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Title: Flag of the Union! A few days more are all that is left to the gallant sons of Old Bucks to volunteer in one of their own companies; by doing which they will save being drafted and secure the bounty of $165.00. Young men! Rally for you altars and your fires, God! and your native land, and enlist at once in Capt. Yerkes's Bucks County company. Meetings with martial music and eloquent speakers to secure volunteers will be held at Line Lexington, Thursday evening, August 14th; at Closson's Tavern, Lower Black's Eddy, Friday evening, August 15th. Now file in! And keep step to the music of the Union. Your country calls---it is your duty to obey
Description: The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, 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.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Flag (1)5777.F.63b (McAllister)

Title: Rally 'round the flag, boys! Let the eagle scream! $25 bounty. $25 bounty For 100 days' service Cash bounty, "$25" as soon as mustered in. Pay "$16" per month. Recruits wanted for Co. E 20th Regiment P.V.M. Apply at once at the Custom House; 533 Chestnut St., 17th and Market Street, and Town Hall, Frankford. Come one and all
Description: The 20th Pennsylvania Militia, under command of Col. William B. Thomas, was called out for the defence of the state in 1862 and again in 1863; it was reorganized and recruited in July 1864 as the 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry; Captain Charles W. McClintock led the Company E which was mustered in June 17, and mustered out Aug. 10, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1231, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 247., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows 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; torn at foot, affecting imprint., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Pennsylvania, Militia, Infantry Regiment, 20th (1863), Company E.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Penn Mil (3)5777.F.4 (McAllister)

Title: Freemen, to the rescue! Defend your state! Your homes and your property! All able-bodied men are now called upon to enroll themselves and repel the invader from our soil. A few more men wanted to fill Company H, Philad'a Light Guards Col. Geo. P. M'Lean. All bounties guaranteed to this regiment which are given to any other. $10 cash as soon as enlisted! Recruits will be mustered, armed and provided for immediately. Company head-quarters, N.E. corner Seventh & Girard Avenue. Recruiting office: Mervine & Thompson
Description: Printed on yellow paper., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., in 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: Philadelphia Light Guards
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Phila Light (2)5777.F.46a (McAllister)

Title: The Union, it must be preserved In memory of our Union heroes who fell in a "useless war." Who calls this a "useless war"? Surely no man in his sane mind, would call this war of the government to save its very existence a "useless war"; and after all the sacrifices we have made, surely every true patriot will abhor such compromises as are offered. ... Rebel terms of peace. From the official organ of the rebel government, the Richmond inquirer [sic] of Oct. 16, 1863
Description: Illustration, signed Th Nast, shows a wounded Union soldier and weeping Liberty bowing before a Confederate officer., 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 Louis 5793.F.32 (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted immediately to fill up a company to be attached to the Third Regiment Reserve Brigade Col. C.M. Eakin. Now at Camp Dupont. The men will be furnished with all necessary equipments before leaving the city. The regiment is provided with Sibley tents. Apply at once at Saunders' Institute, Thirty-ninth and Market Streets. Drilling during the day & evening. This company will leave for camp on Saturday
Description: 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.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Recruits (2)5777.F.43g (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia Zouave Cadets A few more men wanted! Head quarters, S.W. corner Eighth & Sansom Streets. This company will act as skirmishers, under the command of Gen. Cadwallader. Will leave for Washington in a few days
Description: Printed in red and blue., Five illustrations: the first shows four mounted officers; the second shows soldiers in camp, with tents and the flag; the third is an eagle on a shield, no banner; the fourth is an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; the last shows 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: Philadelphia Zouave Cadets
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Phila Zouave 7794.F.1 (McAllister)

Title: Turn out for state defence! Schuylkill Guards (Union League Regiment) for three months' service Men wanted to fill the above company now organizing for state defence for three months. Mustered in and equipped before leaving. Head quarters, Schuylkill Hose House Locust St. above Twelfth, or the head quarters, of the regiment
Description: Printed on rose-colored paper., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., shows 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: Schuylkill Guards
Date: [1862 or 1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Schuyl (1)5777.F.58b (McAllister)

Title: Rally to the defence of the Old Keystone State! "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. Term of service, 6 months, unless sooner discharged. Clothed, equipped & paid equal to three years' men To be mustered in immediately. Company A is nearly full
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.
Date: [1862 or 1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Rally (1)5777.F.58a (McAllister)

