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Title: Proclamation! Richard Magee [advertisement]
Description: The Proclamation is an advertisement for R. Magee's valentines and consists of the text. Inscribed: Apl 1872., Text: PROCLMATION! /RICHARD MAGEE, /No. 316 Chestnut St. / REMEMBER 316 CHESTNUT STREET / Call at the Headquarters Neat, / Of R. MAGEE, on Chestnut Street, / And purchase there, at Love's High Court, / Valentines of every Sort; / Valentines all Hearts to Move, / Valentines on happy Love; / Valentines of every Hue, / Valentines all Fresh and New; / Valentines for Friends who Roam, / Valentines for Friends at Home; / Valentines with Pictures Rare, / To please the Men and Charm the Fair; / Valentines on Fashion, Queer, / Valentines all Hearts to Cheer; / Valentines of each Device, / Valentines at every Price; / Valentines both Small and Large, / And directed Free of Charge. / All of which, quick, Call and See, / At the Famed Store of R. MAGEE. / [Signed.] CUPID. / Valentines at all Prices, Valentines Direct, / Valentines Delivered Free of Charge, / At R. MAGGE'S 316 Chestnut Street., Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Date: [1872?]

Title: The following directions for the use of Spalding's prepared glue, will be of service to those who are unacquainted with its nature and uses
Description: In imprint, "New-York" follows street address., Spalding appears in Trow's New York city dir. 1862-3 at 48 Cedar Street, which is the address used on the advertisement; his only other appearance is in 1860, address of 30 Platt; D. Murphy & Son is not listed after 1861., Verso contains advertisements for various other products of Henry C. Spalding & Co., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Henry C. Spalding & Co.
Date: [ca. 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm# Am 1862 Henry 8231.F

Title: M'Clees & Germon, daguerreotype rooms, S.E. corner of Chestnut and 8th Sts., Philadelphia Messrs. McClees & Germon, having fitted up the most splendid apartments in the above location, hope for a continuance of that patronage which they have heretofore received, ... The great success with which they have met at their former establishment, in a retired location, (No. 80 Walnut street,) with many disadvantages to contend against
Description: McClees & Germon is listed in Philadelphia directories at 80 1/2 Walnut Street in 1847, and at the S.E. corner of 8th and Chestnut Streets from 1848 to 1850., Imprint from p. [2]., Printed on p. [1]-[2] only.
Creator: McClees & Germon
Date: [1848?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1848 McClees 105443.D (Doret)

Title: Proclamation! Whereas, the rapidly recurring frequency of rebel raids has caused considerable alarm among the people of this commonwealth, and whereas, their just indignation has been aroused against the traitorous foe ... R. B. da Costa's West Indian Tooth Powder
Description: Printed area measures: 50.8 x 34.6 cm., Formerly part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [ca. 1861-1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Procl (6) 5777.F .27b

Title: Extra news! Philadelphia in no danger of invasion from the rebels! The largest battery in the city! Recruits wanted, from 2 to 60 years of age, at J.B. Shannon's rendezvous, 1009 Market Street, married or unmarried, to purchase field pieces, in large or small numbers, from five cents to ten dollars, mounted or unmounted, the largest assortment in the city to select from. Please give us a call! N.B. Pistols, all styles, and at prices to suit the times!
Description: Jacob B. Shannon, locksmith and hardware manufacturer, is listed in Philadelphia directories at this address beginning in 1860., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Shannon, Jacob B.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Shannon 5786.F.110b (McAllister)

Title: Hathaway's patent portable writing case, designed for army use This is a neat, compact, and useful article, so constructed as to combine both the portfolio and desk. A small metal case contains a patent secure-top inkstand, paper, pens, envelopes. &c., --attached to this is a portfolio for note paper and letters,--and connected with the whole is a light, yet strong hinge table or writing board, which can be held in the hand and used in any position, either standing, sitting, or on horseback, and furnishes a hard and smooth surfaced for writing, always at hand and easily used. When packaged for transportation, it forms a roll of only nine inches in length, and weighs but thirteen ounces. They are made two different sizes. The new patent inkstand can be had separately, either singly or by the gross
Description: The illustration shows a Union soldier, in camp, writing on the portable desk., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: John M. Whittemore & Co.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 John M 9982.F.19 (McAllister)

