Defence of the city of Philadelphia
By: Alexander Henry, Mayor
Publisher: Office of the Mayor
Published: 1863
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Subjects: Militia; History; United States. Army
Notes: Caption title.

Large woodcut illustration below caption depicting the seal of the city of Philadelphia.

Cites a General Assembly Act, May 16, 1861, relating to the Home Guard of the city of Philadelphia. Proclamation dated June 16, 1863.

Under Mayor Henry's proclamation is a statement issued by "A. J. Pleasonton, Brigadier General Commanding in Philadelphia" dated June 16, 1863, inviting the "support and co-operation of his fellow-citizens, and of the Authorities, National, State and Municipal, in the performance of his responsible duties." Signed: Wm. Bradford, Assistant Adjutant General.