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Rally! To the defence of the Old Keystone! : Action, not words! all who wish immediately to go to the defence of our state, and do what they can to repel the invaders now threatening our firesides, are requested to come forth and enroll their names at onc
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Rally! To the defence of the Old Keystone! Action, not words! all who wish immediately to go to the defence of our state, and do what they can to repel the invaders now threatening our firesides, are requested to come forth and enroll their names at once. To serve six months, unless sooner discharged. To be clothed, equipped, and paid equal to three years' men. To be mustered in immediately
Description
On Nov. 5, 1861, Col. Frishmuth received authority from President Lincoln and Governor Curtin to raise a cavalry regiment and the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers was formed; it was mustered out July 20, 1865; Col. Firshmuth resigned April 20, 1862, before the regiment left camp. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1143, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 170., The illustration is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: The Union now and forever!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865)
Date
[1861 or 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.49b (McAllister)
2d Pa. Cavalry Regiment for the First Brigade. : Headquarters, 337 Chestnut Street. / Col. Wm. Frishmuth. $100 bounty $50 cash in hand when mustered.
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2d Pa. Cavalry Regiment for the First Brigade Headquarters, 337 Chestnut Street
Description
On Nov. 5, 1861, Col. Frishmuth received authority from President Lincoln and Governor Curtin to raise a cavalry regiment and the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers was formed; it was mustered out July 20, 1865; Col. Firshmuth resigned April 20, 1862, before the regiment left camp. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1143, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 170., The illustration shows a cavalry charge, with two buildings in the background., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865)
Date
[1861 or 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18a (McAllister)