred, embalmed, disinfected, or prepared and sent home, can have it promptly attended to by application to the undersigned, at the office of Simon Gartland, 35 South Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia. N.B.--The process being the original Rosseau process, no zinc, arsenic or alcohol is used. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Respectfully refer to all the faculty in every city where we are known
Description: Simon Gartland, undertaker, is listed at this address in Philadelphia directories from 1858 to 1874., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Eaton, Dr.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Eaton (2)5786.F.116c (McAllister)

Title: Embalming the dead. Preserving and petrifying the dead The undersigned will attend in all the details to the preservation of the bodies of the dead entrusted to their charge, and every embalment will be conducted under the supervision of a skillful surgeon. Persons at a distance desiring to have the bodies of their deceased friends, on the field of battle or elsewhere, disinterred, embalmed, disinfected, or prepared and sent home, can have it promptly attended to by application to the undersigned, at the office of Simon Gartland, 35 South Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia. N.B.--The process being the original Rosseau process, no zinc, arsenic or alcohol is used. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Respectfully refer to all the faculty in every city where we are known
Description: Simon Gartland, undertaker, is listed at this address in Philadelphia directories from 1858 to 1874., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Eaton, Dr.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Eaton (2)5786.F.116c (McAllister)

Title: W.W. Owen, Democratic candidate for jailer "Equal rights to all--exclusive privileges to none." Fellow citizens: The Louisville Democrat of the 26th June contains an editorial so entirely consonant with my views that I cannot restrain my desire to lay portions of it before you in the form of a circular. ... Our opinion is, that there are no greater enemies to the restoration of the Union that the abolition partisans at Washington. ... It is convenient to charge those who denounce the schemes of this dominant party with sympathy with the rebellion. It is a cheap mode of defense. ... I wish votes, but only upon honorable terms, nor do I wish the vote of any abolitionist or any one sympathizing with that unpatriotic and detestable party
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Owen, W. W.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Owen 5786.F.49a (McAllister)

Title: W.W. Owen, Democratic candidate for jailer "Equal rights to all--exclusive privileges to none." Fellow citizens: The Louisville Democrat of the 26th June contains an editorial so entirely consonant with my views that I cannot restrain my desire to lay portions of it before you in the form of a circular. ... Our opinion is, that there are no greater enemies to the restoration of the Union that the abolition partisans at Washington. ... It is convenient to charge those who denounce the schemes of this dominant party with sympathy with the rebellion. It is a cheap mode of defense. ... I wish votes, but only upon honorable terms, nor do I wish the vote of any abolitionist or any one sympathizing with that unpatriotic and detestable party
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Owen, W. W.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Owen 5786.F.49a (McAllister)

Title: Grand citizens' dress ball to be given by the machinists of the Philad'a Navy Yard, for the benefit of the Volunteers' Refreshment Fund at the Musical Fund Hall, on Friday ev'g, Oct. 25, 1861. Tickets one dollar. Can be obtained of any of the managers, and at the following places
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Grand 5778.F.39a (McAllister)

Title: 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 Potomac. ... Accurate sketches of the locality, and minute notes of the scenes of that day, were made by the successful artist Col. Jno. B. Bachelder
Description: 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.
Creator: Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1863 Bachelder (2)5786.F.151a (McAllister)

Title: Metropolitan Fair, April, 1864 The Executive Committee would call the attention of the public to the photographic studio, Station 77 (3d story, over the Furniture Department), under the management of Messrs. Gurney & Son, who are prepared to make cartes de visite and vignettes of all favoring them with a sitting, at the liberal price of $5.00 per dozen, in aid of the Sanitary Commission
Description: Printed on card stock; printed area, including ruled border, measures 24.5 x 31.1 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Metropolitan Fair (1864 : New York, N.Y.). Executive Committee, Executive Committee
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Metro (2)5781.F.130a (McAllister)

Title: Familiar songs latinized Published for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission
Description: Two sections side by side, each printed inside ornamental borders, each with a caption title; the English language version of each song appears next to its Latin or Greek translation., Latin translations are signed J.H.A., and Greek translations are signed C.B.S., The United States Sanitary Commission was organized in June 1861 and disbanded in May 1866., Contents of Familiar songs latinized: He giveth his beloved, sleep -- The three little kittens -- Jack and Jill., Contents of Familiar songs hellenized: Home -- Uncle Ned., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1866]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Familiar (1)5781.F.3a (McAllister)

