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Title: Lincoln, Johnson and victory! Rally! Rally! Grand Union mass meeting! At Oxford, Chester Co., Pa
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration is a U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; intended as the top half of a poster twice this size?, Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1864 Lincoln (5)5777.F.47 (McAllister)

Title: Twenty five volunteers wanted! For immediate service in the Garabaldi Legion, to complete Capt. ... Hagan's company. Apply at the N.W. cor. 5th & Prune St. second story. Men who enroll at this rendezvous will be provided with three meals a day
Description: Four illustrations: one set 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: Attention!; and one set of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; Capt. Hagen's first name has been excised., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Garabaldi Legion
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Garabaldi (2)5777.F.75b (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: Volunteers Volunteers! Volunteers! Able-bodied young men, desirous of serving as volunteers under the "stars and stripes," against the traitors who are now endeavoring to destroy our glorious Union, are invited to come forward and enroll their names in a battalion, now being formed for immediate service. All those who wish to avenge the late cowardly attack upon unarmed Pennsylvanians! By the citizens of Baltimore, are invited to hand in their names at once at the head quarters, 4th story of building, S.W. corner 6th and Chestnut Streets
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Buena Vista Rangers (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Buena (4)5777.F.57b (McAllister)

Title: Capt. Phillips' company, attached to Col. G. Wallace's regiment, infanty Headquarters, No. 426 Chestnut Street, Government Buildings. A few more good men wanted
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Phillips, E. J.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Phillips (1)5777.F.75q (McAllister)

Title: Franklin Institute of Science postcards
Description: Exterior views of the Franklin Institute building constructed 1929-1931 after designs by John Torrey Windrim. Includes the Benjamin Franklin Memorial in the foreground, designed by James Earle Fraser in 1938., Divided backs. Text on verso., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: ca. 1940
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Museums - [P.9441.22 - 23]

Title: Vernon, Wister mansion. Built in 1803 by James Matthews
Description: Exterior view of dwelling constructed for James Matthews in two stages between ca. 1741 and 1805. The Wister Family purchased the property in 1812 and John Wister, president of Duncannon Iron Co., lived in the house until shortly before his death in 1900. Housed Germantown Branch of the Free Library 1898- 1907 and the Site and Relic Society (Germantown Historical Society) 1907-1927., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Title given in manuscript on mount.
Creator: Bullock, John G., 1854-1939, photographer
Date: ca. 1913
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department lantern - Bullock [P.9731.41]

Title: Blair House, 6043 Main St. First 3 story house, 1775. In 1851 owned by Charlotte Cushman the actress
Description: Exterior view of west front of house built circa 1750 and purchased by Dr. William Shippen as a summer residence in 1775. Dr. Samuel Blair, Shippen's son-in-law and president of Princeton University, also lived here. House was later occupied by the Pennsylvania Manual Labor School under the direction of Dr. George Junkin. Also owned by actress Charlotte Cushman., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Title given in manuscript on mount., Also known as The Laurens.
Creator: Bullock, John G., 1854-1939, photographer
Date: ca. 1908
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department lantern - Bullock [P.9731.62]

Title: Wakefield, home of Thos. & Sarah Fisher. Built about 1795
Description: Exterior view of southeast front of dwelling built circa 1795 for Thomas and Sarah Fisher. Thomas Fisher founded the Westtown School and managed Pennsylvania Hospital., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Title given in manuscript on mount.
Creator: Bullock, John G., 1854-1939, photographer
Date: ca. 1913
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department lantern - Bullock [P.9731.103]

Title: Upsala, Johnson House. Main St. near Upsal St
Description: Distant view of south side and front elevation of house. Built 1798 by John Johnson III, the house was occupied by members of the Johnson family until 1941., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Title and date given in manuscript on mount.
Creator: Bullock, John G., 1854-1939, photographer
Date: February 18, 1913
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department lantern - Bullock [P.9731.90]

Title: Concert Hall immense success Every evening, at eight o'clock, and matinees Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 2.30. Doors open one hour previous. Tom! The blind Negro boy--of musical inspiration! Sightless and untutored from birth--his very soul overflowing with musical genius. This youth is a remarkable phenomenon in one direction only, and that is his wonderful aptness for the piano forte! ... Tickets, 50 cents Reserved seats, 75 cents. Tickets for sale at the hall and at Trumpler's Music Store, 926 Chestnut St
Description: Thomas Greene Bethune or Thomas Greene Wiggins was known as Blind Tom., Illustration signed: Adrian-Probasco., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Readex Aug. 2017 update: missing 510 supplied.
Creator: Blind Tom, 1849-1908
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Blind (8)5761.F.59a (McAllister)

