Search results

Title: Bucktail Rifle Brigade! A few picked men wanted immediately! For a company in this celebrated brigade. Additional bounty 20 each, in addition to the other bounties of $160 making the entire bounty $180. Don't wait to be drafted! Avail yourselves at once of the privileges which only belong to the volunteer! Apply immediately at No. 737 Market Street, one door east of Eighth St
Description: There were at least three Bucktail Brigades: the original Bucktails, organized in April 1861, became the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment; the second and third, organized in 1862, became the 149th and 150th Pennsylvania Infantry regiments., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Bucktail (1)5777.F.59c (McAllister)

Title: Bucktail Rifle Brigade! $160 bounty! Young, active men wanted for this crack brigade of sharpshooters! Now is your chance before drafting! Recruiting office, in Independence Square
Description: There were at least three Bucktail Brigades: the original Bucktails, organized in April 1861, became the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment; the second and third, organized in 1862, became the 149th and 150th Pennsylvania Infantry regiments., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Bucktail (1)5777.F.60a (McAllister)

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

Title: Attention!! Good men wanted! For company Col. Geo. P. McLean's regiment, Cameron Guards
Description: The Cameron Light Guards, 88th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, were organized in Aug. and Sept. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; George P. McLean resigned Dec. 1, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 67, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 106., 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, 88th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.11c (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! For comp'y M. Col. Geo. P. McLean's Cameron Light Guard Regiment! Uniformed and sent to camp as soon as enrolled.--Those wishing to enroll can do so, by applying at the headquarters of the company, No. 745 S. Front Street, or at No. 804 Market St
Description: The Cameron Light Guards, 88th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, were organized in Aug. and Sept. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; George P. McLean resigned Dec. 1, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 67, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 106., The illustrations are an eagle, flanked by two soldiers standing at attention., 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, 88th (1861-1865), Company M.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.10j (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! For the Cameron Light Guard Regiment, Col. Geo. P. M'Lean, commanding. Pay to commence on enrolment. Men sent to camp immediately, [blank]
Description: The Cameron Light Guards, 88th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, were organized in Aug. and Sept. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; George P. McLean resigned Dec. 1, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 67, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 106., 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, 88th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.10i (McAllister)

Title: Fall in, Company F, Cameron Light Guard Regiment, Col. G.P. M'Lean The undersigned, recruiting to full Company F in the above regiment, have opened their head quarters at the Lyceum Hall, in Port Providence. This regiment has been accepted by the War Department, without the intervention of the state authorities, thereby ensuring it all the benefits of the regular service, and will undoubtedly be filled soon. It is commanded by officers well known as skilful leaders, armed with the most approved style of arms, and equipped in the most thorough manner. Those desirous of joining the above company must apply soon. As soon as enrolled, recruits will be sent to the camp on the banks of the Wissahickon
Description: The Cameron Light Guards, 88th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, were organized in Aug. and Sept. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; George P. McLean resigned Dec. 1, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 67, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 106., Printed in red., The illustration shows four soldiers marching in single file., 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, 88th (1861-1865), Company F.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.10k (McAllister)

Title: Cameron Dragoons! Col. M. Friedman, commanding, Lieut. Col. Philip Becker. Now in active service in Virginia! A few more able bodied men wanted to fill up Co. L. Each man mustered in immediately. Privates and non-commissioned officers furnished with horses, sabres, carbines and full equipments. Pay and rations to commence from time of enrollment. Head-quarters at Valentine Blaess' No. 428 Coates Street
Description: The Cameron Dragoons, the 65th Regiment, 5th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and disbanded in May 1865; Col. Max Friedman was mustered in Aug. 7, 1861 and resigned March 9, 1862; Philip Becker resigned in Nov. 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 568, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 160., 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, 5th (1861-1865), Company L.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18m (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for the Bucktail Rifle Brigade $160 bounty. Apply at the recruiting office, in Independence Square
Description: There were at least three Bucktail Brigades: the original Bucktails, organized in April 1861, became the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment; the second and third, organized in 1862, became the 149th and 150th Pennsylvania Infantry regiments., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Recruits (1)5777.F.60b (McAllister)

