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Title: Bucktail Rifle Brigade! $160 bounty! Young, active men wanted for this crack brigade of sharpshooters! Now is your chance before drafting! Recruiting office, in Independence Square
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 Bucktail (1)5777.F.60a (McAllister)

Title: Ho! for the Bucktails! The only chance offered in Kensington, Richmond, Bridesburg and Frankford to enlist in this famous brigade. This company is attached to the 143d Regiment and to be commanded by Col. L. Wistar [sic], late of the original Bucktails. Capt. Evans has served ten years in the regular service, and will guarantee that every man enlisting with him shall be treated as a soldier. Come and enlist now, as the bounty, $165 will cease after the 22d---Friday night
Description: The 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment was organized in Oct. 1862 and mustered out in June 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p.487. Col. Langhorne Wister commanded the Third Bucktails, 150th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, organized in Sept. 1862 and mustered out in June 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 611., 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, 143rd (1862-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.44 (McAllister)

Title: Independent Corn Exchange Guards! Company A! Attention! A picked company is being recruited by members of the Corn Exchange Association, at their armory, Second St. above Walnut for three months' service. The men will be thoroughly equipped at private expense, and forwarded to Harrisburg immediately. The interest manifested by the members of this association in all the men sent forward, is a guaranty that this company will be well taken care of
Description: The 49th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, called the Second Corn Exchange Regiment, under command of Col. Alexander Murphy, was mustered into service July 2 and 14, and discharged Sept. 2 and 3, 1863; Albert F. Hoppel became Captain of Company D. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1288, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 49th (1863), Company A.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.55c (McAllister)

Title: Union League Reg't three months Recruits wanted for Company D Pay, clothing and subsistence under the auspices of the Union League of Philadelphia. All the bounties will be paid and the regiment filling up rapidly. Recruiting station, N.E. cor. Second & Walnut To be commanded by Capt. Alex. P. Colesberry
Description: There were three three-month Union League regiments recruiting in 1863: the 45th, 52nd, and 59th infantry regiments of the Pennsylvania Militia. Alexander P. Colesberry cannot be identified with any particular regiment., 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 2# Am 1863 Union (1)5777.F.56a (McAllister)

Title: To arms! $10 extra bounty! $10 extra bounty! Our favorite in the field again! Col. George P. McLean, late Col. of the 88th P.V. Recruits wanted for Co. I. For 3 months' duty in the state's service only! Apply at the armory, at Tenth and Noble Streets
Description: The Third Union League Regiment, 59th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. George P. McLean, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Sept. 9, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1311, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 251., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., in an eagle on a shield, with the banner: 1863. 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 59th (1863), Company I.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.34a (McAllister)

Title: To arms! $10 $10 extra bounty! Co. I Union League Reg't for 3 months' state service Headquarters Independence Square
Description: There were three three-month Union League regiments recruiting in 1863: the 45th, 52nd, and 59th infantry regiments of the Pennsylvania Militia. R.F. Anderson and S.W. McIlroy cannot be identified with any particular regiment., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: 1863. 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 To arms (1)5777.F.57e (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for the Bucktail Rifle Brigade $160 bounty. Apply at the recruiting office, in Independence Square
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 sm # Am 1862 Recruits (1)5777.F.60b (McAllister)

Title: Bucktail Rifle Brigade! To arms! To arms! $165 bounty! ... Don't wait to be drafted! A few good men wanted immediately for this brigade. Apply at the Wm. Penn Hotel, Market Street, between 38th and 39th, West Philadelphia
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., 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.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Bucktail (1)5777.F.62a (McAllister)

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

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

Title: Volunteers wanted! According to resolution of County Commissioners, the Recruiting Committee of the Borough of Bethlehem are authorized to offer 300 dollars bounty! (in addition to the bounty of $100 and $16 a month wages, paid by the U.S. government,) to all who are willing to volunteer for one year, to fill the quota of the county under the call of the president for 500,000 men. Recruiting at the Telegraph Office!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Bethlehem (Pa.), Recruiting Committee
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Bethlehem (2)5777.F.8a (McAllister)