Title: E.W. Carryl & Co. No. 715 Chestnut Street, Masonic Hall, Philadelphia. Silver plated wares and house furnishing goods Army and navy goods, and camp utensils of every description, fire arms, swords, etc. United States government depot for furnishing soldiers' cups, plates, knives, army stoves, &c
Description: Edward W. Carryl & Co. were listed in Philadelphia directories from 1860 to 1863., Printer's name from colophon., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: E.W. Carryl & Co.
Date: [between 1861 and 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 E W Carryl 9982.F.18 (McAllister)

Title: Circular. Press on, to victory! The disabled soldier, truly grateful for recent considerations, on short acquaintance, humbly begs to inform the citizens of Philadelphia, and an appreciative public, that he is established at Stand No. 2, near S.W. corner Western Market, on Market Street, between 15th and 16th, where by assiduity and affability he desires to serve ice creams, fruits, pies, cakes, candies, nuts, segars and tobacco, to all consumers. Please respond with increasing patronage to enlarged efforts to please. Wounded but not whipped! Disciplined, yet determined to thrive! Devoted to the public good
Description: William Constable appears in Philadelphia directories in 1864, in a variety store, 2015 Locust Street, and in 1865 as a confectionery, 832 Shippen., The illustration shows an angel blowing a trumpet., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Constable, Wm. (William)
Date: [1864 or 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Constab (2)5786.F.199b (McAllister)

Title: Circular. Hear ye! Hear! Hear! Hear! Lovers of the Constitution and the Union, and our one government: Your servant and patriot brother was disabled by gun-shot wounds in battle, but will not surrender, no, never! yet appeals to a discriminating public for patronage. P.S. Help such as persevere. We are enlisted for life
Description: William Constable appears in Philadelphia directories in 1864, in a variety store, 2015 Locust Street, and in 1865 as a confectionery, 832 Shippen., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Constable, Wm. (William)
Date: [1864 or 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Constab (2)5786.F.112b (McAllister)

Title: Wm. R. Dyer & Co.'s Western and mercantile directory for 1862 Principal office, No. 607 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. The design of the United States military and mercantile directory, is to call the attention of sutlers, army officers, and the trade in general, to the advertising patrons of this enterprise, ... Advertisements inserted at the following rates, viz.: Per page, $20 00
Description: Printed on p. [1] only; printed in blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; inscribed (by the printer, King & Baird?): 300 Mar 1 $2.50., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wm. R. Dyer & Co.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Wm R Dyer (2)5786.F.52d (McAllister)

Title: Wm. R. Dyer & Co.'s Western and mercantile directory for 1862 Principal office, No. 607 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. The design of the United States military and mercantile directory, is to call the attention of sutlers, army officers, and the trade in general, to the advertising patrons of this enterprise, ... Advertisements inserted at the following rates, viz.: Per page, $20 00
Description: Printed on p. [1] only; printed in blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; inscribed (by the printer, King & Baird?): 300 Mar 1 $2.50., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wm. R. Dyer & Co.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Wm R Dyer (2)5786.F.52d (McAllister)

Title: We will cash all coupons on 7 3/10 per cent Treasury notes and a full supply of the notes always on hand and for sale. Also, the new one year six per cent. certificates of the government. These will be sold at a liberal discount. Quartermaster vouchers either cashed at market rates, or funded into one year certificates. Government and other stocks bought and sold on commission. Uncurrent funds, gold and silver, &c. bought and sold. Drafts and notes collected. Money received on deposit, and interest allowed
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Jay Cooke & Co.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Jay (2)5786.F.11a (McAllister)

Title: Soldiers your health, comfort, and usefulness, and your country's welfare, will in a great measure depend on your keeping your feet dry many are now lying in hospitals, but for wet feet might be rendering their country good service. One box of Frank Miller's leather preservative and water proof oil blacking, manufactured by Frank Miller & Co. Warsaw, N.Y. will last you one year. Try it, use it, and tell it to your fellows
Description: Dyott & Sons are listed at this address in the 1860 Philadelphia directory; by 1861, the company is listed as Dyott & Co. at 232 North Second Street., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Frank Miller & Co.
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Frank (2)5786.F.161e (McAllister)

