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Title: Recruits wanted! Co. H, Second Regiment Infantry of the line, Col. Charles P. Dare, to go to Washington for a limited period. Apply at N.E. cor. of Broad and Arch fourth story. Open at all hours
Description: Charles P. Dare commanded the 23rd Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, which was mustered in April 21 and mustered out July 31, 1861; William Penrose is not identified with this regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 209, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 49., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Recruits (1)5777.F.26b (McAllister)

Title: Capt. Phillips' company, attached to Col. G. Wallace's regiment, infanty Headquarters, No. 426 Chestnut Street, Government Buildings. A few more good men wanted
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Phillips, E. J.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Phillips (1)5777.F.75q (McAllister)

Title: Bounty or draft! To the people of Bucks Co. Whereas, the city of Philadelphia and neighboring counties have filled, or are now filling, their quotas under the conscription act by means of bounties to volunteers; ... in order to ascertain what the sense of the tax-payers of Bucks County may be upon the subject, we invite the citizens of the respective boroughs and townships of Bucks County to meet at respective places of election, on Saturday, the 20th of February, 1864, ... to choose by ballot delegates to represent each of their respective townships and boroughs in a general county convention to be held at the court house, in Doylestown, on Monday, February 22d, 1864, ... to determine whether or not the commissioners of Bucks County shall appropriate out of the county funds a bounty, and to what amount, to induce volunteering to the extent of the quota of the county, in order to avoid the draft to take place on the 10th of March next
Description: The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnston & Co. copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: Virtue, liberty, and independence., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Bucks County (Pa.), County Commissioners
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Bucks (1)5777.F.67a (McAllister)

Title: Avoid the draft Three months' men called for to defend their own state, to be commanded by experienced officers. All the privileges guaranteed, will be paid
Description: An act for "enrolling and calling out the national forces" was signed into law on March 3, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: "When duty calls, 'tis ours to obey.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Young, C.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Young (2)5777.F.29b (McAllister)

Title: Commissioners' office, [blank] 1862. SS I hereby certify that I have accepted [blank] as a substitute for [blank] the said [blank] having been drafted according to law, to serve in the Militia of the state of Pennsylvania, from the county of [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] A.D., 1862, and is duly credited to the aforesaid county of [blank] as part of the quota of said county
Description: A blank form., The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 833 and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Commiss (2)5777.F.76f (McAllister)

Title: County Commissioners' Office, Doylestown, Bucks Co., Pa., February 15, 1865 This is to certify, that the bearer will be entitled to the sum of three hundred dollars, with six per cent. interest from the date. Payable out of the Bucks County Bounty Fund, on the first day of July, anno Domini 1866, at which time the interest on this certificate will cease
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.), County Commissioners
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Bucks (2)5777.F.75d

Title: 14th Pennsylvania Light Cavalry! Last chance for cavalry! Don't wait to be drafted! James M. Schoonmaker, com'g. Wanted, men accustomed to horses! $162 bounty! One months' pay in advance. $100 government bounty, 50 city bounty, 10 extra bounty, 2 premium for enlistment. Recruiting stations, [blank] [blank]
Description: The 159th Regiment, 14th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out in Aug. and Nov. 1865; Joseph A. Crawford was promoted to Captain Nov. 22, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 851, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 174., Printed in red and blue; printed on two sheets, 60 x 78 cm. and 52 x 78 cm., pasted together., 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, 14th (1862-1865)
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.43 (McAllister)

Title: 144th 144th Brian Boru United Irish Legion or 144th Regiment, P.V., of Philadelphia, have been accepted by the Secretary of War and Governor Curtin, to be attached to Gen. Corcoran's brigade. Government and city bounty secured U.S. bounty, $100; city bounty, $50; one month's pay, $13; when mustered, $2; when companies are mustered in to the full strength of 80 men, the captains will receive $5 per man---total when he is mustered in, $450. Irishmen remember Clontarf and Brian the Brave. Corcoran shall lead us now to victory, as our heroes did of old. Don't wait to be drafted, but form companies and squads, and come to these head-quarters, Connelly's Hotel opposite the State House, Philadelphia, before the 20th, as drafting will take place after the 15th inst. This regiment is the last that will receive bounties. Come from all counties and cities of the state, and we will receive you like brothers. Telegraphic despatches promptly replied to. Free transportation on all railroads
Description: "The troops recruited for the One Hundred and Forty-fourth Regiment, never had a regimental organization, and were consequently assigned to other commands."--S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 518 note., Printed in red and green; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 105.1 x 72.9 cm., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: Fall in and keep step to the music of the Union., 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, 144th (1862)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.13 (McAllister)

