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Seven verse song celebrating American victories over the British, "Root, Hog, or Die" was a common American catch phrase dating before 1834. It can be an expression for self-reliance. There are many variations of the song and both North and South…

Six verse campaign song for Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin in the election of 1860.

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.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus: "As sung nightly, with tremendous applause, by Mrs. W. G. Jones in the drama of 'Fast Women' at the New Bowery Theatre, the music to be had of D. H. Biessenher" Lyrics depict the singer's belief in the…

Three verse song. Lyrics depict singer's love of living and working on a ship. Cover image depicts border with woman and man on either side with angel blowing horn at the top.

Illustrated three verse song about a mother hoping for her son's safe return from war but willing to accept his death as a sacrifice for the Union.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus praising men fighting for the Union. Note on sheet: Subject: "Sung with great applause by Miss Fannie Denham."

Illustrated five verse song about a young man telling his sweetheart that he has joined the U.S. Navy to fight against the Confederates.

Illustrated six verse campaign song and chorus for Abraham Lincoln in 1864 with theme of rallying behind Lincoln during the Civil War. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by two female figures and angels.

Seven verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon" or "Old Virginia Low Lands." An 1864 campaign song for Abraham Lincoln focusing on military strategy of the U.S. Army during the Civil War. Cover depicts image of liberty and…

Illustrated three verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict belief there is a purpose in all events. Color cover depicts Abraham Lincoln holding American flag while talking with military figure in front of troops and group of women. Sheet note: "Music…

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.

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

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 three verse song sung to the tune of "Captain O'Kean." Lyrics depict Napoleon I going into exile from Napoleon's perspective. Cover image of border with battle scenes on land and on sea.

Illustrated four verse song sung to the tune of "On the Road to Brighton." Lyrics depict support for General George B. McClellan (Little Mac). Color cover depicts portrait of George McClellan.

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.

Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict soldier's experience on the battlefield. Color cover image depicts troops in battle.

Illustrated four verese song depicts buccaneer speaking to his bride about life on the sea. Cover image depicts a border with a human in each corner surrounded by foliage.

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.

Five verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict Abraham Lincoln's 1860 campaign.

Twenty verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Old Dan Tucker" depicting the 1860 campaign to elect Abraham Lincoln.

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.

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 depicting the death of a man with references to biblical figures Lazarus, Mary, Martha, Gabriel, Adam, and Eve. Cover image depicts a border of leaves with a male and female figure on each side and two angels…