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Title: The following is the official price list of clothing, &c
Description: Table showing the money value of clothing, arms, and equipment allowed to the Union Army., "Clothing furnished by state authorities will be charged at the above prices unless otherwise specially directed.", Signed: Adjutant General's Office, January 1, 1863. Official: L. Thomas, adjutant general., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Adjutant-General's Office
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta Adjut 5786.F.58a (McAllister)

Title: Notice is hereby given that a reward of $10.00 will be paid to any person for the arrest and delivery of a deserter from the United States Army, either volunteers or regulars, at the head-quarters of this district
Description: 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 #Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.63d (McAllister)

Title: Notice Provost Marshal's Office, First District New Jersey, Camden, Aug. 18, 1863. A reward of ten dollars, and reasonable expenses incurred, will be paid for apprehension and delivery for each and every deserter to the headquarters
Description: 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 (New Jersey : 1st District)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.66a (McAllister)

Title: American Expeditionary Forces pin
Description: Gift of George Allen, 2022., Safety bar pin with metal locking clasp. AEF in the center of a red keystone with a blue background. Written on the recto: Auxiliary. Society of the 28th Div American Expeditionary Forces 1917 1819[sic]. Marked on the verso: B.B. Co. STER. Pat.2066969. The 28th Infantry Division represents the Pennsylvania National Guard and was also called the “Keystone Division.” The Division served in World War I, including at the Battle of Chateau-Thierry.
Creator: B.B. Co.
Date: ca. 1917
Location: OBJ 915

Title: Civil War era paper soldiers collection. [graphic].
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies., Collection containing cut-outs of and uncut sheets of Civil War era paper soldiers. Soldiers depicted with guns, knapsacks, drums, on horseback, carrying flags, during charges, and on the march. Majority contain the name of the regiment, including Advance Guard, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Ab. Duryee (5th N.Y. Infantry); De Kalb Zouaves, N.Y. St. Vol. Capt. Duysing (41st N.Y. Infantry); Firemen Zouaves, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Ellsworth (11th N.Y. Infantry); Green Mountain Boys of Vermont (Vermont National Guard); Highland Guard 79th Regt. L, Col. Elliott; Irish Zouaves, Capt. Francis (69th N.Y. Infantry); National Zouaves N.Y. St. Vol., Col. McChesney (10th N.Y. Infantry); New York Zouaves, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Hawkins (9th N.Y. Infantry); Polnish Legion, Col. Pratt (31st N.Y. Infantry); Ninth Regiment, N.Y. St. Mil., Col. Stiles (83rd N.Y. Infantry); Steuben Girard N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Bendix (7th N.Y. Infantry); United Turner Rifles, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. M. Weber (20th N.Y. Infantry); 1st German Rifle Regt. NY. St. Vol. and 8th N.Y. German Rifles, Col. Blenker; 3d Reg. Missouri Voli, Col. F. Sigel; 6th Reg. of Massachusetts, Mass. St. Mil., Col. Jones; 6th Reg. Wilson's Zouaves, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Wilson; 7th Regiment N.Y. St. Mil., Col. Lefferts; 55th Regiment, N.Y. St. Mil and French Zouaves, Col. Le Gal; 69th Regt. N.Y. St. Mil., Col. Corcoran; and 79th Regiment of N.Y. Also includes three uncut sheets of unidentified paper soldiers and a Revolutionary War paper soldier. Largest uncut sheet inscribed "N.Y. Zouaves" and published by New York firm Heerbrandt & Co. Three paper soldier wrappers published by New York firms McLoughlin Brother and G. Heerbrandt also included as part of the collection. Wrappers contain illustrations of soldiers, assembly instructions, and list of available series. Copies of soldiers illustrated on wrappers included in collection.
Date: [ca. 1861-ca. 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *GC - Civil War - Soldiers [5786.F.134a&c; (2)5786.F.5c; 182e; 183a-f; 184a, c, d; 186a-i; 187a, b, d, e; 188a-c, e-k; 189a, c-g; P.2005.2.10-11]

