Civil War posters, 1861-1865

: Camden Regiment. The Steuben Rifle Company will be mustered in the service at Trenton, N.J. on Thursday August 8, 1861; pay will commence on that day.; Signed 'C. Meves, Capt.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Old New-Jersey Fourth! This Regiment has been accepted, and some of the companies mustered in.; A few more recruits are wanted to fill up the following companies. Company C; Capt. Jackson: Camden, [Company] D; [Capt.] Mickle: [Camden], Company E; [Capt.] Moore. [Camden], Company F; [Capt.] Lee. [Camden], [Company] G; [Capt.] Baker. [Camden]'. Signed 'Thomas Goodwin, Recruiting at Gloucester, for Company F, Capt. R.H. Lee. Maj. James M Cassady, No. 106 Federal St., Camden, N.J.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: $100 Bounty! Wanted, thirty sober, reliable, able bodied men for Company G, New Jersey Regiment, to be mustered in service on Saturday, August 24, 1861.; Signed 'T.W. Baker, Capt. L.M. Morris, 1st Lieut. J.K. Brown, 2d Lieut.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention! Young men of Camden and Vicinity. Recruits wanted immediately for the National Grays of Camden.; Signed 'Captain Louis R. Francine. 1st Lieut. George Campbell'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention, Jerseymen! A special chance now offered to join the 10th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers; now in the service at Washington, commanded by Col. W'm Murphy.; Men wanted, to fill Company E. Capt. G. W. Scott.' Signed 'John Wilson, Recruiting Agent.', Company E was also known as the 'Olden Legion.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention, Volunteers! Camden Fire Zouaves to be attached to the Olden Legion, Colonel Brian.; Signed 'Capt. John R Cunningham.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Mounted Riflemen. Able bodied men between the age of 18 and 45, desirous of volunteering for the present war, under the command of an experienced captain, will report themselves for enlistment at the office of Mickle and Cassidy.; Also known as the Camden Light Artillery. Signed 'Isaac W. Mickle, Capt. Co. E, 4th Reg. N.J.M., Recruiting Officer.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: To the patriotic young men of New Jersey. $100 Bounty $3.50 per month allowed for Clothing. $6.00 per month for a married man.; Recruiting for 'Olden Legion Regiment, Col. William Bryan.' Eagle wings spread with banner, branch and arrows. Banner reads, 'Freemen to arms!!!' Signed 'Capt. R. Graham Clark. 1st. Lieut Wm. Hamilton Axe. 2nd Lieut. Joseph S. Hugg', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: War. Volunteers wanted! For the Camden Regiment! Colonel N.T. Higbie. The Camden Guards, Capt. H.M. Jewett.'; Eagle wings raised with banner, branch and arrows. Banner reads, 'Pluribus Unum.', Also known as the 'Camden Guards'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Color'd men wanted! Bounty, $602. Cash down, 350. Besides State, and United States pay, &c.; Apply to James S. Henry; At Recruiting Office, Second & Bridge Ave.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Fifty-five men wanted! Bounty, $602. Cash down, 300. Besides State pay per month of $6.00, and from the United States 13.00. Colored men, will be mustered into colored regiments; and receive the same bounties.; Apply to James S. Henry; At Recruiting Office, Second & Bridge Ave.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Infantry wanted for Co. C, 37th Regt. N.J. Vols. Returned volunteers who have served for 9 months who re-enlist, will receive a bounty and premium of $402, in addition to the $200 bounty giving by the county of Burlington …; Capt. Jackson, an experienced officer, beloved as a soldier, appreciated as a leader and much respected as a citizen, having filled one Company is now exhibiting to friend and foe, his devotion to State and States by lending his whole influence toward the recruiting of this another.' Signed 'Capt. James S. Hugg, 1st Lieut. William H. Myers, 2nd Lieut. Isaac N. Hugg'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Camden Brigade! 