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Philad'a Legion! Col. Thomas B. Florence [recruitment broadside]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07207 Author/Creator: Place Written: Philadelphia Type: Broadside Date: 1864 ca. Pagination: 1 sheet 96.1 x 60.9 cm Order a Copy

Large recruitment broadside for Philadelphia Legion regiment printed in blue and red ink, in large type. At center is a large wood engraving printed in red of a soldier charging with fixed bayonet. "Wanted, steady Able-bodied Men for the Philadelphia Legion Regiment. [rule] Don't wait to be drafted..." Printed by King & Baird. Some tears touching the text.

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