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Title: $160 bounty. Corn Exchange Regiment Col. Charles M. Prevost. Good men wanted for this regiment, at Walnut and Second Streets. $10 extra bounty to every man. $87 of the bounty paid when mustered in. Also, one month's pay. Captain, Richard Donagan. First Lieutenant, Richard W. Davids. Second Lieutenant, Horace Binney. This regiment is to be recruited for three years or the war. Those who enlist, will receive $10 more than any other regiment, and $75 more than those who enlist for nine or twelve months
Description: The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; Richard Donagan was captain of Company B. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 7.4 x 10.4 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, 118th (1862-1865), Company B.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.10b (McAllister)

Title: $162 bounty! Steady, able-bodied men wanted for Co. K., Corn Exchange Regiment at 241 Race Street. Captain, Jos. W. Ricketts. First Lieut., W.M. McKean. Second Lieut., J. Mora Moss. $2, government premium, when recruit is mustered in. $10, Corn Exchange bounty, when sent to camp. $25, city bounty, when the company is full. $25, city bounty, when the regiment is formed. $13, one month's pay in advance. And $25, one-fourth of government bounty. Total, $100 before leaving the city. $75, remainder of government bounty, when mustered out of service
Description: The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; it was under the command of Col. C.M. Prevost until Sept. 30, 1863; Joseph W. Ricketts and J. Mora Moss were killed at Shepherdstown, W.Va. Sept. 20, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 7.6 x 10.5 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, 118th (1862-1865), Company K.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.10c (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: $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: $525 bounty Attention citizens of the 14th Ward It is no time to talk of your patriotism and loyalty, prove them by joining Company "G" of the Sixth Union League Regiment, now forming in the 14th Ward, commanded by one of the best officers in the service, Colonel H.G. Sickles [sic] (late Colonel of the 3d Pa. Reserves.) All the government bounties, together with city and ward bounty, will be paid to each recruit as soon as mustered in. This regiment is now forming under the auspices of the Union League of Philadelphia, and is one of the two regiments authorized to be raised in Philadelphia for twelve months' service. Company headquarters, Spring Garden Hall, N.W. cor. 13th & Sp. Garden Sts
Description: The Sixth Union League Regiment, the 198th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Horatio G. Sickel, was organized in Sept. 1864 and mustered out June 3, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 464, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 271., 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, 198th (1864-1865), Company G.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.48 (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: 11th Ward $702 bounty All recruits accredited to the 11th 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 Eleventh Ward, will be in attendance at the hall, N.E. corner of Second and Coates Streets, (second story) every afternoon, from 3 to 6, until the quota is filled. Recruits can rely upon receiving the ward bounty at once, upon presenting to the Disbursing Committee a certificate of having been accredited to the ward. Disbursing Committee: Wm. Remick, chairman, ... William H. Wright, treasurer
Description: There are an additional seventeen names following Wm. Remick 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 (11th Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Bounty (2)5777.F.28a (McAllister)

Title: 121st Regiment, P.V Twenty-third Philad'a Light Infantry Col. Chapman Biddle. Wanted, able-bodied men for Co. I in this regiment, going into camp immediately. $162 bounty! As follows: $25 U.S. bounty in cash. $50 Philadelphia city bounty. $10 extra bounty. $2 on mustering in, and $75 U.S. bounty at end of the war. Arrangements will be made by which soldiers' families may receive, in this city, allotments of monthly pay
Description: The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., 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, 121st (1862-1865), Company I.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.38d (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: 13th Ward! The citizens of the ward will meet at the Washington Hall Spring Garden Street, above Eighth, Monday eve'ng, Feb 8th, 1864, to hear the report of the committee to whom was referred the raising of the ward's quota! Without reference to a draft. Eminent speakers will address the meeting. Let every citizen be at his post!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (13th Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Bounty (2)5777.F.52b (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: 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: 19th Ward Avoid the draft At a meeting of the Bounty Fund Committee of the 19th Ward, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, that the citizens of the ward pledge themselves not to contribute, directly or indirectly, to any fund to procure exemption for any citizen, in employment and health, who may be drafted and who has not contributed to the ward bounty fund; and they will also guaranty exemption to any man who may be drafted, under the present call, who has contributed twenty dollars to the fund. Mass meetings will be held on Friday, Monday & Tuesday eve'ngs March 4th, 7th and 8th, at Temperance Hall, cor. York and Trenton Avenue. Rev. Father McLaughlin is expected to address the meeting on Monday night
Description: March 4 fell on a Friday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (19th Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Bounty (2)5777.F.52c (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: 24th Ward avoid the draft! The 5th of September is coming. The last chance---the largest bounties. Saunders Guards! Company "C" Sixth Union League Col. H.G. Sickel, comd'g. ... Total for one year's service, 692 $433 paid cash in hand as soon as the recruit passes the surgeon and is mustered in.---No deception. $25 will be paid to any one who brings an acceptable recruit as soon as he is mustered in. Headquarters, Commissioners' Hall, 37th and Market Streets, West Philadelphia
Description: The Sixth Union League Regiment, the 198th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Horatio G. Sickel, was organized in Sept. 1864 and mustered out June 3, 1865; George W. Mulfrey died at Lewis Farm, Va. March 29, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 464, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 271., 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, 198th (1864-1865), Company C.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.46 (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: 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: Are you ready to march to the battle field? If you are, join the gallant 26th Regiment, P.V. under the command of Col. W.F. Small, now in the Army of the Potomac. The most liberal bounties are now offered by the city, state and national government, and there is no excuse for [able-]bodied young men to remain at home. The army is now the real post of honor, those who love the Union and have courage to defend it against rebels and traitors, will not hesitate to fill up its ranks at once
Description: The 26th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, the first of the three-years regiments of Pennsylvania, was mustered in May 5, 1861 and mustered out June 18, 1864; it was under the command of Col. Small until June 30, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 344, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 52., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn and repaired, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 26th (1861-1864)
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.27i (McAllister)