Title: 23d Regiment P.V. Col. Thos. H. Neill commanding, late Birney's Zouaves! Bounty paid immediately as follows: United States premium, $4 00 United States advance bounty, 25 00 City premium, 2 00 City bounty 50 00 Total bounty $81 00 One month's pay in advance, 13 00 Total amount paid, $94 00 Men equipped and fed at once, and put in barracks. Good able-bodied men wanted to fill the ranks of this fighting regiment. The 23d is now in active service before Washington, and has been through all the battles of the Army of the Potomac. Enlist before you are drafted, and secure the bounty. Recruiting station, N.W. cor. 6th & Chestnut third story
Description: The 23rd Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Charles P. Dare, was originally mustered in April 21 and mustered out July 31, 1861; the regiment re-enlisted Aug. 2, 1861 under command of Col. David B. Birney; Col. Neill was in command Feb. 17 to Dec. 13, 1862; the regiment was mustered out Sept. 8, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 307, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 49., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1861-1864)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.34h (McAllister)

Title: For your country! Now or never! Don't wait to be drafted! To horse! The foe is on us!! Young men wanted to join at once! The first troop Penn'a Light Horse! We will fight the guerillas on their own soil! Arouse, men of Pennsylvania! The rebels are menacing the homes of your fathers!! "Strike for your altars and your fires! Strike for the green graves of your sires! Strike, till the last armed foe expires!" Your countrymen have provided liberally for your families, and all the bounties for three years, or the war, will be paid men joining this troop
Description: The 16th Cavalry, 161st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. J. I. Gregg until Aug. 1864, was organized in the summer and fall of 1862 and mustered out in Aug. 7, 1865; Nathan S. Hill and Archer N. Martin both served in Company I; Lieut. Hill was promoted to captain Nov. 15, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 950, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 179., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted Confederate 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, 16th (1862-1865), Company I.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.16i (McAllister)

Title: Rally to the rescue! Recruits wanted for Col. Owen's 2d Regiment, Baker's Brigade. Pay and rations to begin! Men uniformed, equipped, and sent to camp at once! Recruiting office at the Washington House, Sellersville, Pa
Description: The 2nd Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 69th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 by Col. Joshua T. Owen, and mustered out July 1, 1865; 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. 697, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 87., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., 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 Infantry Regiment, 69th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.27a (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! For Company D, Col. Owen's 2d Regiment, Baker's Brigade. Now encamped at Chestnut Hill. Pay to commence from August 19th, and uniformed as soon as enrolled. Recruiting at the State Arsenal, 16th & Filbert Sts., third story. And Market St. bet. 20th and 21st, North side
Description: The 2nd Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 69th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 by Col. Joshua T. Owen, and mustered out July 1, 1865; 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. 697, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 87., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., 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 Infantry Regiment, 69th (1861-1865), Company D.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.27b (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! For Company K, Col. Owen's 2d Regiment, Baker's Brigade. Head quarters, 421 Walnut Street
Description: The 2nd Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 69th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 by Col. Joshua T. Owen, and mustered out July 1, 1865; 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. 697, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 87., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., 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 Infantry Regiment, 69th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.27d (McAllister)

Title: A Rare chance! Wanted immediately, twenty able-bodied men, to fill up the artillery company attached to the 57th Regiment, P.V., Col. J. Richter Jones commanding. The only artillery company now being formed in the city. $100 bounty! Term of service, 3 years or sooner discharged. Pay, clothing, rations, quarters, and medical attendance, begin immediately upon enrollment. The battery, 6 pieces, arrives this week, (Oct. 28-Nov. 4.) Horses, side-arms & accoutrements furnished. Ambitious young men, wishing to join the most desirable branch of the U.S. service, affording repeated opportunities for personal distinction, will at once join the light artillery company now approaching completion under the command of
Description: Col. John Richter Jones commanded the 58th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, not the 57th, both of which began recruiting in the fall of 1861, though neither regiment included an artillery battery. Paul T. Jones led Battery L of the 2nd Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment., Printed on rose-colored paper., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., 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: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Rare (2)5777.F.32b (McAllister)

Title: Bounty! Bounty!! Bounty!!! Avoid the draft and get your bounty! Co. B Capt. A. McI. Robertson, late of the artillery reserve, Army of the Potomac. Roberts' Heavy Artillery
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; 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., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; this is the top half of 4# Am 1863 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.50a (McAllister)., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865), Battery B.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.49b (McAllister)

