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Title: Civil War certificates containing patriotic designs. [graphic].
Description: Two of the certificates contain manuscript notes about prices., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies., Includes military enlistment certificates, a hospital discharge certificate, and a certificate of donation printed by Philadelphia printers King & Baird and Mclaughlin Brothers. Designs depict soldiers, the figure of Liberty, and the Constitution. Companies include Pennsylvania Volunteers; Philadelphia Fire Zouaves (72nd Regiment, P.V.); the 119th Regiment, P.V.; and First Regiment Reserve Brigade, P.V. Other organizations include Church of the Evangelists and Chesapeake General Hospital.
Date: 1861-ca. 1863.
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. Philadelphia certificates - Civil War [5786.F.65e&f;77b;128b&c;180a]

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

Title: To the rescue! Bucks County expects every man to do his duty $152 bounty! And one month's pay in advance. One flag! One country! Don't wait to be drafted, but come at once and enroll in the new Bucks Co. company now forming in Doylestown, to serve for the war. Every man as soon as sworn in will be paid $50 by Bucks county, $25 of the $100 government bounty, one month's pay in advance, and $2 enrolment fee. At the end of the war, when honorably discharged, $75, the balance of the government bounty, will be paid. This is no humbug, and the men of Bucks county should not be lured by the representations of those from a distance, who are endeavoring to enlist men for companies out of the county or state. ... Recruits will be enrolled at the office of the Democrat, and at Kulp's Hotel, Doylestown. Meetings at which speakers will be present, will be held in the evenings at the following places: at Jacoby's Hotel, Sellersville, on Tuesday, the 12th inst.; at Keelersville, on Wednesday, the 13th inst.; at Pleasant Hill, on Thursday, the 14th inst.; at Reiglesville, on Friday, the 15th inst.; at Bucksville, on Saturday, the 16th inst
Description: The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: Obey the call of your country!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 To the rescue (4)5777.F.28 (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphians, to arms!! At a meeting of Company C., 2nd Regiment Rifles, held at their armory, 38th and Bridge Sts., on Thursday evening, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, the present crisis makes it necessary that every citizen should be prepared to aid the government and protect his own home from the encroachment of an enemy who is making rapid advances towards accomplishing his wicked purposes, therefore Resolved, that Captain Corrie be requested to issue an immediate call, commanding each enrolled member of our corps to meet on Saturday evening, Sept. 6th, at the armory, for drill. Resolved, that each and every citizen be requested, in pursuance of the suggestion of Gov. Curtin, to unite with us in learning the drill, and thus prepare themselves for such efficient duty as the exigency of the present state of affairs seems to require. Resolved, that the citizens be invited to attend at a general mass meeting to be held on Monday evening, Sept. 8th, at the lot in front of the armory. The meeting will be addressed by several distinguished speakers and arrangements made to fill up the ranks of this company and to form others
Description: Sept. 8 fell on a Monday in 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Phila (1)5777.F.27f (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Our state must be defended! "Action, not words!" Volunteers wanted for a short term of state service, in Company H, Second Regiment, Penn'a S.M. Pay and rations same as in U.S.A. Apply at once, at 241 Dock St., below Third
Description: Francis T. Quinlan, Captain of Co. B, was discharged from the 116th Pennsylvania Volunteers April 15, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1238., 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.26a (McAllister)

Title: National Guard! $50 bounty! Recruits wanted for 100 days! The roll of Company "E" is now open at the armory,---Race Street below Sixth
Description: The illustration is a regimental parade, with a sergeant 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.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Nat Guard (3)5777.F.11 (McAllister)

