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Title: Philadelphia Founders Week Commemorative Medal
Description: Medal of William Penn with "1683-1908, Founders Week." Attached to a blue and yellow ribbon which reads, "City Council." Engraved, George Morris Abbott on the reverse.
Date: [1908.]
Location: OBJ 692

Title: The great Know Nothing song, "I don't know."
Description: Song in eight unnumbered stanzas, with chorus; first line: Of all the many mighty things in this here Quaker city,., The American Party, also known as the Know-Nothing Party, flourished between 1849 and 1856., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 21.3 x 14.3 cm., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Eastlack, Francis F., b. 1833
Date: [between 1849 and 1856]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1849 Eastlack 15143.Q (Roughwood)

Title: The great Know Nothing song, "I don't know."
Description: Song in eight unnumbered stanzas, with chorus; first line: Of all the many mighty things in this here Quaker city,., The American Party, also known as the Know-Nothing Party, flourished between 1849 and 1856., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 21.3 x 14.3 cm., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Eastlack, Francis F., b. 1833
Date: [between 1849 and 1856]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1849 Eastlack 15143.Q (Roughwood)

Title: Old Landmarks and Relics of Philadelphia Album, Second Series
Description: Viewbook containing six titled photographs and a folded leave of titled, narrative texts about the images. Photographs depict "Independence Hall" showing the front facade of the building built 1732-1748, including the front courtyard with the Joseph A. Baily statue of George Washington; "Whitby Hall" showing the country dwelling built in 1754 on land in Kingsessing acquired by Philadelphia merchant James Coultas in 1741;" "Friends Alms House, Walnut Bel. Fourth" showing the benevolent institution erected in 1729 and razed in 1841; "Acadamy [sic] of Fine Arts, Chestnut St. Bet. 10th & 11th Sts. Phila." showing the arched entry way to the building erected in 1806 and shortly before it was "torn down in 1870, to make way for Fox's American Theatre; "Rittenhouse Mansion, Arch & Seventh Sts." showing the former residence of astronomer David Rittenhouse built 1786-1787 by master builder Joseph Ogilby; and "St. Peters Church, Fourth & Pine" showing the Episcopal church built 1758-1761 "in the midst of a graveyard." Images also include residents; street lamps; signage; partial views of storefront awnings; and trees and greenery.

Title: Old landmarks & relics of Philadelphia. Second series
Description: Viewbook containing six titled photographs and a folded leave of titled, narrative texts about the images. Photographs depict "Independence Hall" showing the front facade of the building built 1732-1748, including the front courtyard with the Joseph A. Baily statue of George Washington; "Whitby Hall" showing the country dwelling built in 1754 on land in Kingsessing acquired by Philadelphia merchant James Coultas in 1741;" "Friends Alms House, Walnut Bel. Fourth" showing the benevolent institution erected in 1729 and razed in 1841; "Acadamy [sic] of Fine Arts, Chestnut St. Bet. 10th & 11th Sts. Phila." showing the arched entry way to the building erected in 1806 and shortly before it was "torn down in 1870, to make way for Fox's American Theatre; "Rittenhouse Mansion, Arch & Seventh Sts." showing the former residence of astronomer David Rittenhouse built 1786-1787 by master builder Joseph Ogilby; and "St. Peters Church, Fourth & Pine" showing the Episcopal church built 1758-1761 "in the midst of a graveyard." Images also include residents; street lamps; signage; partial views of storefront awnings; and trees and greenery., Titles on negatives., Embossed green cloth binding, gilt lettering., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited., Recon note: Match points differ, Photographs originally on folded leave., Presented by Margaretta A. Dick in memory of her father Walter B. Dick.
Creator: R. Newell & Son
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Newell [Am 1876 Old 50832.D]

