The Last and only chance as cavalry! : A company now forming. All bounties offered by the U. States, state & city, will be given to recruits. Head quarters, Ridge Avenue below Poplar. / Amos Pennebaker, Lieutenant. T.A. Byrnes, Captain.
Title
The Last and only chance as cavalry! A company now forming. All bounties offered by the U. States, state & city, will be given to recruits. Head quarters, Ridge Avenue below Poplar
Description
Timothy A. Byrnes was Captain of Company I of the 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry, mustered into service Oct. 11, 1862; Amos Pennebaker is not associated with this regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1267., 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
[1862?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Last (4)5777.F.46 (McAllister)
Seward Artillerie erstes deutsches Regiment. : Col. H.T. Fach. Artilleristen, die wünschen, sich dem obigem Regimente anzuschliessen, find hiermit aufgefordert, sich an unten folgenden Plätzen zu melden. Col. Fach besitzt Authorität. ... / Carl Angeroth,
Title
Seward Artillerie erstes deutsches Regiment Col. H.T. Fach. Artilleristen, die wünschen, sich dem obigem Regimente anzuschliessen, find hiermit aufgefordert, sich an unten folgenden Plätzen zu melden. Col. Fach besitzt Authorität
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Seward Artillery
Date
[1861?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Seward (2)5777.F.32d (McAllister)
Col. Wm. A. Gray. Fall in! Fall in!! Fall in!!! : Recruits wanted! This is the last regiment authorized by the War and State departments. $152 bounty! $152 Recruits mustered in, uniformed and sent to camp immediately! Each recruit furnished with a gum bla
Title
Col. Wm. A. Gray. Fall in! Fall in!! Fall in!!! Recruits wanted! This is the last regiment authorized by the War and State departments. $152 bounty! $152 Recruits mustered in, uniformed and sent to camp immediately! Each recruit furnished with a gum blanket. Head quarters No. 627 Chestnut Street
Description
Other posters, featuring Col. Gray, $152 bounty, and headquarters at 627 Chestnut, are for the 157th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Lt. Col. Edmund T. Tiers, which began recruiting in Oct. 1862; in 1865 it was consolidated with the 191st Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; imperfect: torn, removing some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865)
Date
[1862?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.67b (McAllister)
Fall in! Fall in! : Recruits wanted for Company "K" Commercial Regiment, Colonel Letcher, for 100 days' service. $50 and all other bounties, as soon as mustered in. Head quarters, 112 S. Fourth Street, and Commissioners' Hall, 37th & Market Sts., West Phi
Title
Fall in! Fall in! Recruits wanted for Company "K" Commercial Regiment, Colonel Letcher, for 100 days' service. $50 and all other bounties, as soon as mustered in. Head quarters, 112 S. Fourth Street, and Commissioners' Hall, 37th & Market Sts., West Philadelphia
Description
George W. Mulfrey was mustered in Sept. 13, 1864 as Captain of Co. C of the 198th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and died at Lewis Farm, Va. March 29, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 472., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator
Commercial Regiment
Date
[between 1861 and 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Commercial (3)5777.F.30 (McAllister)
D'Epineuil Zouaves Co. I. : Head quarters, S.E. cor. Third and Gaskill Streets. Good men wanted! To join this handsome regiment, now at camp, at Staten Island. / Geo. W. Bratton, Captain.
Title
D'Epineuil Zouaves Co. I Head quarters, S.E. cor. Third and Gaskill Streets. Good men wanted! To join this handsome regiment, now at camp, at Staten Island
Description
The D'Epineuil Zouaves, the 53rd New York Volunteers, were organized Aug. to Nov. 1861, and mustered out March 21, 1862., Printed in red and blue., The illustrations shows a portrait of a Union officer, surrounded by a laurel wreath and scenes of battle, with the legend: No compromise with traitors!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 53rd (1861-1862), Company I.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.39a (McAllister)
The Imperial Zouaves! : Wanted, at once, 20 men to complete a company of the splendid regiment of Col. D'Epineuil Pay and rations commence at once. Look at the imposing uniform---furnished at once. Recruiting office, at [blank] house for three days. Head-
Title
The Imperial Zouaves! Wanted, at once, 20 men to complete a company of the splendid regiment of Col. D'Epineuil Pay and rations commence at once. Look at the imposing uniform---furnished at once. Recruiting office, at [blank] house for three days. Head-quarters, 533 Chestnut Street Philadelphia
Description
The D'Epineuil Zouaves, the 53rd New York Volunteers, were organized Aug. to Nov. 1861, and mustered out March 21, 1862., The illustrations shows an eagle with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 53rd (1861-1862)
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.18b (McAllister)
We are off for Dixie Pennsylvania sharpshooters! : Under orders from the government. Volunteers wanted for Capt. Paxon's Co. in this crack regiment. As much bounty as any other regiment! / Apply to Wm. Wrigley, Lieutenant and recruiting officer, N.E. cor.
Title
We are off for Dixie Pennsylvania sharpshooters! Under orders from the government. Volunteers wanted for Capt. Paxon's Co. in this crack regiment. As much bounty as any other regiment!
