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Title: $50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't Recruits wanted for "Co. G" 100 days' service! Apply at once, at Armory, Board St. bel. Race
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)., Printed on two 41 x 58 cm. sheets of paper pasted together., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 40 posted 10 to armory., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 1st, Company G.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.36 (McAllister)

Title: $50 bounty! Gray Reserve Reg't Recruits wanted for "Co. H" 100 days' service! Apply at once, at Armory, Board St. bel. Race
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)., Printed on two 41 x 58 cm. sheets of paper pasted together., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 30 posted 20 to armory., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Brigade, 1st, Company H.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.37 (McAllister)

Title: The Union League Regiment! Three months' service Capt. T.L. Loockerman, an experienced officer, of the 106th Reg't. P.V., who has been in every battle of the Peninsula, is raising a company for the Union League Regiment. Recruiting headquarters, at Evans & Hassell's [sic], 418 Arch St
Description: Theodore L. Loockerman was Captain of Company A, 45th Regiment of the Ninetey-Day Militia, the First Union League Regiment under the command of Col. James T. Clancy; it was mustered in July 1-6 and mustered out Aug. 29, 1963; Loockerman was promoted to Lt. Col. July 15, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1278, 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, 45th (1863), Company A.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Penn Mil (4)5777.F.23 (McAllister)

Title: To arms! Coal Regiment! Col. Alfred Day comd'g $25 bounty to each volunteer, from city $10, in all $35.00 bounty! Recruits wanted for 3 mos. for Co. [blank] Recruiting offices, 138 South Fourth Street, basement. 1701 Germantown Road & Columbia Av
Description: The First Coal Trade Regiment, 40th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Alfred M. Day, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Aug. 3 and 4, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1266, 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, 40th (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.43a (McAllister)

Title: $50 city bounty $50 Men wanted to fill old Co. A, 51st Reg't, P.V.M Formerly 2d Coal Regiment. This company is attached to the First Coal Regiment now recruiting for 100 days. Come forward & enlist!
Description: The Second Coal Trade Regiment, 51st Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Oliver Hopkinson, was mustered into service July 3 and discharged Sept. 2, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1293, 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, 51st (1863), Company A.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.36k (McAllister)

Title: Fall in, "I" First Coal Regiment $50 city bounty $50 Recruits wanted for Comp'y "I!" 1st Coal Reg't for 100 days!
Description: Henry Rudolph was in Company I of the 51st Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, called the Second Coal Trade Regiment, under command of Col. Oliver Hopkinson; was mustered into service July 3 and discharged Sept. 2, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1293, 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, 51st (1863), Company I.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.36i (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: Dana Troop! A troop of cavalry of the above name, composed of the late members of the Anderson Cavalry, and their friends, is now recruiting at 1010 Chestnut Street. A few respectable young men wanted to fill the company. Horses and equipments furnished by private subscription
Description: The Dana Troop, an independent cavalry company of the Pennsylvania Ninety-Day Militia, under the command of Capt. Richard W. Hammell, was organized under the direction of a committee of the Union League; it was mustered in July 2 and discharged Sept. 16, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1329, 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, Dana Troop
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.24d (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: 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: 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: Avoid the draft! Connect yourself immediately with the Keystone Artillery! For state defence, in response to the governor's proclamation. Recruits wanted at the city arsenal, Race Street below Broad, and at Independence Hall. Do not delay, come at once, danger is threatening us!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Keystone Artillery
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Keystone (2)5777.F.49a (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: Recruits wanted for the Keystone Artillery for temporary service, in the defence of your state Head-quarters 808 Filbert Street
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Keystone Artillery
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Keystone (2)5777.F.47c (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: 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: 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: 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: To arms! To arms! Coal Regiment! 35 dollars bounty! Recruits wanted for 3 months Co. B. $25 bounty to each volunteer, in addition to $10 city bounties--making $35 in all. Alfred Day, Col. commanding
Description: The First Coal Trade Regiment, 40th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Alfred M. Day, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Aug. 3 and 4, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1266, 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, 40th (1863), Company B.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.36h (McAllister)

Title: One more rally for the Old Keystone State "Let no one refuse to arm who will not be able to justify himself before man and God, in sight of a desolated hearth or a dishonored family." Coal Regiment! Alfred Day, Col. commanding. A company is now organizing at the Southwark Guards' Armory 702 South Second Street, to join the Coal Regiment. Active able-bodied men are invited to enroll themselves without delay. $25 bounty will be paid by the regiment--$10 by the Citizens' Volunteer Fund exclusive of all other bounties and state pay. To serve for three months, unless sooner discharged. Come at once! Come to-day!
Description: The First Coal Trade Regiment, 40th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Alfred M. Day, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Aug. 3 and 4, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1266, 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, 40th (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.36j (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Coal Regiment! 45 dollars bounty! Recruits wanted for 3 months Co. "A." $25 bounty to each volunteer, in addition to $20 city bounties--making $45 in all. Col. Alfred Day, commanding
Description: The First Coal Trade Regiment, 40th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. Alfred M. Day, was mustered into service July 1 and discharged Aug. 3 and 4, 1863. Cf. F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 250. Samuel M. Heaton, John C. Scott, and Harry Walter ended up in Company I. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1266., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 40th (1863), Company A.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.42 (McAllister)

Title: National Guard Regiment! Union League Brigade! Recruits will receive all authorized bounties, and their families will receive $2 per week in addition to their pay from the state. Term of service three months! State defence! Head-quarters, 605 Arch Street, & Receiver of Taxes Office, Sixth and Chestnut sts
Description: The Second Union League Regiment, 52nd Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William A. Gray, was mustered into service July 9 and discharged Sept. 1, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1295, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 251., 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.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 52nd (1863)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.9 (McAllister)

