[Scott Legion, Philadelphia, April 1861]. Outdoor salt print. [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]: N.p., [April 1861]. Modern pencil title to mount recto. Mount verso with period pencil inscription: "Guard of _ at attention before or after parade." Also with a modern pencil publication reference. 

A very early image of a regiment organized at the start of the war. The men stand at attention, with their color guard with flags at center. Several civilians and carriages are visible behind them on the street. 

The Scott Legion was a militia unit originally organized in 1850, comprised of Mexican War veterans who received an honorable discharge and who had served under General Winfield Scott. It was commanded by Colonel William H. Gray, who recruited the regiment in short order and mustered in on 30 April in Philadelphia. The 3-month regiment was stationed at the Post Office in Philadelphia and the soldiers were "clothed in the old United States blue jacket and pants," as seen in this fine image. They were assigned to Maryland and occupied Keyes' Ford near the end of their term of enlistment. 

Published on page 44 of Kenneth Turner's Civil War in Pennyslvania. A desirable image. 

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