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 We are off (2)5777.F.24e (McAllister)
"We are off for Dixie!" Recruits wanted for the Gymnast Zouaves! : To be attached to Col. Johnson's 146th Reg., P.V., and have been accepted by the government. Bounties as follows: $90 cash; $75 at expiration of service. Apply at the armory, No. 37 South
Title
"We are off for Dixie!" Recruits wanted for the Gymnast Zouaves! To be attached to Col. Johnson's 146th Reg., P.V., and have been accepted by the government. Bounties as follows: $90 cash; $75 at expiration of service. Apply at the armory, No. 37 South Third Street
Description
"The troops recruited for the One Hundred and Forty-sixth Regiment, never had a regimental organization, and were, consequently, assigned to other commands."--S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 551 note., The illustration shows a Union soldier in Zouave uniform, sabre drawn, attacking a Confederate soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; inscribed: 100., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 146th (1862)
Date
[1862?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.53a (McAllister)
A rare chance Recruits wanted for the Second Regiment Irish Brigade, : Col. Robt. E. Patterson. Men equipped when mustered in. Pay commences immediately! Rations and comfortable quarters provided. Apply at the recruiting stations, No. 1215 Market Street,
Title
A rare chance Recruits wanted for the Second Regiment Irish Brigade Col. Robt. E. Patterson. Men equipped when mustered in. Pay commences immediately! Rations and comfortable quarters provided. Apply at the recruiting stations, No. 1215 Market Street, No. 14 South Eighth Street
Description
The 115th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized by Robert Emmet Patterson, beginning in Nov. 1861; Patterson was discharged Dec. 2, 1862; the regiment was consolidated and incorporated into the 110th Regiment in May 1864; James McIntyre and Edwin S. Likens were in Company K; M. Corcoran is not identified with this regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1208, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 126., Printed in red and green., The illustration, signed Bonfield and Howell, shows a Union soldier with rifle in hand, bayonet fixed, charging past a fallen Confederate soldier in battle., 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, 115th (1861-1864)
Date
[1861 or 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.33a (McAllister)
$50 bounty! : The glorious old National Guard once more in the field. Recruits wanted in Company "B" for 100 days' service. Harmanus Neff, Colonel commanding. Apply at the National Guards' Hall, Race Street, below Sixth. / 1st Lieut. G.W. Green. 2d " Wm.
Title
$50 bounty! The glorious old National Guard once more in the field. Recruits wanted in Company "B" for 100 days' service. Harmanus Neff, Colonel commanding. Apply at the National Guards' Hall, Race Street, below Sixth
Description
Capt. William Rush and 1st Lt. George W. Green were in Company B of the 196th Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. Harmanus Neff; it was organized July 20, and mustered out Nov. 17, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 436, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 278., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 196th (1864), Company B.
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.10 (McAllister)
$160 bounty! The Philadelphia Light Guard! : 145th Reg't P.V. Colonel E.W. Davis Recruits wanted for Company E of this regiment, now in camp. Recruiting station, Masonic Hall, Manayunk! / Capt. S. Wrigley, 1st Lieut. Jacob Heidenger, 2d Lieut. [blank]
Title
$160 bounty! The Philadelphia Light Guard! 145th Reg't P.V. Colonel E.W. Davis Recruits wanted for Company E of this regiment, now in camp. Recruiting station, Masonic Hall, Manayunk!
Description
The 145th Pennsylvania Volunteers were organized in Sept. 1862 and mustered out May 31, 1865; Davis, Wrigley, and Heidenger were not associated with this regiment., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Philadelphia Light Guard
Date
[1862?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Phila Light (1)5777.F.46b (McAllister)
Active young men wanted, to join a company, to be attached to Col. D'Epineuil's Zouave-Regiment, : now at camp, at Staten Island, N.Y. Head-quarters, 403 Walnut Street. / G. W. Bratton, Capt. ... Jenkins, 1st Lieut. ... Casiday 2d Lieut.
Title
Active young men wanted, to join a company, to be attached to Col. D'Epineuil's Zouave-Regiment now at camp, at Staten Island, N.Y. Head-quarters, 403 Walnut Street
Description
The D'Epineuil Zouaves, the 53rd New York Volunteers, were organized Aug. to Nov. 1861, and mustered out March 21, 1862; George W. Bratton is associated with Company I., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; corner damaged, removing the initials of the two lieutenants., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 53rd (1861-1862), Company I.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.39c (McAllister)
Aufgepaszt!!! Col. Bohlen : Sibt ein Handgeld von drei Dollars jedem gesunden un kräftigen Voluntär. Sofortige Verpflegung und Beköstigung!! Hauptquartier, No. 344 Nord Dritte Strasse.