Title: National Guard Regiment. 100 days' service 100 $50 bounty! Citizens, rally! Defend your state and stand by your country and its cause.---You are wanted now!! Recruits wanted for Co. K. Apply at N.E. cor. 9th & Shippen
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Nat Guard (2)5777.F.42a (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! State defence! 4th Penn'a artillery! Colonel Chas. Angeroth, has just returned from Harrisburg with orders to recruit a regiment of artillery for six months service in the state defence. All the state and city bounty given! Rally under this command; escape the draft and secure your homes from the invasion of traitors. Head-quarters, 421 & 423 St. John St
Description: Charles Angeroth was authorized in Oct. 1861 to raise a battalion of heavy artillery; the 112th Regiment, 2nd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Jan. 8, 1862 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1866; Angeroth was discharged June 21, 1862 and replaced by A.A. Gibson. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1059, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 150. There was no 4th Pennsylvania Artillery., The illustration, signed E. Rogers, shows four horses, two with riders, pulling a cannon with three soldiers seated., 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 3# Am 1862 To arms (3)5777.F.18 (McAllister)

Title: To arms! Awake! Defend your state! Men wanted to fill Company B Fourth Regiment, Reserve Brigade! Three months' service! All city bounties secured. Arms, clothing and all necessities furnished. Fall in! Recruiting office: Main Street above Price, Germantown
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 To arms (1)5777.F.31e (McAllister)

Title: Rally for the Keystone State! To arms To arms Now is your chance to avoid the draft! 20 men wanted! To fill a company now forming for state defence, under the command of experienced officers
Description: The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: "When duty called, 'tis ours to obey.", 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 Rally (2)5777.F.19a (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Recruits wanted to fill up independent company, for defence of the city or state. Head-quarters, Jermon & Jones' Mill, Girard Avenue and Vienna Sts
Description: Jermon & Jones's sawmill, at 726 Girard Avenue, is listed in Philadelphia city directories for 1863., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle of 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.
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 To arms (2)5777.F.49g (McAllister)

Title: Troopers attend! A few more men are wanted! To fill up a cavalry company! Now forming for state service. Apply at once, as the governor demands our immediate presence. A meeting will be held at the court house, on Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock, to take measures to fill our ranks and prepare for a march. The company will meet for drill at 4 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, at Kulp's Hotel
Description: Organized Sept. 12 and discharged Sept. 24, 1862, this cavalry unit was one of several independent companies formed during the crisis following the Union loss at Second Bull Run. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1147., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Check the invaders!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Troopers (1)5777.F.21 (McAllister)

Title: Patriots arouse. To arms! All those who are willing to join a new company, now forming at Warrington and Hartsville, for the protection of the state, are requested to meet at Newville, on Thursday afternoon, at four o'clock. A few more men are wanted immediately, to fill up the ranks. The company has been accepted by the governor, and they will leave on Saturday. Come up to the work, young men, and serve your country
Description: The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Check the invaders!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Patriots (2)5777.F.54a (McAllister)

Title: War meeting Freemen to the rescue! All persons in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war against the rebels, will meet in [blank] on [blank] evening, September [blank] 1861, where they will have an opportunity to place their names upon the roll of honor, (muster roll.) Mr. [blank] will speak upon the occasion. H.J. Pickering, who is recruiting a company for Col. W.W.H. Davis's regiment, will be there to receive their names
Description: The 104th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Col. W.W.H. Davis commanding, was recruited primarily in Bucks County, Pa. and mustered into service Oct. 21, 1861; it was mustered out Sept. 30, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 733., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Union and liberty!, 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 War (2)5777.F.61a (McAllister)

Title: To the rescue! Pennsylvania invaded! A meeting for the purpose of organizing a company of state guards to protect the state from the invasion of rebel hordes, now swarming the banks of the Potomac, will be held at the hotel of Elias Shive, Turk's Head, on Wednesday evening, Sept'r 10. Turn out in your strength! And drive the invaders from your soil! Speakers will be present to address the meeting
Description: The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Organize! Organize!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 To the rescue (2)5777.F.53f (McAllister)

Title: Commissioners' office, [blank] 1862. SS I hereby certify that I have accepted [blank] as a substitute for [blank] the said [blank] having been drafted according to law, to serve in the Militia of the state of Pennsylvania, from the county of [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] A.D., 1862, and is duly credited to the aforesaid county of [blank] as part of the quota of said county
Description: A blank form., The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall 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.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Commiss (2)5777.F.76f (McAllister)

