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- Title
- The " Bounty," should it be increased? Will be the subject before the Providence Eclectic Conference at Liberty Hall 55 Weybosset St. next to the arcade, on Sunday 24th, at 10 1/2 a.m. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to take part in the conference
- Description
- The 24th was a Sunday in May 1863 and Jan., April, and July 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Providence Eclectic Conference (Providence, R.I.)
- Date
- [1863 or 1864?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Provid (2)5777.F.9a (McAllister)
- Title
- Regular Army! $402 bounty! Men wanted for the 11th U.S. Infantry! General orders, no. 190. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, June 25, 1863. For recruiting the regular army. Ordered, that all men enlisting in the regular army for five years' service within 90 days from this date, shall receive premium, advance pay and bounty, of $402, ... E.D. Townsend, assistant adjutant general. For further information apply at the rendezvous, Third & Dock Sts
- Description
- 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, Infantry Regiment, 11th
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.33d (McAllister)
- Title
- Regular Army! $402 bounty! Men wanted for the 11th U.S. Infantry! Head quarters, Fort Independence, Boston Harbor, Mass. Until the 25th of September, 1863, $402 bounty will be paid to each accepted recruit in this regiment. Enlist at once, and secure this large bounty, as it ceases on the 25th. For further information apply at the rendezvous, No. 720 Chestnut St., second floor
- Description
- Printed in red and blue., Orignally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- United States, Army, Infantry Regiment, 11th
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.33c (McAllister)
- Title
- Important! By orders just received all recruits must be sworn into the service this day, or the United States bounty will not be paid to them. Members of Capt. Hooper's company must report themselves at the armory forthwith. New recruits will be received up to 9 o'clock. Roxbury, Aug. 22, 1862
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: Near Boston, Mass., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Important (2)5786.F.95a (McAllister)
- Title
- A rare chance 160 acres of land and $100 dollars bounty The best chance yet offered to be a soldier and secure a home when discharged. Wanted! 20 stout, able-bodied men, to fill a company. Pay, rations & cothing immediately on enlisting. This is an opportunity which seldom occurs, of joining a crack company and receiving United States pay of thirteen dollars a month, and bounty of one hundred dollars, when discharged. Recruits joining this company will be placed in a good warm house; be handsomely clothed, well fed and paid from date of enlistment. No recruit will be accepted under the age of twenty-one, without the written consent of the parent or guardian
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; inscribed: 200 Feb 17., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- United States, Army
- Date
- [between 1862 and 1865]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.54b (McAllister)
- Title
- Fortification artillery! 112th. 112th Second Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment! A.A. Gibson, U.S. Army, Col. commanding. This fine regiment, 1,500 strong, is doing garrison duty in the substantial fortifications on the beautiful and healthful highlands of the Potomac, for the defence of the city of Washington. Quarters commodious & comfortable and the duties of the soldier light A few good men wanted for this desirable arm of the service. The following bounties given: veteran volunteers, $402 All other volunteers, $302 $75 cash before leaving the rendezvous. The monthly compensation of soldiers enlisting at this office will be at the following rates: veteran volunteers, $24. All other volunteers, 21.30 per month. Apply at No. 611 Chestnut St
- Description
- Charles Angeroth was authorized in Oct. 1861 to raise a battalion of heavy artillery; the 112th Regiment, 2nd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Jan. 8, 1862 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1866; Angeroth was discharged June 21, 1862 and replaced by A.A. Gibson; originally in place above the Potomac, the regiment was moved to the Rappahannock at Port Royal in May 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., Printed in red and black., The illustration shows five soldiers posed on a large cannon., 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
- [between 1862 and 1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.48 (McAllister)
- Title
- Regular Army! $402 bounty! Men wanted for the 12th U.S. Infantry! Now in the Army of the Potomac under Gen. Geo. G. Meade General orders, no. 190. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, June 25, 1863. For recruiting the regular army. Ordered, that all men enlisting in the regular army for five years' service within 90 days from this date, shall receive premium, advance pay and bounty, of $402, ... E.D. Townsend, assistant adjutant general. For further information apply at the rendezvous, 229 South Front Street
- Description
- Originally part of a Mcallister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- United States, Army, Infantry Regiment, 12th
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.34c (McAllister)
- Title
- Regular Army $402 bounty Men wanted for the 17th U.S. Infantry now in the Army of the Potomac under Gen. Geo. G. Meade General orders, no. 190. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, June 25th, 1863. For recruiting the regular army. Ordered, that all men enlisting in the regular army for five years' service within 90 days from this date, shall receive premium, advance pay and bounty, of $402, ... E.D. Townsend, assistant adjutant general. For further information apply at the rendezvous, No. 318 South Front St
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- United States, Army, Infantry Regiment, 17th
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.34d (McAllister)
- Title
- Regular Army! $402 bounty! Men wanted for the 19th U.S. Infantry! now in the Army of the Cumberland in Tenn., under Gen. William S. Rosencrans. General orders, no. 190. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, June 25th, 1863. For recruiting the regular army. Ordered, that all men enlisting in the regular army for five years' service within 90 days from this date, shall receive premium, advance pay and bounty, of $402, ... E.D. Townsend, assistant adjutant general. For further information apply at the rendezvous, No. 134 South Fourth St
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- United States, Army, Infantry Regiment, 19th
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.34e (McAllister)