2d Regiment Infantry, Col. Thomas McKeen. Company B, of the above regiment, will meet at 8 o'clock, on Monday evening, at Parsons' Hotel for the purpose of reviving and completing the organization commenced two years ago …; Camden Brigade N.J. Militia. Signed 'Mark Mayhew, Lieut. Commanding, A.W. Nash 2nd Lieut.', Colonel Thomas McKeen was a member of the New Jersey Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Jerseymen, to arms! Gov. Parker has called under arms 12000 of our active militia of the State to serve thirty days unless sooner discharged.; Camden Brigade. Signed 'W.H. Saunders, O.S.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: National Guard meeting. The members of the Camden National Guard are requested to meet at Odd Fellow's Hall, on Friday evening next, June 12th, 1863.; Signed 'G.W. Gilbert', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Men wanted for the Invalid Corps. Only those faithful soldiers who, from wounds or the hardship of war, are not longer fit for active duty will be received in this Corps of Honor.; Signed 'Robert C. Johnson, Provost Marshal, First District, New Jersey', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Jerseymen, To the Rescue! The First Regiment for the First District, under the [call] of the Governor's [Pr]oclamation.; Eagle on shield with arrows, branch, banner in beak. Banner reads, 'The Union! Now and Forever!' Signed 'Capt. Charles Pelouze, Late of the 1st N.J. Regiment. Capt. E.G. Jackson, Late of the 6th N.J. Regiment. Capt. John Reynolds, Late of the 4th N.J. Regiment', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Men wanted for the old regiments, New Jersey Vols.; Signed 'George E. Wilson, Captain 6th., N.J. Vols, recruiting officer'., Captain George E. Wilson was a member of the 6th New Jersey Infantry Regiment (1861-1864)., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Troops wanted for the 2d N.J. Cavalry to be commanded by Col. Jos. Karge : rally young men! Now is the time to prevent being drafted, and save the compensation allowed volunteers.; Signed 'Chas. N. Pelouze, Captain. Alfred Haines, 1st Lieut. E. A. Herman, 2d Lieut.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Halt! Volunteers Wanted! For the old New Jersey Regiments! Now in the field.; Soldiers select regiments upon enlistment. Signed 'Chas. A M'Clung, Lieut, 3d. N.J. Vol. Inf'y., Recruiting Officer', Lieutenant Charles A. McClung was a member of the 3rd New Jersey Infantry Regiment (1861-1865)., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Order No. 1 The Camden Regiment will be mustered in on the 15th inst. at Trenton.; Washington with sword, flag, cannon and fort. The words 'My Country' are above Washington. Image is signed 'Hinckley'. Signed 'By order of John Reynolds, Captain. T.W. Grapewine, 1st Lieut, S.P. Lanning, 2d. Lieut'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Recruits wanted for the First N.J. Brigade! Fourth, Tenth and Fifteenth regiments; Signed 'C.W. Krier, Lieut. 10th N.J. Vet. Vols and recruiting officer', Lieutenant C.W. Krier was a member of the 10th New Jersey Infantry Regiment (1861-1865)., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: The Old Fourth accepted. To arms! To arms! The companies comprising the 4th New Jersey, recently returned from Virginia, have opened their armories to recruit several companies for the war! In conformity with the new requisition.; Eagle wings spread with banner in beak, arrows. Banner reads, 'Jerseymen to arms!' Poster is inscribed with the name and company of the recruiting officer and the address of the recruiting station. Signed 'T. [or J.?] C. Moore recruiting officer', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Wanted immediately 25 able-bodied men for the Higbe Guards attached to the Camden Regiment!; Washington with sword, flag, cannon and fort. The words, 'My Country' are above Washington. Image is signed, Hinckley. Signed 'N.B. Anderson, Captain. Thos. M. Fetter, 1st Lieutenant'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Artillery, Infantry & Cavalry. Volunteers Wanted to fill the ranks of the different N. Jersey Regiments, from the 1st to the 15th Infantry, 1st Regiment of Cavalry, and 1st and 2nd Batteries of Artillery.; Signed 'William H. Hemsing, Capt. 6th N.J. Vols.', Poster is recruiting for various North Jersey regiments. Captain Hemsing was a member of the 6th New Jersey Infantry Regiment (1861-1864)., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Recruits wanted : 35 good men wanted to fill up Company I, Capt. R.H. Lee, of the Sixth New Jersey Reg't known as the Old Fourth in the three month's service, now in active service, being stationed near the