Title: Dr. Hooker's medicines J.T. Webber & Co., druggists and apothecaries, No. 7 State Street, Springfield, Mass. Proprietors of Dr. Hooker's Cough and Croup syrup, Solidified Balsam and Liquid Balm. Dealers in patent medicines, cooking extracts, perfumery, toilet articles, &c., &c. Pure wines and liquors for medicinal purposes. Physicians' prescriptions carefully compounded
Description: Joseph T. Webber began his drug business on State St., Springfield, Mass. in 1863, and moved to the corner of State and Main in 1865., "Family knitting machines. The Lamb Knitting Machine Company."--p. 2. The Lamb Knitting Machine Company was organized in Springfield, Mass. in 1865., A leaf detached from an unidentified work, with running title: Advertisements., One illustration signed: T. Chubbuck sc. Springfield., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: J.T. Webber & Co.
Date: [ca. 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 J T Web 112072.D (Helfand)

Title: French millinery, and fancy dress making establishment
Description: Caption title., Blank order form, p. [3], dated: 183[blank]., Madame Gaubert is listed in Philadelphia directories from 1831 to 1842; she is listed at this address from 1831 to 1833, but by 1835 is listed at 221 Chestnut Street., Printed on p. [1] and [3] only., Not in Checklist Amer. imprints., Library Company copy has Mme. Gaubert's MS. notes.
Creator: Gaubert, Madame
Date: [between 1831 and 1834?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Am 1831 Gaubert 14395.Q

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington every night this week. ... Don't forget Thanksgiving day and night Admission, 25 and 50 cents
Description: The actors listed include: Dan Gardner, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, and Larry Tooley., The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington was on the program at Sanford's Opera House from Nov. 28 to Dec. 3, 1864., Library Company copy printed on same sheet as, and intended to be separated from: Sanford's new Opera House now the resort of fashion!! (Philadelphia, 1864); originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (27)5761.F.113d (McAllister)

Title: Union Umbrella Store 777 South 2d St. below German, lower side, Philadelphia. Having opened a new store, and taken the advantage of the hard times, by making my purchases exclusively for cash, I know I can sell my goods twenty per cent. cheaper than those who have had a stock on hand before the crisis. Being connected with one of the largest manufactories in the city, I am enabled to make a good selection for quality, and price. Before making your purchases give me a call, and judge for yourselves
Description: Gideon W. Sweeten, umbrellamaker, is listed in Philadelphia directories from 1856 to 1860, though not at this address., The illustration is a U.S. flag with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Sweeten, Gideon William
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Sweeten 5786.F.181h (McAllister)

Title: Mementos of the Rebellion. Confederate notes and shinplasters The undersigned has just published perfect fac-similes of the following "Confederate States of America" notes and shinplasters, which will be found curious as well as interesting mementos of the Rebellion. ... Retail price, 5 cents each. Trade supplied at $2 per 100, or $15 per 1000
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Upham 5795.F.137i (McAllister)

Title: Half price! Half price! Confederate notes and shinplasters selling at one-half former prices Fourteen different rebel notes, shinplasters and postage stamps, perfect fac-similes of the originals, (printed in red, green and black ink,) sold by the 100 or 1,000 at the following reduced rates:-- 50 cents per 100, or $4 per 1,000. One each of the fourteen different kinds sent post-paid to any address, on receipt of 25 cents. All orders by mail or express, promptly executed
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Upham 5795.F.128f (McAllister)

Title: Mementos of the Rebellion. Rebel notes, shinplasters and postage stamps The undersigned has just published perfect fac-similes of the following rebel notes, shinplasters and postage stamps, which will be found curious as well as interesting mementos of the Rebellion. ... Retail price of the notes and shinplasters, five cents each. Postage stamps, three cents each. Agents supplies with notes and shinplasters, at $2 per 100, or $15 per thousand. Postage stamps, at $1 per 100, or $7 50 per thousand. One each of the above notes, shinplasters and postage stamps, sent post-paid to any address, on the receipt of fifty cents. Quick sales and large profits. Upwards of 80,000 of the notes, shinplasters and postage stamps have been sold during the past four weeks, and the cry is still for more. Orders by mail and express promptly filled
Description: Facsmiles of two notes on verso., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Upham, Samuel C. (Samuel Curtis), 1819-1885
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Upham 5795.F.139i (McAllister)