Title: Sanitary Fair sale Catalogue of miscellaneous goods remaining from the Great Sanitary Fair, to be sold at public sale, on Tuesday, December 6, 1864, at 10 o'clock, at the auction store, No. 1110 Chestnut Street
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Birch & Son
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Birch (1)5781.F.72a (McAllister)

Title: Sanitary Fair Catalogue of cabinet furniture, looking-glasses, marble mantels, fonts, sewing machines, carpets, &c. to be sold at the fair building, (Logan Square.) On Friday, July 1, 1864, at 1 o'clock, p.m
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Great (1)5781.F.62a (McAllister)

Title: Sanitary Fair Catalogue of articles to be sold at the Restaurant Department, at the Great Central Fair buildings, on Saturday morning, July 2d, 1864, at 10 o'clock
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Great (1)5781.F.69a (McAllister)

Title: Kingford's Oswego corn starch for puddings, custards, blanc mange, &c., is the original,--established in 1849, and preserves its reputation as purer, stronger and mor delicate than any other article of the kind offered, either of the same name or with other titles. Mr. Kingsford has perfected it! Receipt for a plain Oswego pudding
Description: The illustration shows an eagle on a shield., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including ruled border, measures 18.3 x 10.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: T. Kingsford & Son
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 T King (2)5786.F.122a (McAllister)

Title: Kingford's Oswego starch, the best starch in the world! Kingsford's Oswego corn starch for puddings, custards, blanc mange, &c. Kingsford's silver gloss starch, gives a beautiful finish to the linen. Read this! Less than half a cent will pay the difference, in an ordinary family washing, between the cost of Kingsford's celebrated starch and any of the common starches, and the difference will be more than saved by its extra strength
Description: The illustration shows a patriot holding the U.S. flag, and resting his hand on an eagle., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including ruled border, measures 21.0 x 12.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the Civil War.
Creator: T. Kingsford & Son
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 T King (2)5786.F.122c (McAllister)

Title: New "5-20" six per cts The undersigned, as subscription agent, for the government, is prepared to deliver at once, on payment, coupon bonds, of the new 6 per cent. U.S. loan, authorized Feb. 25, 1862
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Jay Cooke & Co.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Jay (2)5786.F.12a (McAllister)

Title: We will cash all coupons on 7 3/10 per cent Treasury notes and a full supply of the notes always on hand and for sale. Also, the new one year six per cent. certificates of the government. These will be sold at a liberal discount. Quartermaster vouchers either cashed at market rates, or funded into one year certificates. Government and other stocks bought and sold on commission. Uncurrent funds, gold and silver, &c. bought and sold. Drafts and notes collected. Money received on deposit, and interest allowed
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Jay Cooke & Co.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Jay (2)5786.F.11a (McAllister)

Title: The undersigned, having been appointed subscription agent by the secretary of the Treasury is now prepared to furnish, at once, the new twenty year 6 per cent. bonds of the United States, designated as "five-twenties," redeemable at the pleasure of the government, after five years, and authorized by act of Congress approved Feb. 25, 1862
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Jay Cooke & Co.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Jay 5786.F.180c (McAllister)

Title: Victory! Victory! Victory! As the result of the glorious victories achieved by the Union armies, we have pleasure in announcing to our friends and the public of West Philadelphia, a great reduction in groceries. Should you favor us with your patronage, we shall endeavor to discharge our duties promptly, as in the same liberal spirit which has ever characterized our dealings with the public. All goods warranted to be just as represented or the money refunded. Our motto is "We study to please."
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Farrant & Ralston
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Farrant 5786.F.159d (McAllister)

Title: Thomas Sinex, book and job printer 619 Jayne Street, between Chestnut and Market and Sixth and Seventh, Philadelphia. Cards! Cards! Posters, labels, bill-heads, circulars, &c., &c
Description: Thomas Sinex is listed in Philadelphia directories at this address from 1859 to 1866., Printed in red and blue; the printed area, including ornamental border, measures 19.9 x 12.6 cm., The illustrations are hands clasped before the Constitution beneath a U.S. flag, and two other U.S. flags., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sinex, Thomas
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Sinex (2)5786.F.190a (McAllister)

