Block numbered in four places: 6310., Image of a man being in front of three soldiers in a tent. The man in the center appears dressed in a ragged fashion, and is flanked by soldiers holding swords. He appears to be being taken before an officer, who is seated., ‘The Old Red House, “It can’t be John Hall, p. 235 M.S.”' -- inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in The Old flag (Philadelphia, 1864?), p. 320. In the story, the ragged man in the center (John Hall) is a deserter from the Southern army standing before Northern soldiers. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Sept. 1864 to at least 1893., “N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., “A.S.S.U” -- back of block.
Not in Reilly., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, with corrections., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Currier & Ives
Date
1861
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Cartoons - 1861-50W [P.9314.1]
Image: A cherub-like figure sits near a wheel, an urn, an open book, and flowers that frame the verse. The masts of a ship are visible in the background., Verse 973: "I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee.", Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector
Francis T. Quinlan, Captain of Co. B, was discharged from the 116th Pennsylvania Volunteers April 15, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1238., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[1863?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 To arms (1)5777.F.26a (McAllister)
Immanual M. Hager was Captain of Co. A of the 52nd Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, mustered into service July 9 and discharged Sept. 1, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1295., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., shows an eagle on a shield with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Hager, Immanuel M.
Date
[1863?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Hager (3)5777.F.20 (McAllister)
The illustration is a regimental parade, with a sergeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Nat Guard (3)5777.F.11 (McAllister)
During the course of the Civil War, the Washington Grays formed Co. A and F of the 17th Pennsylvania Infantry in the three months' service, Co. A in the 21st Regiment of the 1862 Emergency Militia, and Co. A and part of Co. B in the 49th Regiment of the 1863 Emergency Militia. Cf. F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 21. Alexander Murphy served as Colonel in 1862 and 1863; Caleb H. Needles served as a private in 1862. Cf. J.O Foering. Register of the members of the "Artillery Corps, Washington Grays.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Pennsylvania, Militia, Light Artillery Corps of Washington Grays
Date
[1863?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.28e (McAllister)
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
Pennsylvania, Militia, Reserve Infantry Regiment, 2nd, Company I.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Penn Mil (1)5777.F.25c (McAllister)
The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Check the invaders!, 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 #Am 1862 Patriots (2)5777.F.54a (McAllister)
Joseph Peters was Captain and David O. Luckenbach was First Sergeant of Company D of the 5th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia, mustered in Sept. 11-13 and discharged Sept. 24-27, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1158., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 5th (1862), Company D.
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.69g (McAllister)
The 34th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia was mustered in June 3 and discharged Aug. 24, 1863; Franklin C. Stout was Captain of Company D. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1252., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 34th (1863), Company D.
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.25b (McAllister)
Joseph Reed was discharged from the 106th Regiment Infantry March 31, 1863. Capt. Egbert and Lt. Ottinger led Company G of the 59th Infantry Regiment in the Pennsylvania Militia during the crisis of 1863, but Lt. Reed was not involved with the regiment, which was under the command of George P. McLean. Capt. Egbert was promoted to Major Jan. 13, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 846, and v. 5, p. 131 and 1312., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[1863?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Attention (2)5777.F.24b (McAllister)
Recruitment coordinated by the local Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Men (1)5777.F.28v
Recruitment coordinated at this address by the local Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments., Printed on yellow paper., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[1863?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Men (4)5777.F.56
Printed area measures: 72.4 x 49.9 cm., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[1863?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Good (1)5777.F.65a
Charles S. Brown, Captain of Co. H of the 91st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, resigned Feb. 22, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 222., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Railroad Guards, Company H.
Date
[1862?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Railroad (1)5777.F.55b (McAllister)
Block numbered in three places: 6301., Image of a man with a cloth or bandage around his head, holding his chest and covered by a blanket; three men attend, one in a uniform with his arm in a sling, one beside him with arms crossed, and one at the end of the bed or bench offers him a bowl of food; a book and pitcher of water are on the floor and a paned window is to the side., “N.J. Wemmer. 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., “Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in two places., “The Old Red House ‘The poor fellows are so grateful’ p. 253 M.S.” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in The old flag, p. 283., Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 10 no. 21 (Nov. 1871), p.2.
Sample image scanned from: Sm# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.59d, Recruiting poster illustration depicting "Liberty, left arm raised, holding the flag in her right hand."
Sample image scanned from: 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.8a, Recruiting poster illustration depicting "an eagle on a boat-like shield on the ocean, with the banner: Liberty and Union, now and forever."