Title: Colonel Rush's Light Cavalry, Company K. Active men wanted The regiment is now in camp on the Second St. Road, above Nicetown Lane. This company will be fully equipped here, with horses, arms and clothing. Recruiting stations, No. 403 Chestnut Street
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; Howard Ellis resigned March 22, 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., The verso lists the pay by rank., 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 K.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.53d (McAllister)

Title: 75 men wanted immediately to march to New York this day, to join Col. Baker's Regiment will be mustered into service on arrival, apply at No. 20 North Sixth Street, or No. 233 South Fifth Street
Description: Baker's Regiment, the California Regiment, the 71st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in April and May 1861 and mustered out July 2, 1864; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 788, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 89., 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, 71st (1861-1864)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.7c (McAllister)

Title: Bucktail Rifle Brigade! To arms! To arms! $165 bounty! ... Don't wait to be drafted! A few good men wanted immediately for this brigade. Apply at the Wm. Penn Hotel, Market Street, between 38th and 39th, West Philadelphia
Description: There were at least three Bucktail Brigades: the original Bucktails, organized in April 1861, became the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment; the second and third, organized in 1862, became the 149th and 150th Pennsylvania Infantry regiments., Printed in red and blue., The illustration is an eagle with a blank banner, perched on a horn., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Bucktail (1)5777.F.62a (McAllister)

Title: Cavalry! Let us serve without drafting!
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration is a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted Confederate cavalry soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; probably the top sheet of 4# Am 1861 Cavalry (4)5777.F.45 (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 2# Am 1861 Cavalry (1)5777.F.18d (McAllister)

Title: Penn'a Cavalry! Late Cameron Dragoons, Colonel Campbell Recruits wanted! for the above celebrated regiment now in the field! The heavy's of the Army!! Bounty, 85 dollars, cash in hand. Other bounties same as all old regiments. Head quarters, 232 North Fourth Street. Recruiting stations, Passyunk Road and German Sts. Head quarters of Black Huzzars, Coates St. bet. 4th & 5th
Description: The Cameron Dragoons, the 65th Regiment, 5th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and disbanded in May 1865; Col. David Campbell was mustered in March 12 and resigned Oct. 16, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 568, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 160., The illustration is a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted Confederate cavalry soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18i (McAllister)

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

Title: Colonel Rush's Light Cavalry. Company K, active men wanted! The regiment is now in camp on the Second Street Road, ab. Nicetown Lane. This company will be fully equipped here, with horses, arms, and clothing. Recruiting station, 403 Chestnut Street
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; Howard Ellis resigned March 22, 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., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is 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., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18l (McAllister)

Title: Cavalry! Wanted good men, to fill up Company G, attached to the 2d Penna. Regiment Cavalry, Col. R. Butler Price, commanding. Pay to commence on enrolment, equipped and sent to camp at once. Head quarters, [blank]
Description: The 2nd Cavalry, 59th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the fall of 1861 and mustered out in July 1865; James M. Cox resigned Sept. 22, 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., The illustration, signed Mumford, shows a mounted cavalry soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images fo the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1862-1865), Company G.
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.17b (McAllister)

Title: Only 40 men wanted! For garrison duty at Fortress Monroe 3d Pa. Artillery, 152d Reg't P.V. Col. Wm. [sic] Roberts comd'g. Bounty $400!
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; Col. Joseph Roberts was mustered in March 19, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 698, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 152., 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: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865), Battery F.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.31b (McAllister)

Title: Heavy artillery This is to certify, that [blank] has been regularly enlisted and sworn in as a member of Battery [blank] 3d Penn'a Artillery, 152nd Penn'a Volunteers. Residence, [blank] Family, [blank] [blank] Colonel. [blank] Captain. [blank] 186[blank]
Description: A blank registration form., Roberts' Artillery, the 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 698, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 152., Printed in red., The illustration is Liberty, left arm raised, holding the flag in her right hand., 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)
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.59d (McAllister)