Title: Substitutes and volunteers wanted Largest bounty paid in cash. Men wanted for Army and Navy
Description: 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: Folwell, Joseph R.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Folwell (2)5777.F.22i (McAllister)

Title: Substitutes and volunteers wanted Highest cash bounties paid. Men wanted for Army and Navy, for one, two and three years. City bounty $400 U.S. " 100 Pay 192 Total for one year's service, 692 Head quarters, N.E. cor. Beach and Laurel Sts., Philadelphia
Description: The "a" in "Head" is printed upside down., 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.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Substi (2)5777.F.62 (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: U.S. Marine Corps. Recruiting Service Wanted for the United States Marine Corps! able-bodied unmarried men, between the ages of 21 and 35, not less than 5 feet 4 1/2 inches high, and of good character. Soldiers serving in this corps perform duty at the Navy Yards, and on board United States ships of war on foreign stations. The term of service is four years; ... All other information which may be desired, will be given at the rendevous, No. 311 South Front Street, near Spruce. Philadelphia
Description: Printed on yellow paper; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 43.8 x 26.9 cm., The illustrations include a sailing ship, two marines standing at attention, and an eagle with the flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Service
Date: [ca. 1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.3a (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 J. Bowman Bell Capt. 15th Inftry recruiting officer., 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.61e (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for the United States 15th Regiment of Infantry for 3 years Apply at the rendezvous, No. 44 S. Seventh St. above Chestnut
Description: 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, Infantry Regiment, 15th
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.75a (McAllister)

Title: Sixteenth Regiment U.S. Infantry! Recruits wanted by the undersigned to fill the ranks of a company for the above regiment, which is already organized and about to take the field. The advantages which the regular service offers to persons entering the army, are too well known to need mentioning. They include good pay, good food, good officers, and consequently, good treatment of the men. The term of enlistment is the same as for the volunteer service. Young men wishing to enter military life will do well to consider the great advantages offered by enlisting in the Sixteenth Infantry. The colonel of the regiment is General Andrew Porter, late of the mounted rifles, and at present holding a distinguished command in the Army of the Potomac. ... Join early, as this is the only company to be enlisted in Philadelphia. Pay from $13 to $21 a month. Apply at the rendezvous, 209 South Fourth Street, below Walnut
Description: Andrew Porter was Provost Marshal General of the Army of the Potomac from Oct. 1861 to March 1862., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: Union for the sake 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, Infantry Regiment, 16th
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.34f (McAllister)

Title: Yorktown! Wanted, a few able-bodied men, between 18 and 35 years of age, for the 17th Regiment of Infantry, U.S. Army, now at Yorktown, Va. Pay $13 per month, good clothing and provisions and medical attendance. A bounty of $100 will be given to those who are honorably discharged. For further and full particulars, apply at the recruiting rendezvous, N.W. cor. Front & Union Streets, Philadelphia
Description: Printed in red and black; the printed area, including ornamental border, measures 69.8 x.52.2 cm., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: E pluribus unum., 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: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.30a (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted for Dallas Guards at the Old Church, Crown St. above Race This company is connected with Col. Conroy's regiment, and will got into camp immediately. The men will be fed and quartered at our head quarters until mustered into service
Description: The illustration shows an eagle on a shield, no banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Dallas Guards
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Dallas Guards (2)5777.F.10h (McAllister)

Title: Attention! 10 more men wanted to fill Company D, Jefferson Guards, attached to Col. Conroy's regiment, which will go into camp in a few days. Men will be fed and quartered at our head quarters, 2130 Market St
Description: The illustration shows an eagle on a shield, no banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Jefferson Guards
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Jeff Guards (2)5777.F.14c (McAllister)

Title: Academy of Music. Grand Union festival A patriotic concert will be given under the direction of Carl Gaertner, on Tuesday, May 13th, '62. For the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers in Kentucky. Tickets, at fifty cents each, for sale at all the principal music stores
Description: Printed in red and blue, on card stock., The illustration is a pair of clasped hands in front of the Constitution and the U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Academy (2)5786.F.157a (McAllister)