Title
Aufgepaszt!!! Col. Bohlen Sibt ein Handgeld von drei Dollars jedem gesunden un kräftigen Voluntär. Sofortige Verpflegung und Beköstigung!! Hauptquartier, No. 344 Nord Dritte Strasse
Description
The 75th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, originally known as the 40th, was recruited primarily from German Americans in the Philadelphia area, beginning in Aug. 1861; it was mustered out Sept. 1, 1865; General Bohlen was killed at Freeman's Ford, Va., Aug. 22, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 915, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 99., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a U.S. flag and an eagle, with the banner: Union und Freiheit für immer! Tod den Verräthern!!, 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, 75th (1861-1865)
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.37a (McAllister)
Achtung! 40stes Regiment Pennsylv. Voluntairs, General Henry Bohlen, Camp, Hunter's Chapel, Va. : Jeder eingemusterte Mann erhält sofort drei Dollars handgeld, un wird vollständig ausgerüstet, und mit Springfield Büchlen vom Jahre 1861 bewaffnet, ehe er z
Title
Achtung! 40stes Regiment Pennsylv. Voluntairs, General Henry Bohlen, Camp, Hunter's Chapel, Va Jeder eingemusterte Mann erhält sofort drei Dollars handgeld, un wird vollständig ausgerüstet, und mit Springfield Büchlen vom Jahre 1861 bewaffnet, ehe er zum Camp abreist
Description
The 75th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, originally known as the 40th, was recruited primarily from German Americans in the Philadelphia area, beginning in Aug. 1861; it was mustered out Sept. 1, 1865; Christian Wyck was promoted to Captain of Company K Dec. 1, 1861, and drown in the Shenandoah River April 15, 1862; General Bohlen was killed at Freeman's Ford, Va., Aug. 22, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 915, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 99., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: Die Union und die Constitution., 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, 75th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.36d (McAllister)
Col. J.C. Hess, commanding. Exempt from the draft! : To serve for six months! Pay the same as the regular army! Recruiting offices: 221 Race Street, and 110 South 6th. / Maj. Robert Morris, " B.T. Janney.
Title
Col. J.C. Hess, commanding. Exempt from the draft! To serve for six months! Pay the same as the regular army! Recruiting offices: 221 Race Street, and 110 South 6th
Description
Joseph C. Hess, promoted to Lt. Col. Oct 24, 1863, commanded the 19th Cavalry, 180th of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, organized in the summer and fall of 1863 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; intended as the bottom half of a large, two-sheet poster?, 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 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.45a (McAllister)
Russell Light Cavalry : The last chance to enter the favorite arm of the service. Having received special authority from Gov. Curtin to raise an independent troop of light cavalry! I call upon those who are able to come forward and enroll themselves at on
Title
Russell Light Cavalry The last chance to enter the favorite arm of the service. Having received special authority from Gov. Curtin to raise an independent troop of light cavalry! I call upon those who are able to come forward and enroll themselves at once under the command of officers who have seen service in the field Bounties as heretofore! Clothing & rations as soon as mustered. Head-quarters, 7th St. 2 doors above Chestnut
Description
John C. Gallagher was Captain of Company M, 60th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, recruited in Philadelphia in 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 360., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Russell Light Cavalry
Date
[1861?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1861 Russell (4)5777.F.44 (McAllister)
To arms! To arms! A few more men wanted to fill up the Keystone Battery! : Apply at the armory of the company, at the City Arsenal, Race Street bel. Broad. / Capt. Sam'l G. Thompson.
Title
To arms! To arms! A few more men wanted to fill up the Keystone Battery! Apply at the armory of the company, at the City Arsenal, Race Street bel. Broad
Description
The illustration shows an encampment, a cannon, and the digging of trenches., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Keystone Battery
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1861 Keystone (4)5777.F.30 (McAllister)
No drafting No 9 months' service Nothing but the war and its triumphant end! Governor's Guard : The officers of this company, who have been in the service of the United States during the present Rebellion, are prepared to muster men in for the war unless
Title
No drafting No 9 months' service Nothing but the war and its triumphant end! Governor's Guard The officers of this company, who have been in the service of the United States during the present Rebellion, are prepared to muster men in for the war unless sooner discharged, under General Orders, Nos. 28, 30 and 31, of Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania. The following are the inducements offered, by which it will be seen that the volunteer can go to defend his country's honor, feeling sure that his family is provided for during his absence: From $13 to $20 pay per month. One months' pay, $13 to $20, and $75 bounty in advance from the national government. $25 in advance as a bounty from Pennsylvania. $50 in advance from the appropriation of the Councils of the city of Philadelphia, making in all from $163 to $170 in advance. Head-quarters at 219 Lodge Street back of the Provost Marshal's Office, where all communications must be addressed
Description
The 66th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was disbanded March 1, 1862. Cf. F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 81., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Governor's Guard (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[not before 1862?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Governor (2)5777.F.51 (McAllister)
The firemen of Philadelphia prompt to action! : Fall in! Fall in! Enroll your names in the Columbia Guards! Now forming at the Columbia Engine House Filbert Street, above eleventh, to proceed to Harrisburg forthwith / H.M. Thomas, Capt.