Title: Head quarters, Roberts' Artillery, N.E. cor. Eighth and Chestnut Streets [blank] The undersigned (late 1st Lieut. Rush's Lancers) having been authorized to recruit for the battalion (6 companies) of heavy artillery, of which Major Joseph Roberts, 4th U.S. Artillery, is to be commander, would most respectfully solicit your aid in defraying the expenses of recruiting this battalion. It is well known that the expense incurred in an undertaking of this kind is very great, and as government makes little or no provision for the defrayment of such expenses, they naturally fall with heavy weight upon the recruiting officers. ... Subscriptions will reach their destination, if sent through the Post Office, directed to [blank] Captain Company A. Philadelphia, October, 1862
Description: Roberts' Artillery, the 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865. 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., Library Company copy addressed in MS.: Sir; signed: Saml. Hazard Jr., 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)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.71b (McAllister)

Title: Head quarters, Roberts' Artillery, N.E. cor. Eighth and Chestnut Streets [blank] The undersigned (late 1st Lieut. Rush's Lancers) having been authorized to recruit for the battalion (6 companies) of heavy artillery, of which Major Joseph Roberts, 4th U.S. Artillery, is to be commander, would most respectfully solicit your aid in defraying the expenses of recruiting this battalion. It is well known that the expense incurred in an undertaking of this kind is very great, and as government makes little or no provision for the defrayment of such expenses, they naturally fall with heavy weight upon the recruiting officers. ... Subscriptions will reach their destination, if sent through the Post Office, directed to [blank] Captain Company A. Philadelphia, October, 1862
Description: Roberts' Artillery, the 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865. 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., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; addressed in MS.: Gentlemen; signed: Saml. Hazard Jr., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.76a (McAllister)

Title: $617 bounty Wanted! Fifteen first rate men! To fill vacancies in the South Kingston company of the Seventh Regiment R.I.V. $500 bounty from the town $117 from the state and United States Apply immediately at the headquarters of the regt., 15 Market Square
Description: The Seventh Infantry Regiment of the Rhode Island Volunteers was organized from May to Sept. 1862 and mustered out June 9, 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Rhode Island Infantry Regiment, 7th (1862-1865)
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.11 (McAllister)

Title: Seventh Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers! $237 bounty It will be seen that the City Council of the city of Providence, appropriated a sum not exceeding $60,000, to promote enlistments, to be paid to volunteers at the rate of one hundred dollars per man Twenty-five dollars! upon taking the prescribed oath after a surgical examination; fifteen dollars! when the company to which he is assigned is mustered into service; and fifteen dollars! per quarter thereafter, until the whole sum is paid. Now is the time to join a Rhode Island regiment! Every man receives one hundred and sixty-two dollars a short time after enlistment. The balance of the United States bounty he receives at the end of the war. Non-commissioned officers apppointed [sic] from the ranks
Description: The Seventh Infantry Regiment of the Rhode Island Volunteers was organized from May to Sept. 1862 and mustered out June 9, 1865; the Providence City Council passed a resolution calling for $60,000 of city funds to be appropriated for bounties July 14, 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS.: Recruiting office, North Providence Robert G. Lewis at his office; imperfect: torn at head, removing part of first word., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Rhode Island Infantry Regiment, 7th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.9 (McAllister)

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

Title: Hancock's Corps Only one company wanted $1000 bounty for 3 years. $700 bounty for 1 year. $50 premium or hand-money
Description: From Nov. 27, 1864 to Feb. 27, 1865, W.S. Hancock organized and commanded the first corps of veterans., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864 or 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Hancock (2)5777.F.2b (McAllister)

Title: $60,000 bounty! City of Providence. Preamble and resolutions passed by the City Council, July 14, 1862 Whereas, in consideration of the exigencies of our country, the president of the United States, acting by the advice of the loyal governors thereof, has issued his call for 300,000 men, in addition to those already in the military service of the country; ... Resolved, that His Honor the Mayor be authorized to draw from the city treasury, of moneys not otherwise appropriated, the sum of sixty thousand dollars, to be expended by him as follows: one hundred dollars to each and every able bodied person, the whole number not to exceed six hundred, who shall, within thirty days from the passage of this resolution, enlist in any company or regiment being raised in this city
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Providence (R.I.), City Council
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Prov (1)5777.F.2c (McAllister)