Title: Recruits wanted for the Second Corps! Now being raised to 50,000 men for special service under the command of Maj. Gen. Hancock. This is the corps commanded by the late Major General Sumner, at Fair Oaks, and through the Peninsula Campaign and at Antietam. It is the corps that under Major General Couch made the gallant assault against the enemy at the first Fredericksburg, and which under Major General Hancock, received the attack of the enemy at Gettysburg, on the 3d of July, capturing 34 stand of colors and several thousand prisoners; and again at Bristoe's Station, on the 14th of October, under Major General Warren, capturing 5 guns, 2 stand of colors and several hundred prisoners. Largest bounties paid to recruits enlisting in the following Philadelphia regiments: 106th, 69th, 71st, 72d, 81st & 116th U.S. bounty, $302 To veterans, $402 City bounty to recruits, $250. Ward, $25 $15 paid to any citizen or soldier bringing an accepted recruit. $20 if the recruit is a veteran. Head-quarters, 134 South Fourth St
Description: The battle of Bristoe Station was fought Oct. 14, 1863. Col. William Lovering Curry died July 7, 1864 of wounds received at Spottsylvania Courthouse, Va., May 11., 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 (1)5777.F.37a (McAllister)

Title: Grand musical festival at Engel & Wolf's farm, for the benefit of the regiment "Forward," this day!
Description: Engel & Wolf's farm, on the East side of the Schuylkill River, served as a camp for some of the Philadelphia regiments. Cf. F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 96., 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 4# Am 1861 Grand (5)5777.F.4 (McAllister)

Title: Col. Wm. A. Gray. Fall in! Fall in!! Fall in!!! Recruits wanted! This is the last regiment authorized by the War and State departments. $152 bounty! $152 Recruits mustered in, uniformed and sent to camp immediately! Each recruit furnished with a gum blanket. Head quarters No. 627 Chestnut Street
Description: Other posters, featuring Col. Gray, $152 bounty, and headquarters at 627 Chestnut, are for the 157th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Lt. Col. Edmund T. Tiers, which began recruiting in Oct. 1862; in 1865 it was consolidated with the 191st 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., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; imperfect: torn, removing some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.67b (McAllister)

Title: Fall in! Fall in! Recruits wanted for Company "K" Commercial Regiment, Colonel Letcher, for 100 days' service. $50 and all other bounties, as soon as mustered in. Head quarters, 112 S. Fourth Street, and Commissioners' Hall, 37th & Market Sts., West Philadelphia
Description: George W. Mulfrey was mustered in Sept. 13, 1864 as Captain of Co. C of the 198th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and died at Lewis Farm, Va. March 29, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 472., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Commercial Regiment
Date: [between 1861 and 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Commercial (3)5777.F.30 (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! Cadwalader Greys Regiment Recruits wanted for 100 days' service! Pay $16 per month
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cadwalader Greys Regiment
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Cadwalader (3)5777.F.27 (McAllister)

Title: Draft! Draft! Draft! Attention! Attention! To all loyal citizens! Will you stand still and be drafted while your country needs your services. Come on and get your bounty. $500 for one year only. Fall in and join Company "C" Philadelphia Guards! Rendezvous, No. 106 South Sixth Street
Description: The 199th Pennsylvania Infantry, under command of Col. James C. Briscoe, was organized in the fall of 1864 to serve for one year, and mustered out June 28, 1865; Henry C. O'Donnell was Captain of Company C. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 495, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 272., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 199th (1864-1865), Company C.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.51 (McAllister)

