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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: Defend the state! $60 bounty $60 bounty Headquarters 1st Reg't Infantry, P.H.G. No. 7 State House Row. This regiment is recruiting for 3 months! Under the call of the governor, to defend the state of Penn'a. Commanders of companies will report daily at 10 o'clock. Each man enlisting in this corps receives $50 bounty from the city, $10 from Bounty Fund, besides his pay
Description: 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.
Creator: Philadelphia (Pa.), Home Guard
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Phila (1)5777.F.25b (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: 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: Gen'l recruiting office for Second Army Corps No. 416 Library Street. Head-quarters Philad'a Brigade! 69th, 71st, 72d and 106th regiments. The largest bounties given! $675 to veterans having served nine months or over. And $575 to all others! Volunteers will be credited to any ward they may desire, and receive the bounty of the ward to which they are credited. Each volunteer may choose his regiment, and shall receive the largest bounty given
Description: Richard L.R. Shreve was promoted to Captain May 1, 1863, and killed at Wilderness, Va. May 6, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 838., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Corps, 2nd
Date: [1863 or 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.53c (McAllister)

Title: Stanton Cavalry 19th Penn'a Cavalry! Avoid the draft! Now is your time to join a first-class cavalry regiment. $112 bounty! $50 cash in hand! Each recruit sent to camp as soon as enlisted. Headquarters, 22 South Fourth St
Description: The 19th Cavalry, 180th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Alexander Cummings, was organized in the summer and fall of 1863 at Camp Stanton, and mustered out May 14, 1866. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 5, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 181., The illustration shows a cavalry charge, with two buildings in the background., 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, 19th (1863-1866)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18j (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers attention $525 bounty for one year's service only. $458 cash bounty $458 Largest bounty yet offered. "Rally around the flag boys" and avoid the draft
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: T.W. Wilson & Co.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 T W Wilson (2)5777.F.43e (McAllister)

Title: 300 recruits wanted immediately for one year's service The highest local bounty cash in hand. $100 government bounty and three months' pay in advance
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Harris & Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Harris (2)5777.F.15a (McAllister)

Title: Citizens' Bounty Fund You will facilitate the operations of the committee of citizens having the direction of this fund, by sending the amount of your subscription to me, at the Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Description: Printed on p. [1] only., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; folded, stamped, and postmarked Aug. 29; addressed in MS.: Mess. McAllister & Bro., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Citizens (2)5777.F.71c (McAllister)

Title: New recruits $675 bounty $300 cash on enlistment for new recruits. Government bounty, $400 City bounty, 250 Ward bounty, 25 $675
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Infantry Regiment, 10th
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.32d (McAllister)

Title: Regular Army! Avoid the draft! Bounty $652 bounty Wanted for the 10th U.S. Infantry able-bodied men, between 18 and 45 years of age. Head-quarters of the regiment are now at Fort Lafayette, New York Harbor, where recruits will be sent on enlistment. For promotion, it is the most favorable time for young men to enlist, as Congress has reserved the position of lieutenant for all meritorious men of the regular army, and it is now impossible for any one to get a commission without first enlisting as a soldier. $100 more bounty given to regulars than is allowed to volunteers. City bounty! $250 city bounty! $25 cash, immediately on enlistment, making the grand sum of $275 cash before leaving the city. For further information, apply at the rendezvous, N.W. cor. Front & Dock Sts
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Infantry Regiment, 10th
Date: [between 1863 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.33b (McAllister)

Title: Any man, whether citizen or soldier, bringing to 419 Walnut St., a new recruit, will receive $15--for a veteran $25
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Any man (2)5777.F.25c (McAllister)

Title: $350 bounty $350 for one year's service Recruits wanted to fill the quota of a township immediately. $250 cash down when mustered in, and $100 government bounty Apply to the recruiting agent, at the Bald Eagle Hotel, 416 N. Third St., Phila
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Three (2)5777.F.11b (McAllister)