Title: Published weekly, in Philadelphia Two dollars per annum, great reductions to clubs. Novel and beautiful premiums! In announcing the commencement of a new volume of The war press, it is the publisher's intention to show his appreciation of its great success by making many improvements in its contents, and adding to its attractiveness by every means in his power. Since the appearance of the first number of this paper, on the 16th of November, 1861, its list of subscribers has steadily increased, ... We give a magnificent premium to the getter up of a club of twenty. It is a splendid photograph album, containing thirty accurate card portraits of celebrated men in the present war!
Description: At head of title, in an ornament: Forney's war press 1861., Printed in red and black; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 75.0 x 55.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Forney, John W. (John Wien), 1817-1881
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Forney (2)5786.F.60a (McAllister)

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 Mead Alley Wharf, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1861, at 12 o'clock, noon, the following, being the cargo of the schr. Mary Wood. 15 hogsheads of molasses, 4 barrels of do. 2,553 bushels salt
Description: The illustrations are two ships., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., 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.111c (McAllister(

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 Distict [sic] of Pennsylvania, in Admiralty, to me directed, will be sold, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Catharine Street Wharf, on Thursday, October 3, 1861, at 12 o'clock, M., the one-fourth part of the schooner Alice
Description: The illustrations are two ships., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., 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.109b (McAllister)

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 Philadelphia Exchange, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 1861, at 12 o'clock, M., the one-sixteenth part of the schooner John S. Lee, her tackle, apparel and furniture, being the interest of Andrew J. Howell, a resident and inhabitant of the state of North Carolina, in the said schooner, now lying at House's Wharf, Richmond
Description: The illustrations are two ships., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., 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.109a (McAllister)

Title: Transportation of the dead! Staunton Transportation Company's transportation case, preserves the body in a natural and perfect condition as when placed in it, for any distance or length of time, in any weather. It is light, durable, tastefully finished, and so arranged as to readily expose the face of the corpse for inspection. The corpse requires no preparation, as by embalming, cutting or poisoning; but all arrangements for the funeral can be made and held a church or home, as though the subject had died on the day of arrival at home. The transportation cases are rented only to carry bodies home and returned by express at the company's expense. ... Coffins, boxes, &c., furnished for those desiring to take up friends, (who are buried,) for removal, together with teams, exhumers and guides who have surveyed the whole battle-fields of the Potomac Army. Also, embalmers, deodorizers and army disinfectionists, of the best scientific attainments, ... their services rendered if wished. ... Call, or direct letters, at Washington, cor. 4th Avenue Hotel, Baltimore, Barnum's Hotel, Philadelphia, Girard Hotel. Gettysburg, Balt. St., sign of D. & J. Culp. Gettysburg, Aug. 4, '63
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Staunton Transportation Company
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Staunton (6)5777.F.51a (McAllister)

Title: Photographs! Photographs! Photographs! With all the latest improvements The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens and soldiers of Chestnut Hill and vicinity, that he has located the excelsior sky and side-light photograph and ambrotype car cor. Willow Grove Avenue and Main St., Chestnut Hill, opposite the hospital, were he takes photographs and ambrotypes of the latest improved styles. He would invite all those wishing photographs or ambrotypes to send away in letters, to call and examine his stock of pictures before going elsewhere. Satisfaction guarantied. Large size photographs, one dollar Carte de visites, five for one dollar Particular attention will be paid to taking pictures of children. Pictures copied. Invalids waited on at their residences. Likenesses of deceased persons taken. Also, ladies' and gentlemen's pictures taken on horseback, or in their carriages. Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy as clear weather. Call and examine for yourselves. Cor. Willow Grove Ave. & Main St., Chestnut Hill on the road leading to the hospital
Description: The Mower Hospital opened on Willow Grove Avenue in Chestnut Hill in Jan. 1863., The illustrations shows an eagle on a field of stars, 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: Paul, Harry A.
Date: [between 1863 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 Paul (6)5777.F.7b (McAllister)

Title: Great victory gained The enemy defeated! D. Arndit's patent moth repeller Thousands of dollars saved annually by the use of Arndit's patent moth repeller The only thing in the world that will save your property from destruction by moths. Call and examine for yourselves. Lose no time, for delays are dangerous. By the use of my patent you can save your furs, all cloth, woolen goods, and all property likely to be destroyed by moths, perfectly free from any injury, should they be packed away for years. Office 138 South Third St. Room No. 5, upstairs
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Arndit, D.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Arndit (6)5777.F.6b (McAllister)