Title: Civil War Paper Soldiers Collection
Description: Collection containing cut-outs of and uncut sheets of Civil War era paper soldiers. Soldiers depicted with guns, knapsacks, drums, on horseback, carrying flags, during charges, and on the march. Majority contain the name of the regiment, including Advance Guard, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Ab. Duryee (5th N.Y. Infantry); De Kalb Zouaves, N.Y. St. Vol. Capt. Duysing (41st N.Y. Infantry); Firemen Zouaves, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Ellsworth (11th N.Y. Infantry); Green Mountain Boys of Vermont (Vermont National Guard); Highland Guard 79th Regt. L, Col. Elliott; Irish Zouaves, Capt. Francis (69th N.Y. Infantry); National Zouaves N.Y. St. Vol., Col. McChesney (10th N.Y. Infantry); New York Zouaves, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Hawkins (9th N.Y. Infantry); Polnish Legion, Col. Pratt (31st N.Y. Infantry); Ninth Regiment, N.Y. St. Mil., Col. Stiles (83rd N.Y. Infantry); Steuben Girard N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Bendix (7th N.Y. Infantry); United Turner Rifles, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. M. Weber (20th N.Y. Infantry); 1st German Rifle Regt. NY. St. Vol. and 8th N.Y. German Rifles, Col. Blenker; 3d Reg. Missouri Voli, Col. F. Sigel; 6th Reg. of Massachusetts, Mass. St. Mil., Col. Jones; 6th Reg. Wilson's Zouaves, N.Y. St. Vol., Col. Wilson; 7th Regiment N.Y. St. Mil., Col. Lefferts; 55th Regiment, N.Y. St. Mil and French Zouaves, Col. Le Gal; 69th Regt. N.Y. St. Mil., Col. Corcoran; and 79th Regiment of N.Y. Also includes three uncut sheets of unidentified paper soldiers and a Revolutionary War paper soldier. Largest uncut sheet inscribed "N.Y. Zouaves" and published by New York firm Heerbrandt & Co. Three paper soldier wrappers published by New York firms McLoughlin Brother and G. Heerbrandt also included as part of the collection. Wrappers contain illustrations of soldiers, assembly instructions, and list of available series. Copies of soldiers illustrated on wrappers included in collection., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies.
Date: [ca. 1861-ca. 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *GC - Civil War - Soldiers [5785.F; 5786.F.134a&c; (2)5786.F.5c; 83a; 183b-f; 184a, c, d; 186a-i; 187a-e; 188a-k; 189a, c-g; P.2005.2.10-11]

Title: Liberty with flag woodcut
Description: 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."
Date: 1862-1865

Title: Eagle on shield with banner woodcut.
Description: 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."
Creator: Boerum, Simeon, engraver., creator
Date: [1861]

Title: 3rd Reg. Missouri Voli, Col: F. Sigel.
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies., Cutout of Civil War era paper soldiers with rifles, drums, and a flag.
Date: [ca. 1861-ca. 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *GC - Civil War - Soldiers [(2)5786.F.187c]

Title: $50 bounty! Cadwalader Greys Regiment Recruits wanted for 100 days' service! Pay $16 per month
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cadwalader Greys Regiment
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Cadwalader (3)5777.F.27 (McAllister)

Title: Last chance! To arms! To arms! Now is the time to enlist! If you wait until the first of September, when the order for drafting will be surely enforced! Married men will lose the state bounty of $6 per month, & single men that of $2. The 1st nine months' regiment, to be encamped at Beverly, is rapidly filling up. Good men and true are fast coming in, and every Jerseyman should remember that he can best serve his country fighting with his friends in the regiments of his state. Every man to his post and victory will be ours! The governor guaranties that each recruit will receive the state bounty, and probably a proportionate share of the government bounty. Recruiting station, Odd Fellows' Hall, Haddonfield, N.J
Description: 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)

Title: Sons of Erin fight by each other's side! 3d Irish Volunteers This fine regiment is nearly full and only requires a few more good Irishmen to complete Company I. Apply at the tent in the park
Description: 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)

