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Title: Two reams super white wove flat cap
Description: A wrapper., Charles Magarge & Co., paper warehouse, was in business from 1853 to 1878., Printed in blue., The illustration shows a scene of a Civil War battle., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Halleck Mills
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Halleck (6)5777.F.87a (McAllister)

Title: Grand patriot meeting and flag raising! Lincoln, Johnson & victory! The citizens of the Fifteenth Ward are invited to assemble in mass meeting, on Tuesday evening, October the 25th, 1864, at Ridge Avenue and Sixteenth Streets. Come! and shew by your presence, that you stand by the dear old flag! Come! every man who loves his whole country! and hates Rebellion. Come! one and all, who love peace! The peace which shall crush treason and give us now and forever--One country! One flag!! One government!!! Several eloquent speakers will address the meeting
Description: The illustration shows the flag atop the globe, and bears the legend: Our country., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Republican Party (Philadelphia, Pa.), Fifteenth Ward Executive Committee
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Repub 5793.F.42b (McAllister)

Title: Circular. Press on, to victory! The disabled soldier, truly grateful for recent considerations, on short acquaintance, humbly begs to inform the citizens of Philadelphia, and an appreciative public, that he is established at Stand No. 2, near S.W. corner Western Market, on Market Street, between 15th and 16th, where by assiduity and affability he desires to serve ice creams, fruits, pies, cakes, candies, nuts, segars and tobacco, to all consumers. Please respond with increasing patronage to enlarged efforts to please. Wounded but not whipped! Disciplined, yet determined to thrive! Devoted to the public good
Description: William Constable appears in Philadelphia directories in 1864, in a variety store, 2015 Locust Street, and in 1865 as a confectionery, 832 Shippen., The illustration shows an angel blowing a trumpet., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Constable, Wm. (William)
Date: [1864 or 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Constab (2)5786.F.199b (McAllister)

Title: Grand musical festival at Engel & Wolf's farm, for the benefit of the regiment "Forward," this day!
Description: Engel & Wolf's farm, on the East side of the Schuylkill River, served as a camp for some of the Philadelphia regiments. Cf. F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 96., 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 4# Am 1861 Grand (5)5777.F.4 (McAllister)

Title: Continental Spirit of '76! Theatre
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Continental Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Continent (5)5777.F.66 (McAllister)

Title: Rally! Rally!! Rally!!! Attention! The members of the First State Troop of Frankford and citizens who wish to participate, are requested to meet at Jolly Post Hotel, Frankford, on Thursday afternoon, July 2d, at 3 o'clock, in citizens' dress, mounted for parade and drill
Description: July 2 fell on a Thursday in 1863., The illustration is a mounted cavalry officer., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, State Troop of Frankford, 1st
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.57 (McAllister)

Title: 23d Ward Troop attention! The troop will meet for drill, mounted, at 4 o'clock, p.m., on [blank] the [blank] of [blank] at the head quarters, Jolly Post Hotel A full attendance is requested, as business of importance will be laid before the troop
Description: In the imprint, the "uild" of Buildings is printed upside down., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Twenty-third Ward Troop (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Twenty (2)5777.F.28e (McAllister)

Title: New Union paper! Second number National guard now ready! Office, 333 Walnut St. For sale everywhere
Description: The National guard began publishing in 1862; it is listed as a weekly newspaper at this address in the Philadelphia directory for 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 National (6)5777.F.27b (McAllister)

Title: Fair The children of Mount Vernon intend opening a fair on Monday, November 3d, 1862, in the Manayunk Engine House for the benefit of the sick & wounded soldiers
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Fair (6)5777.F.28a (McAllister)

Title: Notice All persons having in their possession guns or equipments belonging to the 4th Regiment, P.V.M. are requested to deliver them at the Spread Eagle Hotel Radnor, Delaware Co., on or before Saturday evening, August 13th, 1864
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Regiment, 4th
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.73a (McAllister)

