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"Respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Abraham Lincoln," "Oh speak to me once more" was reportedly said by Mary Lincoln at her husband's deathbed.

Song based on William Knox's poem "Mortality," which became better known by its first line: "Oh! Why should the spirit of mortal be proud?" According to artist Francis Bicknell Carpenter, Lincoln, who Carpenter often interacted with while painting…

Also known as "The Prisoner Free and a sequel to "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp," the song takes the perspective of Union prisoners of war waiting in expectation for their liberation.

"In memory of Abraham Lincoln , Assassinated April 14, 1865"

Song mourning the death of Lincoln.

Subtitled "Elegy on the death of Abraham Lincoln," the song mourns the loss of Lincoln.

Also entitled, "Sing Hallelujah," the song celebrates Union victory over the South and proclaims the martyrdom of Abraham Lincoln.

Cover depicts a picture of Abraham Lincoln, with words of the song printed on front. Description under title, "Written and Composed on the death of President Abraham Lincoln."

Piano music dedicated "To the memory of Abraham Lincoln."

Subtitle and dedication on cover: "Marcia Funerale, In memory of our late President Abraham Lincoln, composed and respectufully dedicated to Mrs. Abraham Lincoln."

A song honoring Lincoln in death.

In French, "Saule-Pleureur, March fun`ebre du President Lincoln" (Funeral march for President Abraham Lincoln). Cover depicts two figures (angels?) at top of cover with a picture of Abraham Lincoln in a circle of flowers with American Flags. "Il…

Song subtitled "A National Chant" depicts mourning of death of Abraham Lincoln and future of the United States. "To a Mourning World" "To whom sale permission was given by the author and publisher of the poem Messrs J & E Hoch, Boston" Four part…

The Hutchinson Family was one of the most popular American singing groups of the nineteeth century. By the 1860s, the singers split into separate groups or "tribes" headed by two of the original four brothers. This song praises the victory of the…

Subtitle "Answer to Young Eph's Lament." A minstrel song celebrating emancipation and Union victory over the South. Edwin Kelly and Francis Leon led one of the most successful and popular minstrel troupes in the United States during the 1860s and…

Instrumental music. Cover depicts floral border surrounding cover text of "Priceless Pearls, A Collection of Beautiful Pieces for Piano"

Instrumental music in honor of the memory of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, who died on October 12, 1870.

Instrumental music. "To George W. Schock A. M. Principal of the Lincoln Boys Grammar School"

Instrumental music. Cover depicts photograph of Lincoln Tomb.

Cover depicts pictures of Abraham Lincoln and uses his image for advirtisements for tobacco products. The cover also depicts pictures of African American slaves. B. Leidersdorf manufactures of Old Abe Tobaccos. "We extend our compliments to all…

A "National Funeral March," composed in mourning of the loss of President James A. Garfield, who was shot on July 2, 1881, and died on September 19, 1881. He was the second president to be assassinated. The cover depicts Columbia mourning the fallen…

Song honoring Abraham Lincoln's call for more Union soldiers. The cover, which depicts Union cavalry, is entitled "Our National War Songs" and contains an index of American martial music.

Instrumental music "Composed and dedicated to fleet surgeon Ninian Pinkney and to the officers and gentlemen of the U. S. N. Hospital Red Rover"

Lyrics written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Depict life on plantation while master is gone including singer's affection for woman named Sally. "Sung by 'Buckleys' Serenaders'"

Lyrics depict singer's support of Abraham Lincoln as president and support during the Civil War. Cover has signature of John R. Bennett on front.