Title: Coal Regiment! $50 bounty! Fall in! Fall in! For 100 days! Company F recruiting at C.B. Miller's, 741 Spring Garden St
Description: There were at least three Coal Regiments: the first and second, organized in 1863, became the 40th and 50th Infantry Regiments of the Pennsylvania Militia; the third, organized in 1864, became the 197th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army. William Wilson 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 or 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Coal (1)5777.F.36g (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: Rally freemen! Look at your city's generosity! $99.00 besides your government pay. Co. F Union League Regiment! has just opened their muster rolls in Independence Square and will give the above bounty, $60 as soon as mustered in, and $13 a month to your family while you are away. Capt. Thomas is an able and old officer having risen from the ranks as a private, and knows the wants of all men. Come one! Come all! and show your love for the best country on the face of the earth
Description: Capt. Charles A. Thomas resigned from the 119th Pennsylvania Volunteers March 11, 1863. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 23. There were four Union League regiments recruiting in 1863: the 45th, 52nd, and 59th infantry regiments of the Pennsylvania Militia and the 183rd Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers; Thomas, Hurst, and Mezick 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 3# Am 1863 Rally (1)5777.F.57d (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: To the rescue The state invaded! The state capital your own homes, and property in danger. The rebels advancing in force and near Harrisburg. Freemen rally! The governor of Pennsylvania has issued a proclamation for 60,000 men, to be mustered in the state service for ninety days unless sooner discharged to drive the marauders from the state. Your county calls; let every man do his duty and shoulder his musket. There is no time for political quarrels now, let us all unite on the grand platform; our state must not be invaded. The following dispatch has been received from Adj't Gen. Russell: Harrisburg, June 28th, 1863. Under the governor's proclamation of to-day the quota for Lehigh County after deducting men mustered in for six months or emergency is nine hundred and seventy men. Communicate this to leading citizens and have it announced in your churches. A.L. Russel, Adj't General Penna. Allentown, June 28, 1863
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 To the rescue (1)5777.F.69a (McAllister)

Title: Attention! A meeting of the citizens of Belmont & Lower Merion will be held at the General Wayne Hotel on Monday evening, Sept. 15th, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of forming a cavalry co. for state and home protection, in compliance with the order of the governor of the state. Come! Come! Come!
Description: Sept. 15 fell on a Monday in 1862., Several independent cavalry units of the Pennsylvania Militia were formed and discharged in Sept. 1862 during the crisis following the Union loss at Second Bull Run. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 5, p. 1147., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Attent (1)5777.F.23a (McAllister)

Title: Rally bush whackers! For the defence of Pennsylvania Recruits wanted for an independent company of bush whackers. $60 bounty given. Uniformed and equipped immediately. Head quarters, Nos. 721 & 732 South Front Street
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Rally (2)5777.F.36a (McAllister)

Title: Attention! Citizens! The president calls, by proclamation, for 100,000 men! 50,000 from Pennsylvania! 30,000 from Ohio! 10,000 from W. Virginia! 10,000 from Maryland! Every patriot citizen is called upon to meet his fellow-citizens in council, at 8 o'clock to-night, at Reliance Engine House, in Broad St., and devise such measures as will best enable our borough and neighborhood to do its share toward responding to the proclamation. Frank C. Stout, recently of the 129th Regiment, has consented to lead the company from Bethlehem. His gallantry and ability as a soldier and officer during the recent nine months' campaign, are sufficient cause why he should be sustained by one and all in this partiotic movement. Let us one and all meet together and put the matter through! The foe is at our doors! What can be done is to be done quickly, yes, at once! Our country, our state calls us to the defense of the Union, the Constitution, our firesides, and our homes!
Description: There are 23 more names following Matthew Krause., The 34th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia was mustered in June 3 and discharged Aug. 24, 1863; Franklin C. Stout was Captain of Company D. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1252., 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 Atten (2)5777.F.36c (McAllister)