Title: Avoid the draft Three months' men called for to defend their own state, to be commanded by experienced officers. All the privileges guaranteed, will be paid
Description: An act for "enrolling and calling out the national forces" was signed into law on March 3, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: "When duty calls, 'tis ours to obey.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Young, C.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Young (2)5777.F.29b (McAllister)

Title: Dr. Casper Wister house, S.W. cor. 4th & Locust Sts
Description: Exterior view of north and west elevations of dwelling from Locust Street, looking east toward 4th Street. Built circa 1765. Residence of William Shippen circa 1765-1797 and Caspar Wistar 1798-1809., Inscribed in negative: 2192., Title from negative sleeve., Also known as the Shippen-Wistar House.
Creator: Hand, Alfred, photographer
Date: ca. 1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Glass Negatives - Hand [P.9259.9]

Title: Grumblethorpe, the John Wister House, 5261 Germantown Ave., built 1744. During the Battle of Germantown, the British Gen. Agnew was brought here wounded & died in the parlor
Description: Exterior view of west front and north side of Grumblethorpe, house built in 1744 by Philadelphia wine merchant John Wister. His house was the first in Germantown built solely for summer residency and greatly exceeded the dimensions of the homes around it, giving it the nickname "Wister's Big House.", Inscribed in negative: 2212., Title from negative sleeve.
Creator: Hand, Alfred, photographer
Date: ca. 1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Glass Negatives - Hand [P.9259.17]

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

Title: 144th 144th Brian Boru United Irish Legion or 144th Regiment, P.V., of Philadelphia, have been accepted by the Secretary of War and Governor Curtin, to be attached to Gen. Corcoran's brigade. Government and city bounty secured U.S. bounty, $100; city bounty, $50; one month's pay, $13; when mustered, $2; when companies are mustered in to the full strength of 80 men, the captains will receive $5 per man---total when he is mustered in, $450. Irishmen remember Clontarf and Brian the Brave. Corcoran shall lead us now to victory, as our heroes did of old. Don't wait to be drafted, but form companies and squads, and come to these head-quarters, Connelly's Hotel opposite the State House, Philadelphia, before the 20th, as drafting will take place after the 15th inst. This regiment is the last that will receive bounties. Come from all counties and cities of the state, and we will receive you like brothers. Telegraphic despatches promptly replied to. Free transportation on all railroads
Description: "The troops recruited for the One Hundred and Forty-fourth Regiment, never had a regimental organization, and were consequently assigned to other commands."--S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 518 note., Printed in red and green; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 105.1 x 72.9 cm., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: Fall in and keep step to the music of the Union., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 144th (1862)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.13 (McAllister)

Title: 23d Regiment P.V. Col. Thos. H. Neill commanding, late Birney's Zouaves! Bounty paid immediately as follows: United States premium, $4 00 United States advance bounty, 25 00 City premium, 2 00 City bounty 50 00 Total bounty $81 00 One month's pay in advance, 13 00 Total amount paid, $94 00 Men equipped and fed at once, and put in barracks. Good able-bodied men wanted to fill the ranks of this fighting regiment. The 23d is now in active service before Washington, and has been through all the battles of the Army of the Potomac. Enlist before you are drafted, and secure the bounty. Recruiting station, N.W. cor. 6th & Chestnut third story
Description: The 23rd Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Charles P. Dare, was originally mustered in April 21 and mustered out July 31, 1861; the regiment re-enlisted Aug. 2, 1861 under command of Col. David B. Birney; Col. Neill was in command Feb. 17 to Dec. 13, 1862; the regiment was mustered out Sept. 8, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 307, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 49., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1861-1864)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.34h (McAllister)

Title: For your country! Now or never! Don't wait to be drafted! To horse! The foe is on us!! Young men wanted to join at once! The first troop Penn'a Light Horse! We will fight the guerillas on their own soil! Arouse, men of Pennsylvania! The rebels are menacing the homes of your fathers!! "Strike for your altars and your fires! Strike for the green graves of your sires! Strike, till the last armed foe expires!" Your countrymen have provided liberally for your families, and all the bounties for three years, or the war, will be paid men joining this troop
Description: The 16th Cavalry, 161st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. J. I. Gregg until Aug. 1864, was organized in the summer and fall of 1862 and mustered out in Aug. 7, 1865; Nathan S. Hill and Archer N. Martin both served in Company I; Lieut. Hill was promoted to captain Nov. 15, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 950, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 179., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted 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 Cavalry Regiment, 16th (1862-1865), Company I.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.16i (McAllister)