Title: Fall in! March to defend your state! Recruits are wanted for Company C, Second Regiment, Reserve Brigade! Arms and accoutrements ready. Armory, Board of Trade Building, 505 Chestnut St., 3d story
Description: The Second Reserves, 31st Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized under the direction of Col. W.B. Mann in May 1861; the regiment was mustered out June 16, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 575, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 67., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; inscribed: 100 Sept 17., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 31st (1861-1864), Company C.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.29a (McAllister)

Title: Ninth Union League! 215th Regiment Penn'a Vols Recruits wanted for Company 'D' Head-quarters, National Guard's Hall City and United States bounties: for one year, $500 " two " 700 " three " 900 besides ward bounties extra. Ward committees and all citizens are urged to exert themselves to fill up this regiment, and thus help save the city from a draft. Do not wait to be drafted but come at once
Description: The Ninth Union League Regiment, the 215th Pennsylvania Infantry, under the command of Francis Wister, was organized April 21, 1865 and mustered out July 31, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 838, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 279., 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, 215th (1865), Company D.
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1865 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.22 (McAllister)

Title: 26th Regiment Penn. Vol's First Brigade Hooker's fighting division!
Description: The 26th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, the first of the three-years regiments of Pennsylvania, was mustered in May 5, 1861 and mustered out June 18, 1864; in early Aug. 1861, it was attached to Gen. Joseph Hooker's brigade; it was under the command of Col. William F. Small until June 30, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 344, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 52., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 6 copies Sept [?] 9., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 26th (1861-1864)
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.36a (McAllister)

Title: $229 bounty. Recruits wanted! For the old 81st Regm't, P.V Commanded by Col. Charles F. Johnson. The ranks of this gallant old regiment have been fearfully thinned at the Rappahannock, York Town, Fair Oaks, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hills and Antietam. All that wish to go into service immediately, should apply at Jones' Hotel, No. 620 Chestnut Street
Description: The 81st Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered in Aug. 1861 and mustered out June 29, 1965; Col. C.F. Johnson took command May 31, was wounded at Charles City Cross Roads, Va. June 30, and resigned Nov. 24, 1862. Ct. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 1167, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 102., Printed in red and blue; printed on two 53 x 65 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with a 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, 81st (1861-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.7 (McAllister)

Title: Corn Exchange Regiment Col. Charles M. Prevost. $160 bounty! $85 before leaving the city. Recruits wanted for this popular regiment! Apply at recruiting stations, No. 138 Walnut Street, No. 808 Market Street
Description: The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; Col. C.M. Prevost was in command until Sept. 30, 1863. 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., Printed in red and blue; printed on two 61 x 83 cm. sheets pasted together., 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, 118th (1862-1865), Company C.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.6 (McAllister)

Title: Corn Exchange Regiment $160 bounty Young, active, able-bodied men wanted at once to fill the Corn Exchange Regiment. Pay, rations and uniform from the day of enrollment. $10 extra bounty paid to each recruit as soon as he is accepted
Description: The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; it was under command of Col. Charles M. Prevost until Sept. 30, 1863; Charles H. Fernald was captain of Company D. 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., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 104.2 x 72.6 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, 118th (1862-1865), Company D.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.4 (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment 156th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Col. Chas. Ernenwein. $165 bounty cash. $165
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed in red and black., 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, 156th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.25a (McAllister)

Title: Zouaves d'Afrique! Col. Collis
Description: Col. Collis's Zouaves d'Afriques, the 114th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was recruited in the summer of 1862 and mustered out in May, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1183, and F.H Taylor, Philadelphia in the Civil War, p. 124., Printed in red and blue., The illustration is a Union soldier in Zouave uniform, sabre drawn, attacking a Confederate soldier., 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, 114th (1862-1865)
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.37b (McAllister)