Title: Dear Sir: I have been appointed to collect subscriptions in the 4th Precinct of the 8th Ward towards a fund to be appropriated as bounties to men enlisting in and credited to the ward. In the short time that is left for the purpose, it is next to impossible to call upon every person who may desire to contribute to this purpose. I will be at my house, daily, No. 1523 Chestnut (south east corner of 16th,) from 8 to 9 a.m., and from 3 to 4, and 7 to 8 p.m., and I shall very gladly receive any sum that you may feel disposed to give, or that you may collect from your neighbors, for this commendable object
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Rosengarten, J. G. (Joseph George), 1835-1921
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Rosen (2)5777.F.70d (McAllister)

Title: The largest bounties! $602.00 $702.00 Recruits wanted for the Penn'a Volunteers of the gallant Second Corps of Gen. Hancock Head-quarters, No. 6 Main Street, Doylestown, Pa. Recruits for this corps receive all the government and county bounties. The government pays to veteran volunteers, $402 To all other volunteers, 302 The county pays to all volunteers, 300 Every man will receive before leaving general rendezvous, from U.S. government, $75 From the county, 300 By order of the War Department, the Second Corps has been assigned to special duty, under the command of that gallant son of Pennsylvania, Major General Hancock. Young men of Pennsylvania, 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: James H. Mitchell was promoted to Captain of Company D, 81st Pennsylvania Volunteers April 3, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 1177., Printed in red and black., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: Our country and flag., 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 (4)5777.F.26 (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: Attention. Recruits wanted! Recruits wanted! Now is your chance! 20 good men wanted for Co. E. City Guards State, city and Citizens' Bounty secured to all. Come before you are drafted Recruiting office: S.E. cor. Warner St. and Girard Av. above Tenth
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: City Guards (Philadelphia, Pa.), Company E.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 City (2)5777.F.13b (McAllister)

Title: 14th Pennsylvania Light Cavalry! Last chance for cavalry! Don't wait to be drafted! James M. Schoonmaker, com'g. Wanted, men accustomed to horses! $162 bounty! One months' pay in advance. $100 government bounty, 50 city bounty, 10 extra bounty, 2 premium for enlistment. Recruiting stations, [blank] [blank]
Description: The 159th Regiment, 14th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out in Aug. and Nov. 1865; Joseph A. Crawford was promoted to Captain Nov. 22, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 851, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 174., Printed in red and blue; printed on two sheets, 60 x 78 cm. and 52 x 78 cm., pasted together., The illustration shows a cavalry charge, with two buildings in the background., 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, 14th (1862-1865)
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.43 (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)

Title: 23d Regiment P.V. Col. Thos. H. Neill commanding, late Birney's Zouaves! Bounty paid immediately as follows: United States premium, $4 00 United States advance bounty, 25 00 City premium, 2 00 City bounty 50 00 Total bounty $81 00 One month's pay in advance, 13 00 Total amount paid, $94 00 Men equipped and fed at once, and put in barracks. Good able-bodied men wanted to fill the ranks of this fighting regiment. The 23d is now in active service before Washington, and has been through all the battles of the Army of the Potomac. Enlist before you are drafted, and secure the bounty. Recruiting station, N.W. cor. 6th & Chestnut third story
Description: The 23rd Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Charles P. Dare, 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; Col. Neill was in command Feb. 17 to Dec. 13, 1862; the regiment was mustered out Sept. 8, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 307, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 49., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1861-1864)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.34h (McAllister)

Title: Bounty! Bounty!! Bounty!!! Avoid the draft and get your bounty! Co. B Capt. A. McI. Robertson, late of the artillery reserve, Army of the Potomac. Roberts' Heavy Artillery
Description: Roberts' Artillery, the 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865; Col. Joseph Roberts was mustered in March 19, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 698, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 152., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; this is the top half of 4# Am 1863 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.50a (McAllister)., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865), Battery B.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.49b (McAllister)