Title
The firemen of Philadelphia prompt to action! Fall in! Fall in! Enroll your names in the Columbia Guards! Now forming at the Columbia Engine House Filbert Street, above eleventh, to proceed to Harrisburg forthwith
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Columbia Guards (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Columbia (2)5777.F.9c (McAllister)
Volunteers, to the rescue! The draft is impending! : Rally, then, and never let it be said a draft was necessary in the Keystone State! An independent company is now forming under command of Capt W.F. Griffitts, Jr. for the 9 months' service Strong, able-
Title
Volunteers, to the rescue! The draft is impending! Rally, then, and never let it be said a draft was necessary in the Keystone State! An independent company is now forming under command of Capt W.F. Griffitts, Jr. for the 9 months' service Strong, able-bodied young men are wanted to fill up the ranks. The choice lies between volunteering and being drafted. All who love their country will not be long in deciding which course to pursue
Description
The illustration is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: The Union now and forever!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Volunt (2)5777.F.49f (McAllister)
Artillery Corps Independent Greys. / For Captain W.m J.J. Braceland.
Title
Artillery Corps Independent Greys
Description
The 17th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Francis E. Patterson, was created out of several companies, including the Independent Grays; it was mustered in April 25 and mustered out Aug. 2, 1861. W.J.J. Braceland was captain of Company I. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 159, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 35., 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, 17th (1861), Company I.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.21 (McAllister)
Attention men! : Wanted, twenty-five more men! To fill up Company K., Gregory's Regt. of Infantry now in camp at Gray's Ferry, Philadelphia. All persons enlisting in this regiment, will be sent to camp at once, and their pay and rations will commence imme
Title
Attention men! Wanted, twenty-five more men! To fill up Company K., Gregory's Regt. of Infantry now in camp at Gray's Ferry, Philadelphia. All persons enlisting in this regiment, will be sent to camp at once, and their pay and rations will commence immediately
Description
Col. E.M Gregory commanded the 91st Regiment Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers; it was mustered in Dec. 4, 1861, and moved to Washington Jan. 21, 1862; the regiment was mustered out July 10, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 186, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 111., Printed on rose-colored paper., 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, 91st (1861-1865), Company K.
Date
[1861 or 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.40c (McAllister)
Co. D. [Capt.] Joseph Wright. [1st Lie]ut. Samuel Hazard, Jr. [2d Li]eut. Emlen N. Carpenter.
Title
Co. D. [Capt.] Joseph Wright. [1st Lie]ut. Samuel Hazard, Jr. [2d Li]eut. Emlen N. Carpenter
Description
Capt. Joseph Wright, 1st Lt. Samuel Hazard Jr., and 2nd Lt. Emlen N. Carpenter were all in Company D of Rush's Light Cavalry, the 70th Regiment, 6th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, organized in July 1861 and mustered out in Aug. 1865; Joseph Wright died at Wilkesbarre, Pa. May 18, 1862. 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; imperfect: left margin torn away, removing some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865), Company D.
Date
[1861 or 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.40b (McAllister)
Do not wait to be drafted! : Volunteer your services to your country, by joining the Cadwalader Greys, who are to move in a few days. Armory & recruiting station, N.E. cor. Eighth & Chestnut Sts. / Capt. I.A. Bassett.
Title
Do not wait to be drafted! Volunteer your services to your country, by joining the Cadwalader Greys, who are to move in a few days. Armory & recruiting station, N.E. cor. Eighth & Chestnut Sts
Description
The 17th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Francis E. Patterson, was created out of several companies, including the Cadwalader Grays; it was mustered in April 25 and mustered out Aug. 2, 1861; Isaac C. Bassett was captain of Company H. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 159, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 35., The illustration is 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
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 17th (1861), Company H.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.11d (McAllister)
Volunteers! : Wanted, for Company K, 24th Regiment, at the armory, 21st and Market Street, / Andrew McManus, Capt.
Title
Volunteers! Wanted, for Company K, 24th Regiment, at the armory, 21st and Market Street
Description
The 24th Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, accepted for three months, under command of Col. J.T. Owen, was mustered in May 7 and mustered out Aug. 15, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 218, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 38., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: The Union must & shall be preserved., 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, 24th (1861), Company K.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.1b (McAllister)
Volunteers wanted for Company K, Lincoln Legion : the pioneer company of the regiment. $100 bounty! 360 acres of land! Rations, pay and clothing at once. 7 companies now in active service at Washington Head quarters, 259 South Third Street. / Capt. Frank
Title
Volunteers wanted for Company K, Lincoln Legion the pioneer company of the regiment. $100 bounty! 360 acres of land! Rations, pay and clothing at once. 7 companies now in active service at Washington Head quarters, 259 South Third Street
Description
The 99th Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized from July 1861 to Jan. 1862, under command of Col. Romaine Lujeane until Nov. 7, 1861, then Col. Thomas W. Sweeney until Jan. 24, 1862; it was mustered out July 1, 1865; Frank Hoguet was captain of Company K until his resignation Feb. 17, 1862; Thomas R. Birch died at Alexandria, Va., Jan. 5, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 506, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 118., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Sheath not the sword while a traitor's foot pollutes the soil., 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, 99th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.76a (McAllister)
Philad'a City Guard old 23d Regiment, P.V. : Rally for state defence! Co. "E!" Now recruiting at head-quarters, Fifth St. above Prune / Capt. Wm. Cunningham. Lieut. L.W. Govett, Lieut. Wm. Kinsley, all of the old 110th Regiment, P.V.