Title: Largest bounties! $650 $750 Recruits wanted for the Penn'a Volunteers of Hancock's gallant Second Corps or any Pennsylvania regiment Head-quarters, American and Master Streets. Recruits for this corps receive all government, city & ward bounties. The government pays to veteran volunteers, $402 To all other volunteers, 302 The city pays to all volunteers, 250 Every man will receive before leaving general rendezvous, from U.S. government, 75 dolls. From the city 250 dolls. And the bounty of the ward to which he is credited, making in all over four hundred dollars. Volunteers credited to any ward they may desire. By order of the War Department, the Second Corps has been assigned to special duty under the command of that gallant son of Pennsylvania, Maj. Gen. Hancock. Young men of Pensylvania [sic], rally once more around the old flag, and with one united blow crush the enemy of the Union, and restore peace and happiness to our beloved country
Description: George C. Whitecar was promoted to Captain of Company D, 71st Pennsylvania Volunteers Feb. 6, 1864, and mustered out with the company July 2, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 810., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, 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: United States, Army, Corps, 2nd
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1864 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.44a (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! The glorious old National Guard once more in the field. Recruits wanted in Company "B" for 100 days' service. Harmanus Neff, Colonel commanding. Apply at the National Guards' Hall, Race Street, below Sixth
Description: Capt. William Rush and 1st Lt. George W. Green were in Company B of the 196th Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. Harmanus Neff; it was organized July 20, and mustered out Nov. 17, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 436, 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, 196th (1864), Company B.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.10 (McAllister)

Title: Head quarters Cadwalader Regim't, S.W. corner Ninth and Walnut Streets, (second and third stories.) Recruits wanted for three years or during the war. United States bounty, $100. City bounty, 50. One month's pay in advance ... Premium for enlishment, ... $90 in cash before leaving the city. Active able-bodied young men are wanted to fill up this regiment. The attention of mechanics and working men is respectfully solicited. The regiment will be officered by men who have had military experience, and can be approached by those under their command. The regiment having been accepted by the Governor, recruits will be put into camp at once, and receive the necessary subsistence, &c. &c
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed Bonfield and Howell, shows a Union soldier with rifle in hand, bayonet fixed, charging past a fallen Confederate soldier in battle., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; (4)5777.F.29 torn, affecting text; (2)5777.F.30c, also torn, but affecting less text, is the bottom half only, 56 x 81 cm., beginning with: (second and third stories.), Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cadwalader Regiment
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Cadwalader (2)5777.F.30c (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1861 Cadwalader (4)5777.F.29 (McAllister)

Title: Company C, Third Regiment, Reserve Brigade Recruits wanted immediately for Co. C, 3d Regiment, Reserve Brigade, now recruiting at Commissioners' Hall, 37th & Market Streets to serve under the call of the governor, for a period of three months, unless sooner discharged. Recruits in this company receive bounty, $13 per month for the benefit of their families, in addition to state pay and city bounty. Citizens' Bounty, 24th Ward, $13, city bounty, 10, bounty per month, 13, state pay, 13, advance
Description: Joseph D. Sorver was Captain of Company C of the 25th Regiment, Militia of 1862, under command of Col. C.E. Eakin. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1204., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 25th (1862), Company C.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.30 (McAllister)

Title: $160 bounty! The Philadelphia Light Guard! 145th Reg't P.V. Colonel E.W. Davis Recruits wanted for Company E of this regiment, now in camp. Recruiting station, Masonic Hall, Manayunk!
Description: The 145th Pennsylvania Volunteers were organized in Sept. 1862 and mustered out May 31, 1865; Davis, Wrigley, and Heidenger were not associated with this regiment., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia Light Guard
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Phila Light (1)5777.F.46b (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms!! Armory Co. G. 3d Reserve Brigade No. 803 Locust St
Description: Blake, Mills, and Lockhart were all in Company G of the 25th Regiment, Militia of 1862, under the command of Col. C.M. Eakin. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1204., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 25th (1862)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.75t (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty Fall in Peterson 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 for 100 days! $16 a month, clothes & rations Come one come all and enroll in the Old Peterson Guards. Head quarters, N.W. corner of Thirteenth and Wood Streets
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Peterson Guards
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Peterson (3)5777.F.53 (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! A few more men wanted to fill up the Keystone Battery! Apply at the armory of the company, at the City Arsenal, Race Street bel. Broad
Description: The illustration shows an encampment, a cannon, and the digging of trenches., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Keystone Battery
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1861 Keystone (4)5777.F.30 (McAllister)