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)

Title: 20th Regiment leaves today Co. "M" Captain C.L. Smith, will rendezvous at 9 o'clock A.M. at Front and Lombard where they will receive uniforms!
Description: The 20th Pennsylvania Militia was first formed in 1861; under command of Col. William B. Thomas, it was called out for the defence of the state in 1862 and again in 1863; it was reorganized and recruited in July 1864 as the 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry; there was a Company M in 1863 and 1864, Captain C.L. Smith cannot be identified with either., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863 or 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Twent (1)5777.F.34b (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't Recruits wanted for "Co. F" 100 days' service! Apply at once, at Armory, Broad St. bel. Race. Captain Kennedy
Description: The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861; Harry C. Kennedy was Captain of Co. F from Sept. 1862 to at least Aug. 1863. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 1st, Company F.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (24)1540.F.38 (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't Recruits wanted for "Co. K" 100 days' service! Apply at once, at Armory, Broad St. bel. Race. J.G. Brittain, recruiting sargeant
Description: The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 1st, Company K.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (24)1540.F.37 (McAllister)

Title: "One more blow for the Union." A hundred days of glory! In obedience to the calls of the president and governor, the 60th Regiment P.V.M. will again take the field in defence of the Union and of the violated soil of the state. All young men desirous of serving in a good regiment, under officers who have had experience in the field, are invited to come forward at once and join this regiment for one hundred days. ... Head-quarters of the regiment at our marquee, Sixth Street bel. Chestnut. Wm. F. Small, Colonel. C.M. Berry, Lt. Colonel
Description: The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 251., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 60th (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (24)1540.F.63 (McAllister)

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

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

Title: Office of the United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. August [blank] 1862 To [blank] Take notice, that you have been enrolled as a citizen within the [blank] precinct of the [blank] Ward of the county of Philadelphia in the said county, liable to military service. If you claim exemption from any cause, the claim will be received and determined by the commissioner to be appointed for that purpose for this county, at such time and place as he shall specify, by hand-bills to be posted in [blank] [blank] deputy marshal
Description: A draft registration form., Printed on blue paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS.: August 27 1862. To Henry Phillips ... within the 2d precinct of the 7th ward ... C.W. Walker deputy marshal., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Revolution.
Creator: United States, Marshal (Pennsylvania : Eastern District)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75j (McAllister)

Title: Draft! Head-quarters, Provost Marshal! Third District, Pa. No. 511 Brown Street, Philadelphia. Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of an order from the War Department, a draft will be made for the required number of men from said district, at the above head-quarters, as follows: For the first sub district, (being the 12th Ward,) on Monday, July 13th
Description: July 13 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: United States, Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Pennsylvania : 3rd District)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.22c (McAllister)

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

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

Title: Office of the United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. August [blank] 1862 To [blank] Take notice, that you have been enrolled as a citizen within the [blank] precinct of the [blank] Ward of the county of Philadelphia in the said county, liable to military service. If you claim exemption from any cause, the claim will be received and determined by the commissioner to be appointed for that purpose for this county, at such time and place as he shall specify, by hand-bills to be posted in [blank] [blank] deputy marshal
Description: A draft registration form., Printed on blue paper., 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: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.61c (McAllister)

Title: Notice to drafted men Persons wishing to procure substitutes, can be supplied without any further trouble to themselves, and their certificates handed them by applying to the undersigned, at the North Pennsylvania Hotel, N.E. cor. Third and Willow Sts
Description: In the 1863 Philadelphia directory, Stem, Burch, and Blye are all listed as residing at the North Pennsylvania Hotel, 445 N. Third St.; in the 1864 directory, Stem and Blye remain, but Burch is no longer listed., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Stem, David
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1863 Stem (2)5777.F.68a (McAllister)