Title: A Rare chance! Wanted immediately, twenty able-bodied men, to fill up the artillery company attached to the 57th Regiment, P.V., Col. J. Richter Jones commanding. The only artillery company now being formed in the city. $100 bounty! Term of service, 3 years or sooner discharged. Pay, clothing, rations, quarters, and medical attendance, begin immediately upon enrollment. The battery, 6 pieces, arrives this week, (Oct. 28-Nov. 4.) Horses, side-arms & accoutrements furnished. Ambitious young men, wishing to join the most desirable branch of the U.S. service, affording repeated opportunities for personal distinction, will at once join the light artillery company now approaching completion under the command of
Description: Col. John Richter Jones commanded the 58th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, not the 57th, both of which began recruiting in the fall of 1861, though neither regiment included an artillery battery. Paul T. Jones led Battery L of the 2nd Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment., Printed on rose-colored paper., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: The Union now and forever!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Rare (2)5777.F.32b (McAllister)

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

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

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment 156th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Col. Chas. Ernenwein. $165 bounty cash. $165
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed in red and black., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.25a (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, 156th Penn'a Volunteers Col. Chas. Ernenwien [sic]. Bounty 165 dollars, cash! A few men wanted to fill up Company H. The regiment is now at "Camp Morton," on Islington Lane, opposite Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Men will be clothed, rationed and placed in camp at once. Every tent is floored with boards, making the men's quarters perfectly comfortable. Drafted men and substitutes will be taken, if they apply previous to being mustered, in [sic] and receive the bounty. Apply at N.W. cor. Seventh and Chestnut Streets
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863), Company H.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.8b (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, 156th Penn'a Volunteers Col. Chas. Ernenwein. Bounty 165 dollars, cash! A few men wanted to fill up Company H. The regiment is now at "Camp Morton," on Islington Lane, opposite Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Men will be clothed, rationed and placed in camp at once. Every tent is floored with boards, making the men's quarters perfectly comfortable. Drafted men and substitutes will be taken, if they apply previous to being mustered in, and receive the bounty. Apply at N.W. cor. Seventh and Chestnut Streets
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863), Company H.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75o (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment! 156th Reg't, Col. Chas. Ernenwein. Bounty $165! Don't wait for the draft! Avail yourselves of the privileges which only belong to the volunteer! Apply at once! The regiment will go immediately into camp near the city, and will soon be in active service, under the most experienced officers. Recruiting station, No. 833 Market Street
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.53a (McAllister)

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

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

Title: Head quarters, 157th Regiment, P.V. Philadelphia City Guard! 527 Chestnut St. Col. William A. Gray. $152 bounty $152 and a gum blanket to each recruit!
Description: The Philadelphia City Guard, the 157th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Oct. 1862; in 1865 it was consolidated with the 191st Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 14-., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.18 (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment. 156th Regiment, P.V $165 bounty, bounty, $165 Recruits wanted for Co. D Men enlisting in this company, will be immediately mustered and sent to Camp Morton near the city. The tents are boarded, making it more comfortable for the men. Men wishing to go with a well tried colonel, cannot do better than by going under Co. Charles Ernenwein. Apply at once at company head quarters, Layer's Gray Eagle Hotel, Delaware Avenue, on the wharf below Spruce Street. Apply at once
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed in red and black; printed on two sheets, 57 x 61 cm. and 46 x 61 cm., pasted together., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with a sargeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863), Company D.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regim't. 156th Regiment, P.V Bounty! Bounty!! Bounty!!! $315 $315 $315 $215 cash in hand. Men wanted for the above fine regiment now in camp at "Camp Morton" Islington Lane, opposite the "Odd-Fellows' Cemetery." The bounty will be paid on mustering in, and the men clothed, rationed, and placed in camp at once. Every tent is floored with boards, making the men's quarters perfectly comfortable. Apply at head quarters, No. 533 Chesnut Street
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed in red and black., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.16 (McAllister)

Title: Upsala postcards
Description: Exterior views of front facade and side of house. Built 1798 by John Johnson III, the house was occupied by members of the Johnson family until 1941., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Sometimes identified as Johnson House on postcards., Sheet numbers: 102A07 and 102B06., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Mansions - 102]

Title: Wister Home, where General Agnew died postcards
Description: Exterior views of front facade of Grumblethorpe, house built in 1744 by Philadelphia wine merchant John Wister. His house was the first in Germantown built solely for summer residency and greatly exceeded the dimensions of the homes around it, giving it the nickname "Wister's Big House". The British occupied the house in the fall of 1777 and it was here that General James Agnew died after being wounded in the Battle of Germantown., Contains 2 postcards printed in color and 3 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 102A13 and 102B17., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Mansions - 102]