Title: Notice The undersigned, having been appointed one of the surgeons of Norfolk County, to examine persons claiming to be exempt from draft by reason of disability, hereby gives notice that he shall be at his office, (Percival Avenue, Dorchester, near Meeting House Hill,) every day, excepting Sunday, between the hours of 2 and 5 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of such examination
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cushing, Benjamin
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Cushing (2)5777.F.70f (McAllister)

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

Title: Last chance to enlist in a really first-rate regiment! "Strike, 'till the last armed foe expires! Strike, for your altars and your fires! Strike, for the green graves of your sires--- God and your native land!" $172 bounty in Company F, for 3 days. 121st Regim't, P.V. Col. Chapman Biddle. Apply at once, at 17 S. Sixth St
Description: The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., Same text printed on both sides., 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, 121st (1862-1865), Company F.
Date: [between 1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.74c (McAllister)

Title: $40 when enlisted Wanted! Active young men to fill up Company E, 116th Regiment, P.V Col. D. Heenan, com'g. 100 dollars bounty! One month's pay in advance; men mustered in and pay and rations to commence immediately. Recruiting station, 531 Chesnut St
Description: The 116th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited 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. 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), Company E.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.42b (McAllister)

Title: Volunteer! Volunteer! Avoid the draft! 119th Regiment, P.V. accepted for three years or the war, Col. P.C. Ellmaker. $162 bounty Recruits wanted for Comp'y C at 204 Walnut Street above Second. Capt. A.T. Goodman. 1st Lieut. Benj. Saylor. 2d Lieut., Jas. W. Latta
Description: The 119th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers drew heavily from Col. Ellmaker's former command, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, known as the Gray Reserves; it was organized in July 1862 and mustered out June 6, 1865; Benjamin Saylor was promoted to Capt. of Company H in Nov. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 133., Illustration is an eagle with the banner: To arms! To arms!, 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, 119th (1862-1865), Company C.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.42d (McAllister)

Title: Volunteer! Volunteer! Avoid the draft! 119th Regiment, P.V. accepted for three years or the war, Col. P.C. Ellmaker. $162 bounty Recruits wanted for Comp'y C at 204 Walnut Street above Second. Capt. A.T. Goodman, 1st Lieut Wm. A. Rowland. 2d Lieut. Benj. Saylor
Description: The 119th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers drew heavily from Col. Ellmaker's former command, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, known as the Gray Reserves; it was organized in July 1862 and mustered out June 6, 1865; Benjamin Saylor was mustered in as 1st. Lieut. of Company C. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 133., Illustration is an eagle with the banner: To arms! To arms!, 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, 119th (1862-1865), Company C.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.42c (McAllister)

Title: $160 bounty! A few good men wanted for the heavy artillery service! 112th Regiment. 2d Artillery. This regiment is now doing garrison duty in the fortifications for the defence of the city of Washington, and wishing to fill up their numbers to the maximum standard, have opened for that purpose a recruiting office, at No. 138 South Fourth St., between Chestnut and Walnut, where all information will be given to applicants. One hundred and sixty dollars bounty! $85 in cash! Before leaving the city. J.N. Abbey, 1st Lieut., 2d Artillery, 112th Regiment, Penn'a Volunteers, recruiting officer. A.A. Gibson, U.S. Army, Col. commanding reg't
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; Lieut. J.N. Abbey was promoted to Captain of Battery H in 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 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: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 2nd (1861-1866)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.45d (McAllister)

Title: $160 bounty! 112th Regiment. 2d Artillery This regiment is now doing garrison duty in the fortifications for the defence of the city of Washington. A few good men wanted for the heavy artillery service! In this regiment. Apply at [blank] One hundred and sixty dollars bounty! $85 in cash! T.H. Mumford, Jr., 112th Regiment, Penn'a Volunteers, recruiting officer. A.A. Gibson, U.S. Army, Col. comd'g reg't
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; Thomas H. Mumford was mustered in Oct. 21, 1863, and captured at Chapin's Farm, Va. Sept. 29, 1864. 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 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: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 2nd (1861-1866)
Date: [1863 or 1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.45c (McAllister)