Title: Attention, patriots Rally around the flag! State service! Six months! Six months! A few more picked men wanted to fill the ranks of Co. "G!" Col. Meyr's [sic] reg't To start at once for the field of action! Fall in! Fall in! Do not sacrifice yourselves with inexperienced officers. Enlist with men who have seen service
Description: Joseph Reed was discharged from the 106th Regiment Infantry March 31, 1863. Capt. Egbert and Lt. Ottinger led Company G of the 59th Infantry Regiment in the Pennsylvania Militia during the crisis of 1863, but Lt. Reed was not involved with the regiment, which was under the command of George P. McLean. Capt. Egbert was promoted to Major Jan. 13, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 846, and v. 5, p. 131 and 1312., 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 Attention (2)5777.F.24b (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: Volunteers wanted for Company F to be attached to the Thomas A. Scott Regiment Col. Conroy, commanding. To be mustered in and proceed to camp at once. Rendezvous Sixth and Minor Streets and 21st and Market Streets
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows an eagle with the banner: The Union must & shall be preserved.-Jackson., 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 2# Am 1861 Volunt (2)5777.F.22l (McAllister)

Title: Flag of the Union! A few days more are all that is left to the gallant sons of Old Bucks to volunteer in one of their own companies; by doing which they will save being drafted and secure the bounty of $165.00. Young men! Rally for you altars and your fires, God! and your native land, and enlist at once in Capt. Yerkes's Bucks County company. Meetings with martial music and eloquent speakers to secure volunteers will be held at Line Lexington, Thursday evening, August 14th; at Closson's Tavern, Lower Black's Eddy, Friday evening, August 15th. Now file in! And keep step to the music of the Union. Your country calls---it is your duty to obey
Description: The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, 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]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Flag (1)5777.F.63b (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: Recruits wanted immediately to fill up a company to be attached to the Third Regiment Reserve Brigade Col. C.M. Eakin. Now at Camp Dupont. The men will be furnished with all necessary equipments before leaving the city. The regiment is provided with Sibley tents. Apply at once at Saunders' Institute, Thirty-ninth and Market Streets. Drilling during the day & evening. This company will leave for camp on Saturday
Description: The illustration shows 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 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Recruits (2)5777.F.43g (McAllister)

Title: Now or never To arms! To arms! Recruits wanted for 9 months' service Independent company of mounted rifles, commanding officer, E.P. Shoenberger. Two dollars premium for every recruit who will call at Longstreth's Building, corner of Main Street and Chelton Avenue, Germantown, or 104 Market Street, Philada. N.B.---All accoutrements furnished by the state. 1st Lieut. H.C. Potter. 2d " Cornelius Smith. 2d Brevet Charles Stokes
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [beween 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Now or (1)5777.F.18b (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: Notice! A meeting of the citizens of the 4th prec., 24th Ward, will be held at the house of John Cruise, West Falls of Schuylkill, on the evening of [blank] for the purpose of forming a military organization, in accordance with the proclamation of the governor
Description: 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 #Am 1862 Notice (2)5777.F.69i (McAllister)

Title: P. S. Duval's lithographic establishment & office of the U. S. Mility. Magazine by Huddy & Duval, No. 7, Bank Alley, Philadelphia
Description: Illustration printed on upper half of stationery paper pasted onto front flyleaf of magazine volume. Includes hand-written form letter under the illustration signed by William M. Huddy and P. S. Duval outlining prices of "coloured" versus "plain" plates. Illustration depicts the four-story corner lithographic establishment of P. S. Duval and the headquarters for the United States Military Magazine at the northwest corner of Bank Alley and Dock Street (i.e., 227 Dock Street). A signboard for a house painter adorns the adjacent property facing Dock Street and "Birch's Auctions" occupies the property at the west end of Bank Alley facing Third Street. A row of cavalry soldiers faces east on Dock Street, as pedestrians, soldiers on foot, and a dog congestl the sidewalks in the foreground. The portico and columns of a stately building, probably part of the Merchant's Exchange, are visible across from Duval's establishment. Dock Street building was demolished in 1924., Published in the Military magazine and record of the volunteers of the city and county (Philadelphia, Pa.: [Published by William M. Huddy], 1839)., Duval & Huddy published the military fashion periodical, "U.S. Military Magazine," between 1839 and 1842. P.S. Duval occupied 7 Bank Alley between 1835 and 1848., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 78, Wainwright retrospective conversion project, edited., Library Company of Philadelphia: *Per M 102.3 5531.Q, vol. 1.
Date: 1839
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare W262 [*Per M 102.3 5531.Q v. 1], http://www.lcpimages.org/wainwright/W262.htm