Title: $165 bounty! Recruits wanted for Co. G, Zouaves d'Afrique Don't wait to be drafted! But volunteer at once
Description: Col. Collis's Zouaves d'Afriques, the 114th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was recruited in the summer of 1862 and mustered out in May, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1183, and F.H Taylor, Philadelphia in the Civil War, p. 124., 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, 114th (1862-1865), Company G.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.38b (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, 156th Penn'a Volunteers Col. Chas. Ernenwien [sic]. Bounty 165 dollars, cash! A few men wanted to fill up Company H. The regiment is now at "Camp Morton," on Islington Lane, opposite Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Men will be clothed, rationed and placed in camp at once. Every tent is floored with boards, making the men's quarters perfectly comfortable. Drafted men and substitutes will be taken, if they apply previous to being mustered, in [sic] and receive the bounty. Apply at N.W. cor. Seventh and Chestnut Streets
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863), Company H.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.8b (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, 156th Penn'a Volunteers Col. Chas. Ernenwein. Bounty 165 dollars, cash! A few men wanted to fill up Company H. The regiment is now at "Camp Morton," on Islington Lane, opposite Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Men will be clothed, rationed and placed in camp at once. Every tent is floored with boards, making the men's quarters perfectly comfortable. Drafted men and substitutes will be taken, if they apply previous to being mustered in, and receive the bounty. Apply at N.W. cor. Seventh and Chestnut Streets
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863), Company H.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75o (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment! 156th Reg't, Col. Chas. Ernenwein. Bounty $165! Don't wait for the draft! Avail yourselves of the privileges which only belong to the volunteer! Apply at once! The regiment will go immediately into camp near the city, and will soon be in active service, under the most experienced officers. Recruiting station, No. 833 Market Street
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 156th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.53a (McAllister)

Title: Merchants' Regiment! $176. $176. 146th Regiment Penna. Volunteers! Col. Johnston Men wanted for Co. D! Headquarters, 333 Chestnut St. Recruiting station, 57 S. Third St. $163 bounty! Paid to each man as follows: $2 government premium when mustered in, $5 regimental fund, $5 private fund, $1 premium for recruits, $50 city bounty, $25 government bounty, $13, one month's pay in advance, $75, remainder of bounty, when mustered out of service--thus making a cash total of $101 before leaving the city. Full bounty, $176
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., 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 146th (1862), Company D.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.46c (Mcallister)

Title: Recruits wanted for the 28th Penn'a Vet. Vols Geary's old regiment, (White Star Division) All bounties guarantied as soon as mustered in. Apply at the regimental recruiting depot, 204 Dock St
Description: The 28th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in June 1861 and mustered out July 18, 1865; John Flynn was promoted to Lt. Col. Dec. 12, 1863 and to Col. June 9, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 418, and F.H. Taylor, Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 57., 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, 28th (1861-1865)
Date: [1863 ro 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.36b (McAllister)

Title: Mass meeting! To avoid the draft! Citizens of Philadelphia rally in your might! Assemble in Independence Square! On Saturday evening, October 25th. And adopt measures to promote enlistments in the 157th Regiment, Penna. Volunteers. Philadelphia City Guard, Col. Wm. A. Gray. Let every citizen unite in the endeavor to fill this regiment and thus avoid a draft in the birth-place of liberty, our time honored city of Philadelphia. Come one! Come all! Merchants, manufacturers, artizans, mechanics, the patriotic of all classes, trades and professions, and show the world that Philadelphia, by her efforts can avoid a draft! Make one grand and final effort and the work will be done. The following eminent speakers will address the meeting. Hon. Alexander Henry, Hon. Wm. D. Kelley, Daniel Dougherty, Esq. Morton McMichael, Esq., Rev. J. Walker Jackson, and others
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., Oct. 25 fell on a Saturday in 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Mass (4)5777.F.19a (McAllister)

Title: Head quarters, 157th Regiment, P.V. Philadelphia City Guard! 527 Chestnut St. Col. William A. Gray. $152 bounty $152 and a gum blanket to each recruit!
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. 14-., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.18 (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regiment. 156th Regiment, P.V $165 bounty, bounty, $165 Recruits wanted for Co. D Men enlisting in this company, will be immediately mustered and sent to Camp Morton near the city. The tents are boarded, making it more comfortable for the men. Men wishing to go with a well tried colonel, cannot do better than by going under Co. Charles Ernenwein. Apply at once at company head quarters, Layer's Gray Eagle Hotel, Delaware Avenue, on the wharf below Spruce Street. Apply at once
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed in red and black; printed on two sheets, 57 x 61 cm. and 46 x 61 cm., pasted together., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with a 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, 156th (1862-1863), Company D.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: Board of Trade Rifle Regim't. 156th Regiment, P.V Bounty! Bounty!! Bounty!!! $315 $315 $315 $215 cash in hand. Men wanted for the above fine regiment now in camp at "Camp Morton" Islington Lane, opposite the "Odd-Fellows' Cemetery." The bounty will be paid on mustering in, and the men clothed, rationed, and placed in camp at once. Every tent is floored with boards, making the men's quarters perfectly comfortable. Apply at head quarters, No. 533 Chesnut Street
Description: The Board of Trade Rifle Regiment, the 156th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers began recruiting in the fall of 1862 with "indifferent success" and in Feb. 1863 was consolidated with recruits for the 157th Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed in red and black., 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, 156th (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.16 (McAllister)