Title: War with all its desolating evils is upon our good old commonwealth! The rebel invaders are upon our soil, and with fire and sword desolating the once happy homes of our people. Come to the rescue! A public meeting of the citizens of the twenty-fourth ward will be held this evening Wednesday, June 17th, 1863, on the lot adjoining the Armory, 38th & Bridge Sts. Prominent speakers will be in attendance. Now is the time to come forward and join in the efforts to drive the invaders from our soil. Young men! Let not the blush of shame, in after years, tingle on your cheeks, when you recount to your children the trials and perils of 1863, and are asked, "Were you ready to defend your country in the hour of danger?" You must not answer no!
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 #Am 1863 War (1)5777.F.69b (McAllister)

Title: Hlasko's physical institue [sic]. Circular It is well known that Switzerland has no standing army; and yet she is enabled to maintain her independent position in spite of the jealous intrigues of the powerful countries that surround her by the well-known fact that every man in the nation is a thorough soldier, and the at the call to arms, an army of well-trained soldiers is at once formed, which is fully capable of defending their native land against her foes
Description: Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; inscribed: Henry Phillips Jr Dec 1st '61., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hlasko, Miecislaw
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Hlasko (2)5786.F.169a (McAllister)

Title: Military instruction The undersigned offers his services and past experience to gentlemen wishing to become competent to pass examination in military tactics. Strict attention will be given to the intonation of voice, adapted to command, so necessary for the accomplishment of the officer. The facility of handling the sword and musket with ease and grace being duly appreciated by those desirous of the attainment of the above qualifications. Application for lessons in private or in class may be made to
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Berryman, M. W.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Berry (2)5786.F.156d (McAllister)

Title: Military instruction The undersigned offers his services and past experience to gentlemen wishing to become competent to pass examination in military tactics. Strict attention will be given to the intonation of voice, adapted to command, so necessary for the accomplishment of the officer. The facility of handling the sword and musket with ease and grace being duly appreciated by those desirous of the attainment of the above qualifications. Application for lessons in private or in class may be made to
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Berryman, M. W.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Berry (2)5786.F.156d (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Notice The time has come when every man must show his colors, and he who is not with us is against us. Mark the traitor! Johnson's old established job printing office, No. 7 North 10th St. 3d door above Market, east side, Philad'a. Every description of fancy job printing executed with neatness and despatch, and 25 per cent. lower than any other office in the city. Cards $1.50 per thousand! Circulars, hand-bills, notices, bill-heads, at the lowest prices. Ball, pic-nic, excursion, raffle and party tickets, programmes, ladies' invitations, checks, &c., neatly and cheaply printed. All I ask is a share of your patronage. ... J.H. Johnson, No. 7 N. Tenth St., Philad'a. All work warranted to be well printed, full complement, from new material, and at reasonable rates. All orders through the city dispatch will receive prompt attention. Terms invariably cash on delivery
Description: Printed in blue., The illustration shows a Union soldier holding a U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Johnson, J. H. (John H.)
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Johnson (2)5786.F.128c (McAllister)

Title: King & Baird steam-power book and job printers, English and German No. 607 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pa., Legal intelligencer office. Episcopal prayer books, at low rates. Military text books. School books, English and German almanacs in great variety Army blanks for sale
Description: Advertising card, with a twelve-month calendar for 1862., Chromolithographed on card stock., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: King & Baird
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 King 5786.F.165c (McAllister)

Title: Victory! Victory! Victory! As the result of the glorious victories achieved by the Union armies, we have pleasure in announcing to our friends and the public of West Philadelphia, a great reduction in groceries. Should you favor us with your patronage, we shall endeavor to discharge our duties promptly, as in the same liberal spirit which has ever characterized our dealings with the public. All goods warranted to be just as represented or the money refunded. Our motto is "We study to please."
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Farrant & Ralston
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Farrant 5786.F.159d (McAllister)