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

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

Title: Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. To [blank] Sir: You will please take notice that you have been enrolled as liable to military duty. If you claim you are not liable, on account of physical defect or bodily infirmity, or that you are exempt from the performance of military duty by any law of this state or of the United States, it will be your duty, on or before the [blank] day of [blank] 1862, to deliver to either of the undersigned, at their residence, [blank] an affidavit, stating such facts on which you claim to be exempt, or not liable to such military duty. [blank] [blank] assessors
Description: A draft notification form., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS. Aug. 17, 1862, ordering John A. McAllister to report on or before Aug. 18 to Edw. Irwin, 1507 Sansom St. or J.H. Brady, 22nd below Locust., 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 Phila (2)5777.F.68i (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. To [blank] Sir: You will please take notice that you have been enrolled as liable to military duty. If you claim you are not liable, on account of physical defect or bodily infirmity, or that you are exempt from the performance of military duty by any law of this state or of the United States, it will be your duty, on or before the [blank] day of [blank] 1862, to deliver to either of the undersigned, at their residence, [blank] an affidavit, stating such facts on which you claim to be exempt, or not liable to such military duty. [blank] [blank] assessors
Description: A draft notification form., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS. Aug. 11, 1862, ordering Henry M. Phillips Jr. to report on or before Aug. 15 to Chas. Moore, 308 S. 12th St. or Thos. Naulty, 24th and Lombard; MS. note on verso: In consequence of this notice I obtained from Dr. H.L Hodge a certificate of ill health &c ... Aug 13 '62 ... left it with Charles Moore No. 308 S. 12th St., 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 Phila (2)5777.F.76c (McAllister)

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

Title: Recruits wanted for the independent company Corn Exchange Guard! For the defence of the state! Head-quarters: Corn Exchange, 2d St. above Walnut
Description: Capt. Ben Lloyd James was transferred from Co. A of the 20th Regiment, Pennsylvania Militia during the crisis of 1862, and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1193, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 219., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Corn Exchange Guard
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Corn (1)5777.F.54b (McAllister)

Title: Union mass meeting! Hon. Leonard Myers, member of Congress elect, will address the citizens at Yohe's Eagle Hotel, in Bethlehem, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 6th, at half-past seven o'clock. J.B. Stoll Esq. of Philadelphia willl [sic] speak in the German language. Come, friends of liberty and the Union, and hear the plain truth plainly spoken. Dienstag Abends d. 6ten Oct. um halb acht uhr, wird J.B. Stoll Esq. von Philadelphia in Yohe's Wirths-Haus eine Rede in Deutscher Sprache au die Bürger von Bethlehem halten
Description: Oct. 6 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., 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 Union (6)5777.F.96c (McAllister)

Title: In aid of the sick and wounded soldiers Concert by the Harmonia Musical Society, Musical Fund Hall, Tuesday evening, April 1st, 1862. The Cantata of Ruth, and miscellaneous music will be presented. Tickets fifty cents each
Description: Printed in blue, on card stock., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Harmonia Musical Society (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Harmonia (2)5786.F.159a (McAllister)

Title: Academy of Music. Grand Union festival A patriotic concert will be given under the direction of Carl Gaertner, on Tuesday, May 13th, '62. For the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers in Kentucky. Tickets, at fifty cents each, for sale at all the principal music stores
Description: Printed in red and blue, on card stock., The illustration is a pair of clasped hands in front of the Constitution and the U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Academy (2)5786.F.157a (McAllister)

Title: Now publishing, in weekly numbers at 10 cts., and monthly parts, at 50 cts. each. Will make a large, handsome 8vo volume of 832 pages, every six months. The first volume will be illustrated with maps, and fine steel portraits ... The Rebellion record, edited by Frank Moore, author of "Diary of the American Revolution." It is the only impartial, systematic, and properly digested history of the great secession Rebellion. Containing all the documents, speeches, messages, seccession ordinances, proclamation, rumors, incidents, patriotic songs and ballads, together with graphic accounts of the movements of troops, both at the North and South
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Putnam 5786.F.26b (McAllister)