Title: Next Tuesday they draft! Now is the time to volunteer! Do so at once, and get your bounty $160! $85 cash before leaving the city. Join the heavy artillery, 112th P.V., now in the fortifications around Washington. Office, 138 South 4th St. J.N. Abbey, 1st Lieut. & recruiting officer
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; Lieut. J.N. Abbey was promoted to Captain of Battery H 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., 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)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.45b (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! Company C Col. Chantry's regiment to be mustered in for three years or during the war---will march in five days from date, by order of Simon Cameron, Secretary of War. $3.50 per month extra allowed for clothing, &c. Also, $100 bounty, to every soldier who is honorably discharged from service. Rations and lodgings furnished free of charge. Respectable men wishing to join the above company, can do so by calling at the regimental head quarters, Girard House, or at their armory, Military Hall, Library Street, bet. 4th and 5th. Philad'a, June 25th, 1861
Description: aThe 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., Printed on yellow paper., The illustrations show an officer, left arm raised, telescope in his right hand; six soldiers in groups of three standing at attention, facing right; and six soldiers in groups of three standing at attention, facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn at foot, removing most of the imprint., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 66th (1861-1862), Company C.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.62b (McAllister)

Title: $160 bounty, and one month's pay in advance. Chapman Biddle's 121st Regiment, P.V. Company F
Description: The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including ornmental border, measures 7.2 x 10.2 cm., On verso: This is a crack regiment. Young men wishing to serve their country, have now a fine opportunity. One sharp, short campaign, will save our brave comrades now in the field, crush the rebellion, and establish the Union forever on an indestructible foundation. Rally--do not wait to be drafted. (Over., 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, 121st (1862-1865), Company D.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75d (McAllister)

Title: Cameron Dragoons! Col. Max Friedman, commanding. Now in active service in Virginia! Each man mustered in immediately. Pay and rations commence from the time of enrolment. Head-quarters:-- N.W. cor. Sixth & Jayne Sts
Description: The Cameron Dragoons, the 65th Regiment, 5th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and disbanded in May 1865; Col. Max Friedman was mustered in Aug. 7, 1861 and resigned March 9, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 568 and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 160., 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, 5th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75s (McAllister)

Title: Bürger! Euer Land ist in Gefahr Zu den Waffen! Zu den Waffen! 121stes Regiment, P.V. Körperlich fähige Männer verlangt in Col. Chapman Bittles Regiment. ... 160 dollars bounty
Description: The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., Printed area, including ornmental border, measures 9.5 x 5.8 cm., 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, 121st (1862-1865), Company D.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75e (McAllister)

Title: Heavy artillery service. Second Artillery, 112th Reg't, Penna. Vols A.A. Gibson, U.S.A., Col. commanding. A few good men wanted for this fine regiment, now doing garrison duty in the fortifications for the defence of the city of Washington; it is the largest regiment in the service, (its maximum number being 1800,) to which standard we desire to fill it, and have opened for that purpose a recruiting office at 138 South Fourth 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; Lieut. J.N. Abbey was promoted to Captain of Battery H 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., Printed inside ornamental border., 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)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75f (McAllister)

Title: Jackson Infantry, Twenty-ninth Regiment, P.V Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. This is to certify, that [blank] is a [blank] of Captain [blank] Company of the Jackson Infantry Regiment, the Twenty-ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanded by Colonel John K. Murphy, and has been mustered into the service of the United States, for the terms of three years, or during the existing war. [blank] Captain. [Blank] Colonel commanding regiment
Description: The Jackson Infantry, the 29th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in May 1861 and mustered out of service in July 1865; it was under command of Col. Murphy until April 23, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 484, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 61., 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, 29th (1861-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75l (McAllister)

Title: Attention! Cameron Dragoons A few more men wanted to fill a company attached to Col. Max Friedman's mounted regiment, now at Philadelphia, opposite Ridge Avenue railroad station. They will receive the pay of the regular army, be entitled to the benefit of all pension and bounty land laws, and in addition, when discharged, will receive $100 in cash. Horses and equipment furnished, and men mustered in immediately. Apply at Wiley's, 18th and Carpenter Streets, 1317 Market Street, or at head quarters, 337 Chestnut Street
Description: The Cameron Dragoons, the 65th Regiment, 5th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and disbanded in May 1865; Col. Max Friedman was mustered in Aug. 7, 1861 and resigned March, 9 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 568 and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 160., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Our country., Library Company copy has "1317 Market Street" crossed out, and MS. note: Will be mustered into service this day Saturday Aug 10th at one o'clock., 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, 5th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.19 (McAllister)

