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Title: A Prayer for the Southern cause
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 18.2 x 8.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; 5795.F.82a printed on yellow paper., 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 Prayer 5795.F.81c (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Prayer 5795.F.82a (McAllister)

Title: A Prayer for the Southern cause
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 18.2 x 8.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; 5795.F.82a printed on yellow paper., 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 Prayer 5795.F.81c (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Prayer 5795.F.82a (McAllister)

Title: Proclamation to the people of Maryland After sixteen months of oppression more galling than the Austrian tyranny, the victorious army of the South brings freedom to your doors. ... You must now do your part. We have the arms here for you. I am authorized immediately to muster in for the war, companies and regiments
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Johnson, Bradley T. (Bradley Tyler), 1829-1903
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Johnson 5795.F.187b (McAllister)

Title: To the people of Tennessee! The constitution of Tennessee requires the qualified voters of the state to elect a governor, members of the General Assembly, and representatives in Congress on the first Thursday in August next. This duty can be performed with proper effort on your part, regardless of the attempt of arbitrary and lawless power to prevent it
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Tennessee, Governor (1857-1862 : Harris)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1863 Tenn Gov 5795.F.171 (McAllister)

Title: Jeffie Davis the belle of Richmond
Description: Caricatures of Jefferson Davis., At head of title: Price 10 cts., Copyright 1865 by J.S. Harley., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Harley, Joseph S.
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Harley 5795.F.13b (McAllister)

Title: Old Lincoln and his fellows, is the abolitionist's government!
Description: Broadside attacking the Lincoln administration., Caption title., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 18.2 x 9.9 cm., The illustration is a humorous "upside-down" reversible image of a man's head., Library Company copy 5792.F.77 (McAllister) printed on blue paper; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Library Company copy 5795.F.81a (McAllister) printed on green 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 CIN=HAP; OID=HAP sm # Am 1861 Old Linc 5792.F.77 (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Old Linc 5795.F.81a (McAllister)

Title: Old Lincoln and his fellows, is the abolitionist's government!
Description: Broadside attacking the Lincoln administration., Caption title., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 18.2 x 9.9 cm., The illustration is a humorous "upside-down" reversible image of a man's head., Library Company copy 5792.F.77 (McAllister) printed on blue paper; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Library Company copy 5795.F.81a (McAllister) printed on green 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 CIN=HAP; OID=HAP sm # Am 1861 Old Linc 5792.F.77 (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Old Linc 5795.F.81a (McAllister)

Title: 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, boots, shoes, ready made clothing, groceries, hardware, queensware, glassware, iron nails, &c. Having just returned from the cities of the East, where, under the present distracted state of the markets, I have been able to buy goods at truly panic prices, ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Claysburg, Pa. May, 1861
Description: 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.
Creator: Mouk, G. W.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Mouk (5)5777.F.54 (McAllister)

Title: An Appeal for peace sent to Lieut. Gen. Scott, July 4, 1861 The mission of woman, has ever been a holy work consecrated by that patient suffering, which calls forth a world's sympathy for her gentle fortitude. ... To you, our once great nation's chieftan, we call aloud in bitter anguish, to stay the strife which now desolates, our homes, and give to America a bereaved sisterhood. ... To you we appeal as hope's last beacon, looking for the light which can alone point to a brigher day; and we thus place upon the register of our archives, this our cry of woe, whose piteous tones will be known as the appeal of the women of Maryland
Description: Printed in two columns divided by single rule; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 20.3 x 17.8., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Appeal (1)5786.F.19b2 (McAllister)

Title: To arms! Inscribed to our brave volunteers
Description: A poem in six verses, followed by a recruiting offer., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: Nov. 1861., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Rogers, E. S., Mrs.
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Rogers (2)5777.F.75g (McAllister)

Title: Capt. Phillips' company, attached to Col. G. Wallace's regiment, infanty Headquarters, No. 426 Chestnut Street, Government Buildings. A few more good men wanted
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Phillips, E. J.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Phillips (1)5777.F.75q (McAllister)

Title: Capt. Hewes' company of Pennsylvania Zouaves Col. Gosline's regiment Recruits wanted to complete Co. K, apply immediately at head-quarters, 603 Chestnut St. None but able-bodied, sober, and intelligent men will be received. Pay and rations commence on enrollment, and each man uniformed and fully equipped. Pay at the rate of $13,00 per month, $100 bounty, on expiration of service
Description: Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; Thomas H. McCalla was promoted to Captain of Co. E May 1, 1862; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va.; Harry W. Hewes resigned July 16, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 95th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.18a (McAllister)