Title: List of all persons enrolled in Class No. 1, subject to military duty in the First Ward being the first sub-district of the second district of Pennsylvania. All persons herein named claiming exemption on the ground of alienage, non-residence, unsuitableness of age, or manifest permanent physical disability, can appear before the Board of Enrollment on or before January 5th, 1864, and on due proof thereof, be stricken off the rolls. Those having certificates of exemption from last draft, need not appear. Citizens who know of any person liable to do military duty in Class No. 1, whose name is omitted, are requested to notify the Board of Enrollment, in order that such name may be added to the list
Description: With 17 columns of names., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Pennsylvania : 2nd District), Board of Enrollment
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1864 Uni Sta Provost 9982.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: Rally Democrats! And stand by the Constitution! A mass meeting of the Democratic citizens of Philadelphia, will be held on Monday evening, June 1, 1863 at 8 o'clock, in Independence Square! To consider and express their opinions upon the arbitrary arrest military trial & exile of their fellow citizen, the Hon. Clement L. Vallandingham of Ohio
Description: The illustration is an eagle, signed L. Johnson & Co. Philada., with the banner: The Constitution as it is! The Union as it was!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Democratic Party (Philadelphia, Pa.), Executive Committee
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1863 Democratic (5)5777.F.13 (McAllister)

Title: Attention! The volunteer's manual, just published contains full instructions for the recruit, in the schools of the soldier and squad, with over one hundred illustrations ... By Lt. Col. D.W.C. Baxter, of the National Guard. 12mo. size. Convenient for the pocket. ... It is approved of officially. Agents wanted in every town, village and hamlet. Retail price, 25 cents per copy; or, bound in flexible cloth, 38 cents. Mailed anywhere, free of postage, on receipt of 25 cents. For sale everywhere
Description: De Witt Clinton Baxter's The volunteers manual was issued by King & Baird in 1861., On verso: Independent rangers! Company arrangement. The following articles are to be carried in knapsack or bundle. 1 Bible. 2 pair kid gloves. 6 standing collars (choakers,) one on. 2 pairs patent leather boots. 1 catechism. 2 white vests. 2 white neckcloths. 4 pairs silk hose. 2 pairs parlor slippers, (worked. 1 India rubber blanket, (John Thornley, 311 Chestnut Street.) 1 smoking cap. 1 meerschaum. 2 boxes best Habana. 1 morning wrapper. 1 Volunteer's manual, King & Baird's edition. 2 pair black pants. 2 blue coats, (brass buttons.) 1 colored servant. 1 "very" large pocket book. 4 bottles of Glenn's (not George's) hair oil. 6 cakes of Glenn's (not George's) scented soap. 6 white shirts, (ruffled bosoms,) one on. 1 rat terrier, (black and tan. 1 tooth brush. 6 tooth picks, ("Take your choice for $1." 1 pair of spectacles, gold. 2 blue silk umbrellas, (sleepers.) The piano forte, (Chickering's,) will be furnished by the government. Divine service every morning at 10 o'clock. Officiating chaplain, Rev. F.A. Degan. N.B.--If the knapsack will not hold the wardrobe, each member is expected to hire a wagon. By order of [blank], The illustration on the recto shows a proper soldier; the illustration on the verso shows a cartoon of a soldier armed with several knives and swords., Library Company copy dated in MS.: May 1861., 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.53b (McAllister)

Title: Gray Reserve Regiment The regiment is now recruiting for 100 days' service! Under the call of Governor Curtin. Each recruit receives $50 bounty $50 Do not hesitate, but come at once! Armory Co. A, 810 Market Street, Armory Co. C, 808 Market Street, Armory Co. D, Eighteenth and Chestnut Sts. Companies B, E, F, G, H, I and K, at City Armory, Broad below Race
Description: The Gray Reserves, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, was organized in Philadelphia in April 1861; Frank P. Nicholson was promoted to Major in March 1863. During the crisis of 1863, the Gray Reserves were mustered in as the 32nd Regiment of the Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Col. Charles Somers Smith. Cf. J.W. Latta. History of the First Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Library Company copy (4)5777.F.12 is the top half of the poster, with text down to "$50 bounty $50"., Library Company copy (4)5777.F.25 is the bottom half of the poster, with the text beginning "Do not hesitate, but come at once!"., Library Company copy (3)5777.F is the whole poster, with both halves pasted together; mutilated at head, affecting first word of title., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 1st
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Penn Mil (4)5777.F.12 (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Penn Mil (4)5777.F.25 (McAllister)