Title: Ninth Union League! 215th Regiment Penn'a Vols Recruits wanted for Company 'D' Head-quarters, National Guard's Hall City and United States bounties: for one year, $500 " two " 700 " three " 900 besides ward bounties extra. Ward committees and all citizens are urged to exert themselves to fill up this regiment, and thus help save the city from a draft. Do not wait to be drafted but come at once
Description: The Ninth Union League Regiment, the 215th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Francis Wister, was organized April 21, 1865 and mustered out July 31, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 838, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 279., 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, 215th (1865), Company D.
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1865 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.22 (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment 156th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Col. Chas. Ernenwein. $165 bounty cash. $165
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 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., Printed in red and black., 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, 156th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.25a (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, 156th Penn'a Volunteers Col. Chas. Ernenwien [sic]. Bounty 165 dollars, cash! A few men wanted to fill up Company H. The regiment is now at "Camp Morton," on Islington Lane, opposite Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Men will be clothed, rationed and placed in camp at once. Every tent is floored with boards, making the men's quarters perfectly comfortable. Drafted men and substitutes will be taken, if they apply previous to being mustered, in [sic] and receive the bounty. Apply at N.W. cor. Seventh and Chestnut Streets
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863), Company H.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.8b (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, 156th Penn'a Volunteers Col. Chas. Ernenwein. Bounty 165 dollars, cash! A few men wanted to fill up Company H. The regiment is now at "Camp Morton," on Islington Lane, opposite Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Men will be clothed, rationed and placed in camp at once. Every tent is floored with boards, making the men's quarters perfectly comfortable. Drafted men and substitutes will be taken, if they apply previous to being mustered in, and receive the bounty. Apply at N.W. cor. Seventh and Chestnut Streets
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863), Company H.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75o (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment! 156th Reg't, Col. Chas. Ernenwein. Bounty $165! Don't wait for the draft! Avail yourselves of the privileges which only belong to the volunteer! Apply at once! The regiment will go immediately into camp near the city, and will soon be in active service, under the most experienced officers. Recruiting station, No. 833 Market Street
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.53a (McAllister)

Title: Merchants' Regiment! $176. $176. 146th Regiment Penna. Volunteers! Col. Johnston Men wanted for Co. D! Headquarters, 333 Chestnut St. Recruiting station, 57 S. Third St. $163 bounty! Paid to each man as follows: $2 government premium when mustered in, $5 regimental fund, $5 private fund, $1 premium for recruits, $50 city bounty, $25 government bounty, $13, one month's pay in advance, $75, remainder of bounty, when mustered out of service--thus making a cash total of $101 before leaving the city. Full bounty, $176
Description: "The troops recruited for the One Hundred and Forty-sixth Regiment, never had a regimental organization, and were, consequently, assigned to other commands."--S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 551 note., Printed in red and blue., The illustration is an eagle with a blank banner, perched on a horn., 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, 146th (1862), Company D.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.46c (Mcallister)

Title: Recruits wanted for the 28th Penn'a Vet. Vols Geary's old regiment, (White Star Division) All bounties guarantied as soon as mustered in. Apply at the regimental recruiting depot, 204 Dock St
Description: The 28th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in June 1861 and mustered out July 18, 1865; John Flynn was promoted to Lt. Col. Dec. 12, 1863 and to Col. June 9, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 418, and F.H. Taylor, Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 57., 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, 28th (1861-1865)
Date: [1863 ro 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.36b (McAllister)

Title: Head quarters, 157th Regiment, P.V. Philadelphia City Guard! 527 Chestnut St. Col. William A. Gray. $152 bounty $152 and a gum blanket to each recruit!
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. 14-., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.18 (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment. 156th Regiment, P.V $165 bounty, bounty, $165 Recruits wanted for Co. D Men enlisting in this company, will be immediately mustered and sent to Camp Morton near the city. The tents are boarded, making it more comfortable for the men. Men wishing to go with a well tried colonel, cannot do better than by going under Co. Charles Ernenwein. Apply at once at company head quarters, Layer's Gray Eagle Hotel, Delaware Avenue, on the wharf below Spruce Street. Apply at once
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 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., Printed in red and black; printed on two sheets, 57 x 61 cm. and 46 x 61 cm., pasted together., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with a 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, 156th (1862-1863), Company D.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regim't. 156th Regiment, P.V Bounty! Bounty!! Bounty!!! $315 $315 $315 $215 cash in hand. Men wanted for the above fine regiment now in camp at "Camp Morton" Islington Lane, opposite the "Odd-Fellows' Cemetery." The bounty will be paid on mustering in, and the men clothed, rationed, and placed in camp at once. Every tent is floored with boards, making the men's quarters perfectly comfortable. Apply at head quarters, No. 533 Chesnut Street
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 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., Printed in red and black., 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, 156th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.16 (McAllister)