Title: Parr's patent American camp chest Patented June 25th, 1861
Description: Signed on p. [3]: "American Camp Chest Co.," 202 Broadway, N.Y., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: American Camp Chest Co.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 American 9982.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: To the army and the traveling public generally! The subscriber takes this method respectfully to ask the attention of his friends, and all who may be interested, to his original patent camp or traveling bed-trunk, with table attached. which will be found, especially by officers of the army, by pioneers in their exploring expeditions, by persons who attend religious camp meetings, or are constructing railroads, or putting up telegraph wires through sparse settlements, one of the most convenient and useful articles of modern invention. ... The subscriber also manufactures and keeps constantly on hand and for sale all the different styles of ladies and gents' trunks, valises, and bags, from the lower priced articles to those now most approved and of the richest finish, ... Call and see Andrews' original patent camp or traveling bed-trunk, and examine his fine stock of trunks, valises, and traveling bags generally
Description: William A. Andrews is listed in Philadelphia directories from 1859 to 1871; most of the "References" are soldiers in the Civil War era volunteer regiments from Philadelphia., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Andrews, William A.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Andrews 9982.F.16 (McAllister)

Title: There are now but two parties in this country, the friends and the enemies of the government Every man who does not stand up for all measures that may be adopted for the maintenance of the honor of our country, at whatever cost of blood or money that may be necessary, is a traitor at heart
Description: At head of title: "A union of hearts and a union of hands, a union that none can sever, A union of hearts and a union of hands, and the flag of our Union forever!", Three illustrations: an eagle with the flag and a blank banner is flanked by two copies of a man nailing the U.S. flag to a pole., 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 #Am 1861 There (6)5777.F.101a (McAllister)

Title: The Philadelphia inquirer. Wednesday, September 25. 1861 The Rebellion A grand review of infantry and cavalry The war in Missouri Col. Mulligan fights 59 hours without water Gen. Prentiss not heard from Gen. Fremont taking the field The Kentucky war nws [sic] More skirmishing with rebels, &c
Description: An advertising poster with the headlines of the day., 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 #Am 1861 Phila Inq (1)5777.F.70c (McAllister)

Title: A paper for the camp and fireside! Forney's war press The intense interest everywhere felt in the mighty contest in which the armies and fleets of the nation are engaged, on the Potomac, in Western Virginia, in Kentucky, in Missouri, on the sea coast and elsewhere, and the existing demand for a weekly journal that will furnish a full and accurate account of the thrilling events of this exciting and ever-memorable period, acceptable alike to soldiers in camp, to peaceful firesides, ... a great war paper!
Description: "Forney's" appears within an ornament; the ornament also bears the date 1861, and is signed: J.H. Byram, engr., Printed in red and black; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 67.7 x 44.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Forney, John W. (John Wien), 1817-1881
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Forney (2)5786.F.44 (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: The Philadelphia inquirer. Friday, December 13, 1861 Important from Europe. The Mason-Slidell arrest in England! How the news was received! Doings in Congress! Complaint against Gen. Stone! Rebel force at Leesburg. The war in Georgia! The fight at Fort Pickens! 2 killed & 13 wounded! Rebel flags to be excluded from Egypt, &c
Description: An advertising poster with the headlines of the day., 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 #Am 1861 Phila Inq (6)5777.F.23a (McAllister)

Title: The Philadelphia inquirer. Saturday, October 26, 1861 The Battle of Balls Bluff further interesting particulars! A list of the killed, wounded and missing. Later from Gen. Banks' command! A large rebel force in view! News from Washington Latest from Missouri! Price still retreating! Our generals in full pursuit! Later from Europe, &c
Description: An advertising poster with the headlines of the day., 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 Phila Inq (6)5777.F.22c (McAllister)

Title: Public sale, for the benefit of the Sanitary Fair Building lot West Street, between 19th & 20th & Coates & Brown Sts On Saturday, June 18, 1864, at 12 o'clock, noon, will be sold at public sale, without reserve, at the flag staff, on Union Avenue, in the fair buildings, the following property, presented to the Sanitary Fair, ... Clear of all incumbrance. Terms cash
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.). Committee of Auctioneers, Committee of Auctioneers
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1864 Great (1)5781.F.31b (McAllister)