Major John H. Gardiner resigned from the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry Feb. 6, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 753., The illustration shows a mounted Union cavalry soldier, sabre drawn, attacking a mounted Confederate cavalry soldier., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[1863?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Cavalry (4)5777.F.47 (McAllister)
The 24th Regiment of the New Jersey Volunteers was mustered in Sept. 16, 1862 and mustered out June 29, 1863; Shinn, Crowell, and Woodward were in Company I; John O. Crowell was killed at Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows 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, New Jersey Infantry Regiment, 24th (1862-1863), Company I.
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.36b (McAllister)
The illustration, signed Britt N.Y., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: Irish Volunteers!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Sons (4)5777.F.34 (McAllister)
Printed in red and blue., 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; (4)5777.F.29 torn, affecting text; (2)5777.F.30c, also torn, but affecting less text, is the bottom half only, 56 x 81 cm., beginning with: (second and third stories.), Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Cadwalader Regiment
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Cadwalader (2)5777.F.30c (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1861 Cadwalader (4)5777.F.29 (McAllister)
Henry C. Whelan and Charles L. Leiper were both in Company C of the 70th Regiment, 6th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, organized in July 1861 and mustered out in Aug. 1865; Henry P. Muirheid was promoted to 1st Lieutenant Oct. 1, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 741 and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 162., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. notes from the printer (King & Baird?) mark up this poster with information for Company D., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865), Company C.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (6)5777.F.22b (McAllister)
Printed on buff-colored paper., 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.
Date
[not before 1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Men (3)5777.F.60 (McAllister)
Capt. Jacob B. De Haven led Company D of the National Guard, an infantry battalion of the Pennsylvania Militia formed from the 2nd Regiment Reserve Brigade, under command of Major Jeremiah W. Fritz; it was mustered in Sept. 11 and discharged Sept. 22, 1862. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1205, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 219., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration shows 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
Pennsylvania, Militia, National Guard (1862), Company D.
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Penn Mil (4)5777.F.1a (McAllister)
The National Guard, an infantry battalion of the Pennsylvania Militia, was formed from the 2nd Regiment Reserve Brigade, under command of Major Jeremiah W. Fritz; it was mustered in Sept. 11 and discharged Sept. 22, 1862. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1205, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 219., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Pennsylvania, Militia, National Guard (1862)
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Penn Mil (4)5777.F.2 (McAllister)
The 60th Regiment Infantry of the Ninety-Day Militia, under command of Col. William F. Small, was mustered into service June 19 and discharged Sept. 8, 1863; Bates records no Company H. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1313, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 251., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 60th (1863), Company H.
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (2)5777.F.39b (McAllister)
The 24th Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, accepted for three years, was called Sept. 4, 1862, to repel Lee's invasion of Maryland, and disbanded Sept. 24, 1862., Printed in 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, 24th (1862)
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.35b (McAllister)
The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., shows an eagle on a shield with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Russell Light Infantry
Date
[1862 or 1863?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Russell (3)5777.F.22 (McAllister)
The 66th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized as the 30th Pennsylvania Volunteers in July and Aug. 1861; the designation changed and the regiment was moved to Washington, D.C. in Sept. 1861; 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 in red., 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, 66th (1861-1862), Company K.
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.57a (McAllister)
Col. Andrew T. McReynolds commanded the 1st New York Cavalry, known as the Lincoln Cavalry; it was organized in New York City in July and Aug.,1861 and mustered out June 27, 1865., Two illustrations: one shows four mounted officers; the second shows soldiers in camp, with tents and the flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, New York Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
Date
[between 1861 and 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.7b (McAllister)
The Harris Light Cavalry, the 2nd New York Cavalry, was organized at Scarsdale in the summer of 1861 by Col. J.M. Davies, and mustered out June 23, 1865., The illustration is a man leading a stallion., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, New York Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)
Date
[1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.8b (McAllister)
The Monitors, the 127th New York Infantry, saw service from Sept. 1862 to June 1865; Capt. William was in command of Company A., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 127th (1862-1865)
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.60b (McAllister)
The Invalid Corps was established in April 1863, renamed the Veteran Reserve Corps in March 1864, and abolished during the summer of 1866; twelve companies were formed at the army hospitals in Philadelphia. Cf. Taylor, F.H. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 236., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Pennsylvania : 4th District)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.68 (McAllister)
The Invalid Corps was established in April 1863, renamed the Veteran Reserve Corps in March 1864, and abolished during the summer of 1866; twelve companies were formed at the army hospitals in Philadelphia. Cf. Taylor, F.H. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 236., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Pennsylvania : 2nd District)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.22j (McAllister)