Civil War posters, 1861-1865

: Fall in the Portland Company! $100 Bounty by Portland in addition to all other bounties and pay to volunteers.; Banner reads, 'Liberty or Death.' At top of poster, eagle with spread wings and banner in beak and arrows gripped in talons. Promises a one-hundred dollar bounty to every soldier to enlist from the Portland, Maine area before September 1st. Describes the different monetary awards to be given to enlisted men living with different familial circumstances (i.e. those with wives and/or children)., F.A. Parker was likely Foster A. Parker, a private in Company D of the 30th Maine Infantry Regiment. F.A. Parker, H.S. Caldwell, and A. Cambell were the recruiting officers associated with recruitment in Porland, Maine and the areas immediately surrounding it., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Enlistment! By authority from the Commonwealth, a Company of eighty good men and true, will be enlisted in Cambridgeport, for active service to maintain the honor of the 'Stars and Stripes.'; Banner reads, 'The Union Forever.' At top of poster, eagle with spread wings and banner in beak and arrows gripped in talons., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Grand War Meeting to aid in recruiting for Capt. Allen's company of nine months' volunteers, will be held at Town Hall on Thursday evening, Sept 4, at 7 1-2 o'clock.; A poster advertising a Grand War (or town hall) meeting to take place to support the recruitment of soldiers for nine-month enlistments., The regiment being raised at the advertized town hall meeting was to be commanded by a Captain Allen. Speaking at the event was John B. Alley (January 7, 1817 - January 19, 1896), a member of the Lynn, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen, of the Massachusetts Executive Council, and of the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1853. During the American Civil War, Alley was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts' 5th and 6th congressional districts. Poster printed by Hutchinson's Printing Establishment, located in Salem, Massachusetts., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Seventy-six men must be had before September 3d, to fill the quota of Framingham.; Banner reads, 'Seventy-Six Men.' Eagle wings spread with banner in beak and arrows being held in talons. Describes the pay (in the form of a bounty) for all those who enlist voluntarily at Framingham, Massachusetts. Informs those considering enlistment of the lesser pay they will receive if they are drafted., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers Attention! Boston British Volunteer Company!! 50 able bodied men wanted to fill up the above company. Apply at the rooms of the Boston British Drill Club.; Eagle's banner reads, 'In Union There is Strength.' Each eagle stands on a pair of clasped hands. In between two eagles is the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: On to Washington! 32d Regiment! Recruits wanted for Company H, Capt. H.W. Moulton, now in camp at Lynnfield, to join 32d Regiment, under command of Col. F.J. Parker, now in the field.; H.W. Moulton was probably Henry W. (William?) Moulton, a captain in the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. F.J. Parker was likely Francis J. Parker, who mustered in as a major and became a colonel in the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. J.H. Whidden was probably John H. Whidden, who mustered in as a second lieutenant and became a first lieutenant in the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: The war for the Constitution and the Union! To the patriotic people of Salem: once again your country calls you to arms!; Decorative border. Calls on the patriotism of men in Salem, Massachusetts to enlist and fight the rebels. Describes the pay (in the form of a bounty) for all those who enlist before July 25, 1862., Stephen P. Webb was the mayor of Salem, Massachusetts from 1860 to 1862., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Notice to enrolled men! All persons whose names appear upon the United States enrollment list for the Town of Natick, who claim to be aliens, non-residents and overage [sic]!; Announces to men with physical disabilities or who are not citizens of the United States that they should report their circumstances and claim an exemption from enlistment so as to reduce the enlistment quota for the Town of Natick, Massachusetts., Ineligible men were requested to file for exemptions to lower the enrollment, thereby lowering the quota for Natick and other locales., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Recruits wanted for Captain Cogswell's Company of the gallant 2d Regiment. 