Title: In aid of the sick and wounded soldiers Concert by the Harmonia Musical Society, Musical Fund Hall, Tuesday evening, April 1st, 1862. The Cantata of Ruth, and miscellaneous music will be presented. Tickets fifty cents each
Description: Printed in blue, on card stock., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Harmonia Musical Society (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Harmonia (2)5786.F.159a (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: [Advertisements for proprietary medicines prepared and sold by Thomas Hollis, druggist and apothecary, 23 Union Street, Boston, Mass.]
Description: Collection title devised by cataloger., Thomas Hollis was at this address beginning in 1853. After his death in 1875, the business was carried on by his sons, Thomas and Francis, at the same address., Contents: [1] Hollis' Celebrated Eye Water, for sore, weak, and inflamed eyes -- [2] Jaundice Bitters, prepared by Thomas Hollis -- [3] Hollis's Vegetable Pectoral Syrup, for the cure of coughs, colds, hooping cough, influenza, and all coughs incident to children -- [4] Hollis' Compound Boneset and Wild Cherry Cough Candy -- [5] Hollis's original and genuine Liquid Opodelodoc or Rheumatic Liniment -- [6] Try it! Try it! Try it! Hollis' Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla, with iodide of potass -- [7] Insect Powder. For the destruction of insects, ants, roaches, water bugs, garden worms, &c. -- [8] Jonathan P. Hall & Co. Genuine Spice Bitters, prepared by Thomas Hollis -- [9] Hollis Herbal Compound -- [10] Dr. Whitney's Elixir of Life., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Hollis, Thomas, 1802-1875
Date: [not before 1853]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Coll. Helfand Popular Medicine 111807.O (Helfand)

Title: [Advertisements for proprietary medicines marketed by Dr. A. Snyder, of Newville, Herkimer County, N.Y.]
Description: Collection title devised by cataloger., Contents: [1] Death on worms!!! Dr. A. Snyder's Concentrated Oleaginous Extract of Red Cedar, New York : Wm. C. Bryant & Co., [between 1848 and 1852?], 1 sheet ([1] p.) -- [2] Death on worms! Dr. A. Snyder's Concentrated Oleaginous Extract of Red Cedar, 1 sheet ([1] p.) -- [3] Dr. A. Snyder's Electro-Magnetic Tooth Drop, 1 sheet ([1] p.)., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Snyder, A.
Date: [between 1848 and 1852?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Coll. Helfand Popular Medicine 111821.O (Helfand)

Title: [Advertisements for proprietary medicines marketed by W. Gilmore & Son, of Pavilion, N.Y.]
Description: Collection title devised by cataloger., Contents: [1] Neuralgia! If you are trouble with this distressing complaint, and wish for relief, try a box of Gilmore's Neuralgia Cure, [1875], 1 sheet ([2] p.) -- [2] Worth its weight in gold! Gilmore's Aromatic Wine, a new remedy for ladies, [1875], [4] p., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: W. Gilmore & Son
Date: [1875]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Coll. Helfand Popular Medicine 111798.O (Helfand)

Title: [Advertisements for proprietary medicines marketed by R.W. Robinson & Son, wholesale druggists, of New York, N.Y.]
Description: Collection title devised by cataloger., The company was formed in 1870 by Russell W. Robinson. It went into bankruptcy in 1908., Contents: [1] The Old Squaw's Cure for Fever & Ague, one testimonial dated Sept. 1871; with MS. notes on verso by a women, "Diary of one day, not a 'busy' one. September 14, 1887" -- [2] Robinson's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda, sold by A.C. Mabie, Sparkill, N.Y. -- [3] Sol-San-Dis (Soluble Sanitary Disinfectant), one testimonial dated Sept. 8, 1890., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: R.W. Robinson & Son
Date: [between 1870 and 1908]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Coll. Helfand Popular Medicine 111803.O (Helfand)

Title: Dr. C.W. Kierstead's unrivalled remedy, the King of All Pain! The great internal & external medicine, ... You will find full directions in the German and English languages, how to use the King of All Pain, on the inside wrapper of each bottle. ... Sold by druggists, apothecaries & dealers, everywhere
Description: Copyright 1865 by Dr. C.W. Kierstead in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 23.9 x 16.6 cm., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Kierstead, C. W.
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Kiers 16742.Q (Helfand)

