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Title: To arms! To arms! Our state must be defended! "Action, not words!" Volunteers wanted for a short term of state service, in Company H, Second Regiment, Penn'a S.M. Pay and rations same as in U.S.A. Apply at once, at 241 Dock St., below Third
Description: Francis T. Quinlan, Captain of Co. B, was discharged from the 116th Pennsylvania Volunteers April 15, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1238., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 To arms (1)5777.F.26a (McAllister)

Title: Independent company for 100 days! $50 bounty Having been authorized by the Adjutant General of the state to raise an independent company for 100 days, I shall open a recruiting office at 808 Cherry St. where all young men are requested to call and enroll their names
Description: Immanual M. Hager was Captain of Co. A of the 52nd Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, mustered into service July 9 and discharged Sept. 1, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1295., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., shows 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: Hager, Immanuel M.
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Hager (3)5777.F.20 (McAllister)

Title: National Guard! $50 bounty! Recruits wanted for 100 days! The roll of Company "E" is now open at the armory,---Race Street below Sixth
Description: The illustration is a regimental parade, with a sergeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., 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 2# Am 1861 Nat Guard (3)5777.F.11 (McAllister)

Title: National Guard Regiment. 100 days' service 100 $50 bounty! Citizens, rally! Defend your state and stand by your country and its cause.---You are wanted now!! Recruits wanted for Co. K. Apply at N.E. cor. 9th & Shippen
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 2# Am 1861 Nat Guard (2)5777.F.42a (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! Fall in Cooper Guards! Patriots to the rescue of your good old Keystone State, and one more rally for the Constitution and our glorious Union. All young men desirous of serving the above will do well to join this company Now let every youth join heart and hand, Let us drive the enemy of liberty from our land, Join Company H, in answer to our glorious call; Remember the 60th Regiment under Colonel Small. For 100 days! $16 a month, clothes & rations Come one come all and enroll in the old Cooper Guards. Head quarters, Independence Square, and N.W. corner of Front and Pine Streets
Description: The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863; Bates records no Company H. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, 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.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 60th (1863), Company H.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.39b (McAllister)

Title: Men of the Keystone State rally for its defence! And join Capt. C.A. Thomas's independent company! For 90 days service and avoid the draft. The soil of Pennsylvania, where "Liberty" was first proclaimed "throughout the land, and to all the inhabitants thereof," must not be polluted by the footsteps of traitors. He who fails to rally at once to defend his home, his family and his country, is unworthy of the name of freeman, and of the priceless legacy bequeathed to him by a glorious and noble ancestry. All the state and city bounty given! Head-quarters of the company No. 921 North Tenth Street, above Poplar
Description: Capt. C.A. Thomas led Company C of the 51st Regiment Infantry, Ninety-Day Militia, the Second Coal Trade Regiment, under command of Col. Oliver Hopkinson; the regiment was mustered into service July 3 and discharged Sept. 2, 1863; Henry V. Christy was 2nd Lieut. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1293, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 51st (1863), Company C.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.19 (McAllister)

Title: Co. C Capt. William L. Nichols, Washington Guard! Col. Wm. F. Small
Description: The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863; William L. Nichols was Captain of Company C. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 251., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. notes., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 60th (1863), Company C.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.43b (McAllister)

Title: Co. F Captain James R. Hadley, Washington Guard! Col. Wm. F. Small
Description: The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863; James R. Hadley in fact served as Captain of Company E. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 251., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. notes., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 60th (1863), Company F.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.53b (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: Rally! Come one, come all, our country calls! To the rescue! 2d Union League Regiment! For 3 months' service! All city bounties guarantied! Co. F now recruiting at 921 North Tenth St. Come in out of the draft 'tis your last chance!
Description: The Second Union League Regiment, 52nd Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William A. Gray, was mustered into service July 9 and discharged Sept. 1, 1863; Christy, Argue, and Thomas are not listed as members of the 52nd Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1295, 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.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 52nd (1863), Company F.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Penn Mil (4)5777.F.24 (McAllister)

Title: Blue Reserves. Company D, rally for your country Recruits wanted for this company, at their armory, 505 Chestnut Street, fifth story. All the bounties given when mustered into the service
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company D.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (3)5777.F.39 (McAllister)

Title: Blue Reserves! Company K, rally for your country! Recruits wanted for this company, at their armory, 505 Chestnut Street, fifth story
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company K.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (3)5777.F.40 (McAllister)