Title: Thomas Sinex, book and job printer 619 Jayne Street, between Chestnut and Market and Sixth and Seventh, Philadelphia. Cards! Cards! Posters, labels, bill-heads, circulars, &c., &c
Description: Thomas Sinex is listed in Philadelphia directories at this address from 1859 to 1866., Printed in red and blue; the printed area, including ornamental border, measures 19.9 x 12.6 cm., The illustrations are hands clasped before the Constitution beneath a U.S. flag, and two other U.S. flags., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sinex, Thomas
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Sinex (2)5786.F.190a (McAllister)

Title: Voters of the 15th legislative district! "If any man lowers the American flag, shoot him down." John A. Dix. I take this opportunily [sic] of saying, that last fall I was complimented by the voters of the fifteenth legislative district, in the primary election, by receiving near seven hundred votes; but as the district had been represented by a gentleman from Manayunk, and he desiring to continue, many friends were induced to aid his efforts. This year, by every title of right, the Twenty-Second Ward is entitled to it[.] I claim, therefore, that my devotion to the interests of the constituency of the fifteenth district shall be as full as any representative heretofore eleeted [sic]
Description: The quote from John A. Dix dates to a telegram sent Jan. 29, 1861., John A. Wagenseller is listed in Germantown in the 1859 and 1860 Philadelphia directories; by 1861, his business address is listed in Philadelphia proper, and by 1862, his home address is also in Philadelphia., Library Company copy has the printer's MS. corrections; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Smith, William F.
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Smith (2)1322.F.1 (McAllister)

Title: Lamplighter's address. For 1863 for New Year's 1863
Description: Verse in two stanzas; first line: The happy time again has come., Printed on card stock; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 11.7 x 8.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Lamplighter (1)1322.F.151 (McAllister)

Title: Notice to shareholders of the Mercantile Library Company, U.S. Sanitary Commission, Department of Colleges, Libraries, and Literary Institutions Dear sir: According to a resolution of the stockholders you are entitled to an extra share of the stock in the Mercantile Library Co., without charge, if taken before the 1st of January, 1865. ... T. Morris Perot, chairman of the Committee of Colleges, Libraries and Literary Institutions, 621 Market St
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Mercantile Library of Philadelphia
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Merc Lib (1)5781.F.97a (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia daily and weekly journal Office, No. 108 South Third Street. Daily, 2 cents per copy. Weekly, $1 per annum
Description: Printed in red and blue in the form of an American flag; "Our Union forever" appears among the stripes; a portrait of George Washington and "Philada Evening Journal Carr & Elliott publishs." appear in the blue field., Carr & Elliott published the Philadelphia evening journal in at least April 1861; by May 1863 the publisher was Pine & Lewis., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Carr & Elliott
Date: [1861 or 1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Carr (24)1540.F.78

Title: Cavalry recruits wanted! For the defence of our good old state Able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 50, who wish to serve in a regiment with officers who have seen active service in the field, and commanded by Colonel John H. Gardiner late Major of 6th Penn'a Cavalry, Rush's Lancers. Apply at the Commissioners' Hall 24th Ward
Description: Major John H. Gardiner resigned from the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry Feb. 6, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 753., 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.
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Cavalry (4)5777.F.47 (McAllister)

Title: Special election! Shall the soldier vote? Those who stay at home must determine this question for the brave men in the field. Show your appreciation of their services by adopting the first amendment to the Constitution, which gives to the soldier the right to vote as well as to fight. Election to be held Tuesday, August 2d, 1864. Polls open at 8 o'clock A.M., and close at 8 P.M
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: National Union City Executive Committee (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Nat Union (6)5777.F.79a (McAllister)