20 good able men wanted for Captain Cogswell's company, the Andrew Light Guard!; Printed in red ink. Proclaims the need for recruits to enlist in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment at 7 Derbey Square in Salem, Massachusetts. Makes a case for the bravery and uniqueness of this particular regiment for having covered the retreat of General Nathaniel P. Banks at the First Battle of Winchester., A.B. Underwood was probably Adin B. Underwood, a captain in company I of the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. A.D. Sawyer was likely Anson D. Sawyer, a second lieutenant who became a quartermaster in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Captain Cogswell was probably William Cogswell, a captain who became a colonel/brevet brigadier general in company C of the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The First Battle of Winchester took place on May 25, 1862 and is considered a Confederate victory., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Mounted Rifle Rangers! Good first class men wanted in the Squadron of Rifle Rangers to be attached to Gen. Butler's Division, equestrians and sharp shooters.; At center, calvary officer with raised sword on charging horse. Calling for the enlistment of equestrians and sharp shooters in a division under General Benjamin F. Butler. Gives height and weight requirements for all those who consider enlistment. All those who were to enlist were to do so at No. 50 Old Post Office in the Merchants' Exchange Building on State Street, or by mail to Captain S. Tyler Read., This regiment was originally organized in 1861 as the 41st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, and changed to the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment in 1863. Prior to the change, this regiment was known as the Mounted Rifle Rangers. S. Tyler Read was a captain who became a major in company A of the 3rd Massachusetts Calvary Regiment. F.A. Seale was probably Frederick A. Seale, a printer at the New Journal Building, 118 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Head-Quarters, Boston, May 26th, 1862. General Order No. 13. The battalion at Fort Warren will be raised immediately to a Regiment, and placed under command of Maj. F.J. Parker as Colonel.; Crest of Massachusetts flanked by Union soldiers. 'The enemy has repulsed Maj. Gen. Banks and are marching in force on Washington.', During the Peninsular Campaign of 1862, Major General Banks was unsuccessful in preventing General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson from reinforcing the Confederate defense of Richmond, Virginia. In May 1862, Banks lost the battle of First Winchester in Winchester, Virginia to Jackson's forces., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: $100 Bounty. For 9 months Service. A few more men wanted to fill up the quota of Centre Township, rendezvous at Archers's Hotel, Mt. Ephraim.; Poster advertises that 'now is the last chance to avoid the draft.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: $100 Bounty! Wanted, thirty sober, reliable, able bodied men, for Company D, New Jersey Regiment, to be mustered into service on Saturday, August 24, 1861 … to be commanded by well known and experienced officers.; Poster advertises that the regiment is also seeking a drummer and a fifer. Signed 'T.W. Baker, Capt.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: 24 men wanted! Bounty, $602. Cash down, 300. Besides state pay of 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.; Pointing fingers highlight '24 Men Wanted!' and 'Colored Men--Will be mustered into Colored Regiments, and receive the same bounty.' Signed 'John W. Potts, Chairman of Township Com'e.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention! $727 to veterans, $627 for all white men who volunteer to fill the old N.J. Regiments.; Pointing fingers emphasize '$400 Cash, When mustered into the United States Service.' 'Apply to John D. Smallwood, Parson's Hotel, Camden, N.J.', The bounty promised in the advertisement was only applicable to soldiers who were not drafted into the U.S. Army., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention Co. F Camden Reserves. A meeting of the company will be held on Tuesday evening, sixth instant, at eight o'clock, at the armory.; Signed 'J.H. Stockton'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention! Co. F, Camden Reserves. The members and all others favorable to responding to the call of His Excellency, Gov. Parker, for militia to protect the borders of our sister State are requested to meet at Odd Fellow's Hall ...; Signed 'H. Moore, Serg't'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention : the Independent Rifles of Camden, will meet for drill and business in the (third story back room) of Starrs' Hall in Bridge Avenue, below Second, on Monday evening, 27th inst., at 8 o'clock.; By order of Shreve Ackley, Captain.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Forward on the column! All able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 45, who are desirous of enrolling their names for the formation of a volunteer military company, and who, after enlistment would like to be used as 'white men should and must be,' …; Includes the image of a man climbing a flagpole bearing the American flag. Signed 'Jno. M. Collins, Late Orderly Sergeant of Co. E, 4th N.J.R.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Men for the Navy or Army wanted for 1 year, or 3. The best bounty that is out! will be paid.; Eagle sits on a shield, bearing a banner in its break and grasping arrows in its talons. The shield rests on top of a cornucopia. The banner is blank. Recruiting for the Navy or Army. Signed 'John T. Smith, recruiting agent.