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  • Collection: Civil War Song Sheets Collection

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Seven verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Lovely Molly, O!" Lyrics depict the success of the Union blockade of Southern ports and England's desire for cotton during the Civil War. Decorative border with human figures in each corner.

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Six verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict Jefferson Davis's attempted escape and capture at the end of the Civil War, highlighting Davis wearing women's clothing. Decorative border features male and female figures on either side.

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Eight verse song. Lyrics depict man falling in love, moving to California to raise money to build a house for his lover, and being jilted by his lover for another man.

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Four verse song, "As sung by Frank Howard, with great applause." Lyrics depict Irishman leaving his lover behind while at sea.

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Illustrated three verse campaign song and chorus. "Dedicated to Col. James M. Willett, by J. J. McBride" "'First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of my Countrymen' - Col. James M. Willett." Campaign song for James M. Willett. Cover image…

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Illustrated four verse song sung to the tune of "The Sword of Bunker Hill." Lyrics depict death scene of U. S. soldier on the battlefield. Cover depicts a seated General Winfield Scott.military figure surrounded by floral laurel and American flags on…

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Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict love of a man for Annie Laurie. Written in stereotypical Scottish dialect. Color cover image of girl standing in nature with flowers in her hands.

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Illustrated three verse song sheet. Lyrics depict pride for U.S. Army and Navy with emphasis on wartime activities. Color cover image depicts Union ironclads.

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Seven verse song sung to the tune of "California Brothers" about the death of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth.

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Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict soldiers rallying support under the United States flag. Color cover depicts liberty with waving flag and eagle to side on top of globe with "The Genius of American" written across.

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Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict soldiers rallying support under the United States flag. Color cover image of union batteries near Charleston, S. C.

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Seven verse song depicts sailor and lover parting as he sails into battle. Cover image depicts border with male and female figures on either side of text.

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Illustrated five verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict Union Army soldier's devotion to fighting for the United States. Color cover image depicts soldiers fighting on a hillside.

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Illustrated two verse song and chorus "In reply to 'Rock me to Sleep.'" Lyrics depict death with decedent trying to offer comfort to loved ones.

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Illustrated three verse song and chorus "As sung by Mrs. W. J. Florence." Lyrics depict a woman watching troops marching by her house and her relationship with the troops' Captain. Color cover image depicts soldiers marching behind leader on…

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Illustrated three verse song and chorus "As sung by Mrs. W. J. Florence" Lyrics depict a woman watching troops marching by her house and her relationship with the troops' Captain. Color cover image depicts soldiers marching behind leader on…

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Illustrated two verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict mourning for a girl named Carrie Lee. Color cover image depicts man and woman in garden scene.

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Four verse song and chorus: Lyrics describe the geography of Illinois. Note on back: Also in Sandburg American song bag - p. 162.

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Illustrated four verse song depicting optimism and encouragement with emphasis on singing to improve spirits. Color cover image depicts a female figure surrounded by two American flags and wreath of ivy.

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Three verse song also known as "An Original Glee." Lyrics depict soldier going into battle on horse and his lover's wait for his return. Song concludes when the horse returns from battle without the soldier.

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Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict patriotism and love for the United States. Color cover image depicts "Harrisburg, PA. (Bridgeport) No. 3."

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Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict patriotism and love for the United States. Color cover image depicts "Harrisburg, PA. No. 2."

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Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict patriotism and love for the United States. Color cover image depicts view of U. S. Capitol.

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Illustrated three verse song and chorus. Children's song about father's absence. Cover image depicts children in a garden scene.

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Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict a woman thinking about how to greet a soldier she loves who has gone to fight. Color cover image depicts man in uniform and woman talking outside a cabin.
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