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

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 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.

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 four verse song. Lyrics depict a soldier's experience fighting while thinking of his lover at home. Color portrait of a woman above lyrics and American flags in the upper corners with "Liberty and Union Forever" between.

Eight verse song sung to the tune of "The Raging Canal." Lyrics depict a woman's story of falling in love and being rejected by her lover, leading her to commit suicide.

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.

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…

Ten verse song and chorus sung to the tune of '"The Gay and Happy.'" "Composed by J. S. Conklin, Company A, Engineer Reg't." Lyrics depict Illinois army Volunteers singing about pride and happiness to fight for the Union army under Henry Halleck and…

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…

Seven verse song sung to the tune of "The Storm." Lyrics depict soldiers in battle and public support for the men fighting. Decorative border with faces in each corner.

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

Six verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict United States flag as a rallying point for soldiers fighting during the Civil War. Black decorative border.

Illustrated five verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict United States flag as a rallying point for soldiers fighting during the Civil War. Color cover image depicts soldiers embarking on boats with Confederate fort in background.

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 and chorus: Lyrics depict the American flag as a symbol of unity. Color cover image depicts soldier raising American flag in front of bloody soldiers and armaments.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict a woman seeking a husband and presenting herself as an item for auction. Color cover image depicts a woman on stage waving an American flag.

Three verse song: "As sung by the Empire Glee Club." Lyrics depict happiness of heaven. Decorative border around text.

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.

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.

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.

Four verse song and chourus sung to the tune of "Whack Row de Dow.'" Lyrics depict celebration over the Union army capturing the city of Charleston, SC from the Confederate troops. Color cover image depicts Fort Sumter under attack.