Title: $[blank] Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. Samuel L. Ward, 811 Market Street, treasurer of the Corn Exchange Regiment Fund pay to the order of [blank] [blank] /100 dollars. Attest, [blank] [blank] Chairman, [blank] Secretary, of the executive committee
Description: A blank bank draft., The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Corn Exchange Regiment Fund
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Corn (2)5777.F.63c (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for Col. Chapman Biddle's regiment 121st Pennsylvania Volunteers! For particulars of enlistments, see large bills Lieut. Routh, formerly of the British Service, who served with such honorable distinction in the Crimean War, having medals and certificates from both the English and French governments, testifying to his skill and bravery as a soldier, requires no recommendation to the people of Frankford. Recruiting office, cor. Main and Sellers Sts., Frankford
Description: The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863; James Ashworth was captain of Company I. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., 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, 121st (1862-1865), Company I.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.39 (McAllister)

Title: Volunteer! Volunteer! Avoid the draft! 121st Regiment, P.V. Accepted for three years of the war, Col. Chapman Biddle. $160 bounty and 1 month's pay in advance. Recruits wanted for Comp'y D at the Anderson House, 1529 South Street. Opposite Kater Market
Description: The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: To arms! To arms!, 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, 121st (1862-1865), Company D.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.38c (McAllister)

Title: Volunteer! Volunteer! Avoid the draft! 121st Regiment, P.V. Accepted for three years of the war, Col. Chapman Biddle. $160 bounty and 1 month's pay in advance. Recruits wanted for Comp'y D at the White House, Market St. & Lancaster Pike
Description: The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: To arms! To arms!, 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, 121st (1862-1865), Company D.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.43 (McAllister)

Title: Company H, Fire Zouaves, Capt. Thomas H. Peto Roll open at Hope Hose House
Description: The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, the 72nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Aug. 1861, and was mustered out in Aug. 1864; Capt. Thomas H. Peto was mustered in 10 Aug. 1861 and discharged 19 July 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 829, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 91., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 72nd (1861-1864), Company H.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75u (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted for the 154th Regiment Penn. Volunteers Now encamped at West Philadelphia. The only regiment now organizing in this city for nine months service Remember, the draft will positively take place on the 28th inst. Let it not be said I was drafted. All authorized bounties will be paid, and the men mustered into service and sent to camp near this city at once. Regimental head quarters, Orleans House, 531 Chestnut Street, second story. Recruiting stations, Fischer's Hotel, 216 Dock Street, Wanslaben's Hotel, Brown St, below 2d, No. 1323 Market Street, N.E. cor. of Second and Noble Streets, Ridge Avenue and Green Street
Description: The 154th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Dec. 1862, but before commissions had been issued, seven companies were detailed for special duty, leaving only three intact; they were mustered out in Sept. and Oct. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 795., 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, 154th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1) 5777.F.73c (McAllister)

Title: Company K Volunteers wanted for nine months service 154th Regiment Penna. Volunteers. Men enlisting in this regiment, will be mustered into service as soon as enrolled, and sent to camp. All authorized bounties will be paid Regimental head quarters, No. 531 Chestnut Street, second story. Robt. M. McClure, comd'g regiment. Company head quarters, 8 South 4th
Description: The 154th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Dec. 1862, but before commissions had been issued, seven companies were detailed for special duty, leaving only three intact; they were mustered out in Sept. and Oct. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 795., 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, 154th (1862-1863), Company K.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.73b (McAllister)

Title: $160 bounty, and one month's pay in advance. Chapman Biddle's 121st Regiment, P.V. Company D
Description: The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Chapman Biddle was discharged in Dec. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 30, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 135., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including ornmental border, measures 7.2 x 10.2 cm., On verso: This is a crack regiment. Young men wishing to serve their country, have now a fine opportunity. One sharp, short campaign, will save our brave comrades now in the field, crush the rebellion, and establish the Union forever on an indestructible foundation. Rally--do not wait to be drafted. (Over., 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, 121st (1862-1865), Company D.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75c (McAllister)

Main menu

Pages