Title: No drafting No 9 months' service Nothing but the war and its triumphant end! Governor's Guard The officers of this company, who have been in the service of the United States during the present Rebellion, are prepared to muster men in for the war unless sooner discharged, under General Orders, Nos. 28, 30 and 31, of Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania. The following are the inducements offered, by which it will be seen that the volunteer can go to defend his country's honor, feeling sure that his family is provided for during his absence: From $13 to $20 pay per month. One months' pay, $13 to $20, and $75 bounty in advance from the national government. $25 in advance as a bounty from Pennsylvania. $50 in advance from the appropriation of the Councils of the city of Philadelphia, making in all from $163 to $170 in advance. Head-quarters at 219 Lodge Street back of the Provost Marshal's Office, where all communications must be addressed
Description: The 66th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was disbanded March 1, 1862. Cf. F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 81., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Governor's Guard (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [not before 1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Governor (2)5777.F.51 (McAllister)

Title: The firemen of Philadelphia prompt to action! Fall in! Fall in! Enroll your names in the Columbia Guards! Now forming at the Columbia Engine House Filbert Street, above eleventh, to proceed to Harrisburg forthwith
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Columbia Guards (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Columbia (2)5777.F.9c (McAllister)

Title: Union League, 22d Ward! Will open their house, Main St., Germantown, on Thursday, May 28th, 1863, at eight o'clock, P.M. Hon. Charles Gilpin, Hon. Morton McMichael, Daniel Dougherty, Esq. Hon. M. Russell Thayer, Hon. Charles Gibbons, Hon. J.C. Knox, and others will deliver addresses. The citizens of the ward are invited to attend
Description: The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield with the banner: One flag, one country and one government., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; inscribed $5.00 100 May 23., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union League (22nd Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Union (6)5777.F.39a (McAllister)

Title: New Union paper! Second number National guard now ready! Office, 333 Walnut St. For sale everywhere
Description: The National guard began publishing in 1862; it is listed as a weekly newspaper at this address in the Philadelphia directory for 1864., 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 National (6)5777.F.27b (McAllister)

Title: Union tent of the Young Men's Christian Association Broad & Green Streets. Services every evening, except Saturday, commencing at 8 o'clock, also on Sunday, at 4 o'clock P.M
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Young Men's Christian Association (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Young (6)5777.F.31a (McAllister)

Title: United States Internal Revenue Second collection district of Pennsylvania, embracing the First, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth & Tenth Wards, of the city of Philadelphia. Notice. The annual assessment in the above-named district of all persons liable to tax on gold and silver plate, carriages, billiard tables, and pleasure yachts, and also of all persons required to take out licenses, having been completed, notice is hereby given that the taxes due under said assessment will be received by the undersigned, daily, Sundays excepted, between the hours of 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. at his office, S.W. cor. Third and Walnut Sts. on and after Saturday, the 11th instant, until and including Saturday, the 9th day of May, 1863. Penalties. All persons who fail to pay the annual tax ... will incur a penalty of ten per centum additional upon the amount thereof, as provided for in the 19th section of the Excise Law of July 1, 1862. All persons who in like manner shall fail to take out their licenses, ... will incur a penalty of three times the amount of said licenses, in accordance with the provisions of the 59th section ... Money of the United States only received
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; inscribed: 100 April 10th., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Office of Internal Revenue
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (6)5777.F.21a (McAllister)