Title: American National Monument of Memorials, for all our people throughout all the land, to honor the fathers of our country forever. To be on Independence Square, in Philadelphia, in the buildings and halls where their work was done "Its character to stand entirely national and its purpose universal as such this print is dedicated to all our people throughout our union and all who love our country throughout the world
Description: Promotional print showing Independence Hall remodeled to accommodate an unrealized national monument conceived during the Centennial movement by patriot and roofer Joseph Leeds to honor the Founding Fathers of the United States. Shows Independence, Congress, and old City Hall connected by corridors resting on arches to be interiorly decorated with exhibits representing the history of the country from 1607-1876. Also contains an ornamental border including the American eagle and the forty-eight state seals; several paragraphs explicating the necessity, design, and administration of the monument; and patriotic slogans., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 19, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of views of Philadelphia., LCP holds original edition of accompanying pamphlet. See "Honor to the fathers of our country: the duty and privilege of every patriot..." (Philadelphia: Joseph Leeds, 1879). [Am 1879 Lee 23645.D.9]., See also Joseph Leeds's One hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Independence Square, and the three main buildings thereon, in Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania: as a monument of memorials sacred and forever to honor the fathers of our beloved country and their principles (Philadelphia, 1872) in the collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. [UPA/Pam F 158.65.I3 L44 1872].
Creator: Carbutt, John, 1832-1905, photolithographer
Date: c1878
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department ***BW - Government buildings [(3)1322.F.18a]

Title: Company E, 157th Regiment Penn'a Volunteers Col. Wm. A. Gray, $302 bounty $302 One months pay in advance, and a gum blanket for each recruit, office, No. 929 Market Street
Description: The Philadelphia City Guard, the 157th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Oct. 1862; in 1865 it was consolidated with the 191st Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865), Company E.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.53e (McAllister)

Title: Merchants' Regiment! 146th Regiment, Penn'a Volunteers, Col. Johnston $171 $171 Men wanted at the recruiting station, 409 Chestnut St. $171 bounty! Paid to each man as follows: $2, government premium, when mustered in; $5, regimental fund; $1, premium for recruits; $50, city bounty; $25, government bounty; $13, one month's pay in advance; $75, remainder of government bounty, when mustered out of service. Ninety-six dollars in cash! Before leaving the city
Description: "The troops recruited for the One Hundred and Forty-sixth Regiment, never had a regimental organization, and were, consequently, assigned to other commands."--S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 551 note., The illustration is an eagle with a blank banner, perched on a horn., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 146th (1862)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.46d (McAllister)

Title: Attention, volunteers! To arms! To arms! Able-bodied men wanted to fill up this company for the Bucktail Brigade Enlist at once! Don't be drafted! In addition to all bounties authorized by the government, city, or Citizens' Committee, a separate bounty of $5 will be paid to each recruit. The company is to be armed with rifles. Pay, rations & clothing on enlistment. Head quarters, White's Building, 335 Walnut St
Description: There were at least three Bucktail Brigades: the original Bucktails, organized in April 1861, became the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment; the second and third, organized in 1862, became the 149th and 150th Pennsylvania Infantry regiments., 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.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Attention (2)5777.F.36b (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Rally to your country's call The national capital is threatened by the invader. Rally to its defence Recruits wanted to fill the 1st Coal Exchange Reg't now recruiting for 100 days! Colonel's head-quarters at the Coal Exchange Room, Walnut Street, below Dock
Description: Colonel John R. Haslett commanded the 197th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers,, called the Third Coal Exhange Regiment; it was organized July 22 and mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 450, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 278., 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, 197th (1864)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.36e (McAllister)

Title: Union men, obey your country's call Wanted--good able-bodied men, to fill a company now recruiting for Col. E.W. Davis's reg't Pennsylvania Bucktails Recruits will receive $25 bounty, and first month's pay in advance, $13 when mustered into the service for three years or the war. Good clothing and rations found. Recruiting station, Vine St., one door above front
Description: There were at least three Bucktail Brigades: the original Bucktails, organized in April 1861, became the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment; the second and third, organized in 1862, became the 149th and 150th Pennsylvania Infantry regiments., 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 2# Am 1862 Union (1)5777.F.59b (McAllister)

Title: To horse! To horse! $400 bounty $400 Recruits received for all regiments in the field. City and ward bounties! One more chance for the 18th Penn'a Cavalry! Co's "C and H" Office, 106 South Sixth Street. City bounty, $250. Ward bounty, from $25 to $50
Description: The 18th Cavalry, 163rd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Timothy M. Bryan Jr. until Dec. 1864, was organized in the fall and winter of 1862 and consolidated with the 22nd Cavalry June 24, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 1042, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 180., The illustration shows a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted Confederate cavalry soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 18th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18h (McAllister)