Title: Head quarters Cadwalader Regim't, S.W. corner Ninth and Walnut Streets, (second and third stories.) Recruits wanted for three years or during the war. United States bounty, $100. City bounty, 50. One month's pay in advance ... Premium for enlishment, ... $90 in cash before leaving the city. Active able-bodied young men are wanted to fill up this regiment. The attention of mechanics and working men is respectfully solicited. The regiment will be officered by men who have had military experience, and can be approached by those under their command. The regiment having been accepted by the Governor, recruits will be put into camp at once, and receive the necessary subsistence, &c. &c
Description: 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)

Title: Recruits wanted! For Company G, 3d Regiment, Reserve Brigade Armory: 803 Locust St., a few will be received by applying immediately, to serve for three months unless sooner discharged Pay commences from time of enlistment
Description: 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 Rec wan (1)5777.F.28b (McAllister) 1 1

Title: Co. C
Description: 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)

Title: $50 bounty Fall in Peterson Guards Patriots to the rescue of your good old Keystone State, and one more rally for the Constitution and our glorious Union. All young men desirous of serving the above will do well to join this company for 100 days! $16 a month, clothes & rations Come one come all and enroll in the Old Peterson Guards. Head quarters, N.W. corner of Thirteenth and Wood Streets
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Peterson Guards
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Peterson (3)5777.F.53 (McAllister)

Title: Men of Mantua and 24th Ward generally Once more I call upon you to aid me in recruiting my company, for the purpose of staying the tide of Rebel Invasion. Twice before, (in '61 and '63) I had occasion to call upon you, and you nobly responded.The emergency is now greater than on either of the former occasions. Come forward then, and throw your energies into the work. If you cannot go yourself, see to it that you secure a substitute, so that for the sake of the cause, as well as for the credit of Mantua, this company may be amongst the first to leave the city
Description: 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)

Title: This regiment is the Twenty-fourth of the Penna. Volunteers accepted for three years, and entitled to all the bounties, pensions, and emoluments of the state laws
Description: 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)

Title: Fall in! Fall in! Fall in!!! The long roll is beating us to arms! to hurl back the invaders from our soil! Russell Light Infantry This regiment is being organized under the recent proclamation of the president, and is to be officered by soldiers of ability, and who have seen active service. Sons of Pennsylvania! Your state is invaded! The foul emblem of treason flaunts defiance in our faces, and the feet of traitors pollute our soil! Already the capitol of our state is in danger. A moment lost and we may be too late! Shall we stand idly by and see our capitol destroyed? Let us answer as one man, Never! Never!! and prove our devotion by at once enrolling ourselves upon the roll of honor, ready to strike for our country's imperilled liberties, as worthy sons of noble sires. Companies will be forwarded immediately to Harrisburg, where they will be uniformed and mustered into service at once. Head quarters, No. 409 Chesnut Street
Description: 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)

Title: $2 cash when mustered in, and 100 dollars at the end of the war if honorably discharged, will be given for twenty men to fill Company K, Thirtieth Regiment, now in active service at Washington. Apply at Elliott Hotel, Front Street, above Dock
Description: 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)

Title: Cavalry Col. Andrew T. McReynolds, commander A few suitable men wanted to be mustered in immediately, horses and equipments furnished They will be sent into camp and taken care of as soon as enrolled
Description: 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)

Title: Harris Light Cavalry now in a beautiful camp at Scarsdale, near New Rochelle, New York. Recruits will be received at No. 648 Broadway, the head-quarters, New York City. The non commissioned officers, 6 sergeants and 8 corporals to each company, will be selected from the best privates in the ranks All the field officers have been in active service and in action
Description: 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)

Title: Patriots, come forward! The undersigned, by the advice and encouragement of numerous friends, is enrolling a company of young men of good moral character, and such as prefer such companionship, to serve for "three years or the war," to be known as the "Monitors." The company is now rapidly filling up under the auspices of several of the most prominent and energetic of our citizens, and bids fair to equal in the character of its men, and facilities for seeing service, any company yet enrolled. The members pledge themselves to avoid, so far as possible, the prominent sources of immorality and discord unsually connected with camp life, and when they become soldiers not to forget their obligations as gentlemen. The bounties, public and private, equal those offered by any other organization. Recruits mustered in at once, and go into quarters in one of the most beautiful locations on Staten Island. ... Headquarters 308 Broadway
Description: 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)