Title: Grand patriotic Union entertainment in aid of the 24th Ward Bounty Fund! At Odd Fellows' Hall, corner of 37th and Market Sts., West Philadelphia, Thursday evening, March 17th, 1864 on which occasion the following array of professional and amateur talent has been secured--all of whom have, in the kindest and most patriotic manner, volunteered their valuable services, viz: U.S. Military Brass Band! ... Union Quartet of West Philad'a! ... Mr. Matthew Morris! ... Tickets, 25 cents to be had of the committee of arrangements: T.M. Wiltberger, A. Hanline, Wm. F. Blundin, Charles Githens, D.B. Fox, E.H. Pugh, E.E. Russell; at the principal stores and hotels in Twenty-fourth Ward, and at the door on the evening of the performance. Doors open at quarter of 7 o'clock. To commence at half-past 7, precisely. Wm. H. Githens, conductor
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (24th Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Bounty (6)5777.F.28b (McAllister)

Title: Photographs! Photographs! Photographs! With all the latest improvements The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens and soldiers of Chestnut Hill and vicinity, that he has located the excelsior sky and side-light photograph and ambrotype car cor. Willow Grove Avenue and Main St., Chestnut Hill, opposite the hospital, were he takes photographs and ambrotypes of the latest improved styles. He would invite all those wishing photographs or ambrotypes to send away in letters, to call and examine his stock of pictures before going elsewhere. Satisfaction guarantied. Large size photographs, one dollar Carte de visites, five for one dollar Particular attention will be paid to taking pictures of children. Pictures copied. Invalids waited on at their residences. Likenesses of deceased persons taken. Also, ladies' and gentlemen's pictures taken on horseback, or in their carriages. Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy as clear weather. Call and examine for yourselves. Cor. Willow Grove Ave. & Main St., Chestnut Hill on the road leading to the hospital
Description: The Mower Hospital opened on Willow Grove Avenue in Chestnut Hill in Jan. 1863., The illustrations shows an eagle on a field of stars, with the banner: E pluribus unum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Paul, Harry A.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Paul (6)5777.F.7b (McAllister)

Title: The Mammoth cattle! Gen. G.B. McClellan and Garibaldi At the Western Exchange Hotel Yard, Fifteenth and Market Street, Philadelphia. The public are invited to call and examine the most extraordinary pair of cattle ever produced in this or any other conntry [sic]. Gen. McClellan took the first prize at four successive state fairs in four states, viz: Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky, and is conceded to be the neatest and finest animal every before looked upon. The cattle will remain on exhibition during the present month. They will be slaughtered on or about the 1st of March, and their meat will be sold by A.R. Paul, at his stalls, Second Avenue, Western Market. The butchers selected to dress these cattle, are the following gentlemen: Jos. S. Lowry, Peter Riffert, Samuel S. Coggins, Wm. Myers
Description: The illustration shows a bull., 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 Mammoth (6)5777.F.3b (McAllister)

Title: Attention!! Citizens of the second precinct of the 24th Ward will meet at the precinct house of B. Sharp, Market Street, west of 43d Street, in obedience to the proclamations of Gov. Curtin and Mayor Henry, on Wednesday evening, the 10th instant, at half-past seven o'clock. Treason and rebellion must be crushed! The invader driven back! And our country maintained in its integrity!
Description: Benjamin Sharp is listed in the 1863 Philadelphia directory as having a hotel at 43rd and Market., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Attention (6)5777.F.45 (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers, to the rescue! The draft is impending! Rally, then, and never let it be said a draft was necessary in the Keystone State! An independent company is now forming under command of Capt W.F. Griffitts, Jr. for the 9 months' service Strong, able-bodied young men are wanted to fill up the ranks. The choice lies between volunteering and being drafted. All who love their country will not be long in deciding which course to pursue
Description: The illustration is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: The Union now and forever!, 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 Volunt (2)5777.F.49f (McAllister)

Title: Artillery Corps Independent Greys
Description: The 17th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Francis E. Patterson, was created out of several companies, including the Independent Grays; it was mustered in April 25 and mustered out Aug. 2, 1861. W.J.J. Braceland was captain of Company I. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 159, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 35., 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, 17th (1861), Company I.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.21 (McAllister)