Title: To arms! To arms! Notice The time has come when every man must show his colors, and he who is not with us is against us. Mark the traitor! Johnson's old established job printing office, No. 7 North 10th St. 3d door above Market, east side, Philad'a. Every description of fancy job printing executed with neatness and despatch, and 25 per cent. lower than any other office in the city. Cards $1.50 per thousand! Circulars, hand-bills, notices, bill-heads, at the lowest prices. Ball, pic-nic, excursion, raffle and party tickets, programmes, ladies' invitations, checks, &c., neatly and cheaply printed. All I ask is a share of your patronage. ... J.H. Johnson, No. 7 N. Tenth St., Philad'a. All work warranted to be well printed, full complement, from new material, and at reasonable rates. All orders through the city dispatch will receive prompt attention. Terms invariably cash on delivery
Description: Printed in blue., The illustration shows a Union soldier holding a U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Johnson, J. H. (John H.)
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Johnson (2)5786.F.128c (McAllister)

Title: The Flag of America shall never grow dim, nor one star be obliterated from its bright galaxy! Maj. Gen. Hancock's First Army Corps of Veterans. A splendid opportunity to form a grand national guard, to vindicate the national honor, in defiance of all the enemies of the institutions of America. Recruiting office, "Berry's Marquee," 106 S. Sixth Street. ... Veterans, to the front! ... Application may be made, personally or by letter, to Benjamin Franklin, Chief of Detective Police, Mayor's Office, Philadelphia
Description: Correspondence quoted in the text is dated Feb. 1865., Illustrations show a soldier, a sailor, and a cavalryman., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1865 Flag 5786.F.162a (McAllister)

Title: Third entertainment of the Geary Thespian Corps, of the 28th Regiment, Penn, Vol's, (Col. John W. Geary,) at Camp Goodman, Point of Rocks, Md. on the evening of January 21st, 1862, at six o'clock. ... The drama, in two acts, of The last man, or The miser of Eltham Green. ... To conclude with The Toodles
Description: The 28th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in June 1861 and mustered out July 18, 1865. 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., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 23.8 x 10.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Geary Thespian Corps
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Geary (2)5786.F.144b (McAllister)

Title: The fourth entertainment of the Geary Thespian Corps, of the 28th Regiment, Penn'a Vol's, (Col. John W. Geary,) will be given in commemoration of Washington's birth-day, at Camp Goodman, Point of Rocks, Md. on Saturday evening, February 22, 1862, (or if inclement, on the first fair evening) at six o'clock. ... The drama, in three acts, of Don Caesar de Bazan. ... The farce of Turning the tables. ... Ethiopian melange. ... Concluding with a grand national tableau vivante, by members of the corps. Introducing Vive l'America, by the band. The principal dresses used in Don Caesar de Bazan, have been kindly loaned the regiment by S. Samuels Sanford, Esq., of Sanford's Opera House, Philadelphia, to whom the corps is much indebted
Description: The 28th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in June 1861 and mustered out July 18, 1865. 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., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 31.6 x 11.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Geary Thespian Corps
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Geary (2)5786.F.144a (McAllister)

Title: Invalid Brigade "Hey Jim along, Jim along Josey," we are the boys, can't come up to time. Rally 46ers. "Glory Halleluja!" Your country calls!! Let 'er call!!! Get your certificate and join the glorious brigade of Gen. Debility, comprising a portion of a pleasant major general's command!
Description: Printed on yellow paper., 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 Invalid (2)5786.F.66b (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia City Guard! 157 157 157th Regiment, Pennsylvania Vols. Col. Wm. A. Gray. Fall in! Fall in!! Fall in!!! "Your country calls in the hour of peril." Recruits wanted! This is the last regiment authorized by the War and State departments. $152 bounty! $152 Recruits mustered in, uniformed and sent to camp immediately! Each recruit furnished with a gum blanket. Head quarters No. 627 Chestnut 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., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with a sergeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Library Company copy very fragile; 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 (3)5777.F.12 (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia City Guard! 157 157 157th Regiment, Pennsylvania Vols. Col. Wm. A. Gray. Fall in! Fall in!! Fall in!!! "Your country calls in the hour of peril." Recruits wanted! This is the last regiment authorized by the War and State departments. $152 bounty! $152 Recruits mustered in, uniformed and sent to camp immediately! Each recruit furnished with a gum blanket. Head quarters No. 627 Chestnut 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., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with a sergeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Library Company copy very fragile; 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 (3)5777.F.12 (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia daily and weekly journal Office, No. 108 South Third Street. Daily, 2 cents per copy. Weekly, $1 per annum
Description: Printed in red and blue in the form of an American flag; "Our Union forever" appears among the stripes; a portrait of George Washington and "Philada Evening Journal Carr & Elliott publishs." appear in the blue field., Carr & Elliott published the Philadelphia evening journal in at least April 1861; by May 1863 the publisher was Pine & Lewis., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Carr & Elliott
Date: [1861 or 1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Carr (24)1540.F.78