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Middle Ward Draft! An adjourned meeting of the drafted men and citizens, will be held on Thursday evening, March 20, 1865, at 7 1-2 o'clock at the City Hall, Federal Street above Fourth.; New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Middle Ward drafted men! A meeting will be held at the City Hall on Tuesday Ev'g, Feb. 28, at 7 1-2 o'clock, to make arrangements to fill the quota of the ward with volunteers.; New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Notice of drafting the quotas of certain of the townships of the County of Camden for the nine months service not having been filled by volunteers, I shall proceed to make a draft to fill such deficiency at the court house, in the city of Camden, …; Notice for various counties in New Jersey. According to the poster, volunteers were to be accepted prior to the draft dates listed, after which men were to be drafted into the armed forces; if the quota for a township could be filled with volunteers prior to this date, then there would be no draft in that particular township., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Stand by your flag!! All able bodied between the ages of 18 and 45, who are desirous of enrolling their names for the formation of a military volunteer company, and who, after enlistment would like to be used 'as men should and must be,' …; Pursuant to the request of our numerous friends, we have come to the conclusion to organize a Company, but to avoid all future trouble that may arise, we refrain from making any promises that we cannot honorably perform; we will say, however, that there is nothing appertaining to the rights of the men but what will be scrupulously exacted for them.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Twenty-five men wanted immediately for the West Jersey Rifles, No. 2, now on duty at Harrisburg.; Signed 'James M. Scovel, Captain'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: U.S. Army & Navy Recruiting Agency, No. 113 Market Street, Camden , N.J. The largest cash bounties paid to volunteers or substitutes going in the Army or Navy.; Signed 'Kennedy, Price & Co.', a recruiting agency in Camden, N.J., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Voluntrs [sic]! Wanted for N. Jersey regiments. To fill the quota of Stockton T'P, Camden County, N.J.; Recruits, in addition to the bounties paid by the U.S. government, will receive an additional $270 from Camden County and the Stockton Township. 'Apply to J'n R. Shaw.', Families of married men or dependent widowed mothers will receive $6.00 per month; and single men receive $2.00 per month, on their honorable discharge from service'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: West-Jersey Dragoons A few more able bodied men are required to fill up Capt. Step. Goldsmit's Company---'A' West Jersey Dragoons.; Bust of Andrew Jackson. Signed 'John Smith, 1st Lieut.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: 200 Substitutes wanted! Also fifty colored substitutes the highest prices paid, and fairly dealt with.; Apply at the office of John C. Briggs.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: 500 Dollars in cash for one year. Volunteers wanted for the city of Camden. City bounty--$200 County [bounty]--150 …; In addition to the above the Citizen Bounty Fund Committee will pay for the first one hundred and fifty dollars each, making the total bounty for one year's service five hundred dollars.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention! Enrolled citizens of North Ward! The enrolled citizens of the North Ward of Camden City, are invited to meet in mass meeting at the court house, on Saturday evening next, March 12th at 7 1-2 o'clock to adopt measures to raise an extra bounty an; Twenty-three names listed on the poster, including 'Jos. J Reed, Wm. Hanna, Matthew Newkirk, Alfred Hugg, Maurice Browning, T.P. Carpenter … and many others'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Attention! Enrolled citizens of the city of Camden. The enrolled citizens of the city of Camden, and all others who are interested in the cause, are invited to meet in a mass meeting at the court house ... to adopt measures to raise an extra bounty and fi; Twenty-four names listed, including 'Alden C. Scovel, Jas. H. Stevens, Geo. W. Gilbert, J.C. De Lacour, Isaiah Woolston, Samuel Hanna …', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Come out of the Draft! A meeting of the enrolled citizens of Camden, will be held at the court house, on Friday evening, at half past 7 o'clock, for the purpose of making final arrangements to avoid the draft.; Signed 'By order of the Citizen's Committee of Disbursement'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Don't be drafted! Volunteers wanted … men wanted immediately, for nine months, for the Independent Guards. The undersigned having been authorized to raise a Company for Nine Months, in lieu of the draft …; Eagle wings spread with banner, branch & arrows. Banner reads, 'Jersey Blues, Awake!' Signed 'S.P. Laning, 1st