Title: Fall in, "Blues!" $50 bounty $50 Recruits wanted for Co. E, Blue Reserves 100 days service. Apply at Eighth & Callowhill Sts. or 505 Chestnut Street
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company E.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (1)5777.F.55a (McAllister)

Title: Respond to the governor's call to defend the state Gray Reserve Reg now recruiting. Co. A, Market Street ab. 8th, " C " " " Co. D, Eighteenth and Chestnut Sts. Companies B, E, F, G, H, and I, City Armory, Broad Street below Race
Description: The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 1st
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.31 (McAllister)

Title: To arms! Rally for the right! Recruits wanted for three months service, in Company A Gray Reserves Capt. Charles S. Smith. Armory, 810 Market Street, up stairs
Description: The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861, under command of Col. Peter C. Ellmaker; Charles S. Smith was captain of Co. A until March 1863. During the crisis of 1862, the Gray Reserves were absorbed whole into the 7th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 1st, Company A.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.18c (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! Rally men of Philadelphia for the defence of your city and state Recruits wanted for company E, First Regiment Grey Reserves! Armory---Broad Street, below Race. Come to the rescue. Equipment furnished and bounty paid
Description: aThe Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Printed on two 41 x 58 cm. sheets of paper pasted together., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: For 100 days' service!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 88 posted 12 to armory 100 copies., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 1st, Company E.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.34 (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't Recruits wanted for "Co. G" 100 days' service! Apply at once, at Armory, Board St. bel. Race
Description: The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Printed on two 41 x 58 cm. sheets of paper pasted together., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 40 posted 10 to armory., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 1st, Company G.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.36 (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't Recruits wanted for "Co. H" 100 days' service! Apply at once, at Armory, Board St. bel. Race
Description: The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Printed on two 41 x 58 cm. sheets of paper pasted together., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 30 posted 20 to armory., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Brigade, 1st, Company H.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.37 (McAllister)

Title: Company "B," Blue Reserves! Rally once more in defense of your homes and state. Grant will hold Richmond if we do our duty in repelling the rebels in our own state. The rolls are now open. Come up and sign your names for the short term of 100 days
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company B.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.22e (McAllister)

Title: Attention! Co. C, Blue Reserves Rally for the third time, in defence of your home and your country. Do not be backward--you are needed. Rolls of this crack company are now open at the armory, No. 505 Chestnut St., 4th story
Description: Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company C.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.22d (McAllister)

Title: Blue Reserves! Company D, rally for your country! Recruits wanted for this company, at their armory, 505 Chestnut Street, fifth story
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company D.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.22g (McAllister)

Title: Fall in, "Blues!" $50 bounty! Recruits wanted for Co. H, Blue Reserves Apply at 8th & Spring Garden Sts. or 505 Chestnut Street
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company H.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.22f (McAllister)

Title: The Union League Regiment! Three months' service Capt. T.L. Loockerman, an experienced officer, of the 106th Reg't. P.V., who has been in every battle of the Peninsula, is raising a company for the Union League Regiment. Recruiting headquarters, at Evans & Hassell's [sic], 418 Arch St
Description: Theodore L. Loockerman was Captain of Company A, 45th Regiment of the Ninetey-Day Militia, the First Union League Regiment under the command of Col. James T. Clancy; it was mustered in July 1-6 and mustered out Aug. 29, 1963; Loockerman was promoted to Lt. Col. July 15, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1278, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 45th (1863), Company A.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Penn Mil (4)5777.F.23 (McAllister)

Title: To arms! Coal Regiment! Col. Alfred Day comd'g $25 bounty to each volunteer, from city $10, in all $35.00 bounty! Recruits wanted for 3 mos. for Co. [blank] Recruiting offices, 138 South Fourth Street, basement. 1701 Germantown Road & Columbia Av
Description: The First Coal Trade Regiment, 40th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Alfred M. Day, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Aug. 3 and 4, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1266, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 40th (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.43a (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Coal Regiment! 35 dollars bounty! Recruits wanted for 3 months Co. B. $25 bounty to each volunteer, in addition to $10 city bounties--making $35 in all. Alfred Day, Col. commanding
Description: The First Coal Trade Regiment, 40th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Alfred M. Day, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Aug. 3 and 4, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1266, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 40th (1863), Company B.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.36h (McAllister)