Title: Attention 15th Ward Captain T.C. Spackman, is now recruiting for Company "B" at Seventeenth and Callowhill Streets, for one year's service for the Sixth Union League Col. H.G. Sickel, comd'g. late colonel of the 3d Regiment Penna., Reserves. ... The pay is sixteen dollars per month, besides clothing and rations furnished by the United States government. Men are mustered in singly, or by squads, and furnished with clothing and rations at once. Bounty paid as soon as mustered. Pay commences from date of muster
Description: The Sixth Union League Regiment, the 198th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Horatio G. Sickel, was organized in Sept. 1864 and mustered out June 3, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 464, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 271., In the list of bounties available, the amount of the ward bounty is left blank., 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, 198th (1864-1865), Company B.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.45 (McAllister)

Title: Attention! Drafted men! Become volunteers to your country's call and get your bounty! Enlist in Roberts' Artillery! For Fortress Monroe. The reasons why. 1st. You become volunteers, and not conscripts of the draft. 2d. You get $100 bounty, $40 on being mustered in. 3d. You receive $13 per month instead of $10, and are better equiped and cared for. 4th. You will be stationed permanently in the finest fort in the country. 5th. You will have comfortable quarters in garrison, and not exposed to the hardships of a winter's campaign in the field. 6th. You will be commanded by experienced officers, who have seen service, Major Roberts being an officer in the regular artillery. 7th. You will receive such instruction as will qualify you for officers, in any branch of the service. 8th. You will have the very best chance for promotion, as all promotions will be made from the ranks
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. 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 B.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (24)1540.F.20 (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: Avoid the draft! The 5th of September is coming! Company "K" Sixth Union League Regiment! Colonel H.G. Sickel, commanding, for one year. ... Total for one year's service, $717 $458 cash down. Head-quarters 458 North Third Street
Description: The Sixth Union League Regiment, the 198th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Horatio G. Sickel, was organized in Sept. 1864 and mustered out June 3, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 464, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 271., 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, 198th (1864-1865), Company K.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.49 (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: Avoid the draft! To the citizens of the First Ward On the 10th of March next a draft has been ordered by the government. By that time the amendment of the Conscription Act will have placed all able-bodied men, married as well as single, under 45 years of age, in the same class. Not less than eight hundred of such men are required from the First Ward. ... Volunteers are abundant, but to pay the promised bounties, a sum of not less than thirty thousand dollars will be required. Thus far our contributions have been comparatively few, and principally by those not themselves liable to draft. Our ward contains about thirty-five thousand inhabitants. These thirty-five thousand are alike interested, poor and rich, and we appeal to them for their early and liberal contributions
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (1st Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Bounty (2)5777.F.27e (McAllister)

Title: Avoid the draft Rally! Men! Rally! Volunteer for one year and receive four hundred dollars bounty! Don't wait to be drafted All veteran officers. Head-quarters, Commonwealth Building, 611 Chestnut St
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Avoid (3)5777.F (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 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: 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 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: 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. For Fortress Monroe. $165 bounty! $165 Government bounty, $25. Government premium, $2. Government advance pay, $13. Citizens' Bounty, $50. And $75 on expiration of term of service. A few more able-bodied men reouired [sic] to fill the ranks of Company B. The battalion is nearly full, and will be dispatched immediately to Fortress Monroe. This battalion offers peculiar advantages to young men desirous of serving their country, viz:---good comfortable quarters, in garrison, no exposure. They will be commanded by experienced officers, Major Roberts, being an officer of the regular artillery. They will receive such instruction as will qualify them for officers in any branch of the service
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; printed on two 57 x 81 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; the Library Company also has the top half alone: 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.49b (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 4# Am 1863 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.50a (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: 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: 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: Citizens of 3d Ward To the rescue To the rescue A mass meeting of the citizens of the 3d Ward, will be held at the House of Industry Catharine Street above Seventh. On Monday, March 7th, 1864, at half-past 7 o'clock, for the purpose of adopting measures to avoid the draft Let every citizen of the ward be present. A number of prominent speakers will be present to address the meeting
Description: The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is 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: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (3rd Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Bounty (2)5777.F.27g (McAllister)