Title: For your country! Now or never! Don't wait to be drafted! To horse! The foe is on us!! Young men wanted to join at once! The first troop Penn'a Light Horse! We will fight the guerillas on their own soil! Arouse, men of Pennsylvania! The rebels are menacing the homes of your fathers!! "Strike for your altars and your fires! Strike for the green graves of your sires! Strike, till the last armed foe expires!" Your countrymen have provided liberally for your families, and all the bounties for three years, or the war, will be paid men joining this troop. This troop will be organized on the principle of the Anderson Troop
Description: The 16th Cavalry, 161st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. J. I. Gregg until Aug. 1864, was organized in the summer and fall of 1862 and mustered out in Aug. 7, 1865; Company I, recruited primarily from Philadelphia, was led by Capt. William H. Fry, who was promoted to Major Nov. 14, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 950 and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 179., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted 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 Cavalry Regiment, 16th (1862-1865), Company I.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.16h (McAllister)

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

Title: $692 for one year! 50 volunteers wanted for the Lehigh Valley Regiment, commanded by Col. Charles Albright The borough of Bethlehem will pay the sum of six hundred and ninety two dollars per man, as follows: Local bounty, $400. Government bounty, $100. Monthly pay, $192. The above sum is offered for one year's service. Application to be made to A.J. Erwin, H.T. Milchsack, H. Shelly, R. Peysert, A. Crist, Recruiting Committee. Recruiting office 54 Main St. Bethlehem, August 15, 1864
Description: The 202nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited in Aug. 1864 and mustered out in Aug. 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 5, p. 559., 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, 202nd (1864-1865)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.9b (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: To arms! To arms! Recruits wanted to fill up an independent company! To be joined to any regiment the company may determine upon hereafter for service in the war. Bounty, $412 for three years' recruits. Head-quarters, in Independence Square
Description: The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., shows on eagle of a shield, with a blank banner., 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 To arms (2)5777.F.24c (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Rally to your country's call! The national capital is threatened by the invader. Rally to its defence. Recruits wanted to fill the 3d Coal Exchange Reg't. Now recruiting for 100 days. $50 city bounty! Pay $16 per month. All recruiting expenses paid. Colonel's head-quarters at the Coal Exchange Room, Walnut Street below Dock. John R. Haslett. Colonel commanding
Description: The Third Coal Exchange Regiment, the 197th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized July 22 and mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 450, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 278., 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, 197th (1864)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.28 (McAllister)

Title: Rally to the defence of the Old Keystone State! "Action, not words" All who wish immediately to go to the defence of our state, and do what they can to repel the invaders now threatening our firesides, are requested to come forth and enroll their names at once. Term of service, 6 months, unless sooner discharged. Clothed, equipped & paid equal to three years' men To be mustered in immediately. Company A is nearly full
Description: The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., shows an eagle on a shield, with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862 or 1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Rally (1)5777.F.58a (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for Company H, Philadelphia City Guard, 157th Regiment, P.V Col. William A. Gray. $165 bounty, each recruit will receive a gum blanket, and will be uniformed and sent to camp immediately, pay and rations commence from date of muster. $90 cash. Recruiting officers, N.W. cor. Seventh and Chestnut, 216 N. Second Street. J.B. Rodgers, Captain. 1st Lieut. J.N. Eshelman, 2d Lieut. F.A. Osbourn
Description: The Philadelphia City Guard, the 157th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Oct. 1862; in 1865 it was consolidated with the 191st Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865), Company H.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75p (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted for Dallas Guards at the Old Church, Crown St. above Race This company is connected with Col. Conroy's regiment, and will got into camp immediately. The men will be fed and quartered at our head quarters until mustered into service
Description: The illustration shows an eagle on a shield, no banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Dallas Guards
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Dallas Guards (2)5777.F.10h (McAllister)

Title: Attention! 10 more men wanted to fill Company D, Jefferson Guards, attached to Col. Conroy's regiment, which will go into camp in a few days. Men will be fed and quartered at our head quarters, 2130 Market St
Description: The illustration shows an eagle on a shield, no banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Jefferson Guards
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Jeff Guards (2)5777.F.14c (McAllister)

Title: Philad'a Guards three months. Recruits wanted! All the city bounties secured. Arms, clothing, and all necessities furnished. Fall in Recruiting office, 516 South Fourth St
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia Guards
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Phila Guards (2)5777.F.13a (McAllister)

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