Title: One more rally for the Old Keystone State "Let no one refuse to arm who will not be able to justify himself before man and God, in sight of a desolated hearth or a dishonored family." Coal Regiment! Alfred Day, Col. commanding. A company is now organizing at the Southwark Guards' Armory 702 South Second Street, to join the Coal Regiment. Active able-bodied men are invited to enroll themselves without delay. $25 bounty will be paid by the regiment--$10 by the Citizens' Volunteer Fund exclusive of all other bounties and state pay. To serve for three months, unless sooner discharged. Come at once! Come to-day!
Description: The First Coal Trade Regiment, 40th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Alfred M. Day, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Aug. 3 and 4, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1266, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 40th (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.36j (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Coal Regiment! 45 dollars bounty! Recruits wanted for 3 months Co. "A." $25 bounty to each volunteer, in addition to $20 city bounties--making $45 in all. Col. Alfred Day, commanding
Description: The First Coal Trade Regiment, 40th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Alfred M. Day, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Aug. 3 and 4, 1863. Cf. F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250. Samuel M. Heaton, John C. Scott, and Harry Walter ended up in Company I. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1266., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 40th (1863), Company A.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.42 (McAllister)

Title: $50 city bounty $50 Men wanted to fill old Co. A, 51st Reg't, P.V.M Formerly 2d Coal Regiment. This company is attached to the First Coal Regiment now recruiting for 100 days. Come forward & enlist!
Description: The Second Coal Trade Regiment, 51st Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Oliver Hopkinson, was mustered into service July 3 and discharged Sept. 2, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1293, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 51st (1863), Company A.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.36k (McAllister)

Title: Fall in, "I" First Coal Regiment $50 city bounty $50 Recruits wanted for Comp'y "I!" 1st Coal Reg't for 100 days!
Description: Henry Rudolph was in Company I of the 51st Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, called the Second Coal Trade Regiment, under command of Col. Oliver Hopkinson; was mustered into service July 3 and discharged Sept. 2, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1293, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 51st (1863), Company I.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.36i (McAllister)

Title: Coal Regiment! $50 bounty! Fall in! Fall in! For 100 days! Company F recruiting at C.B. Miller's, 741 Spring Garden St
Description: There were at least three Coal Regiments: the first and second, organized in 1863, became the 40th and 50th Infantry Regiments of the Pennsylvania Militia; the third, organized in 1864, became the 197th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army. William Wilson cannot be identified with any particular regiment., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863 or 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Coal (1)5777.F.36g (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Rally to your country's call The national capital is threatened by the invader. Rally to its defence Recruits wanted to fill the 1st Coal Exchange Reg't now recruiting for 100 days! Colonel's head-quarters at the Coal Exchange Room, Walnut Street, below Dock
Description: Colonel John R. Haslett commanded the 197th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers,, called the Third Coal Exhange Regiment; it was organized July 22 and mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 450, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 278., 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, 197th (1864)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.36e (McAllister)

Title: 1st Coal Reg't Col. John R. Haslett $50 bounty! Rally for the old California Reg't (Seventy-first.) Fall in! Fall in! Head-quarters, Burns' Cottage, Sixth and Minor Sts
Description: Colonel John R. Haslett commanded the 197th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, called the Third Coal Exhange Regiment; it was organized July 22 and mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 450, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 278., 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, 197th (1864)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.36f (McAllister)

Title: Independent Corn Exchange Guards! Company A! Attention! A picked company is being recruited by members of the Corn Exchange Association, at their armory, Second St. above Walnut for three months' service. The men will be thoroughly equipped at private expense, and forwarded to Harrisburg immediately. The interest manifested by the members of this association in all the men sent forward, is a guaranty that this company will be well taken care of
Description: The 49th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, called the Second Corn Exchange Regiment, under command of Col. Alexander Murphy, was mustered into service July 2 and 14, and discharged Sept. 2 and 3, 1863; Albert F. Hoppel became Captain of Company D. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1288, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 49th (1863), Company A.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.55c (McAllister)

Title: National Guard Regiment! Union League Brigade! Recruits will receive all authorized bounties, and their families will receive $2 per week in addition to their pay from the state. Term of service three months! State defence! Head-quarters, 605 Arch Street, & Receiver of Taxes Office, Sixth and Chestnut sts
Description: The Second Union League Regiment, 52nd Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William A. Gray, was mustered into service July 9 and discharged Sept. 1, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1295, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 251., The illustration is a regimental parade, with a sergeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 52nd (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.9 (McAllister)