Title: Marshal's sale! By virtue of a writ of sale, by the Hon. John Cadwalader, judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in Admiralty, to me directed, will be sold, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Mead Alley Wharf, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1861, at 12 o'clock, noon, the following, being the cargo of the schr. Mary Wood. 15 hogsheads of molasses, 4 barrels of do. 2,553 bushels salt
Description: The illustrations are two ships., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Marshal (Pennsylvania : Eastern District)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta Marshal (2)5786.F.111c (McAllister(

Title: Marshal's sale! By virtue of a writ of sale, by the Hon. John Cadwalader, judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in Admiralty, to me directed, will be sold, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the store, 712 S. Delaware Avenue, on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 1861, at 12 o'clock, M., 43 casks of linseed oil, part of the cargo of the ship Amelia, marked as follows: eleven puncheons and twenty hodsheads of linseed oil (C. & B.) 1-31 and twelve casks of raw linseed oil, marked C. & B. 32-43
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., The illustrations are two ships., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; attached is a newspaper clipping: The United States Marshal, through their agent, Mr. Cook, of the firm of Dutilh & Cook, disposed of 43 casks of linseed oil, at public auction, yesterday noon, ... The oil which was purchased by Messrs. Grove & Bro, at 69 cents per gallon, was part of the cargo of the prize ship Amelia, which was sold some two or three weeks ago., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Marshal (Pennsylvania : Eastern District)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta Marshal (2)5786.F.109c (McAllister)

Title: Marshal's sale By virtue of a writ of sale, by the Hon. John Cadwalader, judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern Distict [sic] of Pennsylvania, in Admiralty, to me directed, will be sold, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Catharine Street Wharf, on Thursday, October 3, 1861, at 12 o'clock, M., the one-fourth part of the schooner Alice
Description: The illustrations are two ships., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Marshal (Pennsylvania : Eastern District)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta Marshal (2)5786.F.109b (McAllister)

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: The Union now & forever Houtton & Brother new cheap clothing store, Centre Street, opposite Conner's Office, Ashland, Pa., would respectfully announce to the citizens in general, that they have just received from Philadelphia, a large and beautiful stock of ready made clothing of the usual varieties, which is warranted to be made of the best materials, and cut with more taste, and last though not least, cheaper than any other stock of clothing ever brought to this place. Also, a good stock of furnishing goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, &c., &c. Call and see and judge for yourselves. "Our motto is small profits and quick sales." April, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for Houtton & Brother; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Houtton & Brother
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Houtton (6)5777.F.9 (McAllister)

Title: A meeting of the Union League of Bethlehem will be held at the League Room this evening (Monday, Oct. 12th,) at 8 o'clock. Members of the league and all who are favorable to the cause are invited to attend
Description: Oct. 12 fell on a Monday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union League of Bethlehem (Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Union (6)5777.F.93b (McAllister)

Title: A special meeting of the members of the Union League will be held at their room on Thursday evening, Sept. 10, at eight o'clock. Please be in attendance
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union League of Bethlehem (Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Union (6)5777.F.93d (McAllister)

Title: National Union League of Bethlehem! The members of the league, and all loyal citizens who desire to become members, are requested to meet at the Eagle Hotel, on Friday evening, 27th inst., at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing permanent officers, and perfecting their organization
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union League of Bethlehem (Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1863 Union (6)5777.F.93c (McAllister)

Title: The members of the Union League will please be in attendance at the regular meeting! at No. 7 N. Main Street, on Monday, Apr. 4, at 8 P.M
Description: April 4 fell on a Monday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union League of Bethlehem (Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Union (6)5777.F.94a (McAllister)

Title: Union League The regular stated monthly meeting of the Union League of Bethlehem, will be held at the League Room, corner of Main and Market Streets, on Monday evening, May 4th, at 8 o'clock. All loyal citizens who wish to become members are cordially invited to attend
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union League of Bethlehem (Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1863 Union (6)5777.F.94d (McAllister)