Chain Bridge on the Potomac.; Recruiting Stations at 2nd Bridge Avenue Joseph Maurer … Further information may also be had by applying to Jno. S. Lee, 46 North Wharves Philada.' Signed 'Capt. R.H. Lee. Serg't Ben J.W. Perkins, recruiting officer', Recruiting in Philadelphia for the New Jersey Regiment., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: $100 Bounty $13 Pay per month $6 State pay for married men $4 State pay for single men. $3.00 per month for clothes, board and rations found. The Bryan Guards! Attached to the Olden Legion, Colonel William Bryan, now encamped at Beverly; Signed 'Capt. R. Graham Clarke', Olden Legion is a nickname for the New Jersey 10th Infantry Regiment., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: $100 Bounty $13 Pay per month $6 State pay for married men $4 State pay for single men. $3.00 per month for clothes, board and rations found. Camden Fire Zouaves attached to the Olden Legion, Colonel William Bryan, now encamped at Beverly.; Signed 'Capt. John R. Cunningham', Olden Legion is a nickname for the New Jersey 10th Infantry Regiment., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: The West Jersey Zouaves Have Marching Orders! 22 active men wanted immediately, to fill up the West Jersey Zouaves, for the Olden Legion, commended by Col. Wm. Bryan.; West Jersey Zouaves; Olden Legion. Signed 'John R. Cunningham, Captain. Wm. R. Maxwell, 1st Lieut, John M. Collins, 2d Lieut.', Olden Legion is a nickname for the New Jersey 10th Infantry Regiment., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers for nine months. Men wanted immediately, for nine months to fill up Company B, N. Jersey Volunteers.; Eagle wings spread with banner, branch and arrows. Banner reads, 'Rally for the Old Flag!' Poster also contains two pointing finger images. Signed 'J.K. Brown, Captain, late of the Sixth New Jersey Volunteers.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers wanted. The undersigned propose to raise a Company to be attached to the Olden Legion, Col. William Bryan, of Beverly, New Jersey, accepted by the War Department.; Signed 'Isaac W. Mickle Captain. Ephram C. Ware, 1st Lieut. William C. Fenimore, 2d Lieut.', Olden Legion is a nickname for the New Jersey 10th Infantry Regiment., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: 13, 25, & 100 Dollars! Join the color company! Twelfth Regiment, NJ Vols. Col. Rob't C. Johnson. 25 More Men Wanted! For Company C, Capt. Wm. H. Dexter …; Eagle wings spread with banner, branch & arrows. Banner reads, 'Come one! Come all!' Signed 'Theodore F. Harris, First Lieutenant. Newton M. Brooks, Second '., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Jerseymen! To the rescue! 50 able-bodied men wanted for the Camden Guards! This company has been accepted, and is now attached to the 12st N.J. Regiment, Col. Robt. C. Johnson'; Eagle on shield with arrows, branch, banner in beak. Banner reads, 'The Union now and Forever!' Farmer with flag and soldier in camp are on either side of the eagle. Signed 'Philip M. Armington, 1st Lieut. Charles K. Horsfall, Captain', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Jerseymen! To the Rescue! Fifty able-bodied men wanted for the Camden Guards!; Eagle on shield with arrows, branch, banner in beak. Banner reads, 'The Union Now and Forever!' Image is signed l. Johnson & Co. 'This company has been accepted, and is now attached to the 12th New Jersey Regiment, Col. Robt. C. Johnson.' Signed 'Philip M. Armington, 1st Lieut. Charles K. Horsfall, Captain.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Married men, $366 bounty! Single men, $222!! Now is the time! To rally round the flag of the country!; Eagle on shield with arrows, branch, banner in beak. Banner reads, 'Rally Boys! For the old Flag! Jersey Blues, to the rescue!!' Signed 'Captain Thos. H. Davis, Co. A 12th Reg't, N.J. Vols.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Recruits wanted 30 able bodied men wanted to fill up Company D, 12th Regiment of N.J. Volunteers, Col. Rob. C. Johnson.; Signed 'Capt. E. Milford Bard … Wm. Henry Moore … James L. McIlhenney.