Title
Philad'a City Guard old 23d Regiment, P.V Rally for state defence! Co. "E!" Now recruiting at head-quarters, Fifth St. above Prune
Description
The 110th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered into service Oct. 24, 1861, and mustered out June 28, 1865; it was under the command of W.D. Lewis Jr. until Dec. 20, 1862; William Cunningham was promoted from 1st Lt. to Capt. June 16, 1862; Lewis W. Govett and William H. Kinsley both resigned in Dec. 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 976, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 122., 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
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 110th (1861-1865), Company E.
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.35a (McAllister)
22d Regiment! : Wanted 50 men, to fill up Company G, attached to Col. Morehead's 22d Regiment, to be mustered in as soon as full. Head quarters cor. of Broad St. & Ridge Avenue. / Lieut. Arrison, recruiting officer.
Title
22d Regiment! Wanted 50 men, to fill up Company G, attached to Col. Morehead's 22d Regiment, to be mustered in as soon as full. Head quarters cor. of Broad St. & Ridge Avenue
Description
The 22nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered in April 24 and mustered out Aug. 7, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 201, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 37., The illustration, signed Hinckley, shows George Washington holding the U.S. flag, beneath the legend: My country., 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, 22nd (1861), Company G.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.57c (McAllister)
Rally! To the defence of the Old Keystone! : 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 onc
Title
Rally! To the defence of the Old Keystone! 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. To serve six months, unless sooner discharged. To be clothed, equipped, and paid equal to three years' men. To be mustered in immediately
Description
On Nov. 5, 1861, Col. Frishmuth received authority from President Lincoln and Governor Curtin to raise a cavalry regiment and the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers was formed; it was mustered out July 20, 1865; Col. Firshmuth resigned April 20, 1862, before the regiment left camp. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1143, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 170., The illustration is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: The Union now and forever!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865)
Date
[1861 or 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.49b (McAllister)
Ho, for the state service! Recruits wanted! 1st Penn'a Cavalry, for state defence!
Title
Ho, for the state service! Recruits wanted! 1st Penn'a Cavalry, for state defence!
Description
The 1st Cavalry, 44th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the summer of 1861 originally to be a force for the state defence; it was mustered in Sept. 1, 1861 under command of Col. G.D. Bayard, and mustered out Sept. 9, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 1014., The illustration shows a cavalry charge, with two buildings in the background., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; probably the top sheet, printed in a single color, of 4# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.38 (McAllister); see also 4# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.39 (McAllister)., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864)
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.36c (McAllister)
Cavalry! Let us serve without drafting! : The only authorized cavalry company in the state. The last chance for the young, the active & brave. A few good men yet wanted to fill this company. The usual bounty, premium, and advance of pay given. Recruiting
Title
Cavalry! Let us serve without drafting! The only authorized cavalry company in the state. The last chance for the young, the active & brave. A few good men yet wanted to fill this company. The usual bounty, premium, and advance of pay given. Recruiting station now open at the Corner Centre & Market Streets, Pottsville. Our county now & forever
Description
Printed in red and blue; printed on two sheets, 61 x 80 cm. and 54 x 80 cm., pasted together., The illustration is a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted Confederate cavalry soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; see also 2# Am 1861 Cavalry (1)5777.F.18d (McAllister)., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1861 Cavalry (4)5777.F.45 (McAllister)
Heavy Artillery! $150 bounty. $150 : 20 men wanted, for Battery E, 3d Pa. Heavy Artillery Capt. Ullman, for fort and sea coast defence. Now in camp and garrison at Fort Delaware. Pay, rations & clothing at once This is a very efficient regiment--the offic
Title
Heavy Artillery! $150 bounty. $150 20 men wanted, for Battery E, 3d Pa. Heavy Artillery Capt. Ullman, for fort and sea coast defence. Now in camp and garrison at Fort Delaware. Pay, rations & clothing at once This is a very efficient regiment--the officers have seen service in the field. $2 will be paid for each recruit sent to this office. This being one of the best arms of the service, it offers great inducements for brave men to serve their country. Office, No. [blank]
Description
The 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 698, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 152. Joseph E. Ulman was Captain of an independent artillery company mustered in Feb. 14 and mustered out Mar. 7, 1862, but does not appear on the rolls of the 3rd Pennsylvania Artillery. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1332., Printed on yellow paper., The illustrations are a cannon; and eagle with the flag and a blank banner, and the U.S. flag surmounting the globe, with the legend: Our country., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865), Battery E.