Title: Jim Crow and his poney [sic] never fail to please
Description: Racist print, possibly a performance handbill, depicting a simian equestrian rider attired in a military uniform and a hat. He holds an American flag while standing atop a horse galloping in a circus ring past a row of smiling and cheering white men, women, and children spectators., Title from item., Date inferred from content., Print pasted on back of ledger page with manuscript notes., Lib. Company. Annual report, 1997, p. 35-36., Purchase 1997., RVCDC, Description revised 2021., Access points revised 2021., Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
Date: [ca. 1835]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department GC - Entertainment [P.9557.2a]

Title: [Simian circus rider atop a galloping horse]
Description: Racist print, possibly a performance handbill, depicting a simian rider attired in a military uniform and a plumed hat. He holds an American flag as he stands on top of the horse's saddle, which gallops in a circus ring., Title supplied by cataloger., Print pasted on back of ledger page with manuscript notes., Possibly by engraver Samuel Anness who resided in Philadelphia in 1818., Purchase 1997., RVCDC, Description revised 2021., Access points revised 2021., Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
Date: [ca. 1835]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department GC - Entertainment [P.9557.2b]

Title: Marshal's sale! By virtue of a writ of sale, by the Hon. John Cadwalader, judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in Admiralty, to me directed, will be sold, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the store, 712 S. Delaware Avenue, on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 1861, at 12 o'clock, M., 43 casks of linseed oil, part of the cargo of the ship Amelia, marked as follows: eleven puncheons and twenty hodsheads of linseed oil (C. & B.) 1-31 and twelve casks of raw linseed oil, marked C. & B. 32-43
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., The illustrations are two ships., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; attached is a newspaper clipping: The United States Marshal, through their agent, Mr. Cook, of the firm of Dutilh & Cook, disposed of 43 casks of linseed oil, at public auction, yesterday noon, ... The oil which was purchased by Messrs. Grove & Bro, at 69 cents per gallon, was part of the cargo of the prize ship Amelia, which was sold some two or three weeks ago., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Marshal (Pennsylvania : Eastern District)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta Marshal (2)5786.F.109c (McAllister)

Title: Down the bay excursions 130 miles for $1.00. The new steamer Wawaset leaves the first wharf below Arch Street every morning, (Sundays excepted,) at 7 o'clock, for Bombay Hook & intermediate places on the river & bay. Returning--leaves the landing at 1 o'clock, reaching the city about dusk. A beautiful ride is here offered at a reasonable price. The boat passes quite near to Fort Delaware, giving a fine view of this famous fortification and the surrounding barracks, which now contain no less than 13,000 Rebel prisoners. Good meals provided on the boat!
Description: Printed on yellow paper., The illustration shows the steamer Wawaset., 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 Down (6)5777.F.1 (McAllister)

Title: New goods! "The Union must and shall be preserved" J.C. Wallace & Co. Craigsville, Pa. take pleasure in announcing to their friends and the public generally, that they have just received, and are now opening, a complete and well selected stock of staple, fancy, foreign and domestic dry goods purchased in Philadelphia for cash, at panic prices, and will be sold at a small advance on the cost for cash or produce. The stock consists in part of silks, de laines, cassimeres, tweeds, cloths, handk'fs, laces, linens, ginghams, shawls, bed tickings, Irish linen, bleached & brown domestics, gloves & hosiery calicoes gents' cravats " gloves, ladies' dress goods. Ready-made clothing, fancy notions, hardware and queensware, boots and shoes, hats and caps A good stock of fresh groceries. Much pains and attention has been taken in the selection of their stock, so they feel able to recommend them with confidence. They ask of the community generally an examination of their stock. Their motto is "Small profits & quick sales." Country produce taken in exchange for goods. Highest price paid for wool. Craigsville, Pa, May 1st, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for J.C. Wallace & Co.; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: J.C. Wallace & Co.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 J C Wallace (6)5777.F.7a (McAllister)

