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  • Collection: Lincoln Sheet Music Collection

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Cover depicts Columbia, sword in hand, riding a war chariot pulled by four white horses.

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"As performed by the U. S. Marine Band at the inauguration of President Lincoln, March 4, 1861 Composed and dedicated to Mrs. Lincoln"

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Song depicts slaves singing in praise of the Union, Lincoln, and ultimate emancipation.

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Also known as "The Prisoner's Hope," a song from the perspective of a Union soldier in a Confederate prisoner of war camp. Cover depicts a small picture entitled "The Vacant Chair," showing a family seated around a dinner table with one empty chair.…

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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."

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Cover reads, "Dedicated to his excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. A Patriotic song."The song calls on all free men to rally to the Union cause.

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

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Lyrics depict influx of 300,000 new troop for the United States army. "To Father Abraham"

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Lyrics depict locations of United States leaders from the 18th and 19th centuries while stating current heroes are citizens around the United States. Cover depicts images of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington surrounding portrait of Belle Baker.…

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Lyrics depict strength of United States military and its leaders. Color cover depicts portraits of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and George Barnett surrounding a shield. Back cover has song "In the hear of the city that has no…

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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…

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

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Lyrics depict United States flag as a rallying point for soldiers and inspiration for courage while in battle.

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Lyrics depict United States as a battleship damaged over previous 4 years under James Buchanan and expresses hope for the election of Abraham Lincoln.The Wide Awakes were organized, uniformed chapters of young men who campaigned and marched for a…

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Lyrics depict attending college with emphasis on Theodore Roosevelt attending Harvard and William Taft attending Yale with reference to Lincoln's schooling. Color illustrated cover; eagle resting on wreath that surrounds log cabin. Back cover…

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Lyrics depict mourning for Willie Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln at the point of Abraham Lincoln's death. Lyrics reference health of Abraham and Mary Lincoln at Willie's death. Although the song is dedicated to the memory of Willie, the cover image is…

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Instrumental music. "To the Republican Presidential Candidate Hon. A. Lincoln."

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Lyrics depict thanks to God for the United States including military and natural resources. "As sung by the choir of Hope Church, Yonkers, NY." Mixed voice arrangement.

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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"

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

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Lyrics depict grief for the death of Abraham Lincoln. Cover includes title surrounded by tombstone shape. Stamp on cover states "Chicago Variety Store Sheet Music & Instruments"

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Instrumental music. "Go ring the bells, and fire the guns, And fling the starry banner out; Shout 'Freedom' till your lisping ones give back their cradle shout. Whittier" "Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln a Foe to Tyrants, and my Country's Friend"

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Lyrics depict the end of war and the end of the world.

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Song calling for continued support for Lincoln's leadership of the Union war effort.

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"Respectfully dedicated to the Whigs of the United States," the cover depicts a picture of President William Henry Harrison, the first Whig party candidate elected president. The Whigs being the predecessors of the Republicans, the song is a rallying…
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