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"Inscribed to our volunteers." Song honors Abraham Lincoln's call for for more Union soldiers. Poetry credit is often attributed to William Cullen Bryant; however, the poem was originally published in the New York Evening Post July, 16, 1862 by James…

Song honoring Abraham Lincoln's call for more Union soldiers. Poetry credit is at times given to William Cullen Bryant; however, the poem was originally published in the New York Evening Post July, 16, 1862 by James Sloan Gibbons.

"Quick Step" no words, music only. The music honors Abraham Lincoln's call for more Union soldiers.

Or "Kingdom has come" by 'Sambo'." The song celebrates a former slave's newly found freedom under the Union. Sambo was a commonly used English langauage term for a person of mixed African and European descent. By the early twentieth century, however,…

Lyrics depict grief over the death of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth. Cover image depicts portrait of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with soldiers standing on either side, one waving a flag while standing above a grave. "Tribute to Ellsworth"

A "Comic War Ballad," Song depicting a soldier's life in the army as told by his loved one. Cover includes lyrics and chorus. "Respectfully dedicated to E. F. Dixey, Esq."

Song depicts money arriving to fund United States Army during Civil War. "Dan Bryant's Popular Comic Song" "As sung by him with immense success at Bryant's Minstrels also by Mrs John Wood, in the grand Fairy Extravaganza 'Fair One with the Golden…

Instrumental music. Cover depicts portraits of Colonel E. S. Bragg, Colonel Williams, General Sol. Meredith, Colonel Robinson, and Colonel L. Fairchild surrounded by flags, cannons, and a bald eagle. "Respectfully dedicated to the Western Troops of…

Lyrics depict thanks to God for the United States including military and natural resources.

Lyrics depict thanks to God for the United States including military and natural resources. "In response to the proclamation of the President of the United States recommending a general thanksgiving on November 26, 1863"

Lyrics written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Lyrics discuss the emancipation of slaves in 1863. Cover depicts a flag draped around a pole.

Lyrics depict struggle over slavery and difficulties encountered by both the United States of America and Confederate States of America. Lyrics written using stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Cover depicts image of African American…

A "Song and Chorus arranged for the Piano Forte," the song pokes fun at Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation.

In 1862, the U.S. Navy established a flotilla of steam powered rams to operate against Confederate vessels on the Mississippi River. Rams were designed with a heavily reinforced hull to ram enemy ships. This song was written in honor of U.S.…

Song depicts African Americans singing in a stereotyped dialect in celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Cover dedication: "To his Excellency, Andrew G. Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania." "Sung at the Consecration of the Soldiers' Cemetery at Gettysburg: (November 19th 1863)."Governor Curtin organized the effort to create a national soldiers' cemetery…

Ballad dedicated to Mrs. Lincoln in memory of the death of her son, Willie, the thiird child of Abraham and Mary, who died, most likely of typhoid fever, at the White House on February 20, 1862.

"To the officers and men of the 113th Reg. Ill. Vols."

Although only one song is presented here, the sheet music cover advertises "25 Prize Songs," including what it lists as "Uncle Abe's Rebellious Boys." The song makes fun of the secessionist states, comparing them to naughty little boys.

Or "When this Cruel War is Over," a patriotic Union song about a sweetheart fighting in the war.

Cover information: "Plantation Song and Chorus, Sung with great success by C. Petten Gill, at the concerts of the Buckley Serenaders,." Song in praise of fighting for the Union and Abraham Lincoln. Arranged by Fred Buckley

Dedicated to "To D.B. Hopkins Esq." Song depicts slaves denouncing secession and celebrating emancipation.

Subtitled "A Battle Scene," a song sung in honor of the men of the Nineteenth Illinois Infantry regiment and Union soldiers who died at the Second Battle of Murfreesboro or the Battle of Stones River from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863.

Subtitle: "Oh, Whar Will I Go IF Dis War Breaks De Country Up." Minstrel song depicting a slave's anxiety about civil war.

Song depicts sadness at the death of Abraham Lincoln. "To the Memory of the Illustrious Patriot Abraham Lincoln." Cover features title contained in circle with decorative border.