Title: New store The undersigned would call the attention of the citizens of Dubuque and Jackson Counties, to his stock of dry goods! groceries, and general merchandise, now arriving from the Atlantic cities, and purchased entirely for cash at panic prices. Terms cash. Call and see
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustrations show a man waving his hat, holding a large U.S. flag, and an eagle with the banner: Bargains bargains., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Dick, D. M.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Dick (6)5777.F.4a (Mcallister)

Title: Another war declared Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters"! S. Barlow Espy in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, cutlery, boots, shoes, hats and caps bonnets and embroideries, every style and quality, etc., etc., right from the fountain head of the goods trade, with the following inscription on his banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." The public generally and the citizens of Shelby County particularly, read the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... I am determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... My facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives me the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting my customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... Wanted in exchange for goods, at the highest market price 25,000 bushels of good wheat, 30,000 bushels of corn, 10,000 lbs. of feathers, 20,000 lbs. of rags, 400,000 doz. eggs and anything else in corresponding quanities, which the people have to sell, provided a market can be found for it in the United States. Shelbyville. Ill. April, 1st, 1861
Description: Capt. Stephen Barlow Espy, of Co. G, 115th Illinois Infantry, was killed at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863., Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Eighteen illustrations of varying sizes, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Espy, Stephen Barlow, 1848-1863
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Espy (5)5777.F.56 (McAllister)

Title: Attention, Union men! Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" P. & C. Templeton are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, clothing, boots, shoes, hats and caps, groceries, queensware and cutlery of every style and quality, etc., etc., right from Philadelphia, with the following inscription on their banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." To the public generally who wish to buy goods, we make the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... we are determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... Our facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives us the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting our customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. 20,000 lbs. of wool wanted, for which the highest cash price will be paid. Brady's Bend, Pa., May, 1861
Description: Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: P. & C. Templeton
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 P & C Temp (5)5777.F.57 (McAllister)

Title: Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" Spruance & Megear are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, boots, shoes, hats and caps, groceries, queensware and cutlery of every style and quality, etc., etc., right from Philadelphia, with the following inscription on their banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." To the public generally who wish to buy goods, we make the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... we are determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... Our facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives us the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting our customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Smyrna, Del., April, 1861
Description: Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Spruance & Meager
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Spruance (5)5777.F.50a (McAllister)

Title: Attention Union men! Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" S.C. & L. Fox are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, clothing, boots, shoes, hats and caps, groceries, queensware and cutlery of every style and quality, etc., etc., right from Philadelphia and Baltimore, with the following inscription on their banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." To the public generally who wish to buy goods, we make the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... we are determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... Our facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives us the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting our customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Sandy Creek, May 1st, 1861
Description: Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: S.C. & L. Fox
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 S C & L Fox (5)5777.F.55 (McAllister)

Title: Attention, Union men! Great fall in prices! For the latest styles and cheapest bargains ever offered in this market, call on G.W. Mouk, and behold the truly wonderful and magnificent display of dry goods fancy goods, staple goods, notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes, ready made clothing, groceries, hardware, queensware, glassware, iron nails, &c. Having just returned from the cities of the East, where, under the present distracted state of the markets, I have been able to buy goods at truly panic prices, ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Claysburg, Pa. May, 1861
Description: Printed in red and blue., The large illustration shows a man waving his hat, holding a large U.S. Flag; the illustration at foot shows a man on a horse-drawn wagon racing a train; seven other smaller illustrations are around the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Mouk, G. W.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Mouk (5)5777.F.54 (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: Irish Brigade Second Regiment! Col. Robt. Emmett Patterson, commanding Recruits wanted for the Hibernia Greens, Co. B. Pay and rations to commence on signing the roll. Uniforms and comfortable quarters provided. This regiment is accepted by the governor. Volunteers by joining this regiment will be entitled to all the state and city appropriations, with the hundred dollars bounty of the United States. Recruiting station, Military Hall, Library Street
Description: The 115th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized by Robert Emmet Patterson, beginning in Nov. 1861; Patterson was discharged Dec. 2, 1862; the regiment was consolidated and incorporated into the 110th Regiment in May 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1208, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 126., The illustrations include six soldiers, in groups of three, standing at attention; soldiers in a camp, with tents and the flag; and an eagle on a shield, no 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, 115th (1861-1864), Company B.
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.49d (McAllister)