Title: Do not wait to be drafted! Volunteer your services to your country, by joining the Cadwalader Greys, who are to move in a few days. Armory & recruiting station, N.E. cor. Eighth & Chestnut Sts
Description: The 17th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Francis E. Patterson, was created out of several companies, including the Cadwalader Grays; it was mustered in April 25 and mustered out Aug. 2, 1861; Isaac C. Bassett was captain of Company H. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 159, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 35., The illustration is an eagle on a shield, no banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 17th (1861), Company H.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.11d (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers! Wanted, for Company K, 24th Regiment, at the armory, 21st and Market Street
Description: The 24th Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, accepted for three months, under command of Col. J.T. Owen, was mustered in May 7 and mustered out Aug. 15, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 218, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 38., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: The Union must & 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, 24th (1861), Company K.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.1b (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted for Company K, Lincoln Legion the pioneer company of the regiment. $100 bounty! 360 acres of land! Rations, pay and clothing at once. 7 companies now in active service at Washington Head quarters, 259 South Third Street
Description: The 99th Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized from July 1861 to Jan. 1862, under command of Col. Romaine Lujeane until Nov. 7, 1861, then Col. Thomas W. Sweeney until Jan. 24, 1862; it was mustered out July 1, 1865; Frank Hoguet was captain of Company K until his resignation Feb. 17, 1862; Thomas R. Birch died at Alexandria, Va., Jan. 5, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 506, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 118., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Sheath not the sword while a traitor's foot pollutes the soil., 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, 99th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.76a (McAllister)

Title: Philad'a City Guard old 23d Regiment, P.V Rally for state defence! Co. "E!" Now recruiting at head-quarters, Fifth St. above Prune
Description: The 110th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered into service Oct. 24, 1861, and mustered out June 28, 1865; it was under the command of W.D. Lewis Jr. until Dec. 20, 1862; William Cunningham was promoted from 1st Lt. to Capt. June 16, 1862; Lewis W. Govett and William H. Kinsley both resigned in Dec. 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 976, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 122., 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, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 110th (1861-1865), Company E.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.35a (McAllister)

Title: Attention! Wanted 21 men for Company F, Governor's Guards, Second Regiment P.V Head-quarters Wm. Penn Hose House Frankford Road below Girard Avenue
Description: The Governor's Guards, Company F of the Second Reserves, 31st Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized under the direction of Col. W.B. Mann in May 1861; the regiment was mustered out June 16, 1864; Capt. T.F. Bringhurst was discharged Aug. 27, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 575, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 67., The illustration is an eagle on a shield, no banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 31st (1861-1864), Company F.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.16d (McAllister)

Title: A rare chance 160 acres of land and $100 dollars bounty The best chance yet offered to be a soldier and secure a home when discharged. Wanted! 20 stout, able-bodied men, to fill a company. Pay, rations & cothing immediately on enlisting. This is an opportunity which seldom occurs, of joining a crack company and receiving United States pay of thirteen dollars a month, and bounty of one hundred dollars, when discharged. Recruits joining this company will be placed in a good warm house; be handsomely clothed, well fed and paid from date of enlistment. No recruit will be accepted under the age of twenty-one, without the written consent of the parent or guardian
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; inscribed: 200 Feb 17., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.54b (McAllister)

Title: 22d Regiment! Wanted 50 men, to fill up Company G, attached to Col. Morehead's 22d Regiment, to be mustered in as soon as full. Head quarters cor. of Broad St. & Ridge Avenue
Description: The 22nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered in April 24 and mustered out Aug. 7, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 201, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 37., The illustration, signed Hinckley, shows George Washington holding the U.S. flag, beneath the legend: My country., 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, 22nd (1861), Company G.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.57c (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! For Company A, of the original Irish Volunteers, Col. Owen's, {late of the 24th Reg.} 2d Regim't of Baker's Brigade. Head quarters, 421 Walnut Street. Pay and rations begin when enrolled
Description: The 2nd Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 69th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 by Col. Joshua T. Owen, and mustered out July 1, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861; James Dunne was killed at Antietam, Md. Sept. 17, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 697., Printed in red and blue., 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 69th (1861-1865), Company A.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.33b (McAllister)