Title: Dr. O. Phelps Brown's acacian balsam, renovating pills, magic assimilant ethereal ointment, with full directions for use. Herbal remedies
Description: Running title: Dr. O. Phelps Brown's herbal remedies., "All orders, or other correspondence relative to the four great remedies, must be addressed to Dr. O. Phelps Brown, No. 19 Grant St., Jersey City, N.J."--p. 4; Dr. Brown was at this address from at least 1865 to 1869; by 1870, he was at 21 Grand St., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Brown, O. Phelps (Oliver Phelps)
Date: [between 1865 and 1869?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Brown 16723.Q (Helfand)

Title: Doctor Laroch's von Paris, ächte Pillen für die rhumatischen Uebel, &c Das schäzbarste Hülfsmittel fur Rhumatismus, rhumatische Gicht, scorbutische Umstäde, &c. Auszug ans einem Brief des Doctoren Laroche in Paris, an den Doctor M. Lechleitner in Lancaster, Pa
Description: Advertisement, testimonials, and directions for use of Dr. Laroche's rheumatism pills, available from his agent, Dr. M. Lechleitner, in Lancaster, Pa., Dated from typographic evidence., Printed area measures 20.3 x 18.2 cm., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Laroche, Dr.
Date: [between 1830 and 1850?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1830 Laroche 15124.Q(Roughwood)

Title: Doctor Laroch's von Paris, ächte Pillen für die rhumatischen Uebel, &c Das schäzbarste Hülfsmittel fur Rhumatismus, rhumatische Gicht, scorbutische Umstäde, &c. Auszug ans einem Brief des Doctoren Laroche in Paris, an den Doctor M. Lechleitner in Lancaster, Pa
Description: Advertisement, testimonials, and directions for use of Dr. Laroche's rheumatism pills, available from his agent, Dr. M. Lechleitner, in Lancaster, Pa., Dated from typographic evidence., Printed area measures 20.3 x 18.2 cm., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Laroche, Dr.
Date: [between 1830 and 1850?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1830 Laroche 15124.Q(Roughwood)

Title: McAllister & Co. at the old established stand No. 48 Chestnut Street third door above Second St., Philadelphia. Have always for sale a great variety of spectacles, ... They have also for sale mathematical instruments, ... Spy glasses, ... Microscopes, ... Thermometers, ... Walking canes. ... A liberal discount made to those who purchase to sell again. Spectacles repaired,--new glasses fitted to old frames, &c
Description: McAllister & Co. are listed at this address in Philadelphia directories through 1853; in 1854, the listing at this address is for McAllister & Brother; in 1855, McAllister & Brother are listed at 194 Chestnut., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 27.9 x 17.4 cm.
Creator: McAllister & Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [not after 1853?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1853 McAllister 15004.Q (Doret)

Title: Godey's lady's book for 1881 will contain a complete novel in every number and every number will be complete in itself. Subscription price, only $2 per year For a period of more than fifty years this magazine has been a favorite with the American people, and its present owners have shown their ability and purpose to maintain its well-earned reputation as the cheapest and best lady's book in the world!
Description: Printed in red and blue; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 43.9 x 27.8 cm.
Creator: Godey's Lady's Book Publishing Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1880]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1880 Godey 10400.F (Doret)

Title: News from the seat of war! General European intelligence, etc. There are no papers published in the United States that are so eagerly sought after, and that give such general satisfaction in the extended and elaborate details of events now transpiring, as the New York Herald, Tribune, Times, and World. ... The Herald, Tribune, Times, and World, are daily received by the first line from New York, and are promptly delivered to subscribers in almost all parts of the city, by competent carriers, immediately on their arrival
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Zieber, William B.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Zieber (2)5786.F.102b (McAllister)

Title: Important manifesto! Citizens! Look to your rights!! P.F.W. having evacuated his late premises, and taken possession of a more tenable position, hopes, by an ample supply of ammunition, and all the materials necessary for a prolonged business siege, to carry the war into the very heart of the trading community, or by a peaceful treaty with his customers, preserve that union of interest which has so long existed between himself and the American people. ... May the Union never slide!!!
Description: Peter F. Wallace, carpenter, is listed at this address in the New York City directory for 1862; in 1863, his business address is listed as 142 Grand., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wallace, Peter F.
Date: [1861 or 1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Wallace (2)5786.F.174d (McAllister)

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