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- Volunteers wanted! For the Crozier Guard, Co. F, 5th Regiment Infantry, Baker's Brigade. Recruits will be mustered in, equipped and sent to camp, at once! Head quarters, No. 207 South Fourth St. Recruiting office, Main Street, Chester. (Office open night and day.)
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- The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861; Ford, Foliot, and Wetzler in fact had command of Company I. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., 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.
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- United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 106th (1861-1865), Company F.
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.32a (McAllister)
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- Volunteers wanted! For Company B, Fifth Regiment Infantry, Baker's Brigade. Recruits will be mustered in, uniformed and sent to camp, at once! Recruiting station, No. 113 S. Third St., below Chestnut. Branch office, West Street, below Frankford Road
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- The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., 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, 106th (1861-1865), Company B.
- Date
- [1861]
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- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.32b (McAllister)
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- Volunteers wanted! For Company A, Fifth Regiment Infantry, Baker's Brigade. Recruits will be mustered in, uniformed and sent to camp at once! Recruiting station, [blank] Branch office, [blank]
- Description
- The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861; Bartleson, Hallowell, and Tyler in fact had command of Company H. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., Printed in blue., The illustration is an eagle on a shield with the banner: No compromise with traitors., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS. for a recruiting station at Head Quarters Franklin Place and a branch office at the State Arsenal 16th & Filbert St., third story., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 106th (1861-1865), Company A.
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.31f (McAllister)
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- Fifth Regiment Col. E.D. Baker's Brigade now in camp at Haddington, West Philadelphia. Bounty paid recruits. Pay and rations to commence upon day of enrollment. Uniformed, and sent to camp the same say
- Description
- The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., Printed on yellow paper., 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, 106th (1861-1865)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.31g (McAllister)
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- Fifth Regiment Baker's Brigade Division of the Potomac! Recruits mustered into service at once, under the direction of an officer detached from the brigade staff. The camp will be located near the Bull's Head Drove Yard, in the 24th Ward. ... Regimental head quarters, No. 209 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, where officers of ability who may have detached or independent companies in any number over ten men, are invited to apply, where liberal arrangements will be made for the maintenance of their men and their immediate equipment. ... Hours at the head quarters, 9 a.m., to 5 p.m. Officers at a distance, address S.B. Munger, 209 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, giving full detail, and transportation will be provided
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- The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., The illustration is an eagle on a flag-draped drum, with eight flags behind., 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, 106th (1861-1865)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.6b (McAllister)
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- Col. E.D. Baker's California Regiment A rendezvous for the enrollment of a company of picked men will be opened on Monday, August 12, 1861, at the house of Henry Mehring, Passyunk Road opposite Queen Street. This company will leave for the seat of war in two weeks, or sooner, if full
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- The California Regiment, the 71st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in April and May 1861 and mustered out July 2, 1864; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 788, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 89., 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, 71st (1861-1864)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.7d (McAllister)
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- 75 men wanted immediately to march to New York this day, to join Col. Baker's Regiment will be mustered into service on arrival, apply at No. 20 North Sixth Street, or No. 233 South Fifth Street
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- Baker's Regiment, the California Regiment, the 71st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in April and May 1861 and mustered out July 2, 1864; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 788, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 89., 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, 71st (1861-1864)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.7c (McAllister)
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- Attention Zouaves A few young men wanted to join the Independent Zouave skirmishers attached to General Baker's Brigade, now under marching orders, and rapidly filling up. All desirous of enrolling themselves in a first class organization, under able officers, should apply at once at the head-quarters, 318 Chestnut Street. Pay commences, and uniforms and rations given as soon as enrolled
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- Capt. William Davis, 1st Lt. Joseph M. Kelley, and 2nd Lt. Thomas H. Taylor led Company K of the 69th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, part of General Baker's Brigade, 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. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 697, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 87., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
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- United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 69th (1861-1865), Company K.
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.17b (McAllister)
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- 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
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- 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)
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- Clothing, rations & pay at once! Volunteers wanted for the Hibernia Greens, Co. M, Col. Owen's 2d Regiment, P.V. 2d Baker's Brigade. James McGough, Captain. Edward Rowe, 1st Lieut. Geo. W.S. Irwin, 2d "
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- The 24th Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, accepted for three months, under command of Col. Joshua T. Owen, was mustered in May 7 and mustered out Aug. 15, 1861; Capt. James McGough led Co. B. 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 69th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, the 2nd Regiment of Baker's Brigade, was organized in Aug. 1861 by Col. Owen, and mustered out July 1, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 697, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 87. Neither the 24th nor the 69th had a Co. M., Printed in blue., The illustration shows a soldier at attention next to a cannon, with flags in the foreground and tents in the background., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
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- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Clothing (1)5777.F.27e (McAllister)
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- Rally to the rescue! Recruits wanted for Col. Owen's 2d Regiment, Baker's Brigade. Pay and rations to begin! Men uniformed, equipped, and sent to camp at once! Recruiting office at the Washington House, Sellersville, Pa
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- 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. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 697, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 87., 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)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.27a (McAllister)
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- Volunteers wanted! For Company D, Col. Owen's 2d Regiment, Baker's Brigade. Now encamped at Chestnut Hill. Pay to commence from August 19th, and uniformed as soon as enrolled. Recruiting at the State Arsenal, 16th & Filbert Sts., third story. And Market St. bet. 20th and 21st, North side
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- 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. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 697, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 87., 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 D.
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.27b (McAllister)
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- Volunteers wanted! For Company K, Col. Owen's 2d Regiment, Baker's Brigade. Head quarters, 421 Walnut Street
- 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. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 697, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 87., 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 K.
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.27d (McAllister)
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- This is to certify, that [blank] is a member of Company [blank] Philadelphia Fire Zouaves attached to Col. Baker's brigade, and now in the service of the United States. Col. De Witt C. Baxter, commanding. Attest, [blank] Captain. Philada., [blank] 1861. [blank] Adjutant
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- The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, the 72nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Aug. 1861, and was mustered out in Aug. 1864; Edward D. Baker was killed at Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 829, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 91., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 9.9 x 19.3 cm., 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, 72nd (1861-1864)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75h (McAllister)