Title: Target firing State Fencibles, Capt. J. Page, the seat of Dr. William Wetherill, Fatland (near Valley Forge) Montgomery Co. Pa. June 14th 1859
Description: Scene showing the State Fencibles militia marching past the Wetherill mansion on the Fatland estate. The men march in seven lines, led by the Fencibles marching band, followed by officers, and then four lines of enlisted men fronted by a single Fencible. All the men wear uniforms and the officers wear Hardee hats, while the enlisted men wear tall, bearskin hats. In the left foreground, a group of well-dressed men, women, and children watch the militia. In the background, other guests line the portico and verandas of the mansion. near clusters of Fencibles and spectators lining the grounds in front of the mansion. The scene also includes the trees and bushes that surround the grounds and mansion. During the 1850s, Dr. Wetherill, partner in the Wetherill & Brother White Lead Works, annually invited the Fencibles to his estate for spring target firing. The June 1859 excursion included seventy-four muskets and five officers, a lunch, dinner, and dance. The State Fencibles was a military organization raised in Philadelphia in 1813 as part of the Pennsylvania militia. In 1871, the military company, recruited under James Page, became attached to the Eighth Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania. The Fatland seat was owned by gentleman William Bakewell beginning in 1803 before being sold to the Wetherill Family about 1821 and his death. Fatland, named for the estate's great soil fertility, remained in the Wetherill family through the early 20th century., Title from item., Date inferred from date of event depicted., Philadelphia on Stone, POSP 292, Gift of David Doret., Trimmed., Title clipped and pasted on sheet with manuscript note mounted below image: To Capt. J. W. Ryan Compliments of [Chas Marshall D. Co's N.G.?] Pa., Trimmed., See Thomas S. Lanard, One hundred years with the State Fencibles : a history of the First Company State Fencibles ... (Philadelphia: Nields Co., 1913), 115-116.
Date: [ca. 1859]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Doret and Mitchell Collection - A-Z - State [P.2017.15.17]

Title: Camp Dupont Advance Light Brigade, under Brigadier General Cadwalader
Description: View showing the War of 1812 camp for Pennsylvania volunteers above the Brandywine River, near Wilmington, De. In front of rows of tents, troops drill on foot, perform mock battles on horseback, and exercise their mounts. In the foreground, on the dirt road lining the fenced enclosure of the encampment, a man and supply wagon are stopped by sentries on guard as a carriage travels in the opposite direction. Camp Dupont was organized on Oak Hill in the spring of 1814 in response to the threat of British attack on the Dupont powder mills. The militia was largely comprised of volunteers from Philadelphia., Not in Wainwright., After aquatint originally published in The Martial Music of Camp Dupont (Philadelphia: George E. Blake, ca. 1816), Philadelphia on Stone, POS 78, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 54 D 928
Date: [ca. 1830]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 54 D 928

Title: Wayne Artillery of Philadelphia Capt. S. Murdock
Description: Military portrait showing Murdock, attired in his blue uniform, standing near a river, his head turned to a profile, holding his hat at his hip in one hand, and his sword, point to the ground, in the other. Another militia man, leans on a jagged rock nearby, with his back to Murdock. In the background, other members of the militia ready a cannon near the riverbank, possibly that of the Schuylkill River. A large number of volunteer militias formed by the 1840s influencing Philadelphia lithographers Huddy & Duval to publish the "U.S. Military Magazine" from 1839 to 1842. The magazine featured prints illustrating the military fashion of the era., Possibly by Huddy & Duval., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSP 271, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 643 W 367
Date: [ca. 1843]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 643 W 367