Title: Company E, 157th Regiment Penn'a Volunteers Col. Wm. A. Gray, $302 bounty $302 One months pay in advance, and a gum blanket for each recruit, office, No. 929 Market Street
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., 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), Company E.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.53e (McAllister)

Title: Merchants' Regiment! 146th Regiment, Penn'a Volunteers, Col. Johnston $171 $171 Men wanted at the recruiting station, 409 Chestnut St. $171 bounty! Paid to each man as follows: $2, government premium, when mustered in; $5, regimental fund; $1, premium for recruits; $50, city bounty; $25, government bounty; $13, one month's pay in advance; $75, remainder of government bounty, when mustered out of service. Ninety-six dollars in cash! Before leaving the city
Description: "The troops recruited for the One Hundred and Forty-sixth Regiment, never had a regimental organization, and were, consequently, assigned to other commands."--S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 551 note., The illustration is an eagle with a blank banner, perched on a horn., 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, 146th (1862)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.46d (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: 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: To horse! To horse! $400 bounty $400 Recruits received for all regiments in the field. City and ward bounties! One more chance for the 18th Penn'a Cavalry! Co's "C and H" Office, 106 South Sixth Street. City bounty, $250. Ward bounty, from $25 to $50
Description: The 18th Cavalry, 163rd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Timothy M. Bryan Jr. until Dec. 1864, was organized in the fall and winter of 1862 and consolidated with the 22nd Cavalry June 24, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 1042, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 180., The illustration shows a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted Confederate cavalry soldier., 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, 18th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18h (McAllister)

Title: Draft! Look out for prizes in the wheel of fortune on the fifth of September Volunteers, for 1 year's service, will receive, when mustered in, ... $575 Volunteers for 3 years' service, will receive, when mustered in, ... $925 Choice of regiments--cavalry, infantry, artillery or sharpshooters. $1000, and upwards, will be paid to veterans offering themselves as substitutes
Description: There was a draft scheduled for Philadelphia Sept. 5, 1864., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration is an eagle with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Paxson & McNally
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Paxson (2)5777.F.14a (McAllister)

Title: Whereas, in pursuance of an ordinance approved Sept. 30th, 1864 entitled "a further supplement to an ordinance to make an appropriation for the payment of bounty to volunteers, under the recent call of the president of the United States," the commission appointed under the last named ordinance have certified that Here insert the name of soldier. [blank] of Company [blank] and of the [blank] Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, is entitled to the bounty of four hundred and fifty dollars ... and to receive the amount thereof from the Treasurer of the City of Philadelphia, ... This power of attorney must have the blanks properly filled, and be signed by the soldier entitled to the bounty, and be witnessed by two commissioned officers of the regiment to which he is attached
Description: A blank form., Printed on blue paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia (Pa.), Office of the City Treasurer
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Phila (2)5777.F.72b (McAllister)

Title: Drafted men & substitutes 152d Regiment, Penn'a Volunteers, 3d Heavy Artillery Col. Herman Segebarth. An excellent opportunity is now offered to persons wishing to join a company in this regiment, now quartered at Camp Ruff, Camden, N.J., and for service at Fort Delaware. All drafted men and substitutes may attach themselves to Battery C and will receive the regular government bounty, as paid to volunteers, as per instructions from Adjutant General Thomas. Apply at recruiting tent, Camp Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, or Camp Ruff, Camden, New Jersey
Description: The 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 698, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 152., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865), Battery C.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.51d (McAllister)

Title: $315 bounty Philad'a City Guard 157th Regiment, P.V Col. William A. Gray. Enlist in Company D Recruits wanted! Government bounty, in advance $25 00 City bounty, in advance, 200 00 One month's pay, in advance, 13 00 Enlistment premium, 2 00 On being mustered out, 75 00 Total, $315 00 A gum blanket to each recruit. Men will be uniformed and sent to camp at once. Recruiting offices, 218 North Third Street, and 405 Walnut St
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 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, 157th (1862-1865), Company D.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.53b (McAllister)