Title: Capt. Pritners company of Pennsylvania Zouaves Col. Gosline's regiment Is now receiving recruits at the Philadelphia Greys Armory Market Street above Eighth. And at the cor. of 42d & Market Sts. West Philada. Capt. William Pritner, late commanding Co. G. (Philadelphia Greys) 1st Artillery Regiment, P.V., will open the above recruiting stations. Pay at the rate of $13,00 per month. and rations commence upon the day of muster. $100 bounty, on expiration of service
Description: Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va.; Jacob Conrad resigned Sept. 28, 1862; William Pritner resigned Nov. 20, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 95th (1861-1865), Company G.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.41c (McAllister)

Title: Office of the United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. August [blank] 1862 To [blank] Take notice, that you have been enrolled as a citizen within the [blank] precinct of the [blank] Ward of the county of Philadelphia in the said county, liable to military service. If you claim exemption from any cause, the claim will be received and determined by the commissioner to be appointed for that purpose for this county, at such time and place as he shall specify, by hand-bills to be posted in [blank] [blank] deputy marshal
Description: A draft registration form., Printed on blue paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS.: August 27, 1862. To John A. McAllister ... within the sixth precinct of the Eighth Ward ... William Hinkle deputy marshal., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Marshal (Pennsylvania : Eastern District)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.61d (McAllister)

Title: Somebody's darling
Description: Poem written in 1864? by Marie Ravenel de Lacoste; later set to music by John Hill Hewitt., First line: Into a ward of the white-washed halls., Verse in five stanzas., Printed area measures 17 x 10 cm., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: La Coste, Marie Ravenel de
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm #Am 1864 La Coste 54304.O.4

Title: New York, August 18th, 1862 Attention. Notice is hereby given that a book for registering the names of young men, their residences, and references, will be opened this day, and will remain open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Cooper Institute, Room No. 20. by the undersigned officer, for Colonel Charles C. Dodge's 1st Regiment, New York Mounted Riflemen, twelve month's in service and now at Suffolk, Virginia. For the purpose of forming a company of first-class young men, whose parents may rest assured that the evil influences generally accompanying the promiscuous enrollment of all classes, will be avoided. A committee will be appointed to enquire into the character of each applicant. The following bounty will be paid on being mustered in. viz. $4 recruiting fee. $25 U.S. bounty. $50 state bounty, total $79. One month's pay in advance when the company joins the regiment, and $75 at the end of enlistment. Relief tickets issued. For particulars apply at the above Institute, or at the head quarters No. 12 Centre Street, N.Y
Description: The 1st Regiment Mounted Rifles were organized in New York City in July 1861; they were in Suffolk, Va. from July 1862 to April 1863; the regiment was mustered out by consolidation with the 3rd New York Cavalry on July 12, 1865, to form the 4th Provisional Cavalry., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: Refer to Wm. E. Dodge the father of the Col. A few more men wanted., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Cavalry, Mounted Rifles, 1st (1861-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.73b (McAllister)

Title: $192! Extra bounty! $192! Fill up the old regiments! Privates wanted! Blacksmiths and buglers wanted!! Vacancies for sergeants and corporals. $192 cash in advance and $75 when discharged from the service will be paid to active, able-bodied men enlisting in the 3d battalion of Col. C.C. Dodge's Regiment of Mounted Rifles, at the recruiting office of Capt. H.C. Spalding, 43 Liberty Street
Description: Charles Cleveland Dodge was promoted to Col. in Aug. 1862, and to Brig. Gen. in Nov. 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press from Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Cavalry, Mounted Rifles, 1st (1861-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.72a (McAllister)

Title: Cavalry Col. Andrew T. McReynolds, commander A few suitable men wanted to be mustered in immediately, horses and equipments furnished They will be sent into camp and taken care of as soon as enrolled
Description: Col. Andrew T. McReynolds commanded the 1st New York Cavalry, known as the Lincoln Cavalry; it was organized in New York City in July and Aug.,1861 and mustered out June 27, 1865., Two illustrations: one shows four mounted officers; the second shows soldiers in camp, with tents and the flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.7b (McAllister)

