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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…

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 sheet containg two versions of the same four verse song and chorus: "General Version" and "Tony Pastor's Version." Lyrics depict singer's desire to be a baby in order to receive the attention and care given to babies by women.

Illustrated six verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "When this cruel war is over."

Illustrated three verse song and chorus about a young soldier wounded in the Battle of Antietam (September 17, 1862) who relates a dream he had of his mother comforting him.

Four verse song sung to the tune of "The Girl I Left Behind Me." A Union soldier longs to return home to his family.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus about the death of Lieutenant Franklin Butler Crosby. The sheet gives an incorrect date for Crosby's death. He died in battle on May 3, 1863, not May 2. Sheet note: "The last words of Lieut. Crosby who was…

Three verse illustrated song and chorus also known as "She Was Such A Charmer."

Illustrated four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Under the Willow she's sleeping." The song laments the death of Abraham Lincoln.

Illustrated four verse song and chorus lamenting the death of Abraham Lincoln.

Illustrated six verse song and chorus based on Jefferson Davis' capture on May 10, 1865. The scene depicts a popular myth that Davis tried to elude his captors by dressing as a woman.

Illustrated three verse song subtitled "The Prisoner Free," and a sequel to "Tramp, 'Tramp' Tramp."

Illustrated six verse song celebrating the 195th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Subtitle: "Ballad No. 2."

Four verse requiem and chorus sung to the tune of "Old Hundred." According to the date on the sheet, the composer wrote the requiem on April 19, 1865, only four days after Lincoln's death.

Nine verse song and chorus praising Abraham Lincoln and and the Union cause. There is a handwritten verse on back of the song sheet.

Five verse song on the death of Abraham Lincoln sung to the tune of "Annie Laurie."

Illustrated five verse song on the death of Abraham Lincoln sung to the tune of "Annie Laurie."

Illustrated three verse satirical song on the capture of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. The song was also called "Jeff Davis Last Ditch."

Illustrated four verse song and chorus about the capture of Richmond.

Illustrated four verse song and chorus about how Americans go "Whole Hog" in everything they do.Sheet note: Subtitle : "As sung by Tony Pastor."

Four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Home, Sweet Home." "Commemorative of the passage home of the remains of Abraham Lincoln. Written for the funeral solemnities of the President, Detroit, 25th April, 1865" " Printed at head in…

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.

Three five verse hymns, "Sung at Rockton, IL, April 19, 1865." "The following hymn written and sung on occasion of the death of Washington, is deemed appropriate with slight variations, for the present occasion." Lyrics depict mourning for the death…

Illustrated four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Under the Willow." Lyrics depict national grief and mourning for Abraham Lincoln. Cover image depicts battle scenes on land and sea on either side of text and Lincoln's signature above image…

Four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Under the Willow." Lyrics depict national grief and mourning for Abraham Lincoln. Cover image depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln in profile.