Date
[between 1862 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.24a (McAllister)
Philadelphia City Guard : Col. William A. Gray. Citizens of Philadelphia desirous of repelling the invaders of our state, are requested to give their names immediately at Nos. 605 Sansom Street, 315 South Front Street, and 527 Chestnut Street. Captains an
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Philadelphia City Guard Col. William A. Gray. Citizens of Philadelphia desirous of repelling the invaders of our state, are requested to give their names immediately at Nos. 605 Sansom Street, 315 South Front Street, and 527 Chestnut Street. Captains and lieutenants of companies having men will please report at 605 Sansom Street, at once
Description
The Philadelphia City Guard, the 157th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Oct. 1862; in 1865 it was consolidated with the 191st Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed on two 49 x 60 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with sargeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865)
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.52 (McAllister)
Citizens, halt! : The wounds and deaths of relatives and friends cry for vengeance. The Union calls for supporters The traitor hands that have polluted the sacred flag of freedom, must be destroyed. Freedom has decreed that slavery is a political nuisance
Title
Citizens, halt! The wounds and deaths of relatives and friends cry for vengeance. The Union calls for supporters The traitor hands that have polluted the sacred flag of freedom, must be destroyed. Freedom has decreed that slavery is a political nuisance to be abolished. The flag of the free must not be prostituted to protect the interests of slavery. ... Every whole-souled man, every one capable of bearing arms, who has an American heart, come forward and sign the muster roll. Maj. T.G. Miller, formerly of 3d Reg't Reserves, is now recruiting a company for nine months' service at Mrs. P. Miller's White Horse Tavern, Frankford Road & Columbia Avenue All who will prove themselves men, patriots, defenders of rights that Americans hold dear, come forward and serve for nine months. If they are required for a longer time, they can then enlist again. U.S. pay, food and clothing, and city bounty, secured to the volunteer. Citizens in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war, are invited to call and confer with the major
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 #Am 1861 Citizens (1)5777.F.71b (McAllister)
Recruits wanted for Capt. McCollough's Zouave Corps! : Attached to Pennsylvania Zouave Regiment Col. J.M. Gosline. Men will be mustered into service immediately! Pay & rations commence at time of enrollment. Office, Smart's block, Eighth St. above Race, P
Title
Recruits wanted for Capt. McCollough's Zouave Corps! Attached to Pennsylvania Zouave Regiment Col. J.M. Gosline. Men will be mustered into service immediately! Pay & rations commence at time of enrollment. Office, Smart's block, Eighth St. above Race, Philadelphia
Description
Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; G.W. McCollough, Captain of Co. E, was discharged Feb. 25, 1862; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., 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, 95th (1861-1865), Company E.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.41b (McAllister)
Capt. Hewes' company of Pennsylvania Zouaves Col. Gosline's regiment. : Recruits wanted to complete Co. K, apply immediately at head-quarters, 603 Chestnut St. None but able-bodied, sober, and intelligent men will be received. Pay and rations commence on
Title
Capt. Hewes' company of Pennsylvania Zouaves Col. Gosline's regiment Recruits wanted to complete Co. K, apply immediately at head-quarters, 603 Chestnut St. None but able-bodied, sober, and intelligent men will be received. Pay and rations commence on enrollment, and each man uniformed and fully equipped. Pay at the rate of $13,00 per month, $100 bounty, on expiration of service
Description
Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; Thomas H. McCalla was promoted to Captain of Co. E May 1, 1862; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va.; Harry W. Hewes resigned July 16, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: "The Union must and shall be preserved.", 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, 95th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.18a (McAllister)
Capt. Pritners company of Pennsylvania Zouaves Col. Gosline's regiment. : Is now receiving recruits at the Philadelphia Greys Armory Market Street above Eighth. And at the cor. of 42d & Market Sts. West Philada. Capt. William Pritner, late commanding Co.