Title: Rally 'round the flag, boys! Let the eagle scream! $25 bounty. $25 bounty For 100 days' service Cash bounty, "$25" as soon as mustered in. Pay "$16" per month. Recruits wanted for Co. E 20th Regiment P.V.M. Apply at once at the Custom House; 533 Chestnut St., 17th and Market Street, and Town Hall, Frankford. Come one and all
Description: The 20th Pennsylvania Militia, under command of Col. William B. Thomas, was called out for the defence of the state in 1862 and again in 1863; it was reorganized and recruited in July 1864 as the 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry; Captain Charles W. McClintock led the Company E which was mustered in June 17, and mustered out Aug. 10, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1231, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 247., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows 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; torn at foot, affecting imprint., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 20th (1863), Company E.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.4 (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted! For the state service! Company M, 20th Regim't, Col. Wm. B. Thomas, commanding. Apply at head-quarters, Custom House
Description: The 20th Pennsylvania Militia, under command of Col. William B. Thomas, was called out for the defence of the state in 1862 and again in 1863; it was reorganized and recruited in July 1864 as the 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry; Captain David P. Billington led the Company M which was mustered in June 17, and mustered out Aug. 10, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1231, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 247., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 20th (1863), Company M.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.2 (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for Company H, Philadelphia City Guard, 157th Regiment, P.V Col. William A. Gray. $165 bounty, each recruit will receive a gum blanket, and will be uniformed and sent to camp immediately, pay and rations commence from date of muster. $90 cash. Recruiting officers, N.W. cor. Seventh and Chestnut, 216 N. Second Street. J.B. Rodgers, Captain. 1st Lieut. J.N. Eshelman, 2d Lieut. F.A. Osbourn
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, p. 140., 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), Company H.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75p (McAllister)

Title: 12th Ward $702 bounty All recruits accredited to the 12th Ward will be entitled to the following bounties: ... The committee appointed to pay the extra ward bounty of $50 to all recruits accredited to the Twelfth Ward, will be in attendance at F. & L. Ladner's Military Hall, No. 532 North Third Street, every afternoon until the quota is filled. Recruits can rely upon receiving the ward bounty at once, upon presenting to the treasurer a certificate of having been accredited to the ward. Disbursing Committee: Job W. Rickards, ... Davis Pearson, treasurer
Description: There are an additional seven names following Job W. Rickards in the Disbursing Committee., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (12th Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Bounty (2)5777.F.28b (McAllister)

Title: Avoid the draft The citizens of the 5th Precinct, 14th Ward, are now called upon to contribute money to pay ward bounties to volunteers! To fill her quota. Let every citizen contribute It is his duty. Let it not be said of any one, that his neighbor has paid his money to fill the quota, and that he has not done his share. Come one! Come all and bring your contributions to the office
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (14th Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Bounty (2)5777.F.28d (McAllister)

Title: Third Ward Bounty Fund subscription card Name, [blank] Address, [blank] Amount, [blank] This card will be called for on Saturday, April 2d
Description: April 2 fell on a Saturday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS. for Geo. R. Birch, 762 Erie St. Five dollars (this is additional)., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (3rd Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Bounty (2)5777.F.75j (McAllister)

Title: $650 for substitutes! Veterans and aliens about to volunteer can obtain $650 bounty in addition to government bounty, by applying to the Citizens' Volunteer Substitute Committee! The money will be paid to the volunteer on the day he is mustered in. For further information apply at the office, No. 422 Walnut Street
Description: Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Volunteer Substitute Committee (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863 or 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Citizens (3)5777.F.63 (McAllister)

Title: Subscribers to the 21st Ward Bounty Fund! Organized, January 22, 1864. A. Campbell, president. Geo. A. Smith, secretary. Fred. Fairthorne, treasurer. ... Having examined the above account and the vouchers connected therewith, we find the same to be correct
Description: A list of all the contributors with the dollar amounts they gave., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (21st Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1864 Bounty (3)5777.F.54 (McAllister)

Title: Gentlemen wanting substitutes for the draft will apply at the Wetherill House, Sansom Street, above Sixth. Substitutes will also apply as above
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Gentlemen (2)5777.F.70g (McAllister)

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