Title: Union League Reg't three months Recruits wanted for Company D Pay, clothing and subsistence under the auspices of the Union League of Philadelphia. All the bounties will be paid and the regiment filling up rapidly. Recruiting station, N.E. cor. Second & Walnut To be commanded by Capt. Alex. P. Colesberry
Description: There were three three-month Union League regiments recruiting in 1863: the 45th, 52nd, and 59th infantry regiments of the Pennsylvania Militia. Alexander P. Colesberry cannot be identified with any particular regiment., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Union (1)5777.F.56a (McAllister)

Title: Rally freemen! Look at your city's generosity! $99.00 besides your government pay. Co. F Union League Regiment! has just opened their muster rolls in Independence Square and will give the above bounty, $60 as soon as mustered in, and $13 a month to your family while you are away. Capt. Thomas is an able and old officer having risen from the ranks as a private, and knows the wants of all men. Come one! Come all! and show your love for the best country on the face of the earth
Description: Capt. Charles A. Thomas resigned from the 119th Pennsylvania Volunteers March 11, 1863. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 23. There were four Union League regiments recruiting in 1863: the 45th, 52nd, and 59th infantry regiments of the Pennsylvania Militia and the 183rd Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers; Thomas, Hurst, and Mezick cannot be identified with any particular regiment., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Rally (1)5777.F.57d (McAllister)

Title: To arms! $10 $10 extra bounty! Co. I Union League Reg't for 3 months' state service Headquarters Independence Square
Description: There were three three-month Union League regiments recruiting in 1863: the 45th, 52nd, and 59th infantry regiments of the Pennsylvania Militia. R.F. Anderson and S.W. McIlroy cannot be identified with any particular regiment., 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.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 To arms (1)5777.F.57e (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! To the rescue! Recruits wanted for Capt. Thomas Cunningham's co. 60th Regiment P.M. for 100 days' service. Head-quarters, cor. of Sixth and Oxford Sts. Rally boys, rally!
Description: The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, 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.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 60th (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.8 (McAllister)

Title: Rally bush whackers! For the defence of Pennsylvania Recruits wanted for an independent company of bush whackers. $60 bounty given. Uniformed and equipped immediately. Head quarters, Nos. 721 & 732 South Front Street
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 3# Am 1861 Rally (2)5777.F.36a (McAllister)

Title: Washington Guard! 60th Regiment P.V.M. Colonel William F. Small. $50 bounty $50
Description: The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, 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.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 60th (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Penn Mil (24)1540.F.58 (McAllister)

Title: Attention, patriots Rally around the flag! State service! Six months! Six months! A few more picked men wanted to fill the ranks of Co. "G!" Col. Meyr's [sic] reg't To start at once for the field of action! Fall in! Fall in! Do not sacrifice yourselves with inexperienced officers. Enlist with men who have seen service
Description: Joseph Reed was discharged from the 106th Regiment Infantry March 31, 1863. Capt. Egbert and Lt. Ottinger led Company G of the 59th Infantry Regiment in the Pennsylvania Militia during the crisis of 1863, but Lt. Reed was not involved with the regiment, which was under the command of George P. McLean. Capt. Egbert was promoted to Major Jan. 13, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 846, and v. 5, p. 131 and 1312., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Attention (2)5777.F.24b (McAllister)

Title: Rally veterans, citizens, young men, for the defence of the Capitol, the Union, and the flag Drive the invading traitors from the soil or bury them in it! The man who can, yet will not come forward now is a coward or a traitor, and will be branded as such. It is no time to talk of your patriotism and loyalty. Prove them by joining the gallant 60th, be mustered into service, armed, and equipped; receive your bounties and the applause of all good and true men. Recruits will be received by Capt. H.C. O'Donnell, 6th below Chestnut. ... And at the camp on the Ridge Road near Oxford St
Description: Also listed are captains James R. Hadley, Wm. P. Sanderson, John G. Smith, Robert Himes, John McNeight, Samuel H. Wetzel, and Edward W. Power., The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, 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.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 60th (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Penn Mil (24)1540.F.62 (McAllister)