Title: Head quarters, Fourth District, N.E. cor. Broad and Spring Garden Sts. Corps of Honor! The attention of all officers and enlisted men who have been honorably discharged on account of wounds or disease contracted in the line of duty, is invited to the annexed humane provisions of the War Department. Men wanted for the Invalid Corps. Only those faithful soldiers who, from wounds or the hardships of war, are no longer fit for active field duty will be received in this Corps of Honor. Enlistments will be for three years unless sooner discharged. Pay and allowances same as for officers and men of the United States Infantry; except that no premiums or bounty for enlistment will be allowed. This will not invalidate any pensions or bounties which may be due for previous service. ... For enlistment or further information apply to the Board of Enrollment for the district in which the applicant is a resident
Description: 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)

Title: Disabled officers and enlisted men, honorably discharged from the service of the United States, can now obtain positions in the Invalid Corps! The term of enlistment will be three years, unless sooner discharged. Claims for pensions or bounties, which may be due for previous service, will not be invalidated by enlistment in the Corps of Honor. The men enlisted will be graded according to efficiency. Those most efficient will be employed mainly as provost guards, and garrison for cities, will be armed with muskets, and will be assigned to companies of the First Battalion. Those of the next degree of physical efficiency, including all who have lost a hand or arm, to companies of the Second Battalion, and will be employed as guards of buildings, hospitals, &c. Those who are the least effective, including all who have lost a foot or leg, to the companies of the Third Batallion, and will be employed as clerks, orderlies, cooks, nurses, &c. in hospitals. For commissions or enlistment, application should be made at once to the Board of Enrollment for the district in which the applicant is a resident
Description: 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)

Title: Head-quarters Provost Marshal, Second District, Pa 1214 Locust St., Philadelphia. Disabled officers and enlisted men, honorably discharged from the service of the United States, can now obtain positions in the Invalid Corps by applying at once to the Board of Enrolment, who meet daily at these quarters to examine applicants for this branch of the service
Description: 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 : 2nd District)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.22k (McAllister)

Title: Invalid Corps! Recruiting office, 808 Lombard St., above Eighth, Philadelphia. Men desirous of enlisting in the Invalid Corps as authorized by General Orders, No. 105, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, April 28, 1863, are invited to present themselves at this rendezvous and present the proper testimonials, papers, &c., required in that order
Description: 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.
Creator: United States, Army, Invalid Corps
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.22m (McAllister)

Title: This is to certify that in pursance [sic] of authority vested in me by [blank] to raise a regiment of [blank] Penna. Vols. for the service of the United States I appointed [blank] a [blank] of Co. [blank] Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and I further certify that from the [blank] day of [blank] 186[blank], the date of his muster into the service of the United States, he recruited men for said company and regiment, and performed the services for which he claims pay
Description: A blank form., 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 sm # Am 1861 This (2)5777.F.63a (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for Capt. J.W. Hofmann's late Captain commanding Company E, Col. Dare's 23d Regiment, Company, Rendezvous, 19th and South Sts
Description: Company E of the 23rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered into service April 21, and mustered out July 31, 1861; J.W. Hofmann was later Col. of the 56th Pennsylvania Volunteers., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hofmann, John William, 1824-1902
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Hofmann (1)5777.F.34i (McAllister)

Title: $100. Bounty. Recruits wanted! For the regular army Term of service 3 years only. Apply at 118 S. Second St
Description: Printed on yellow paper., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Attention! Attention!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.76a (McAllister)

Title: Honorably discharged soldiers! All who desire to enlist in the Invalid Corps! To perform provost and garrison duty, are requested to call at North-East cor. Broad & Spring Garden Sts. and present their discharges to the undersigned, who is authorized to enlist men for the above corps
Description: 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., 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: United States, Army, Invalid Corps
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.52d (McAllister)

