The firemen of Philadelphia prompt to action! : Fall in! Fall in! Enroll your names in the Columbia Guards! Now forming at the Columbia Engine House Filbert Street, above eleventh, to proceed to Harrisburg forthwith / H.M. Thomas, Capt.
Title
The firemen of Philadelphia prompt to action! Fall in! Fall in! Enroll your names in the Columbia Guards! Now forming at the Columbia Engine House Filbert Street, above eleventh, to proceed to Harrisburg forthwith
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Columbia Guards (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Columbia (2)5777.F.9c (McAllister)
Company H, Fire Zouaves, Capt. Thomas H. Peto. : Roll open at Hope Hose House.
Title
Company H, Fire Zouaves, Capt. Thomas H. Peto Roll open at Hope Hose House
Description
The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, the 72nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Aug. 1861, and was mustered out in Aug. 1864; Capt. Thomas H. Peto was mustered in 10 Aug. 1861 and discharged 19 July 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 829, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 91., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 72nd (1861-1864), Company H.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75u (McAllister)
Pro bono publico! Erect a monument to the memory of the brave & devoted fireman Samuel M'Menamin Fleetwood! : who perished in the flames of the late fire in the Second Ward, whilst endeavoring to rescue a female fellow being!
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Pro bono publico! Erect a monument to the memory of the brave & devoted fireman Samuel M'Menamin Fleetwood! who perished in the flames of the late fire in the Second Ward, whilst endeavoring to rescue a female fellow being!
Description
Fleetwood died Feb. 8, 1865, in a fire at 9th St. and Washington Ave., Philadelphia., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Pro bono (1)1322.F.254 (McAllister)
Attention! Zouaves. : Wanted, active, able-bodied young men for the independent Fire "Zou-Zous" to be attached to Col. Baker's brigade, now in active service. This corps when completed has orders to march, and will be thoroughly equipped before leaving th
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Attention! Zouaves Wanted, active, able-bodied young men for the independent Fire "Zou-Zous" to be attached to Col. Baker's brigade, now in active service. This corps when completed has orders to march, and will be thoroughly equipped before leaving the city. Officered by men who have seen service as officers. Apply immediately at the recruiting station, No. 333 Chestnut St
Description
The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, the 72nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Aug. 1861, and was mustered out in Aug. 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 829, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 91., Printed in 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, 72nd (1861-1864)
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.5e (McAllister)
Col. Baxter's Philadelphia Fire Zouaves. : Recruits wanted! Who will be mustered in, equipped, and sent to camp immediately. Office, No. 527 Chestnut St., up stairs.
Title
Col. Baxter's Philadelphia Fire Zouaves Recruits wanted! Who will be mustered in, equipped, and sent to camp immediately. Office, No. 527 Chestnut St., up stairs
Description
The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, the 72nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Aug. 1861, and was mustered out in Aug. 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 829, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 91., The illustration shows a Union soldier in Zouave uniform, sabre drawn, attacking a Confederate soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note, possibly from the printer, noting date and number printed: Feb 25 100., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 72nd (1861-1864)
Date
[1862?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.35c (Mcallister)
Baxter's Fire Zouaves! The only chance to join this first-class regiment! : A few more active, able-bodied young men, to fill up Company R. Will be equipped at once, and sent to Camp Observation, near Poolesville, Maryland. Apply at recruiting station, 1s
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Baxter's Fire Zouaves! The only chance to join this first-class regiment! A few more active, able-bodied young men, to fill up Company R. Will be equipped at once, and sent to Camp Observation, near Poolesville, Maryland. Apply at recruiting station, 1st Lieut. Houpt, 2d " Doerr. Capt. W.R. De Young. Louis P. Lynch, recruiting sergeant
Description
The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, the 72nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Aug. 1861, though only companies A through K were formed; the regiment drilled at Camp Observation in the fall of 1861, and was mustered out in Aug. 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 829, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 91., Printed in red., The illustration shows a Union soldier in Zouave uniform, sabre drawn, attacking a Confederate soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 72nd (1861-1864), Company R.
Date
[1861?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.35b (McAllister)
This is to certify, that [blank] is a member of Company [blank] Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, : attached to Col. Baker's brigade, and now in the service of the United States. Col. De Witt C. Baxter, commanding. Attest, [blank] Captain. Philada., [blank] 1861
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This is to certify, that [blank] is a member of Company [blank] Philadelphia Fire Zouaves attached to Col. Baker's brigade, and now in the service of the United States. Col. De Witt C. Baxter, commanding. Attest, [blank] Captain. Philada., [blank] 1861. [blank] Adjutant
Description
The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, the 72nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Aug. 1861, and was mustered out in Aug. 1864; Edward D. Baker was killed at Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 829, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 91., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 9.9 x 19.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 72nd (1861-1864)
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75h (McAllister)