Title: 1st Pa. Chasseurs! Sharpshooters! Men equipped, and sent to camp soon as mustered in, at Broad and Germantown R.R. This regiment is attached to the Union League Brigade!
Description: The Pennsylvania Chasseurs, an independent battlion of five companies under the command of T. Ellwood Zell, was mustered in July 23,1863 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1319, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 276., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Pennsylvania Chasseurs
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.41 (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: $35 bounty! Fall in boys and get rid of the draft! by joining Captain V. Marchal's company of the 1st Penn'a Chasseurs Union League Brigade! Six months service! Charles Lespes, Col. T. Ellwood Zell, Lieut. Col. Company head-quarters, 526 Prune St
Description: The Pennsylvania Chasseurs, an independent battlion of five companies under the command of T. Ellwood Zell, was mustered in July 23,1863 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1319, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 276., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Pennsylvania Chasseurs
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.16g (McAllister)

Title: Fall in Fifth Ward Captain Thos. H. Taylor, late of the 69th P.V. is now organizing a company, at New Market Hall, Second & Pine Sts. for the Union League Brigade! Third Regiment, Colonel George P. McLean, com'dg. late of the 88th P.V. for state defence, 3 months or sooner discharged. All the authorized bounties paid, and families provided for. Action, not words! Must defend the state. Recruits uniformed and sent to camp at once, near the city
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: Our country and our flag., 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)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.42 (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: Rally 'round the flag, boys! Let the eagle scream! $25 bounty. $25 bounty For 100 days' service Cash bounty, "$25" as soon as mustered in. Pay "$16" per month. Recruits wanted for Co. E 20th Regiment P.V.M. Apply at once at the Custom House; 533 Chestnut St., 17th and Market Street, and Town Hall, Frankford. Come one and all
Description: The 20th Pennsylvania Militia, under command of Col. William B. Thomas, 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; Captain Charles W. McClintock led the Company E which was mustered in June 17, and mustered out Aug. 10, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1231, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 247., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No compromise with traitors, and no argument but the cannon's mouth., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn at foot, affecting imprint., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 20th (1863), Company E.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.4 (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted! For the state service! Company M, 20th Regim't, Col. Wm. B. Thomas, commanding. Apply at head-quarters, Custom House
Description: The 20th Pennsylvania Militia, under command of Col. William B. Thomas, 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; Captain David P. Billington led the Company M which was mustered in June 17, and mustered out Aug. 10, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1231, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 247., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 20th (1863), Company M.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.2 (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: 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)

Title: Headquarter Infantry Corps National Guards [membership certificate]
Description: Membership certificate containing views and vignettes related to the Pennsylvania Militia. Central view shows troops on display in front of their tents at a militia campground. Men and women spectators watch the troops from near the tent of the commander in the foreground. The commander's tent, flanked by guards on foot and horseback, and four other tents, faces away from the troops who stand in formation. Also includes vignettes above, to the sides, and below the certificate text. Top vignette shows an exterior of the National Guards Hall built 1856-1857 at 518-520 Race Street. Troops form lines in front of the building. Vignette is in an oval frame that is partially covered in laurel, and bordered by cannons, swords, a drum, a spy glass, bayonets draped in cloth and adorned with wreaths, and medals. Side vignettes depict National Guard soldiers on stone pedestals. The militia man on the left wears a winter uniform and backpack, holds a rifle, and stands in front of the American flag. The soldier on the right wears a standard uniform, holds a rifle, and stands in front of the flag of the National Guard. Bottom vignette shows an American eagle on a "N.G." shield between female and male classical figures of war, heads down, leaning on shields and flags bordered by cannons and cannon balls. The Pennsylvania Militia, originally organized in 1747, was legally renamed the National Guard of Pennsylvania in 1870., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 346, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 529 R 235
Creator: Rease, W.H, artist
Date: [ca. 1857]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bc 529 R 235

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: Company C, Third Regiment, Reserve Brigade Recruits wanted immediately for Co. C, 3d Regiment, Reserve Brigade, now recruiting at Commissioners' Hall, 37th & Market Streets to serve under the call of the governor, for a period of three months, unless sooner discharged. Recruits in this company receive bounty, $13 per month for the benefit of their families, in addition to state pay and city bounty. Citizens' Bounty, 24th Ward, $13, city bounty, 10, bounty per month, 13, state pay, 13, advance
Description: Joseph D. Sorver was Captain of Company C of the 25th Regiment, Militia of 1862, under command of Col. C.E. Eakin. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1204., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 25th (1862), Company C.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.30 (McAllister)

Title: To arms! A few more men wanted to fill up the Darby Rangers! Attached to the 29th Reg't P.S.M., Col Hawley. The National Union League of Darby will give $10 bounty! A woolen shirt and gum blanket to every man who will join the rangers, now mustered in for the present "Emergency" for state defence, and provide for their families while absent. Recruiting station, Buttonwood Hotel, Darby. Rally, men, rally! The rangers have but a few days to fill the company
Description: The Twenty-ninth Regiment, Infantry, of the Pennsylvania Militia, under the command of Col. Joseph W. Hawley, was mustered in June 19 and discharged Aug. 1, 1863; Capt. Andrews commanded Company H. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1241., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 29th (1863), Company H.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.36c (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: Philadelphians rally! and defend your state! $25 bounty as soon as mustered into the service. $10 Citizens' bounty. $50 City Council bounty. $85 bounties in full! 3d Union League Reg't Colonel George P. McLean
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., 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)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.43 (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: 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)

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