Title: Rally! To the defence of the Old Keystone! Action, not words! all who wish immediately to go to the defence of our state, and do what they can to repel the invaders now threatening our firesides, are requested to come forth and enroll their names at once. To serve six months, unless sooner discharged. To be clothed, equipped, and paid equal to three years' men. To be mustered in immediately
Description: On Nov. 5, 1861, Col. Frishmuth received authority from President Lincoln and Governor Curtin to raise a cavalry regiment and the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers was formed; it was mustered out July 20, 1865; Col. Firshmuth resigned April 20, 1862, before the regiment left camp. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1143, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 170., The illustration is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: The Union now and forever!, 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, 12th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.49b (McAllister)

Title: "Our whole country!" A mass meeting of the loyal citizens of the Eighteenth Ward! Will be held at Girard & Columbia Avenues, on Thursday even'g, Oct. 1st, 1863, at 7 1/2 o'clock. Rally friends of the Union! All who love their country better than party, and are determined to put down rebellion and secure an honorable and permanent peace, by sustaining the army in the field, and crushing treason at home, or abroad, are invited to attend. The meeting will be addressed by Wayne McVeagh, Charles W. McClintock, Esq., Col. Fitzgerald, a War Democrat. George I. Richie, Esq. Hon J. Leonard Myers, Morton McMichael, William B. Mann, Esq. Also, the Connecticut Boy, and others
Description: The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No party but our country., 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 4# Am 1863 Our (5)5777.F.14 (McAllister)

Title: Our whole country! Grand rally of the loyal citizens of the 20th Ward! On Wednesday evening, 7th instant. At the intersection of Ridge Av. & 19th Street. Let all the friends of the gallant Curtin, the friends of the government, and the friends of the soldiers, come! Let all opposed to surrendering our government as bequeathed to us by our heroic fathers, into the hands of traitors, come! Come not as Democrats, not as Republicans, but as American citizens, proud of the past and hopeful of the future of your country, and rally 'round the flag! The following speakers will be present and address the meeting: Gov. Randall, of Wisconsin, Col. Saml. N. Price, of New York, Wm. B. Mann, Esq., Gen. Bruce of N.Y., Dr. Wm. Elder, Jas. Lynd, and others
Description: Gov. Andrew Curtin stood for reelection in 1863., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No party but our country., 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 4# Am 1863 Our (5)5777.F.16 (McAllister)

Title: 24th Ward! Fellow citizens! Come one, come all, in support of the Union and our glorious old commonwealth. A mass meeting under auspices of the Union League in West Philad'a, will be held at the Commissioners' Hall! 37th and Market Streets, on Thursday evening next, October 8th, at half-past 7 o'clock. All loyal citizens, without distinction of party, who are in favor of supporting the government; suppressing the Rebellion, and maintaining the Union, are invited to attend. Addresses will be delivered by Hon. N.B. Browne, Dennis W. O'Brien, Esq. George H. Earl, Esq. Wm. Nicholson, Esq. and other distinguished speakers
Description: Oct. 8 fell on a Thursday in 1863., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No party but our country., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union League of Philadelphia
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Union (5)5777.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: Loyal mass meeting of the 15th Ward! Lincoln, Johnson, Kelley, and the whole Union ticket! A grand mass meeting of the loyal citizens of the Fifteenth Ward in favor of the present administration and a vigorous prosecution of the war and the election of Lincoln & Johnson to the presidency and vice-presidency, will be held on Wednesday evening, October 5th, 1864, at 8 o'clock, at the cor. of Eighteenth and Green Sts. Turn out in your strength and show your enemies that the loyal citizens of the ward are awake and preparing for the strife. The following distinguished gentlemen will be present and address the meeting: Hon. William D. Kelley, Col. William B. Mann, Enoch W. Green, Esq. Hon F.B. Penniman, of Wayne County, Thomas M. Coleman, Esq. Charles Gilpin, Esq. and others. To conclude with a grand display of fire-works
Description: Printed in red, blue, and black., The illustration is a U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1864 Loyal (5)5777.F.31 (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia City Guard Col. William A. Gray. Citizens of Philadelphia desirous of repelling the invaders of our state, are requested to give their names immediately at Nos. 605 Sansom Street, 315 South Front Street, and 527 Chestnut Street. Captains and lieutenants of companies having men will please report at 605 Sansom Street, at once
Description: The Philadelphia City Guard, the 157th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Oct. 1862; in 1865 it was consolidated with the 191st 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., Printed on two 49 x 60 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with sargeant 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: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.52 (McAllister)