Title: Company E, 157th Regiment Penn'a Volunteers Col. Wm. A. Gray, $302 bounty $302 One months pay in advance, and a gum blanket for each recruit, office, No. 929 Market Street
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., 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), Company E.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.53e (McAllister)

Title: Merchants' Regiment! 146th Regiment, Penn'a Volunteers, Col. Johnston $171 $171 Men wanted at the recruiting station, 409 Chestnut St. $171 bounty! Paid to each man as follows: $2, government premium, when mustered in; $5, regimental fund; $1, premium for recruits; $50, city bounty; $25, government bounty; $13, one month's pay in advance; $75, remainder of government bounty, when mustered out of service. Ninety-six dollars in cash! Before leaving the city
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 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.
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 (1)5777.F.46d (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! 151st Regt. P.V. Col. R.A. Parrish, Lieut. Col. Garrick Mallory, Jr A few good men wanted for Company A, in the above regiment. Apply at N.W. cor. Twelfth & Coates Sts
Description: The 151st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited in Sept. 1862 and mustered out in July 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 677., Printed on yellow paper., 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, 151st (1862-1863), Company A.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.48b (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! 151st Regt. P.V. Col. R.A. Parrish, Lieut. Col. Garrick Mallory, Jr A few good men wanted for Company E, in the above regiment. Apply at No. 609 Washington Avenue
Description: The 151st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited in Sept. 1862 and mustered out in July 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 677., Printed on yellow paper., 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, 151st (1862-1863), Company E.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.49 (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! 151st Regt. P.V. Col. R.A. Parrish, Lieut. Col. Garrick Mallery, Jr A few good men wanted for Company H, in the above regiment. Recruiting station, Swanson St. bel. Washington Avenue, opposite Refreshment Saloon
Description: The 151st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited in Sept. 1862 and mustered out in July 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 677., Printed on yellow paper., 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, 151st (1862-1863), Company H.
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.50 (McAllister)

Title: 151st Regt. P.V. Col. Rob't A. Parrish. Lieut. Col. Garrick Mallery, Jr Bounties same as other regiments Don't wait to be drafted, but enroll yourselves under officers who have seen service A few able-bodied men will be received for Co. G, at No. 335 Walnut Street
Description: The 151st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited in Sept. 1862 and mustered out in July 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 677., 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, 151st (1862-1863), Company G
Date: [1862 or 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.51a (McAllister)

Title: $154 bounty 112th Regiment, P.V., 2d Artillery A few good men wanted for the heavy artillery service! 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 recruiting offices at No. 138 S. Fourth Street, and 1434 South St., ab. Broad. Twelve band musicians wanted! Apply as above
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 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 Artillery Regiment, 2nd (1861-1866)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.43d (McAllister)

Title: The Old California Col. Isaac J. Wistar. Recruits will please step up stairs at 905 Market St. Let us fill up the ranks which have been thinned by many battles. Come and share the glory of Ball's Bluff! Malvern Hill! and Antietam! The same bounties as are given by all the city regiments
Description: The California Regiment, the 71st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in April and May 1861 and mustered out July 2, 1864; Isaac J. Wistar was promoted to Col. Oct. 22, 1861 and to Brig. Gen. Nov. 29, 1862; the Battle of Antietam was fought in Sept. 1862. 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: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.65 (McAllister)

Title: Don't be a conscript! Enroll yourself in the crack regiment of Philadelphia. Rush's Lancers! 70th Regiment Penna. Vols. Now in active service in the field. A portion as body guard to General Hooker. This superior regiment, having received the deserved approbation of President Lincoln and the War Department for its discipline and effeciency, offers the best inducements to smart, active young men to connect themselves with a desirable organization. $100 bounty! An advance of $27.00 on enlistment. Enroll your names at once, as this will be the last chance before conscription. Office, S.E. cor. Sixth and Minor St
Description: Rush's Lancers, the 70th Regiment, 6th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and mustered out in Aug. 1865; Richard H. Rush resigned Sept. 29, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 741 and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 162., Printed in blue., 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865)
Date: [between 1861 and 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18k (McAllister)

