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Three verse song sung to the tune of "Red, White, and Blue." Lyrics depict respect for George Washington and his legacy as inspiration for soldiers in battle. Decorative border depicting battle on land and on sea.

Five verse song with ornamental border. Advertisement above song reads, "Obtain by all means the companion for this song, the 'Song of the Farmer.'" Lyrics depict young boy looking for and finding work as a farmer's boy.

Illustrated eight verse song. Lyrics depict lovers disagreement over jealousy of attention given to girl named Fanny Gray.

Five verse song. Lyrics depict man being rejected by lover's father and then setting sail.

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

Illustrated two verse song sung to the tune of "Draw the Sword, Scotland." Lyrics depict support for the Union army and encourages soldiers to fight to victory. Color cover image depicts "Rendez-vous of distribution, VA."

Illustrated two verse song sung to the tune of "Draw the Sword, Scotland." Lyrics depict support for the Union army and encourages soldiers to fight to victory. Color cover image depicts Capitol building.

Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict memories of childhood spent in house by the sea and a desire to return there. Color cover image depicts man and woman in a garden scene in the upper left corner.

Illustrated satirical four verse song written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Lyrics depict abolitionist group attempting to wash a black person's skin color off. Color cover image depicts two African Americans sitting on…

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.

Illustrated six verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict Union sailors departing home and life on ship.

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

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

Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict slaves singing about desire to fight for the Union and the losses of the Union army prior to introducing African American troops. Color cover image depicts black man sitting on stage performing…

Four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon." Lyrics depict devotion to preserving the Union. Cover image depicts border with battle scenes on land and sea.

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.

Seven verse song and chorus sung to th etune of "Nely Bly" and "Dedicated to the Army of the Cumberland." Lyrics depict military defeats of General Braxton Bragg.Sheet note: "By J. B. L., of the 115th O. V. I."

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.

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…

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…

Nine verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Du da.'" Lyrics depict 1860 presidential campaign focusing on race between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.

Ten verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle."Lyrics depict campaign song for John C. Breckinridge in the 1860 presidential election.

Four verse song depicting a sailor saying farewell to his lover before setting sail.

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.

Illustrated thirteen verse song and chorus about General Philip H. Sheridan's rout of Confederate general Jubal Early's army at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia on October 19, 1864. Color cover depicts American flags in upper corners and "Liberty…