Lieut., Geo. T. Da Costa, Captain'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Halt, volunteers wanted for Camden City, bounty again increased! County bounty $200 City [bounty] 175 …; No bonds in payment but the cash in hand!', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Halt, Volunteers wanted for Camden City, bounty again increased! County bounty $200 City [bounty] 175. . . .; Advertises that the bounty has increased., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: New Jersey Recruiting Station. By authority of the Commander in Chief, of New Jersey, (Governor Olden), the undersigned has opened a recruiting station for the state of New Jersey at No. 106 Federal St., Camden N.J. ... The New Jersey volunteers are now o; State recruiting office for all New Jersey Regiments. Recruits are committed to enlisting for thee years, 'unless sooner discharged.' Signed 'Major James M. Cassady'., General George McClellan (1826-1885) was a major general in the Union Army who led the Army of the Potomac. McClellan served as the general-in-chief of the Union Army between November 1861 and March 1862 before being removed from office by President Lincoln for insubordination., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: One more grand rally for the flag! Men wanted immediately for nine months to fill up Company A, N. Jersey volunteers.; Banner reads, 'Jersey Blues Awake.' Eagle wings spread with banner, branch & arrows. 'Aaron Ward, Captain' is pasted on the bottom right corner of the poster., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Rally! Men! Rally! Volunteers wanted! For 100 days!; Signed 'Capt. Michael E Devinney, 1st Lieut. Charles D. Goldenberg, 2nd Lieut John Gaskill', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: To arms, a chance to serve your country! Recruits wanted!! For the McClellan Guards, now accepted by the Governor.; Signed 'William H. Dexter, Captain, Theo. F. Harris, 1st Lieut., Newton M Brooks, 2d Lieut', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteer and avoid the draft, bounty $718.; Signed 'For any old Regiment in the field--Capt. George E. Wilson, 112 Federal Street, Camden, N.J. New regiment--Capt. Pelouze, 4th and Federal Streets--Cavalry. Capt. Charles J. Fields, N.E. corner 4th and Market Streets. Capt. E.G. Jackson, Garden, Foot of Federal street, and cor. 2nd and Market streets'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers and substitutes wanted! Highest cash bounties paid, with choice of regiments, infantry, cavalry or artillery, for one, two or three years.; Signed 'Capt. M.W. Devinney'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers Wanted! The following liberal offers are made to all who may desire to enlist in the Old Volunteer Regiments from this state.; Men are permitted to select their regiments. Recruits are told to apply to 'John Fox, General Recruiting Agent.' Signed 'Rob't C. Buchanan'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers Wanted! The following liberal offers are made to all who may desire to enlist in the Old Volunteer regiments from this state.; Signed 'Rob't C. Buchanan'., Men were permitted to choose their regiments. Robert C. Buchanan was part of the Fifth Provisional Corps, 2d Division, 1st Brigade in the Battle of Antietam (1862)., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Volunteers wanted to fill the quota of the city of Camden, N.J. under the recent call of the president, for whom the following sums will be paid by the authorities as named …; Signed 'H.B. Wilson, President. John Beagary, Secretary'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Wanted!! Able-bodied men as recruits for the New Jersey Volunteer Service!! Now is the time to come forward to avoid conscription, and join either of the old regiments.; All promotions are made from within the ranks, hence good soldiers are sure of advancement.' Signed 'Joseph Hays, Capt. 6th N.J. Vols., and General Recruiting Officer'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: Wanted! Wanted! Wanted! 1000 Substitutes! To whom the highest cash price will be given. Apply immediately to Turner, English & Co., substitute and volunteer agents.; New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: From the Army of the Potomac! New Jersey Brigade! Captain H.C. Gibson, of Company 'B', Third New Jersey Regiment has returned under orders from the War Department, to recruit men to fill up the Regiments of the New Jersey Brigade.; Signed 'Captain H.C. Gibson. Wm. B. Phillips, Recruiting Sergeant', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: $100 Bounty! Wanted, forty sober, reliable, able bodied men, for Company D, Old 4th New Jersey Regiment, to be mustered in service on Monday, August 26, 1861. …; Signed 'William R. Maxwell, Captain.', New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

: 25 more men wanted to fill up Company A, Camden Regiment, now sworn in, and under pay in Camp Olden, near Trenton.; Eagle wings spread with banner, branch & arrows. Banner is blank. Signed 'C. Meves, Recruiting Officer'., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

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