Title: On Thursday, Nov. 5, at 8 o'clock P.M., the Union League will hold a special meeting Please be punctual in attendance!
Description: Nov. 5 fell on a Thursday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union League of Bethlehem (Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Union (6)5777.F.95a (McAllister)

Title: Attention! A regular meeting of the Union League will be held at their room this Monday eve'g, Nov. 2, at 8 o'clock. All the members are requested to attend, as business of importance is on hand
Description: Nov. 2 fell on a Monday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union League of Bethlehem (Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Union (6)5777.F.93a (McAllister)

Title: The old flag This truly American volume is earnestly commended to public favor. Its publication, at this time, is very opportune. ... The old flag. 368 pp. 16mo. Cloth. Beautifully illustrated. Price, $1.25
Description: The work was copyrighted in 1864 by the American Sunday-School Union, which published at 1122 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia between 1857 and 1907, and at 599 Broadway in New York from 1860 to 1868., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 26.9 x 20.3 cm., The illustration is the U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: American Sunday-School Union
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Amer Sunday 5786.F.175a (McAllister)

Title: Circular. Hear ye! Hear! Hear! Hear! Lovers of the Constitution and the Union, and our one government: Your servant and patriot brother was disabled by gun-shot wounds in battle, but will not surrender, no, never! yet appeals to a discriminating public for patronage. P.S. Help such as persevere. We are enlisted for life
Description: William Constable appears in Philadelphia directories in 1864, in a variety store, 2015 Locust Street, and in 1865 as a confectionery, 832 Shippen., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Constable, Wm. (William)
Date: [1864 or 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Constab (2)5786.F.112b (McAllister)

Title: Harnden's southern express office, No. 607 Chestnut Street The Harnden express, at the earnest solicitation of its numerous customers, has been extended to Baltimore and Washington and are now prepared to forward to above named cities. Also, to Alexandria, Fortress Monroe, Hatteras Inlet, Port Royal, &c. Soldiers' freights taken at extremely low rates. They have greatly increased their facilities on their old established line to New York, Boston and the East, and having removed to their present commodious office, are determined to use every exertion to satisfy all who may favor them with their patronage. All kinds of collecting and commissions attended to. Money and valuables forwarded at unusually low rates. The greatest dispatch given to freights. Howard & Co's northern & western express Howard & Co. have also removed to same office, and will forward to all towns in Northern Pennsylvania. Also, to Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and all points North and West, or Canada West
Description: The Harnden Express Co. and Howard & Co., Frederick Lovejoy, superintendent, are listed at this address in Philadelphia directories from 1862 to 1866., The illustration shows a train., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Harnden Express Co.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Harnden 5786.F.136c (McAllister)

Title: Rebellion! Its downfall is never so clearly seen as when we examine blankets!!! Reduced from $17.00 to $12.50! Also, Ballardvale flannel
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Burns, John
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Burns (2)5786.F.126a (McAllister)

Title: Marriage certificate This is to certify, that Mr. [blank] and M[blank] [blank] were by me united in matrimony, this [blank] day of [blank] one thousand eight hundred and [blank] according to law, and the custom of the church
Description: At head of title: "Whom God has joined together, let no man put asunder.", Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 15.6 x 21.1 cm., Library Company copy completed in MS. for Martin Mellinger and Miss Sarah Burry [i.e. Barry], married Dec. 13, 1864, by Rev. F.W. Kremer; with a five-cent stamp attached., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitied by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [not after 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Marri 16513.Q (Doret)

Title: Union tent of the Young Men's Christian Association Broad & Green Streets. Services every evening, except Saturday, commencing at 8 o'clock, also on Sunday, at 4 o'clock P.M
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Young Men's Christian Association (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Young (6)5777.F.31a (McAllister)