Title: Town meeting! Public notice is hereby given to the taxable citizens of the borough of Bethlehem, to meet in Citizens' Hall, on Saturday next, July 4th, at one o'clock p.m., to ratify the payment of bounty to volunteers under command of Captain F. Stout
Description: The 34th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia was mustered in June 3 and discharged Aug. 24, 1863; Franklin C. Stout was Captain of Company D. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1252., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Bethlehem (Pa.), Borough Council
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Bethlehem (2)5777.F.3b (McAllister)

Title: Company "B," Blue Reserves! Rally once more in defense of your homes and state. Grant will hold Richmond if we do our duty in repelling the rebels in our own state. The rolls are now open. Come up and sign your names for the short term of 100 days
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company B.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.22e (McAllister)

Title: Attention-The original Co. B Blue Reserves Capt. T. Reynolds, have organized for state defence, under the name of the Keystone Guards! And are now drilling at their armory, Filbert Street, above Eighth. All energetic young men are invited to present themselves for enrollment at once, that the ranks may be full and the company efficient before it is too late. We appeal to the young men of the city for their assistance in this, the hour of our state's need. The crisis is at hand--delay now is criminal. Patriots will answer, but by what name shall those be called who falter, hesitate or refuse the summons for defence. Come one! Come all!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company B.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.35e (McAllister)

Title: Attention! Co. C, Blue Reserves Rally for the third time, in defence of your home and your country. Do not be backward--you are needed. Rolls of this crack company are now open at the armory, No. 505 Chestnut St., 4th story
Description: Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company C.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.22d (McAllister)

Title: Blue Reserves. Company D, rally for your country Recruits wanted for this company, at their armory, 505 Chestnut Street, fifth story. All the bounties given when mustered into the service
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company D.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (3)5777.F.39 (McAllister)

Title: Blue Reserves! Company D, rally for your country! Recruits wanted for this company, at their armory, 505 Chestnut Street, fifth story
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company D.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.22g (McAllister)

Title: Fall in, "Blues!" $50 bounty $50 Recruits wanted for Co. E, Blue Reserves 100 days service. Apply at Eighth & Callowhill Sts. or 505 Chestnut Street
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company E.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (1)5777.F.55a (McAllister)

Title: Fall in, "Blues!" $50 bounty! Recruits wanted for Co. H, Blue Reserves Apply at 8th & Spring Garden Sts. or 505 Chestnut Street
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company H.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (2)5777.F.22f (McAllister)

Title: Blue Reserves! Company K, rally for your country! Recruits wanted for this company, at their armory, 505 Chestnut Street, fifth story
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blue Reserves, Company K.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Blue (3)5777.F.40 (McAllister)

Title: Junior artillerists of Philadelphia [membership certificate]
Description: Certificate containing a scene showing three junior artillerists in uniform and armed with bayonets at a cannon in a field. Two of the militia men lean on the cannon as the third sits on a log in front of them. In the background, tents at the militia campsite are visible and a militia man walks past a stack of barrels. Junior Artillerists formed from the "Young Men's Democratic Society" in 1813 during the War of 1812 and helped to occupy Fort Mifflin. Geyer, was possibly Philadelphia leather dealer William B. Geyer who operated a store at South Third and Lombard streets in the 1840s., Issued to William B. Geyer for seven successive years of service in the first Regiment of Artillery first Brigade first Division P[ennsylvania] M[ilitia] on May 5, 1829. Signed by Robt. Cooper, captain., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 419, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 613 J 96
Creator: Breton, William L., ca. 1773-1855, artist
Date: [ca. 1829]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 613 J 96

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: Attention! 20 more men wanted to fill Capt. Connor's Rangers attached to the Thomas A. Scott Regiment, Col. Conroy commanding. Apply at 2312 Chestnut St., and corner of Bank and South Streets
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Connor's Rangers
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Connor (1)5777.F.22 (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)

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