Title: Harris Light Cavalry now in a beautiful camp at Scarsdale, near New Rochelle, New York. Recruits will be received at No. 648 Broadway, the head-quarters, New York City. The non commissioned officers, 6 sergeants and 8 corporals to each company, will be selected from the best privates in the ranks All the field officers have been in active service and in action
Description: The Harris Light Cavalry, the 2nd New York Cavalry, was organized at Scarsdale in the summer of 1861 by Col. J.M. Davies, and mustered out June 23, 1865., The illustration is a man leading a stallion., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.8b (McAllister)

Title: $129 bounty paid as soon as sworn in Recruits wanted for the 12th Regiment, N.Y. Vols. Now serving in General Butterfield's brigade, Gen. Porter's 5th Army Corps, the crack corps of the army. One month's pay in advance $25 United States bounty, $50.00 state bounty! Also, $50 city bounty. $4.00 for each recruit Relief tickets issued to families
Description: Daniel Butterfield commanded the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac from May to Aug. 1862., The illustration, signed E. Purcell, shows Liberty perched on a cannon holding a sword and a laurel wreath, in front of an eagle and four flags, above the banner: E pluribus unum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.35 (McAllister)

Title: Gallatin Rifles Col. Theo. Lichtenhein Raised by order of the Secretary of War Volunteers wanted for this first class regiment, which will leave for the seat of war in a very short time. Pay and rations from the time of enlistment. Head-quarters, 24 North William St
Description: The Gallatin Rifles, recruited by Theodore Lichtenhein, were mustered in Nov. 5, 1861 as part of the 58th New York Infantry Regiment; the regiment was mustered out Oct. 1, 1865., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows an eagle on an upright shield, with the banner: E pluribus unum; an American flag waves behind the shield., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 58th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.53 (McAllister)

Title: Extra bounty! Families of recruits provided for. By the liberal contribution of the Grocers' Committee, the Fifth Metropolitan Guard Col. T.W. Parmele, is enabled to offer an extra cash bounty of $10 for each recruit in addition to other bounties. The families of recruits are also provided for by the Metropolitan Police Fund, and have the gratuitous services of the physicians of the Police Department at their own homes. Headquarters, Howard St., near Broadway
Description: The 5th Metropolitan Guard, the 174th Regiment of New York Infantry, was mustered in Nov. 13, 1862 and consolidated with 162nd New York Infantry Feb. 17, 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 174th (1862-1864)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.4c (McAllister)

Title: Patriots, come forward! The undersigned, by the advice and encouragement of numerous friends, is enrolling a company of young men of good moral character, and such as prefer such companionship, to serve for "three years or the war," to be known as the "Monitors." The company is now rapidly filling up under the auspices of several of the most prominent and energetic of our citizens, and bids fair to equal in the character of its men, and facilities for seeing service, any company yet enrolled. The members pledge themselves to avoid, so far as possible, the prominent sources of immorality and discord unsually connected with camp life, and when they become soldiers not to forget their obligations as gentlemen. The bounties, public and private, equal those offered by any other organization. Recruits mustered in at once, and go into quarters in one of the most beautiful locations on Staten Island. ... Headquarters 308 Broadway
Description: The Monitors, the 127th New York Infantry, saw service from Sept. 1862 to June 1865; Capt. William was in command of Company A., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 127th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.60b (McAllister)

Title: Troopers attend! A few more men are wanted! To fill up a cavalry company! Now forming for state service. Apply at once, as the governor demands our immediate presence. A meeting will be held at the court house, on Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock, to take measures to fill our ranks and prepare for a march. The company will meet for drill at 4 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, at Kulp's Hotel
Description: Organized Sept. 12 and discharged Sept. 24, 1862, this cavalry unit was one of several independent companies formed during the crisis following the Union loss at Second Bull Run. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1147., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Check the invaders!, 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 Troopers (1)5777.F.21 (McAllister)

Title: Patriots arouse. To arms! All those who are willing to join a new company, now forming at Warrington and Hartsville, for the protection of the state, are requested to meet at Newville, on Thursday afternoon, at four o'clock. A few more men are wanted immediately, to fill up the ranks. The company has been accepted by the governor, and they will leave on Saturday. Come up to the work, young men, and serve your country
Description: The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Check the invaders!, 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 Patriots (2)5777.F.54a (McAllister)