Title: Extra news! Philadelphia in no danger of invasion from the rebels! The largest battery in the city! Recruits wanted, from 2 to 60 years of age, at J.B. Shannon's rendezvous, 1009 Market Street, married or unmarried, to purchase field pieces, in large or small numbers, from five cents to ten dollars, mounted or unmounted, the largest assortment in the city to select from. Please give us a call! N.B. Pistols, all styles, and at prices to suit the times!
Description: Jacob B. Shannon, locksmith and hardware manufacturer, is listed in Philadelphia directories at this address beginning in 1860., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Shannon, Jacob B.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Shannon 5786.F.110b (McAllister)

Title: Voters of the 15th legislative district! "If any man lowers the American flag, shoot him down." John A. Dix. I take this opportunily [sic] of saying, that last fall I was complimented by the voters of the fifteenth legislative district, in the primary election, by receiving near seven hundred votes; but as the district had been represented by a gentleman from Manayunk, and he desiring to continue, many friends were induced to aid his efforts. This year, by every title of right, the Twenty-Second Ward is entitled to it[.] I claim, therefore, that my devotion to the interests of the constituency of the fifteenth district shall be as full as any representative heretofore eleeted [sic]
Description: The quote from John A. Dix dates to a telegram sent Jan. 29, 1861., John A. Wagenseller is listed in Germantown in the 1859 and 1860 Philadelphia directories; by 1861, his business address is listed in Philadelphia proper, and by 1862, his home address is also in Philadelphia., Library Company copy has the printer's MS. corrections; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Smith, William F.
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Smith (2)1322.F.1 (McAllister)

Title: The war to end in 1863 at which time the greatest strides in all pursuits of industry, and the introduction of improvements in machinery will commence, that have ever been known in the United States. In the midst of war and confusion the United States has proven to be the greatest mechanical, agricultural and grain growing country in the world; ... James M. Clark, of Clark's Villa, Lancaster City, Lancaster County, Penn'a, has invented and received a patent for the whole United States for a newly invented, very ingenious and greatly needed apparatus, which all mills need and must have. ... James M. Clark's newly patented alarm and indicator, and silent feed and centrifrugal [sic] distributing apparatus for grinding mills
Description: Letters of recommendation are dated Jan. to April 1863., Printed on yellow paper; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.3 x 20.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Clark, James M., of Lancaster, Pa
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Clark (27)5761.F.92 (McAllister)

Title: Grand floral and strawberry fair for the benefit of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon commencing Monday, June 16th, at the saloon, foot of Washington Street. Tickets for sale here. Also on all passenger rail-road cars. Price 10 cents
Description: June 16 fell on a Monday in 1862., Printed on card stock; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 22.3 x 28.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Grand 5778.F.36a (McAllister)

Title: Grand benefit of the Union Volunteers' Refreshment Saloons at Musical Fund Hall, Tuesday evening, Feb. 18, 1862. Recitations & lecture by S.M. Landis, M.D. Germania Orchestra, (Mr. Sentz, leader.)
Description: Printed on blue card stock., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Grand 5778.F.2a (McAllister)

Title: " Great gathering of the clans." Grand Union Scottish concert, will be given in the Musical Fund Hall, Locust St., above Eighth, Monday evening, March 31st, 1862, for the benefit of the Volunteer Refreshment Saloons
Description: Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Great 5778.F.3a (McAllister)

Title: Gen. Hooker the mammoth ox will arrive in Phila. Saturday, the 27th inst., to be on exhibition at [blank] General Hooker is ahead of the world for size and beauty. The general was bred in Ohio and fed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania He weighs between 3700 & 3800 lbs. He is owned by the undersigned. Admittance, 20 cents. Ladies, free
Description: Myers & Moore are listed in the 1860 Philadelphia directory; "Fighting Joe" Hooker was promoted Brigadier General at the outset of the Civil War., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Moore & Myers
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Moore (1)1322.F.279 (McAllister)

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