Title
Capt. Pritners company of Pennsylvania Zouaves Col. Gosline's regiment Is now receiving recruits at the Philadelphia Greys Armory Market Street above Eighth. And at the cor. of 42d & Market Sts. West Philada. Capt. William Pritner, late commanding Co. G. (Philadelphia Greys) 1st Artillery Regiment, P.V., will open the above recruiting stations. Pay at the rate of $13,00 per month. and rations commence upon the day of muster. $100 bounty, on expiration of service
Description
Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va.; Jacob Conrad resigned Sept. 28, 1862; William Pritner resigned Nov. 20, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: "The Union must and shall be preserved.", 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, 95th (1861-1865), Company G.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.41c (McAllister)
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
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 John A. McAllister ... within the sixth precinct of the Eighth Ward ... William Hinkle deputy marshal., 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.61d (McAllister)
New York, August 18th, 1862. : Attention. Notice is hereby given that a book for registering the names of young men, their residences, and references, will be opened this day, and will remain open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Cooper Institute, Room
Title
New York, August 18th, 1862 Attention. Notice is hereby given that a book for registering the names of young men, their residences, and references, will be opened this day, and will remain open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Cooper Institute, Room No. 20. by the undersigned officer, for Colonel Charles C. Dodge's 1st Regiment, New York Mounted Riflemen, twelve month's in service and now at Suffolk, Virginia. For the purpose of forming a company of first-class young men, whose parents may rest assured that the evil influences generally accompanying the promiscuous enrollment of all classes, will be avoided. A committee will be appointed to enquire into the character of each applicant. The following bounty will be paid on being mustered in. viz. $4 recruiting fee. $25 U.S. bounty. $50 state bounty, total $79. One month's pay in advance when the company joins the regiment, and $75 at the end of enlistment. Relief tickets issued. For particulars apply at the above Institute, or at the head quarters No. 12 Centre Street, N.Y
Description
The 1st Regiment Mounted Rifles were organized in New York City in July 1861; they were in Suffolk, Va. from July 1862 to April 1863; the regiment was mustered out by consolidation with the 3rd New York Cavalry on July 12, 1865, to form the 4th Provisional Cavalry., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: Refer to Wm. E. Dodge the father of the Col. A few more men wanted., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, New York Cavalry, Mounted Rifles, 1st (1861-1865)
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.73b (McAllister)
$192! Extra bounty! $192! Fill up the old regiments! : Privates wanted! Blacksmiths and buglers wanted!! Vacancies for sergeants and corporals. $192 cash in advance and $75 when discharged from the service will be paid to active, able-bodied men enlisting
Title
$192! Extra bounty! $192! Fill up the old regiments! Privates wanted! Blacksmiths and buglers wanted!! Vacancies for sergeants and corporals. $192 cash in advance and $75 when discharged from the service will be paid to active, able-bodied men enlisting in the 3d battalion of Col. C.C. Dodge's Regiment of Mounted Rifles, at the recruiting office of Capt. H.C. Spalding, 43 Liberty Street
Description
Charles Cleveland Dodge was promoted to Col. in Aug. 1862, and to Brig. Gen. in Nov. 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press from Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, New York Cavalry, Mounted Rifles, 1st (1861-1865)
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.72a (McAllister)
Gallatin Rifles Col. Theo. Lichtenhein. : Raised by order of the Secretary of War Volunteers wanted for this first class regiment, which will leave for the seat of war in a very short time. Pay and rations from the time of enlistment. Head-quarters, 24 No
Title
Gallatin Rifles Col. Theo. Lichtenhein Raised by order of the Secretary of War Volunteers wanted for this first class regiment, which will leave for the seat of war in a very short time. Pay and rations from the time of enlistment. Head-quarters, 24 North William St
Description
The Gallatin Rifles, recruited by Theodore Lichtenhein, were mustered in Nov. 5, 1861 as part of the 58th New York Infantry Regiment; the regiment was mustered out Oct. 1, 1865., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows an eagle on an upright shield, with the banner: E pluribus unum; an American flag waves behind the shield., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 58th (1861-1865)
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.53 (McAllister)
Railroad Guards, fall in! With officers that have seen service in the field. : To arms! To arms! $50 bounty $50 Recruits wanted to fill Co. "H," Railroad Guards 100 days service. Apply at head-quarters: Frankford Road, above Huntingdon Street. Pay and rat
Title
Railroad Guards, fall in! With officers that have seen service in the field To arms! To arms! $50 bounty $50 Recruits wanted to fill Co. "H," Railroad Guards 100 days service. Apply at head-quarters: Frankford Road, above Huntingdon Street. Pay and rations as soon as mustered and pay from time of enrollment
Description
Charles S. Brown, Captain of Co. H of the 91st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, resigned Feb. 22, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 222., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is 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.
Creator
Railroad Guards, Company H.
Date
[1862?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Railroad (1)5777.F.55b (McAllister)
Read Guard Infantry Company, : attached to Col. Chantry's regiment now accepted. Attention! Volunteers!! Men wishing to go into immediate active service, have now the opportunity. Recruiting stations, at cor. of Riehmond [sic] & Ann Sts., Richmond, 25th W
Title
Read Guard Infantry Company attached to Col. Chantry's regiment now accepted. Attention! Volunteers!! Men wishing to go into immediate active service, have now the opportunity. Recruiting stations, at cor. of Riehmond [sic] & Ann Sts., Richmond, 25th Ward
Description
The 66th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in May and June, 1861, by Alfred W. Chantry, originally for the Reserve Corps; it was mustered in Sept. 1861; Col. Chantry was relieved of his command Jan. 18, 1862; the regiment was disbanded and the officers and men reassigned in early 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 632, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 81, The illustration shows a mounted officer facing three standing officers., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; imperfect: torn at head, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 66th (1861-1862)