Title: Bounty or draft! To the people of Bucks Co. Whereas, the city of Philadelphia and neighboring counties have filled, or are now filling, their quotas under the conscription act by means of bounties to volunteers; ... in order to ascertain what the sense of the tax-payers of Bucks County may be upon the subject, we invite the citizens of the respective boroughs and townships of Bucks County to meet at respective places of election, on Saturday, the 20th of February, 1864, ... to choose by ballot delegates to represent each of their respective townships and boroughs in a general county convention to be held at the court house, in Doylestown, on Monday, February 22d, 1864, ... to determine whether or not the commissioners of Bucks County shall appropriate out of the county funds a bounty, and to what amount, to induce volunteering to the extent of the quota of the county, in order to avoid the draft to take place on the 10th of March next
Description: The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnston & Co. copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: Virtue, liberty, and independence., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Bucks County (Pa.), County Commissioners
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Bucks (1)5777.F.67a (McAllister)

Title: War meeting Freemen to the rescue! All persons in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war against the rebels, will meet in [blank] on [blank] evening, September [blank] 1861, where they will have an opportunity to place their names upon the roll of honor, (muster roll.) Mr. [blank] will speak upon the occasion. H.J. Pickering, who is recruiting a company for Col. W.W.H. Davis's regiment, will be there to receive their names
Description: The 104th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Col. W.W.H. Davis commanding, was recruited primarily in Bucks County, Pa. and mustered into service Oct. 21, 1861; it was mustered out Sept. 30, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 733., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Union and liberty!, 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 War (2)5777.F.61a (McAllister)

Title: Men wanted! A few able bodied young men of good character, will be received, if offered immediately, for the battery of light artillery, attached to the Ringgold Regiment, now in camp at Doylestown, under command of Col W.W.H. Davis
Description: Durell's Independent Battery D was recruited in Berks and Bucks counties, and organized at Doylestown Sept. 24, 1861; it was mustered out of service June 13, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 875., Printed on rose-colored paper., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Union and liberty!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Independent Battery, D (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.8c (McAllister)

Title: To the rescue! Pennsylvania invaded! A meeting for the purpose of organizing a company of state guards to protect the state from the invasion of rebel hordes, now swarming the banks of the Potomac, will be held at the hotel of Elias Shive, Turk's Head, on Wednesday evening, Sept'r 10. Turn out in your strength! And drive the invaders from your soil! Speakers will be present to address the meeting
Description: The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Organize! Organize!, 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 To the rescue (2)5777.F.53f (McAllister)

Title: Head quarters, Fourth District, N.E. cor. Broad and Spring Garden Sts. Corps of Honor! The attention of all officers and enlisted men who have been honorably discharged on account of wounds or disease contracted in the line of duty, is invited to the annexed humane provisions of the War Department. Men wanted for the Invalid Corps. Only those faithful soldiers who, from wounds or the hardships of war, are no longer fit for active field duty will be received in this Corps of Honor. Enlistments will be for three years unless sooner discharged. Pay and allowances same as for officers and men of the United States Infantry; except that no premiums or bounty for enlistment will be allowed. This will not invalidate any pensions or bounties which may be due for previous service. ... For enlistment or further information apply to the Board of Enrollment for the district in which the applicant is a resident
Description: 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., 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 : 4th District)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.68 (McAllister)

Title: 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 may be due for previous service, will not be invalidated by enlistment in the Corps of Honor. The men enlisted will be graded according to efficiency. Those most efficient will be employed mainly as provost guards, and garrison for cities, will be armed with muskets, and will be assigned to companies of the First Battalion. Those of the next degree of physical efficiency, including all who have lost a hand or arm, to companies of the Second Battalion, and will be employed as guards of buildings, hospitals, &c. Those who are the least effective, including all who have lost a foot or leg, to the companies of the Third Batallion, and will be employed as clerks, orderlies, cooks, nurses, &c. in hospitals. For commissions or enlistment, application should be made at once to the Board of Enrollment for the district in which the applicant is a resident
Description: 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.
Creator: United States, Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Pennsylvania : 2nd District)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.22j (McAllister)

Title: Head-quarters Provost Marshal, Second District, Pa 1214 Locust St., Philadelphia. Disabled officers and enlisted men, honorably discharged from the service of the United States, can now obtain positions in the Invalid Corps by applying at once to the Board of Enrolment, who meet daily at these quarters to examine applicants for this branch of the service
Description: 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., 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)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.22k (McAllister)

Title: Invalid Corps! Recruiting office, 808 Lombard St., above Eighth, Philadelphia. Men desirous of enlisting in the Invalid Corps as authorized by General Orders, No. 105, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, April 28, 1863, are invited to present themselves at this rendezvous and present the proper testimonials, papers, &c., required in that order
Description: 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: United States, Army, Invalid Corps
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.22m (McAllister)

