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An appeal to Friends and others on behalf of the destitute Freedmen of the South. Dear Friends

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Friends' Association of Philadelphia and Its Vicinity, for the Relief of Colored Freedmen

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Printed area measures 20.4 x 15.1 cm.; Circular letter requesting donations to provide food and clothing for newly freed slaves. Signed: Samuel R. Shipley [and 22 others].

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  1. Broadsides
  2. Charities
  3. Civil War
  4. Civil War, 1861 1865
  5. Civilian Relief
  6. Freedmen
  7. Friends' Association Of Philadelphia And Its Vicinity, For The Relief Of Colored Freedmen
  8. History
  9. Pennsylvania
  10. Philadelphia
  11. United States

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Appeal to members of the Society of Friends and others on behalf of the destitute freedmen of the south Constitution of the Friends' Association of Philadelphia and Its Vicinity, for the Relief of Colored Freedmen We persevere to save: A grand exhibition of photographic & stereoscopic views of the American Civil War, the important events, such as battles, skirmishes, encampments, etc., from the beginning up to the present time, for the benefit of Hamilton Section, No. 24, C. of T. at the Commissioners' Hall, West Philadelphia, on Wednesday evening, June 16th, 1862. Commencing at 8 o'clock. The views will be presented on a disc 14 feet square, with the use of the calcium light. Remarks, by Geo. A. Shryock. Programme. ... Admission, 10 cents Citizens, halt!: The wounds and deaths of relatives and friends cry for vengeance. The Union calls for supporters The traitor hands that have polluted the sacred flag of freedom, must be destroyed. Freedom has decreed that slavery is a political nuisance to be abolished. The flag of the free must not be prostituted to protect the interests of slavery. ... Every whole-souled man, every one capable of bearing arms, who has an American heart, come forward and sign the muster roll. Maj. T.G. Miller, formerly of 3d Reg't Reserves, is now recruiting a company for nine months' service at Mrs. P. Miller's White Horse Tavern, Frankford Road & Columbia Avenue All who will prove themselves men, patriots, defenders of rights that Americans hold dear, come forward and serve for nine months. If they are required for a longer time, they can then enlist again. U.S. pay, food and clothing, and city bounty, secured to the volunteer. Citizens in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war, are invited to call and confer with the major Assembly Buildings Positively last week of the combined exhibitions!: Your chances lessen, daily, of witnessing the horrors of war! and ruthless bloodshed!! Monday eve'g, Sept. 9, and every evening during the week stereopticon of the Southern Rebellion together with the Russian war, ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Colored people 25 cts. Doors open at half-past 7. Performances commence at 8. The exhibition commences with the Rebellion. Grand day performance, Saturday afternoon for the especial accommodation of families and children, who cannot visit in the evening. On this occasion the house will be thoroughly darkened, and the exhibition given with the same effect as at night Statistics of the operations of the executive board of Friends' Association of Philadelphia, and Its Vicinity, For the Relief of Colored Freedmen, as presented to a public meeting of Friends, held at Arch Street Meeting House, Philadelphia, 1st month 19th, 1864. Together with the report of Samuel R. Shipley, president of the board, of his visit to the camps of the freedmen on the Mississippi River. Charley, a slave boy from New Orleans. Rebecca, a slave girl from New Orleans. The condition and prospects of the South : a discourse delivered in Somerville, Mass., June 4, 1865 The American Union Commission : speeches of Hon. W. Dennison, Postmaster-General, Rev. J.P. Thompson, D.D., president of the Commission, Col. N.G. Taylor of east Tennessee, Hon. J.R. Doolittle, U.S. Senate, Gen. J.A. Garfield, M.C., in the Hall of Representatives, Washington, Feb. 12, 1865 The modern Democratic creed!: Letter of John Brodhead, Democratic candidate for City Treasurer. Philadelphia, March 7th, 1860. Mr. Jefferson Davis. My dear sir:---Can you tell me if General Larman is likely to remain much longer in Nicaragua? I should like to go to that country and help open it to civilization and niggers. I could get strong recommendations from the president's present friends in Pennsylvania for the place, were the mission vacant, and I think I would prove a live minister. I am tired of being a white slave at the North, and long for a home in the sunny South. Please let me hear from you when you have leisure. Mrs. Brodhead joins me in sending kind remembrances to Mrs. Davis and yourself Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford: Edward Mogridge, business manager George Brown, treasurer Benefit of the 25th Ward Bounty Fund! On Wednesday evening, Aug. 24, '64 on which occasion Briggs' Minstrels and Burlesque Opera Troupe, in connection with the Bridesburg Armory Brass Band will appear in a versatile programme. ... Dramatic readings! ... How is your grandmudder? ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the Ethiopian opera, entitled The rival boot blacks ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at half-past 7. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance Concert Hall! Chestnut Street. Friday and Saturday evenings January 15th and 16th, 1864, and matinee Saturday afternoon: The juvenile wonder of the age, Sawnee! The contraband known as the human organ! Who escaped with Gen. Banks from Virginia, will have the honor of giving his first entertainments as above, in Philadelphia, on which occasion he expects to he [sic] assisted by several other contrabands. Prof. Halsey at the conlusion [sic] of the contraband entertainment, will administer his laughing gas: to such of the audience as wish to partake of it, or witness its pleasing effects upon others To Friends and others interested in the cause of the freedmen Appeal to Friends and others of behalf of the destitute freedmen of the south At a meeting of the Executive Board of Friends Association for the Aid and Elevation of the Freedmen, 1st mo. 13th, 1864 Sanitary Fair, Labor, Income & Revenue Dept. Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commis[sion] Citizens Volunteer Hospital - corner of Broad St. and Washington Ave. Patriotism aiding piety. A sermon, preached in the Third Presbyterian church, Philadelphia, on the 30th of April, 1863
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