Title: "One more blow for the Union." A hundred days of glory! In obedience to the calls of the president and governor, the 60th Regiment P.V.M. will again take the field in defence of the Union and of the violated soil of the state. All young men desirous of serving in a good regiment, under officers who have had experience in the field, are invited to come forward at once and join this regiment for one hundred days. ... Head-quarters of the regiment at our marquee, Sixth Street bel. Chestnut. Wm. F. Small, Colonel. C.M. Berry, Lt. Colonel
Description: The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, 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.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 60th (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (24)1540.F.63 (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Rally to your country's call! The national capital is threatened by the invader. Rally to its defence. Recruits wanted to fill the 3d Coal Exchange Reg't. Now recruiting for 100 days. $50 city bounty! Pay $16 per month. All recruiting expenses paid. Colonel's head-quarters at the Coal Exchange Room, Walnut Street below Dock. John R. Haslett. Colonel commanding
Description: The Third Coal Exchange Regiment, the 197th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized July 22 and mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 450, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 278., 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, 197th (1864)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.28 (McAllister)

Title: Attention-The original Co. B Blue Reserves Capt. T. Reynolds, have organized for state defence, under the name of the Keystone Guards! And are now drilling at their armory, Filbert Street, above Eighth. All energetic young men are invited to present themselves for enrollment at once, that the ranks may be full and the company efficient before it is too late. We appeal to the young men of the city for their assistance in this, the hour of our state's need. The crisis is at hand--delay now is criminal. Patriots will answer, but by what name shall those be called who falter, hesitate or refuse the summons for defence. Come one! Come all!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company B.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.35e (McAllister)

Title: War with all its desolating evils is upon our good old commonwealth! The rebel invaders are upon our soil, and with fire and sword desolating the once happy homes of our people. Come to the rescue! A public meeting of the citizens of the twenty-fourth ward will be held this evening Wednesday, June 17th, 1863, on the lot adjoining the Armory, 38th & Bridge Sts. Prominent speakers will be in attendance. Now is the time to come forward and join in the efforts to drive the invaders from our soil. Young men! Let not the blush of shame, in after years, tingle on your cheeks, when you recount to your children the trials and perils of 1863, and are asked, "Were you ready to defend your country in the hour of danger?" You must not answer no!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 War (1)5777.F.69b (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: "The boys in blue," returning the state flags to the governor of Pennsylvania, Independence Square, Philadelphia July 4th, 1866. [graphic] / Rea & Sharp, engravers.
Description: Copyright secured., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War views., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited, Shows a large crowd of spectators surrounding a platform of dignitaries in Independence Square for the July 4th celebration commemorating the return of colors to the state by the Pennsylvania regiments. American flags and banners adorn the rear of Independence Hall. Several military personnel, flags, and a banner advertising King & Baird, book & job printers, are visible in the foreground. Veterans from over one-hundred regiments and the orphan children of soldiers and sailors killed during the Civil War attended the ceremony officiated by Mayor General George G. Meade and Governor Andrew G. Curtin.
Creator: Rea & Sharp engraver., creator
Date: [1866]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *Ph Pr - Gov't Buildings - I [5779.7]

Title: Philadelphians, to arms!! At a meeting of Company C., 2nd Regiment Rifles, held at their armory, 38th and Bridge Sts., on Thursday evening, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, the present crisis makes it necessary that every citizen should be prepared to aid the government and protect his own home from the encroachment of an enemy who is making rapid advances towards accomplishing his wicked purposes, therefore Resolved, that Captain Corrie be requested to issue an immediate call, commanding each enrolled member of our corps to meet on Saturday evening, Sept. 6th, at the armory, for drill. Resolved, that each and every citizen be requested, in pursuance of the suggestion of Gov. Curtin, to unite with us in learning the drill, and thus prepare themselves for such efficient duty as the exigency of the present state of affairs seems to require. Resolved, that the citizens be invited to attend at a general mass meeting to be held on Monday evening, Sept. 8th, at the lot in front of the armory. The meeting will be addressed by several distinguished speakers and arrangements made to fill up the ranks of this company and to form others
Description: Sept. 8 fell on a Monday in 1862., 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 2# Am 1862 Phila (1)5777.F.27f (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! For Company F, Col. Staunton's regiment, Pennsylvania sharp shooters Pay and rations begin when enrolled. Roll open here. Head quarters N.W. cor. Fourth & Walnut
Description: Col. John F. Staunton received authority to form a regiment July 24, 1861; the first company of the 67th Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered in Aug. 28, 1861, but recruiting progress was slow, and the regiment was not completed until the following spring; the regiment was mustered out July 14, 1865; Gill, Laird, and Kite are not identified with this regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 634, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 82., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No compromise with traitors, and no argument but the cannon's mouth., 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 2# Am 1861 Volunteers (2)5777.F.22h (McAllister)

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