Title: Assist the volunteers. Unequalled attraction By special request, the great musical & literary festival, in aid of the volunteers! given at the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Monday evening last, will be repeated at the same place, on Tuesday evening, June 25, 1861, look at the names. By kind permission of Mrs. Garretson, of the Walnut Street Theatre, Mrs. Anna Cowell, ... Ex-Gov. James Pollock, ... Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie, ... Mr. George H. Haselwood, ... Miss Henrietta Shaw, ... Mr. W.J. Hill, ... The Washingtonian Glee Club of Philadelphia, and the Union Glee Club of Frankford, ... George Felix Benkert, Esq., professor of music, will preside at the piano, assisted by Mr. S. Behrens. The whole forming a combination of talent that will insure such an entertainment as the citizens of Frankford have never before had the opportunity of enjoying. Tickets, twenty-five cents.---Children half-price. To be had at Wright's Hardware Store, and Sheard's Book Store, Frankford, Taylor's Store, White Hall, and at the door [on the] evening of the entertainment. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock, performance to commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Assist (6)5777.F.85a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Description: 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.
Creator: Young, C.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Young (2)5777.F.29b (McAllister)

Title: Railroad Guards, fall in! With officers that have seen service in the field To arms! To arms! $50 bounty $50 Recruits wanted to fill Co. "H," Railroad Guards 100 days service. Apply at head-quarters: Frankford Road, above Huntingdon Street. Pay and rations as soon as mustered and pay from time of enrollment
Description: Charles S. Brown, Captain of Co. H of the 91st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, resigned Feb. 22, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 222., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Railroad Guards, Company H.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Railroad (1)5777.F.55b (McAllister)

Title: To arms The citizens of Roxborough and vicinity, will meet this Tuesday eve'ng, at Lyceum Hall, at seven o'clock, to organise a company to respond to the call of the governor, to defend the state from invasion
Description: Capt. Anthony D. Levering commanded Co. B of the 9th Regiment, Pennsylvania Militia during the crisis of 1862, and Co. A of the 31st Regiment, Pennsylvania Militia during the crisis of 1863, both regiments under the command of Col. John Newkumet. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1168 and p. 1245, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 219 and 247., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Levering, Anthony D.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Levering (1)5777.F.59a (McAllister)

Title: Read Guard Infantry Company attached to Col. Chantry's regiment now accepted. Attention! Volunteers!! Men wishing to go into immediate active service, have now the opportunity. Recruiting stations, at cor. of Riehmond [sic] & Ann Sts., Richmond, 25th Ward
Description: The 66th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in May and June, 1861, by Alfred W. Chantry, originally for the Reserve Corps; it was mustered in Sept. 1861; Col. Chantry was relieved of his command Jan. 18, 1862; the regiment was disbanded and the officers and men reassigned in early 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 632, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 81, The illustration shows a mounted officer facing three standing officers., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; imperfect: torn at head, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 66th (1861-1862)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.12 (McAllister)

Title: Ho! for Washington Men wanted for Company "M," Col. Heenan's reg't The only regiment accepted by the War Department for three months. This is the only chance for men to enlist, as the reg't must report in Washington on the 15th of this month, (June.) Apply at either of the following stations: Globe Hotel, Sixth Street, below Chestnut or at S.W. corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue
Description: Col. Dennis Heenan received authority June 11, 1862, to recruit a regiment; the 116th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited for three years' service in the summer of 1862 and mustered out July 14, 1865; Col. Heenan was wounded at Fredericksburg in Dec. 1862, and discharged in Jan. 1863; there was no Company M; Thomas A. Murray served as captain of Company B and was discharged Jan. 27, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1228, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 128., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 116th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.14b (McAllister)

Title: The True issues. What leading Democrats and conservatives say I.--From slave states. ... II.--From free states
Description: Quotes, dated May through July 1861, from the slave states are by Joseph Holt, George D. Prentice, Andrew Johnson, John J. Crittenden, and R.M. Stewart; quotes from the free states are by John A. Dix, Stephen A. Douglas, Daniel S. Dickinson, Benjamin F. Butler, George M. Dallas, and Edward Everett., 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 True 5786.F.37a (McAllister)