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.12 (McAllister)
Ho! for Washington : Men wanted for Company "M," Col. Heenan's reg't The only regiment accepted by the War Department for three months. This is the only chance for men to enlist, as the reg't must report in Washington on the 15th of this month, (June.) Ap
Title
Ho! for Washington Men wanted for Company "M," Col. Heenan's reg't The only regiment accepted by the War Department for three months. This is the only chance for men to enlist, as the reg't must report in Washington on the 15th of this month, (June.) Apply at either of the following stations: Globe Hotel, Sixth Street, below Chestnut or at S.W. corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue
Description
Col. Dennis Heenan received authority June 11, 1862, to recruit a regiment; the 116th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited for three years' service in the summer of 1862 and mustered out July 14, 1865; Col. Heenan was wounded at Fredericksburg in Dec. 1862, and discharged in Jan. 1863; there was no Company M; Thomas A. Murray served as captain of Company B and was discharged Jan. 27, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1228, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 128., 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, 116th (1862-1865)
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.14b (McAllister)
Gen'l recruiting office for Second Army Corps : No. 416 Library Street. Head-quarters Philad'a Brigade! 69th, 71st, 72d and 106th regiments. The largest bounties given! $675 to veterans having served nine months or over. And $575 to all others! Volunteers
Title
Gen'l recruiting office for Second Army Corps No. 416 Library Street. Head-quarters Philad'a Brigade! 69th, 71st, 72d and 106th regiments. The largest bounties given! $675 to veterans having served nine months or over. And $575 to all others! Volunteers will be credited to any ward they may desire, and receive the bounty of the ward to which they are credited. Each volunteer may choose his regiment, and shall receive the largest bounty given
Description
Richard L.R. Shreve was promoted to Captain May 1, 1863, and killed at Wilderness, Va. May 6, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 838., 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, Corps, 2nd
Date
[1863 or 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.53c (McAllister)
Commissioner's Office, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa., [blank] 186[blank] : I, Joseph S. Ely, Commissioner to superintend the draft for said county, certify that I drafted into the military service of the United States, [blank] of [blank] in said county, w
Title
Commissioner's Office, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa., [blank] 186[blank] I, Joseph S. Ely, Commissioner to superintend the draft for said county, certify that I drafted into the military service of the United States, [blank] of [blank] in said county, who has offered to me as his substitute, [blank] of [blank] in said county, who has been accepted and received by me in lieu of the said [blank]
Description
A blank form., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Bucks County (Pa.), Draft Commissioner
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Bucks (2)5777.F.63b (McAllister)
Attention! Attention! Attention! : Col. Rush's Light Cavalry Regiment, Comp. H. B. Lockwood, Captain, C. Cadwalader, 1st Lieut. W. Odenheimer, 2d Lieut. This company is now forming at N.W. corner Third & Chestnut St. Pay and rations commence at once, and
Title
Attention! Attention! Attention! Col. Rush's Light Cavalry Regiment, Comp. H. B. Lockwood, Captain, C. Cadwalader, 1st Lieut. W. Odenheimer, 2d Lieut. This company is now forming at N.W. corner Third & Chestnut St. Pay and rations commence at once, and the company, when formed will be sent out to the camp on Second St. Turnpike for drill. Sober and active young men, who would join a crack regiment, apply at once, as the regiment in a few days will be complete. Pay as follows: Orderly serg. $23 Sergeant, 19 Corporals, $16; privates, 14 buglers, $22. Farriers, 17
Description
Rush's 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; C.E. Cadwalader was promoted to Captain of Company D May 18, 1862. 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 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 Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865), Company H.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.42b (McAllister)
Wanted a few good men : to fill up Capt. Jos. Archambault's company, attached to the 2d Pennsylvania Reg't of Cavalry. Col. R. Butler Price, commanding. Pay to commence on enrollment and sent to camp immediately, neary Darby. Head quarters, 106 South Sixt
Title
Wanted a few good men to fill up Capt. Jos. Archambault's company, attached to the 2d Pennsylvania Reg't of Cavalry. Col. R. Butler Price, commanding. Pay to commence on enrollment and sent to camp immediately, neary Darby. Head quarters, 106 South Sixth St
Description
The 2nd Cavalry, 59th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the fall of 1861 and mustered out in July 1865; Joseph Archambault, Captain of Company A, was promoted to Major May 19, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 320, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 155., 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, 2nd (1862-1865), Company A.
Date
[1861 or 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.6d (McAllister)
2d Pa. Cavalry Regiment for the First Brigade. : Headquarters, 337 Chestnut Street. / Col. Wm. Frishmuth. $100 bounty $50 cash in hand when mustered.
Title
2d Pa. Cavalry Regiment for the First Brigade Headquarters, 337 Chestnut Street
Description
On Nov. 5, 1861, Col. Frishmuth received authority from President Lincoln and Governor Curtin to raise a cavalry regiment and the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers was formed; it was mustered out July 20, 1865; Col. Firshmuth resigned April 20, 1862, before the regiment left camp. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1143, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 170., 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, 12th (1861-1865)
Date
[1861 or 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18a (McAllister)
Ho! For Fortress Monroe! : Wanted a few more active men for Battery H. Men uniformed and sent to camp at once. Head-quarters 337 Chestnut St. second door below 4th, north side. And 50 North Sixth Street. / John S. Jarden, 1st Lieut. John W. Hamilton 2d, "
Title
Ho! For Fortress Monroe! Wanted a few more active men for Battery H. Men uniformed and sent to camp at once. Head-quarters 337 Chestnut St. second door below 4th, north side. And 50 North Sixth Street
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; Capt. Thomas Wilhelm was promoted to Major Nov. 25, 1862. 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., 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.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 2nd (1861-1866), Battery H.
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.32 (McAllister)

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