Title: The Road to peace through Pennsylvania via Washington, as engineered by Southern Rebels and their Democratic allies From the Richmond enquirer, (Jeff. Davis' organ,) Sept. 7, 1860 [sic]. The road to peace. ... Men of Pennsylvania! Are you prepared for peace on such terms? If not, proclaim to the Southern Rebels, by the ballot-box, at the next election, that the Pennsylvania road to peace, is through submission to the Constitution, and in the Union
Description: An appeal to the voters of Pennsylvania not to make a Democratic peace., 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 #Am 1863 Road (6)5777.F.21c (McAllister)

Title: Children's fair in aid of the sick & wounded soldiers Tickets, five cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; printer's proof, with MS. corrections; the majority of printer's proofs in this collection are from King & Baird, Philadelphia., 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 4# Am 1861 Children (6)5777.F.85b (McAllister)

Title: Lecture Saturday evening, May 28th, at Sansom St. Hall Come one and all, ladies and gentlemen, and hear the condition of the South by one that has just made his escape from there. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecturing to commence at 8. Admittance, 50 cents
Description: May 28 fell on a Saturday in 1864., 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 sm # Am 1864 Lecture (2)5786.F.82b (McAllister)

Title: Yankee Doodle songster
Description: A publisher's advertisement., Alden Winch is listed at this address in Philadelphia directories from 1858 to 1862; Yankee Doodle songster was copyrighted in 1861., On verso: Price twelve cents. Contents of Yankee Doodle songster. ..., Printed in red and blue., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Winch, Alden, 1816-1882
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Winch 5782.F.16f

Title: Fair in aid of the sick & wounded soldiers will be held in Bromley's Hall, Baker and Mulberry streets, Manayunk, to commence on Tuesday, the 11th of Nov., and continue until Saturday afternoon, the 15th
Description: Nov. 11 fell on a Tuesday in 1862., The illustration shows an eagle clutching arrows, on a shield propped up by a cornucopia., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Fair (2)5786.F.107a (McAllister)

Title: Military books! King & Baird's edition The only kind that are really useful to the soldier. Illustrated with engravings, whereby all persons can teach themselves how to be soldiers, without the aid of a drill master. These books have been approved of officially, and are recommended by the first authorities as the most useful ever published. Copies of either of these books will be sent by mail, post-paid, upon receipt of the price
Description: Publisher's advertisement for five books, each issued in 1861., On verso: Who are against us? Should there ever be any surrender to any rebellion in this country, who would be responsible for it? Plainly those who, under the guise of supporting the cause, should have debauched the public mind by poisoning it with suspicion of disloyalty or the incompetency of the administration. ..., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: King & Baird
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 King (2)5786.F.198a (McAllister)

Title: Franklin Book & Job Printing Establishment rear of 52 No. Sixth St. Philadelphia. Newspaper, book and plain & fancy job printing
Description: A four-line poem at head of title: A Union of lakes and a Union of lands, A Union of states none can sever, A Union of hearts and a Union of hands, And the flag of our Union for ever., A four-line poem printed vertically, flanking the title: The flag of our country, long may it wave, O'er the land of the free & home of the brave. No pent up Utica contracts our powers, But the whole boundless continent is ours., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 27.8 x 21.0 cm., The illustration shows an eagle with the flag and the banner: Our country our flag & liberty., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Library Company copy 5786.F.123a printed on yellow paper., Library Company copy 5786.F.124c printed on rose-colored paper., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Young, William S., publisher
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Young 5786.F.123a (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Young 5786.F.124c (McAllister)

Title: Union Skate Depot, No. 38 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia. Open evenings The undersigned desires to call the attention of parents, gaurdians [sic], the boys, the girls, and all good loyal people to the fact that he has in store and for sale low a choice and varied stock of boy's skates, ... Particular attention paid to children, and every care taken to please them. Orders from schools and seminaries gratefully received. A holiday skating song in preparation. Let all the children, young and old, call and get one
Description: William W. Bates, printer, is listed at this address in Philadelphia directories from 1862 to 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union Skate Depot
Date: [between 1862 and 1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Union (2)5786.F.161b (McAllister)

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