Title: $2 cash when mustered in, and 100 dollars at the end of the war if honorably discharged, will be given for twenty men to fill Company K, Thirtieth Regiment, now in active service at Washington. Apply at Elliott Hotel, Front Street, above Dock
Description: The 66th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized as the 30th Pennsylvania Volunteers in July and Aug. 1861; the designation changed and the regiment was moved to Washington, D.C. in Sept. 1861; 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., Printed in red., 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, 66th (1861-1862), Company K.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.57a (McAllister)

Title: Twenty five volunteers wanted! For immediate service in the Garabaldi Legion, to complete Capt. ... Hagan's company. Apply at the N.W. cor. 5th & Prune St. second story. Men who enroll at this rendezvous will be provided with three meals a day
Description: Four illustrations: one set of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Attention!; and one set of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; Capt. Hagen's first name has been excised., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Garabaldi Legion
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Garabaldi (2)5777.F.75b (McAllister)

Title: Citizens, halt! The wounds and deaths of relatives and friends cry for vengeance. The Union calls for supporters The traitor hands that have polluted the sacred flag of freedom, must be destroyed. Freedom has decreed that slavery is a political nuisance to be abolished. The flag of the free must not be prostituted to protect the interests of slavery. ... Every whole-souled man, every one capable of bearing arms, who has an American heart, come forward and sign the muster roll. Maj. T.G. Miller, formerly of 3d Reg't Reserves, is now recruiting a company for nine months' service at Mrs. P. Miller's White Horse Tavern, Frankford Road & Columbia Avenue All who will prove themselves men, patriots, defenders of rights that Americans hold dear, come forward and serve for nine months. If they are required for a longer time, they can then enlist again. U.S. pay, food and clothing, and city bounty, secured to the volunteer. Citizens in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war, are invited to call and confer with the major
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 #Am 1861 Citizens (1)5777.F.71b (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers Volunteers! Volunteers! Able-bodied young men, desirous of serving as volunteers under the "stars and stripes," against the traitors who are now endeavoring to destroy our glorious Union, are invited to come forward and enroll their names in a battalion, now being formed for immediate service. All those who wish to avenge the late cowardly attack upon unarmed Pennsylvanians! By the citizens of Baltimore, are invited to hand in their names at once at the head quarters, 4th story of building, S.W. corner 6th and Chestnut Streets
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Buena Vista Rangers (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Buena (4)5777.F.57b (McAllister)

Title: Birney's Zouave 23d Penna. [R]egiment [e]ncamped near Washington. Company N, of the [thir]d battalion recruiting at [No]. 602 Arch Street, and [Fr]ankford Road above Palmer. Mustered and clothed on enrolling their names in the [ce]elbrated regim't
Description: The 23rd Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Charles P. Dare and Lt. Col. David B. Birney, was originally mustered in April 21 and mustered out July 31, 1861; the regiment re-enlisted Aug. 2, 1861 under command of Col. David B. Birney; the regiment was mustered out Sept. 8, 1864; there was no Company N. Cf. S.P. Bates. History Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 209 and p. 307, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 49., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; mulitated, affecting text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1861)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.34g (McAllister)

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