Title: Citizens' substitutes, representatives and volunteer agency of Philadelphia, No. 411 Chestnut Street Citizens desirous of securing substitutes, representatives or volunteers, can be supplied with the same at the shortest notice, and on both reasonable and honorable terms. Citizens can not only now procure substitutes, representatives and volunteers, at prices far lower than the same will demand after the contemplated draft has been put in force, but they will have done something towards forwarding this patriotic work to successful conclusion. N.B.--J. Paxson & Co. will take pleasure at all times, during office hours, in giving such information as they may from time to time have in their possession, respecting business connected with the forthcoming draft, to all who may choose to call
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: J. Paxson & Co.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1863 J Paxson (2)5777.F.69a (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: 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: Corn Exchange Regiment $162. $162. Col. Chas. M. Prevost Steady, able-bodied men wanted for Co. I. S.E. cor. Second and Walnut Streets. $162.00 bounty! Paid to each recruit as follows: $2 government premium when recruit is mustered in; $10 Corn Exchange bounty, when sent to camp; $25 city bounty when the company is full; $25, city bounty, $25, one-fourth of government bounty, and $13, one month's pay in advance, when the regiment is formed; $75, remainder of government bounty when mustered out of service; thus making a total of one hundred dollars before leaving the city!
Description: The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; it was under the command of Col. C.M. Prevost until Sept. 30, 1863; C.M. O'Callaghan was wounded at Shepherdstown, W.Va. Sept. 20, 1862, and discharged Feb. 14, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Printed in red and blue; printed on two 61 x 83 cm. sheets pasted together., 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, 118th (1862-1865), Company I.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.5 (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: 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: Draft! Citizens of the 1st and 26th Wards awake! The draft is still impending! The draft was ordered for the 29th of September, and would certainly have taken place but for the influence of our Representative in Congress, Hon. Charles O'Neill, and of the committee of the wards, who visited the president of the United States and the provost marshal general, and succeeded in obtaining a postponement of the draft! upon the pledge of the committee, that the First and Twenty-sixth Wards, would fill their quota, if a little more time were given. This time has been granted; and it now rests with the citizens of these wards to fulfil the pledge by clearing themselves of the draft! Ten dollars from every man liable to draft, will clear us! Who would not rather pay ten dollars than be drafted? Let every citizen attend the ward meetings
Description: 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 2# Am 1864 Draft (2)5777.F.22b (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: 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: Draft! Philadelphia Guard Reg't Col. A.A. Lechler. $400 bounty $400 For one year's service only!
Description: Colonel Ambrose A. Lechler served in the 176th Pennsylvania Infantry and the 199th Pennsylvania Infantry., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Draft (3)5777.F (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: Eighth Ward. Philadelphia, January 19th, 1864 As a citizen of the Eighth Ward, you are earnestly solicited to give your attention to the matter of this communication. The opportunity now exists of deciding whether the draft for United States soldiers, ordered by the government, shall go into effect in this ward; or whether, by offering proper encouragements to volunteers, we shall avoid the reproach and inconvenience of compulsory military service, or the payment of exemption or substitute money, to which alternative every drafted man is subject. ... it was resolved, to raise the sum of about thirty thousand dollars, to be appropriated as bounties ... The quota of the ward is nearly three hundred men, ... Whatever you may contribute to this bounty fund is a premium of insurance against a possibly far greater tax, if the draft should be allowed to become necessary
Description: The Committee on Collection, divided into six precincts, lists 33 names; the Executive Committee lists eight names., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (8th Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Bounty (2)5777.F.70b (McAllister)

Title: Fifth Ward attention! Avoid the draft At a meeting of the citizens of the Fifth Ward, held on Thursday evening, 26th inst., the following named gentlemen were duly authorized to receive and collect money to pay bounty to recruits under the president's late call for volunteers: ... An adjourned meeting will be held Saturday eve'ng, 28th inst., Good Intent Hall, Spruce St., above Sixth at half-past 7 o'clock. Punctual attendance is requested
Description: Jan. 26 fell on a Thursday in 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Citizens' Bounty Fund Committee (5th Ward, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1865 Bounty (2)5777.F.52a (McAllister)

Title: For 100 days! By order of the Secretary of War Recruits wanted to fill Company "I" 20th Regiment P.V.M. Wm. B. Thomas, Col. commanding. City bounty, "$25" when mustered in. Monthy pay now "$16." Recruits received at "McClellan House," 2d & Washington Av. and at "Head quarters," 533 Chestnut Street
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 for 100 days' service and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864; Captain Channing Leidy led Company I in 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 341, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 277., 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, 192nd (1864), Company I.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.34a (McAllister)

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