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Lyrics depict soldier's final thoughts and goodbyes to his mother before going into a battle. Cover image depicts battle scenes in three corners with a woman at home in the fourth, and an image of a family seated at a table with an empty chair above…

As told through a slave's perspective, lyrics depict life on a plantation after the master fled during the Civil War. Written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect, the cover image depicts border with song titles and eight vignettes…

"They called him 'Little Major,' the noble drummer boy; The pride of all his regiment, and his commander's joy." Lyrics depict drummer boy seeking and being refused water as he lays dying on the battlefield. Cover image depicts border of song titles…

Lyrics depict the Battle of Stones River and the 19th Illinois Infantry's response to a need for a change in positioning on the battlefield. "To perpetuate the glory of the brave men of the 19th Illinois and their companions in arms who fell at…

Minstrel Song about African American soldiers. Cover depicts African American soldiers shooting at a Confederate soldier.

Dedicated: "To Col. F. A. Bartleson, 100th Ill. Vol." Song about the Battle of Fort Donelson (Tennessee), fought in 1862. Pro North. Cover depicts soldiers ready for battle.

Also known as: "Protect my boy." Song about mothers asking a higher power to protect their sons fighting in war. Religious song. Cover presents illustration of a woman with hands together in prayer. She is surrounded by cherub type faces.

A song about Union soldiers who died for their "Flag" in the Civil War. This song was dedicated to "The Girls At Home." This song was meant to be a companion piece to "Brave Boys Are They."

A Polka, quickstep. "Respectfully dedicated to our 'Gallant Governor' Hon. Richard Yates, 'The Soldier's Friend' by the author." Richard Yates was governor of Illinois during the American Civil War. Music only no words

A patriotic song associated with American Civil War. On over there is an illustration of American flag.

Children's song about father's absence

Funerary song for soldier

"Sung by Joseph Whitaker, Esq. of Christy's Minstrels" Lyrics depict soldier's dying message for his mother and his desire for her to comfort him.

Lyrics depict soldiers rallying before going into battle. Front cover depicts a decorative archway surrounding a list of songs entitled "Root & Cady's Vocal Quartetts."

"As sung by Edwin Kelley, of Arlington, Kelley & Leon's Minstrels." Lyrics depict prisoner of war singing about his experiences on the battlefield, being captured, and held in a POW camp.

Lyrics depict African Americans escaping slavery to fight for the Union Army during the Civil War.

Lyrics depict mourning for brother killed on the battlefield. Dedication: "In Memory of Sergeant Alfred A. Walter. 72 Regt Ills Vols."

A song about a sibling wanting to know of how soldiers fought in battle and letting the brother know she/she will listen.

Patriotic song with religious overtones. The Union will win the war because god has willed it. Partial ornamental border.

A song [ with chorus ad libitum] founded on an incident of war." At top of cover, dedication: To Miss Frank Huntington of New York." Song about telling a mother that her son will not be returning home from war.

On cover: "The original song, as sung by the boys in blue in Sherman's Army. Written and composed in prison, at Columbia, South Carolina, and Dedicated to the Army of the Union." Patriotic song about General William Tecumseh Sherman's march to the…

A rallying song for the Union cause. Cover has ornamental border.

Instrumental music. Cover depicts fairy in the middle of a lily pad

"Arranged from Root & Cady's most popular publications by [P. P. Bliss]." Lyrics are taken from several different songs and strung together to depict singer's support for the Union cause and the Union troops.

A song about prisoners of war. No cover page.