Title: New "5-20" six per cts The undersigned, as subscription agent, for the government, is prepared to deliver at once, on payment, coupon bonds, of the new 6 per cent. U.S. loan, authorized Feb. 25, 1862
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Jay Cooke & Co.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Jay (2)5786.F.12a (McAllister)

Title: We will cash all coupons on 7 3/10 per cent Treasury notes and a full supply of the notes always on hand and for sale. Also, the new one year six per cent. certificates of the government. These will be sold at a liberal discount. Quartermaster vouchers either cashed at market rates, or funded into one year certificates. Government and other stocks bought and sold on commission. Uncurrent funds, gold and silver, &c. bought and sold. Drafts and notes collected. Money received on deposit, and interest allowed
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Jay Cooke & Co.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Jay (2)5786.F.11a (McAllister)

Title: The undersigned, having been appointed subscription agent by the secretary of the Treasury is now prepared to furnish, at once, the new twenty year 6 per cent. bonds of the United States, designated as "five-twenties," redeemable at the pleasure of the government, after five years, and authorized by act of Congress approved Feb. 25, 1862
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Jay Cooke & Co.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Jay 5786.F.180c (McAllister)

Title: The drafted men! Headquarters, Prov. Marshal, 16th Dist., Pa. August 22, 1863. For their own convenience, as well as that of the board, drafted men are requested, whether expecting to enter the service, pay three hundred dollars, furnish a substitute, or obtain exemption from disability or any other cause, to report at the time indicated in the notice each will receive, and not before. Nothing will be gained by coming in advance, whilst if each comes at his proper time, the board will be able to give to his case all the attention it merits. It being impracticable in this district for the government to obtain public transportation, drafted men reporting at the place of rendezvous are entitled, by law, to travelling pay. Each notice, served upon drafted men, will be numbered. These notices should be bro't along when men report at the rendezvous
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Pennsylvania : 16th District)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.69e (McAllister)

Title: American Academy of Music. This Friday evening, May 6th, 1864 third night of the grand musical festival! In aid of the Great Sanitary Fair! Second night of the new English opera! By Wm. Henry Fry, Esq., entitled Notre-Dame of Paris! Represented under the management of Mr. L.F. Harrison, of N. York, by the American Opera Company
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 19.8 cm., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: American Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Phi Aca 9982.F.11

Title: Grand celebration of the organization of the National Union Club of Philadelphia! The executive committee of the National Union Club having directed the Committee on Meetings to make arrangements for celebrating the anniversary of the organization of the club, the undersigned give notice to their fellow-citizens that the celebration will take place at the Academy of Music! On Friday evening, March 11th. The following distinguished gentlemen have consented to be present and address the meeting: Hon. Hannibal Hamlin vice president of the United States. His Excellency Governor Curtin! Senator Lane, of Indiana. Hon. Henry T. Blow, of Missouri. Hon. Green Clay Smith, of Kentucky. Hon. Amos Myers, of Pennsylvania. With other distinguished local speakers. The doors of the Academy will be open at 7 o'clock, and the proceedings will commence promptly at half-past 7 o'clock. Tickets may be obtained at the club house, 1105 Chestnut Street. Reserved seats for ladies. Will be obtained only from the undersigned members of the Committee on Meetings: Geo. T. Thorn, ch'n
Description: March 11 fell on a Friday in 1864., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 108.8 x 73.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: National Union Club (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1864 Nat Union (5)5777.F.8 (McAllister)

Title: Men of the 15th Ward avoid the draft! The 5th of September is coming! Company "C" 6th Union League Regiment! Colonel H.G. Sickel, commanding, for one year. ... Total for one year's service, $742 $483 cash down. Headquarters, Eighteenth and Green Streets. See sign board
Description: The Sixth Union League Regiment, the 198th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Horatio G. Sickel, was organized in Sept. 1864 and mustered out June 3, 1865; George W. Mulfrey died at Lewis Farm, Va. March 9, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 464, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 271., The ward bounty is listed as $50., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 198th (1864-1865), Company C.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.50b (McAllister)

