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Title: A rare chance Recruits wanted for the Second Regiment Irish Brigade Col. Robt. E. Patterson. Men equipped when mustered in. Pay commences immediately! Rations and comfortable quarters provided. Apply at the recruiting stations, No. 1215 Market Street, No. 14 South Eighth Street
Description: The 115th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized by Robert Emmet Patterson, beginning in Nov. 1861; Patterson was discharged Dec. 2, 1862; the regiment was consolidated and incorporated into the 110th Regiment in May 1864; James McIntyre and Edwin S. Likens were in Company K; M. Corcoran is not identified with this regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1208, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 126., Printed in red and green., 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., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 115th (1861-1864)
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.33a (McAllister)

Title: Irish Brigade Second Regiment! Col. Robt. Emmett Patterson, commanding Recruits wanted for the Hibernia Greens, Co. B. Pay and rations to commence on signing the roll. Uniforms and comfortable quarters provided. This regiment is accepted by the governor. Volunteers by joining this regiment will be entitled to all the state and city appropriations, with the hundred dollars bounty of the United States. Recruiting station, Military Hall, Library Street
Description: The 115th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized by Robert Emmet Patterson, beginning in Nov. 1861; Patterson was discharged Dec. 2, 1862; the regiment was consolidated and incorporated into the 110th Regiment in May 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1208, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 126., The illustrations include six soldiers, in groups of three, standing at attention; soldiers in a camp, with tents and the flag; and 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, 115th (1861-1864), Company B.
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.49d (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Down with the rebellion! Recruits wanted! Bounty, $85 cash will be paid to each man who musters into Colonel Robert E. Patterson's 115th Regim't, P.V. Apply at recruiting office, 230 South Fifth St. or, Tent 115, Camp Independence
Description: The 115th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized by Robert Emmet Patterson, beginning in Nov. 1861; Patterson was discharged Dec. 2, 1862; the regiment was consolidated and incorporated into the 110th Regiment in May 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1208, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 126., Printed in red and green., 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, 115th (1861-1864)
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.38b (McAllister)

Title: Gen. Thos. Francis Meagher's body guard! The rough riders Wanted, 50 men to join this crack company, attached to the Irish Dragoons, Col. J.H. [sic] Gallagher in camp at Frankford. The brigade has 4,000 brave and loyal Irishmen in the field in Virginia, and we now want to complete the company, when it will proceed to Washington, to act as a guard of honor to this brave son of Erin. Men mustered in immediately--pay and rations to commence at once. Experienced officers will command
Description: The Irish Dragoons, the 117th Regiment, 13th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. James A. Gallagher, was organized in Sept. 1861, originally to be attached to Gen. Meagher's Irish Brigade forming in New York City; it was mustered out July 14, 1865; James A. Gallagher was discharged Oct. 6, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1267, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War, 1861-1865, p. 172., 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, 13th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.34b (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted Phoenix Regiment Corcoran Zouaves! Fourth Reg't Empire Brigade James C. Burke, Col. M.D. Smith, Lieut-Col. $60 cash in hand! Arise, young men, and come forward to your country's call, and to the support of your brethren now in the field. Don't wait to be drafted. Irishmen, rally around the green flag; fill up the ranks and get your bounty; the time for drafting is close at hand; do not delay, but come forward at once. Company G of this splendid Irish reg't wants 30 able-bodied men to complete the co. Pay from $13 to $25 per month. All the lawful bounties secured. Recruits will receive the best of care. Uniforms and rations furnished at once
Description: The Phoenix Regiment, or 4th Regiment of the Empire Brigade, was recruited by Col. James C. Burke under authority dated July 23, 1862; it was assigned to the 164th New York Infantry in Nov. 1862; the regiment was mustered out July 15, 1865., The illustration is an Irish harp surrounded by shamrocks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 164th (1862-1865), Company G.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.27 (McAllister)

Title: Sons of Erin fight by each other's side! 3d Irish Volunteers This fine regiment is nearly full and only requires a few more good Irishmen to complete Company I. Apply at the tent in the park
Description: The illustration, signed Britt N.Y., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: Irish Volunteers!, 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 Sons (4)5777.F.34 (McAllister)

Title: 144th 144th Brian Boru United Irish Legion or 144th Regiment, P.V., of Philadelphia, have been accepted by the Secretary of War and Governor Curtin, to be attached to Gen. Corcoran's brigade. Government and city bounty secured U.S. bounty, $100; city bounty, $50; one month's pay, $13; when mustered, $2; when companies are mustered in to the full strength of 80 men, the captains will receive $5 per man---total when he is mustered in, $450. Irishmen remember Clontarf and Brian the Brave. Corcoran shall lead us now to victory, as our heroes did of old. Don't wait to be drafted, but form companies and squads, and come to these head-quarters, Connelly's Hotel opposite the State House, Philadelphia, before the 20th, as drafting will take place after the 15th inst. This regiment is the last that will receive bounties. Come from all counties and cities of the state, and we will receive you like brothers. Telegraphic despatches promptly replied to. Free transportation on all railroads
Description: "The troops recruited for the One Hundred and Forty-fourth Regiment, never had a regimental organization, and were consequently assigned to other commands."--S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 518 note., Printed in red and green; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 105.1 x 72.9 cm., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: Fall in and keep step to the music of the Union., 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, 144th (1862)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.13 (McAllister)

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