Title: Please call and see the new goods! Just received at Price's Cheap Cash Store Ashland, Pa Where all goods are sold at the lowest market prices. Small profits and quick sales is my motto
Description: Printed in red and green., The illustration, signed H.L.S. 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: Price's Cash Store
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Price (6)5777.F.13 (McAllister)

Title: Just received at Price's Cash Store! Ashland, Pa A new & desirable stock of summer goods! To which the attention of the public generally is respectfully solicited. Remember, the motto is still quick sales and small profits
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a man waving his hat and holding a large U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Price's Cash Store
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Price (6)5777.F.5a (McAllister)

Title: Elfelt's Union Dry Goods Store The greatest bargains in St. Paul! Third St., near the church
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a man waving his hat and holding a large U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Elfelt Brothers
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Elfelt (6)5777.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: "The Union must and shall be preserved" Oster & Carn Cheap Side, Bedford, respectfully announce that they have just received a large stock of new and cheap summer goods! Embracing a large and general assortment of staple and fancy dry goods! Ready-made clothing, hats, boots and shoes, cutlery, glass, china and queensware, fresh groceries, spices, &c. &c. To which the attention of cash and prompt short time buyers is particularly invited. Their goods have been purchased at the very lowest figures, so that they have ability to offer extraordinary good bargains. Produce taken in exchange for goods. Bedford, Pa, May 1st, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for Oster & Carn; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; this poster was cut in half between "Oster & Carn" and "Cheap Side, Bedford,"., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Oster & Carn
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Oster (6)5777.F.16a-b (McAllister)

Title: "The Union must and shall be preserved" New spring & summer goods bought at panic prices!! McCan & Arter, have just received a large and beautiful stock of spring and summer goods, which have been bought at panic prices, in Philadelphia and selected with great care to suit the wants of their customers, among which may be found dry goods! of every description; fancy dress goods, silks, &c. A large stock of groceries, hardware, queensware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, &c. Together with everything usually kept in a country store, all of which will be sold low for cash or produce. Call before purchasing elsewhere, as they are determined to give bargains. Hanover, Ohio, May, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for McCan & Arter; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: McCan & Arter
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 McCan (6)5777.F.14 (McAllister)

Title: Attention volunteers! Fort Sumter re-taken Lawrence and Beaver County merchants in a fearful state of excitement, Ramage's store reinforced by a splendid stock of new goods! Notwithstanding--and ladies and gentlemen, they must and will be sold, and at war prices! My store has bsen [sic] recently enlarged. My stock was never before so complete. I never sold as good prints for 8 & 10 cts. before. I never sold shoes as cheap. My bonnet trimmings are cheaper and better than usual. My domestic ginghams won't run out. My dress goods are of the latest styles and in fact I have nothing but what is desirable. Please call and see for yourselves. "No trouble to show goods" is our motto---so ladies don't be backward. Walk in. P.S. All kinds of produce taken in exchange for goods. Enon, Pa. May
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Attention!; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Ramage, Benjamin
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Ramage (6)5777.F.15 (McAllister)

Title: "The Union must and shall be preserved" G. & J.H. Cooper would respectfully announce to the citizens of Mount Jackson, and surrounding country, that they are now receiving and opening at the old stand, direct from Philadelphia and New York, a complete and carefully selected stock of goods, many of which were bought at the greatly reduced panic prices, consisting of dry goods! Ready made clothing, groceries, hardware, queensware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, &c. A good stock of paints, oils & dye stuffs. And in fact almost everything kept in a country store, all of which will be sold very cheap. ... Country produce taken at market prices. Mount Jackson, Lawrence Co., Pa
Description: The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for G. & J.H. Cooper,; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: G. & J.H. Cooper
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 G & J H Cooper (6)5777.F.10 (McAllister)

Title: The Union now & forever Houtton & Brother new cheap clothing store, Centre Street, opposite Conner's Office, Ashland, Pa., would respectfully announce to the citizens in general, that they have just received from Philadelphia, a large and beautiful stock of ready made clothing of the usual varieties, which is warranted to be made of the best materials, and cut with more taste, and last though not least, cheaper than any other stock of clothing ever brought to this place. Also, a good stock of furnishing goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, &c., &c. Call and see and judge for yourselves. "Our motto is small profits and quick sales." April, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for Houtton & Brother; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Houtton & Brother
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Houtton (6)5777.F.9 (McAllister)

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