Title: Attention, volunteers! To arms! To arms! Able-bodied men wanted to fill up this company for the Bucktail Brigade Enlist at once! Don't be drafted! In addition to all bounties authorized by the government, city, or Citizens' Committee, a separate bounty of $5 will be paid to each recruit. The company is to be armed with rifles. Pay, rations & clothing on enlistment. Head quarters, White's Building, 335 Walnut 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., 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 Attention (2)5777.F.36b (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Rally to your country's call The national capital is threatened by the invader. Rally to its defence Recruits wanted to fill the 1st Coal Exchange Reg't now recruiting for 100 days! Colonel's head-quarters at the Coal Exchange Room, Walnut Street, below Dock
Description: Colonel John R. Haslett commanded the 197th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers,, called the Third Coal Exhange Regiment; it was organized July 22 and mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 450, 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, 197th (1864)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.36e (McAllister)

Title: Fourth Union League Regiment To be raised under special authority from the War Department, for 3 years or the war. To recruits who have been in service 9 months, a bounty of $402! will be paid--all others receive 110 dollars. The regiment will be under the command of Col. George P. McLean. Head-quarters, 434 Chestnut Street
Description: The Fourth Union League Regiment, 183rd Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in the fall of 1863 and was mustered out in July 1865; Col. George P. McLean was mustered in March 8 and resigned May 3, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 128, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 141., 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, 183rd (1863-1865)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.56b (McAllister)

Title: Gen. Thos. Francis Meagher's body guard! The rough riders Wanted, 50 men to join this crack company, attached to the Irish Dragoons, Col. J.H. [sic] Gallagher in camp at Frankford. The brigade has 4,000 brave and loyal Irishmen in the field in Virginia, and we now want to complete the company, when it will proceed to Washington, to act as a guard of honor to this brave son of Erin. Men mustered in immediately--pay and rations to commence at once. Experienced officers will command
Description: The Irish Dragoons, the 117th Regiment, 13th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. James A. Gallagher, was organized in Sept. 1861, originally to be attached to Gen. Meagher's Irish Brigade forming in New York City; it was mustered out July 14, 1865; James A. Gallagher was discharged Oct. 6, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1267, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War, 1861-1865, p. 172., 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, 13th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.34b (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted! Come to the rescue of the best government on earth. Harlan Cavalry Capt. Jno. S. Struthers, recruits entitled to all grants and bounties received by other companies from the government. Pay drawn immediately on being mustered. Encampment on Ridge Avenue, above Columbia Avenue. Head quarters, J. Struthers & Son's marble yard, Market Street, bet. 10th & 11th
Description: Harlan's Light Cavalry, the 108th Regiment, 11th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. Josiah Harlan, was organized in Aug. and Sept. 1861, and mustered out July 17, 1865; John S. Struthers was discharged Jan. 1, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 902, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War, 1861-1865, p. 169., The illustration is an eagle holding a small shield upright in his talons., 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, 11th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.45e (McAllister)

Title: Union men, obey your country's call Wanted--good able-bodied men, to fill a company now recruiting for Col. E.W. Davis's reg't Pennsylvania Bucktails Recruits will receive $25 bounty, and first month's pay in advance, $13 when mustered into the service for three years or the war. Good clothing and rations found. Recruiting station, Vine St., one door above front
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 Union (1)5777.F.59b (McAllister)

Title: To horse! To horse! $400 bounty $400 Recruits received for all regiments in the field. City and ward bounties! One more chance for the 18th Penn'a Cavalry! Co's "C and H" Office, 106 South Sixth Street. City bounty, $250. Ward bounty, from $25 to $50
Description: The 18th Cavalry, 163rd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Timothy M. Bryan Jr. until Dec. 1864, was organized in the fall and winter of 1862 and consolidated with the 22nd Cavalry June 24, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 1042, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 180., 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 18th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18h (McAllister)

Title: Col. G.C. Wynkoop's light cavalry Wanted, a few more men to fill up Capt. Andress' company. The company is now in camp at Harrisburg. Pay commences upon signing the roll. Rendezvous at Mansion House, West Chester
Description: The 7th Cavalry, 80th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the summer of 1861 and mustered out Aug. 13, 1865; Andress was captain of Company G. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 1114., The illustration, signed "Boerum sc. Philada. Stephens del. Pelouze & Son copyright secured", is an eagle on a boat-like shield on the ocean, with the banner: Liberty and 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, 7th (1861-1865), Company G.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.8a (McAllister)

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