Title: Commissioners' office, [blank] 1862. SS I hereby certify that I have accepted [blank] as a substitute for [blank] the said [blank] having been drafted according to law, to serve in the Militia of the state of Pennsylvania, from the county of [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] A.D., 1862, and is duly credited to the aforesaid county of [blank] as part of the quota of said county
Description: A blank form., The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 833 and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., 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 sm # Am 1862 Commiss (2)5777.F.76f (McAllister)

Title: This is to certify that in pursance [sic] of authority vested in me by [blank] to raise a regiment of [blank] Penna. Vols. for the service of the United States I appointed [blank] a [blank] of Co. [blank] Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and I further certify that from the [blank] day of [blank] 186[blank], the date of his muster into the service of the United States, he recruited men for said company and regiment, and performed the services for which he claims pay
Description: A blank form., 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 This (2)5777.F.63a (McAllister)

Title: Gen'l recruiting office for Second Army Corps No. 416 Library Street. Head-quarters Philad'a Brigade! 69th, 71st, 72d and 106th regiments. The largest bounties given! $675 to veterans having served nine months or over. And $575 to all others! Volunteers will be credited to any ward they may desire, and receive the bounty of the ward to which they are credited. Each volunteer may choose his regiment, and shall receive the largest bounty given
Description: Richard L.R. Shreve was promoted to Captain May 1, 1863, and killed at Wilderness, Va. May 6, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 838., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Corps, 2nd
Date: [1863 or 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.53c (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for Capt. J.W. Hofmann's late Captain commanding Company E, Col. Dare's 23d Regiment, Company, Rendezvous, 19th and South Sts
Description: Company E of the 23rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered into service April 21, and mustered out July 31, 1861; J.W. Hofmann was later Col. of the 56th Pennsylvania Volunteers., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hofmann, John William, 1824-1902
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Hofmann (1)5777.F.34i (McAllister)

Title: The Philadelphia inquirer. Wednesday, September 25. 1861 The Rebellion A grand review of infantry and cavalry The war in Missouri Col. Mulligan fights 59 hours without water Gen. Prentiss not heard from Gen. Fremont taking the field The Kentucky war nws [sic] More skirmishing with rebels, &c
Description: An advertising poster with the headlines of the day., 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 Phila Inq (1)5777.F.70c (McAllister)

Title: $100. Bounty. Recruits wanted! For the regular army Term of service 3 years only. Apply at 118 S. Second St
Description: Printed on yellow paper., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Attention! Attention!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.76a (McAllister)

Title: Honorably discharged soldiers! All who desire to enlist in the Invalid Corps! To perform provost and garrison duty, are requested to call at North-East cor. Broad & Spring Garden Sts. and present their discharges to the undersigned, who is authorized to enlist men for the above corps
Description: 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., 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Invalid Corps
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.52d (McAllister)

Title: County Commissioners' Office, Doylestown, Bucks Co., Pa., February 15, 1865 This is to certify, that the bearer will be entitled to the sum of three hundred dollars, with six per cent. interest from the date. Payable out of the Bucks County Bounty Fund, on the first day of July, anno Domini 1866, at which time the interest on this certificate will cease
Description: A blank form., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Bucks County (Pa.), County Commissioners
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Bucks (2)5777.F.75d

Title: Commissioner's Office, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa., [blank] 186[blank] I, Joseph S. Ely, Commissioner to superintend the draft for said county, certify that I drafted into the military service of the United States, [blank] of [blank] in said county, who has offered to me as his substitute, [blank] of [blank] in said county, who has been accepted and received by me in lieu of the said [blank]
Description: A blank form., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Bucks County (Pa.), Draft Commissioner
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Bucks (2)5777.F.63b (McAllister)

Title: Attention! Attention! Attention! Col. Rush's Light Cavalry Regiment, Comp. H. B. Lockwood, Captain, C. Cadwalader, 1st Lieut. W. Odenheimer, 2d Lieut. This company is now forming at N.W. corner Third & Chestnut St. Pay and rations commence at once, and the company, when formed will be sent out to the camp on Second St. Turnpike for drill. Sober and active young men, who would join a crack regiment, apply at once, as the regiment in a few days will be complete. Pay as follows: Orderly serg. $23 Sergeant, 19 Corporals, $16; privates, 14 buglers, $22. Farriers, 17
Description: Rush's Light Cavalry, the 70th Regiment, 6th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and mustered out in Aug. 1865; Richard H. Rush resigned Sept. 29, 1863; C.E. Cadwalader was promoted to Captain of Company D May 18, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 741, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 162., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865), Company H.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.42b (McAllister)

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