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Recruits wanted 30 able bodied men wanted! To fill up the Stockton Guards, Co. G, 12th Regt. N.J. Vol. Col. Robt. C. Johnson.; Signed 'Capt. S.B. Jobes, 1st Lieut. J.L. Lowe, 2d Lieut. C.E. Troutman.', Stockton Guards is a nickname for the New Jersey 12th Infantry Regiment., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Stockton Guards. According to the new demand made by the President upon New Jersey, for additional regiments of volunteers to serve in their country's cause, able-bodied men are wanted for the Stockton Guards now ready for recruiting in this district.; Eagle on shield with arrows, branch, banner in beak. Banner reads, 'Patriots Again Rally for Your Constitution & Homes!' Image signed l. Johnson & Co. on side of shield. 'Samuel Jobes' is pasted over the name 'R.M. Stratton, Captain.' Signed 'J.T. Lowe, 1st Lieut. John W. Moore, 2d. Lieut.' Stockton Guards., Stockton Guards is a nickname for the New Jersey 12th Infantry Regiment., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers for nine months. Men wanted immediately for nine months to fill up Company B, N. Jersey Volunteers.; Eagle wings spread with banner, branch and arrows. Banner reads, 'Rally for the old flag!' Also two pointing fingers. Signed 'J.K. Brown, Captain'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Washington Greys! $63 paid when enrolled in the Comp'y! Wanted!! Men for company A, Washington Greys, twelfth reg't, N.J. Vol's, Col. Rob't C. Johnson, now encamped at Woodbury.; Eagle with wings spread with branch and arrows in talons. Finger points at 'Washington Greys!' Signed 'James S. Henry, Recruiting Officer'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Newton Township Camden County. To avoid draft. Fifty dollars bounty will be paid by the Township, in addition to all state or national bounties.; Eagle wings spread with banner, branch & arrows. 'Recruiting station, At the office of James Henry, Esq., Eighth and Walnut Streets...Company B, Captain J.K. Brown.' Signed 'Jos. M. Kaighn, Joseph Eldridge'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Last chance! To Arms! To Arms! Now is the time to enlist! If you wait until the first of September, when the order for drafting will surely be enforced! Married men will lose the state bounty of $6 per month, & single men that of $2.; Eagle on horn, wings spread with banner. Banner is blank. Printed in red and blue. Signed 'John O. Crowell, 1st Lieut. James S. Woodward, 2d Lieut. Wm. C. Shinn, Captain'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers wanted for the New Jersey regiments, to fill the quota of Waterford Township, N.J. The best bounty in the State.; Signed 'Capt. John T. Smith, Recruiting Officer'., John T. Smith was a second lieutenant in the New Jersey Infantry Regiment, 28th (1862-1863)., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: 33d New Jersey Vols. Col. George W. Mindil : $465 bounty ...; Signed 'Charles J. Field, Captain Late Adjutant 25th N.J. Vols. Stephen Pierson, 1st Lieut. James V. Gibson, 2d Lieut'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: 33d New Jersey Vols. Col. George W. Mindil. $615 bounty …; Signed 'Charles J. Field, Captain Late Adjutant 25th N.J. Vols. Stephen Pierson, 1st Lieut. James V. Gibson, 2d Lieut', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: 33d New Jersey Vols. Zouaves! Col. George W. Mindil. $415 Bounty.; Signed 'Charles J. Field, Captain, late Adjutant 25th N.J. Vols. Wm. M'Donough, First Lieut' ., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: $500 Bounty! $438 Cash in hand $438 A few good men wanted for the 34th Reg't Mounted Inf'y, New Jersey Volunteers.; Eagle on shield with banner, arrows and branch. Banner is blank. Poster printed in red and black. Signed 'Col. Wm. Hudson Lawrence, late U.S.A. Commanding … Apply to Lieut. I.T. Agar, Recruiting Officer'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention Zouaves! Recruits wanted for Cladek's Zouaves 35th New Jersey Veteran Volunteers.; Signed 'Henry A. Speeler.', Cladek's Zouaves is a nickname for the New Jersey 35th Infantry Regiment., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: New Regiment. For one year. Jerseymen to arms, don't wait for the draft. Volunteer and get the bounty.; Signed 'Lieut. Abraham M. Browning'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers wanted for Battery A, Second N.J. Artillery. The undersigned have been given authority by Adjutant General Stockton to recruit a Battery of Heavy Artillery.; Signed 'Capt. F.F. Patterson, Lieut H. Campion'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

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