Title: March on! Brave volunteers Head quarters Company H 66th Regiment, P.V. 204 Chesnut Street. Regiment in active service! $2 cash in hand. $100 at the end of the war. Pay, rations and clothes at once. Apply at recruiting office
Description: The 66th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in summer 1861, and disbanded and 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., The illustrations show an officer, left arm raised, telescope in his right hand; six soldiers in groups of three standing at attention, facing right; six soldiers in groups of three standing at attention, facing left; and three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: 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, 66th (1861-1862), Company H.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.56 (McAllister)

Title: Head quarters
Description: The 18th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, with Gustavus S. Kintzing Captain of Company I, was mustered out of service Aug. 7, 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Kintzing, Gustavus S., b. 1813 or 14
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Kintzing (2)5777.F.15b (McAllister)

Title: To the rescue! All true lovers of the Union, are invited to enroll themselves in the company now forming, at No. 23 South Tenth Street
Description: In the 82nd Infantry Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, a John T. O'Brien was 1st Sergeant of Company K until Nov. 2, 1861, when he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Company F; he was promoted to Captain of Company C on Nov. 23, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 1216., Printed in red., 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.
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 To the rescue (2)5777.F.32a (McAllister)

Title: Merchants' Regiment! 146th of the line
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, 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, 146th (1862)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.46e (McAllister)

Title: Heavy artillery 3d Regiment Artillery, 152 Regiment Penna. Vol'teers. Battery L is now in full course of recruiting, with clothing, rations and medical attendance. In camp. Full government & municipal bounties. For further particulars inquire at headquarters, S.W. cor. Second and Arch Sts., Philadelphia. This battery is under experienced officers, and offers extra facilities to recruits
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; Capt. Joseph W. Sanderson was mustered into service March 3, 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., Ringwalt & Brown were at this address from 1863 to 1868., 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 L.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.31d (McAllister)

Title: To the rescue! The last war meeting $152 bounty! A joint meeting of the volunteer companies now being raised by Captains Andress and Kulp, will be held in the court house at Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa, on Wednesday evening, August 20, 1862, at eight o'clock. Come one and all and enroll your names before it is too late. The above companies will positively proceed to Harrisburg on or before Saturday next. This is your last chance to enter tho [sic] service as volunteers in the new regiments. Good speakers will be present at the above meeting
Description: The imprint appears inside square brackets on the broadside., The 138th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Aug. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Company H was recruited in Bucks County. The 174th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in the fall of 1862 and mustered out Aug. 7, 1863; Capt. Moses O. Kulp was in Company K. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 351 and 1213., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Down with rebellion!, 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, 138th (1862-1865), Company H.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.63b (McAllister)

Title: Battery H. of 152d Regiment Penn'a Vols. or 3d Reg't Heavy Artillery Col. Herman Segeberth, commanding. This battery is now in full course of recruiting, receiving $170 bounty, and advance pay. Recruits are wanted immediately, who will be sent to camp at once with clothing and medical attention, &c., &c. For further particulars inquire at the head quarters, No. 741 South Front Street
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; William D. Rank was mustered in Jan. 19, 1863; Hermann Segebarth was discharged April 28, 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., 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 H.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.51c (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! $165 bounty $90 in cash! 152d Reg't P.V. or 3d Artil'y This regiment is for garrison duty only for the defence of the city of Washington. Young and active men wanted for Battery K Don't wait to be drafted! But come forward immediately. Pay, rations & uniform, from date of muster. Apply at [blank]
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. 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., 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 K.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.51b (McAllister)

Title: 121st Regiment, P.V. Recruits wanted for the above regiment, now in the field. Good able-bodied men will receive all the bounties Recruits sent to Camp Cadwallader, near Odd Fellows' Cemetery, as soon as mustered. For further information, apply at the rendezvous, 337 Chestnut Street! Below Fourth
Description: The 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Sept. 1862, and mustered out in June 1865; Charles L. Atlee was promoted to 1st Lieut. Feb. 9, 1864, and to Captain Aug. 10, 1864. 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, 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: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 121st (1862-1865)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.38c (McAllister)