Title: Men of the 15th Ward avoid the draft! The 5th of September is coming! Company "C" 6th Union League Regiment! Colonel H.G. Sickel, commanding, for one year. ... Total for one year's service, $717 $458 cash down. Headquarters, Eighteenth and Green Streets
Description: The Sixth Union League Regiment, the 198th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Horatio G. Sickel, was organized in Sept. 1864 and mustered out June 3, 1865; George W. Mulfrey had served in the 88th Regiment, and died at Lew Farm, Va. March 29, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 464, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 271., The ward bounty is listed as $25., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 198th (1864-1865), Company C.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.47 (McAllister)

Title: 24th Ward avoid the draft! The 5th of September is coming. The last chance---the largest bounties. Saunders Guards! Company "C" Sixth Union League Col. H.G. Sickel, comd'g. ... Total for one year's service, 692 $433 paid cash in hand as soon as the recruit passes the surgeon and is mustered in.---No deception. $25 will be paid to any one who brings an acceptable recruit as soon as he is mustered in. Headquarters, Commissioners' Hall, 37th and Market Streets, West Philadelphia
Description: The Sixth Union League Regiment, the 198th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Horatio G. Sickel, was organized in Sept. 1864 and mustered out June 3, 1865; George W. Mulfrey died at Lewis Farm, Va. March 29, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 464, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 271., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 198th (1864-1865), Company C.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.46 (McAllister)

Title: $525 bounty Attention citizens of the 14th Ward It is no time to talk of your patriotism and loyalty, prove them by joining Company "G" of the Sixth Union League Regiment, now forming in the 14th Ward, commanded by one of the best officers in the service, Colonel H.G. Sickles [sic] (late Colonel of the 3d Pa. Reserves.) All the government bounties, together with city and ward bounty, will be paid to each recruit as soon as mustered in. This regiment is now forming under the auspices of the Union League of Philadelphia, and is one of the two regiments authorized to be raised in Philadelphia for twelve months' service. Company headquarters, Spring Garden Hall, N.W. cor. 13th & Sp. Garden Sts
Description: The Sixth Union League Regiment, the 198th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Horatio G. Sickel, was organized in Sept. 1864 and mustered out June 3, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 464, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 271., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 198th (1864-1865), Company G.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.48 (McAllister)

Title: Catalogue of fancy and miscellaneous goods articles to be sold at auction at the fair building of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, (Logan Square,) on Saturday, July 2d, 1864, at 3 o'clock, p.m. Terms,--cash on delivery. Sale in Union Avenue
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: 1864
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Am 1864 Great (1)5781.F.103a (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia Light Cavalry Col. Rich'd Henry Rush, accepted by the War Department for three years or the war Principal rendezvous, 833 Market St. This regiment offers to active young men who desire at once to go to duty, peculiar advantages. The mustering will be by companies. The orders from the War Department have already been received, to supply each company, as soon as mustered, with uniforms, arms, equipments, subsistence, and horses, horse-equipments, and forage, and at once to go into camp near this city, for practice and drill, during the formation of the regiment. The pay is as follows, ... The arms will be simply the sabre and large sized revolver. The uniforms will be dark blue jacket and cap, and sky blue pants, all trimmed with yellow braid. The colonel, Rich'd Henry Rush, is a West Point graduate, and an experienced army officer. All the other officers are, without exception, selected for their known fitness for their positions. Young men, between the ages of 18 and 28, able-bodied, of light build, and over 5 feet 6 inches high, who wish to join this regiment, can apply at the principal rendezvous, No. 833 Market Street. The restriction as to age does not apply to buglers, or to old soldiers of the mounted service. All minors must produce the written consent of their parents or guardians
Description: Rush's Philadelphia Light Cavalry, the 70th Regiment, 6th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and mustered out in Aug. 1865; Richard H. Rush resigned Sept. 29, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 741, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 162., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration, signed J. Spittall, is the Pennsylvania coat of arms., 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, 6th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.41b (McAllister)

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