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

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

Six verse song with ornamental border: "By J. E. V., U.S. Steamer Richmond," "A parody on Lannigan's Ball." Lyrics depict battle while fighting under David Farragut described as a ball.

Three verse song and chorus "Published by James D. Gay, of Philadelphia, formerly a member of the Ringgold Artillery, Reading, Pa." "Battle Cry of Freedom, or, We'll Rally Round the Flag, Boys" printed on the reverse. Lyrics depict United States flag…

Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict encouragement for troops going into battle. Color cover image depicts Richmond.

Five verse song sung to the tune of "Louvan." Lyrics depict mourning for the death of Abraham Lincoln. "Omit" written by hand next to two verses.

Illustrated seven verse song and chorus. "Composed and sung by Miss Anne Rush, the Philadelphia Vocalist." Lyrics depict female singer maintaining a positive attitude despite political upheaval in the United States. Color cover image depicts woman…

Illustrared four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of ''Old Virginia Low Lands, Low.'' "Respectfully dedicated to the Army of the Potomac by James D. Gay." Lyrics depict singer inviting Confederate soldiers to join the Union and vote for Abraham…

Three verse minstrel song, "As sung by Mr. Joseph Murphy, of Wood & Christy's Minstrels." Lyrics depict singer's mourning for lover Jenny Gray. Decorative border.

Two songs on sheet. Lyrics for "The Cot Where I was Born" at the bottom of the page. Lyrics depict singer's longing for home. Decorative border with faces in each corner surround text.

Illustrated five verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict request for George McClellan to be reinstated as commander of the Union army and criticizes other officers' failures.

Illustrated five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon" endorsing George McClellan for president and calling on Abraham Lincoln to leave the White House.

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

Illustrated three verse song and chorus depicting a mother's sadness over the drafting of her son into the Union army.

Two four verse songs. The first, "Hail Columbia," depicts American patriotism and support for troops who fight for the United States. Second song, "America," printed at bottom of the sheet, reflects love of country and patriotism.

Illustrated sheet containing two four verse songs. The first, "Hail Columbia," depicts American patriotism and support for troops who fight for the United States. Second song, "America," printed at bottom of the sheet, reflects love of country and…

Illustrated sheet containing two four verse songs. The first, "Hail Columbia," depicts American patriotism and support for troops who fight for the United States. Second song, "America," printed at bottom of the sheet, reflects love of country and…

Illustrated four verse song, "As sung by Charles Melville." Lyrics depict singer's wish for good dreams.

Illustrated seven verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict life of a reluctant drafted soldier as told by a lover he left behind.

Illustrated sheet displays two, two verse songs. The first, "Her Bright Smiles Haunt Me Still," depicts the singer's inability to forget a woman he met. Second song, "Thy Voice Hath a Charm," published at bottom of page, depicts memory of a singer's…

Illustrated two verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Just Before the Battle Mother.'" Lyrics depict captured Union soldier in a prisoner of war camp on Belle Isle, VA and his longing for freedom.

Illustrated five verse song and chorus formatted as a letter to be mailed. Handwritten details of letter coming from "Camp Brighten Co. G 10th Regiment Mass." Lyrics depict letter written from a soldier detailing patriotism and importance of fighting…

Seventeen verse song sung to the tune of "Joe Bowers." Handwritten notes on front: "Copy" "Presented by Guy Modglin son of Frances Modglin Ill. 6/12/1918." Lyrics depict foundation of the Confederate State of America and Jefferson Davis's rise to…

Eight verse song and chorus, "Sung with immense success by Wood's Minstrels." Song celebrates the Union army's campaigns in the South.

Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict sadness felt after the death of a mother. Color cover image depicts sailor seated on sailing equipment with ships in the background.