Title: General recruiting rendezvous, for all the old regiments in the field All the bounties paid! No. 505 Chestnut St. up stairs
Description: Matthew C. Grier was discharged from the 82nd Regiment Feb. 6, 1863; he was mustered into Battery K of the 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery, July 28, 1863. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 1209 and v. 4, p. 745., Printed on yellow paper., 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 General (2)5777.F.28f (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted immediately Second company Hamilton Rifles now recruiting at Prof. Saunders' Institute, West Philada. Armory open day and evening
Description: The Hamilton Rifles were one of several companies forming in Philadelphia in May and June 1861. Cf. F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 41., 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: Hamilton Rifles (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Hamilton (2)5777.F.20a (McAllister)

Title: State rendezvous! Recruits wanted! Able-bodied men enlisted for all Pennsylvania regiments now in the field. Pay and rations commence from time of enlistment. Clothed at the depot in Harrisburg
Description: William H. Kerns was mustered out of the 71st Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Oct. 31, 1861., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: Forward! and 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.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 State (2)5777.F.27b (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Fall in, discharged soldiers and join your comrades for the defence of your state All others wishing to join a company that have served their country, are invited to do so. Apply at the head-quarters, Cornet Hotel, Ninth Street, above Race
Description: 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.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 To arms (2)5777.F.4a (McAllister)

Title: Enlist in the young men's company! "See Europe's despots crouch to spring, They seek us for their prey; Come forward then and risk your limb And we shall win the day." Recruiting office at the Iowa City Republican
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: 1864. May 5., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Enlist (1)5777.F.73f (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. This it to certify, that [blank] has this day enlisted in my company [blank] Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers for three years or during the war, offering himself as a substitute for [blank] who was drafted on the 16th of October, 1862, from the township of [blank] county of [blank] Pennsylvania. [blank] Captain. Mustered into service, [blank] 1862. [blank] mustering officer. Witness to signature
Description: A blank form., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 10.4 x 19.0 cm., 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 Phila (2)5777.F.75i (McAllister)

Title: For the United States 6th Regiment of Cavalry for 3 years Pay from $14 to $23 per month, will be clothed, boarded, and pay to commence at once. Apply at my office Girard House, Chestnut Street
Description: The Sixth Cavalry was organized in 1861 and recruited principally from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Western New York. Cf. Rodenbaugh & Haskin. Historical sketches of staff and line, p. 232., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: "The Union must and shall be preserved.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Cavalry Regiment, 6th
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.7c (McAllister)

Title: United States Army. Recruiting Service Wanted, for the United States Army, able-bodied unmarried men, between the ages of 18 and 35, not less than 5 feet 3 inches high, and of good character. A minor will not be enlisted without the written consent of his parent or guardian. The term of service of persons enlisting previous to January 1st, 1863, is three years
Description: Printed on tan paper., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: E pluibus unum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Recruiting Service
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.62a (McAllister)

Title: United States Army. Recruiting Service Wanted, for the United States Army, able-bodied unmarried men, between the ages of 18 and 35, not less than 5 feet 3 inches high, and of good character. A minor will not be enlisted without the written consent of his parent or guardian. The term of service of persons enlisting previous to January 1st, 1863, is three years
Description: Printed on yellow paper., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: E pluribus unum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS. for Geo. W. Fetterman 1st Lieut. 15th U.S. Infy. recruiting officer. Philadelphia 1862. Office 926 Market St., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Recruiting Service
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.62b (McAllister)

Title: United States Army Largest bounty ever offered Able-bodied men wanted for the Fifteenth U.S. Infantry Join this veteran reg't, whose colors have been triumphantly borne in all the glorious achievements of our western armies. Meritorious men will surely secure speedy promotions. ... Enter the regular army. The health and comfort of enlisted men receive proper care, and the largest bounty is given. Head-quarters, Fort Adams, Newport, Rhode Island. Apply at the recruiting office, No. 332 Broadway, Albany, N.Y. Robert P. King, Jr. 1st Lieut. 15th Infantry, recruiting officer
Description: Printed in red and blue., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Infantry Regiment, 15th
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Uni Sta (24)1540.F.50

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