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Song calling for continued support for Lincoln's leadership of the Union war effort.

Cover depicts Abraham Lincoln in a gold frame surrounded by an American Flag and mythological figures symbolizing peace and war. Below Lincoln is an image of the United States Capitol and an inscription: "Most respectfully inscribed to Abraham…

Cover reads, "Dedicated to his excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. A Patriotic song."The song calls on all free men to rally to the Union cause.

Song depicts slaves singing in praise of the Union, Lincoln, and ultimate emancipation.

Song honoring Abraham Lincoln's call for more Union soldiers.

Often attributed to a poem by William Cullen Bryant, the song honors Abraham Lincoln in support of his call for more Union soldiers. The poem was originally published in the New York Evening Post on July, 16, 1862 by James Sloan Gibbons.

"Inscribed to our volunteers." Song honors Abraham Lincoln's call for for more Union soldiers. Poetry credit is often attributed to William Cullen Bryant; however, the poem was originally published in the New York Evening Post July, 16, 1862 by James…

Song honoring Abraham Lincoln's call for more Union soldiers. Poetry credit is at times given to William Cullen Bryant; however, the poem was originally published in the New York Evening Post July, 16, 1862 by James Sloan Gibbons.

"Quick Step" no words, music only. The music honors Abraham Lincoln's call for more Union soldiers.

Or "Kingdom has come" by 'Sambo'." The song celebrates a former slave's newly found freedom under the Union. Sambo was a commonly used English langauage term for a person of mixed African and European descent. By the early twentieth century, however,…

Illustrated six verse song to the tune of "Bruce's Address," the lyrics portray Major General George B. McClellan addressing the Army of the Potomac after President Abraham Lincoln reappointed him to command in September 1862, following the Union…

Illustrated five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Gay and Happy," praising Major General George McClellan's service to the Union and his farewell address to the Army of the Potomac in November 1862. The song sheet also quotes Major General…

Illustrated five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Gay and Happy," praising Major General George McClellan's service to the Union and his farewell address to the Army of the Potomac in November 1862.President Lincoln relieved McClellan of…

Illustrated twelve verse song sung to the tune of ""Dan Tucker." A Union victory, the battle of South Mountain was fought in Maryland on September 14, 1862

Illustrated four verse song and chorus in support of Abraham Lincoln and his call for more soldiers.

Illustrated four verse pro-Union song and chorus. Sheet Note: "No. 2. as sung by Dan Bryant." Dan Bryant was a popular minstrel singer.

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.

Lyrics depict grief over the death of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth. Cover image depicts portrait of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with soldiers standing on either side, one waving a flag while standing above a grave. "Tribute to Ellsworth"

Song celebrating Union general Franz Sigel and his division of German volunteers.

As told from a slave's perspective, lyrics depict life on a plantation after the master flees during the Civil War. Written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect.

Lyrics depict support for Union soldiers and sailors.

Alternative title: "We Shall Meet, but We Shall Miss Him: (Thanksgiving, 1861)

Instrumental music. Dedication: "To the Illinois Volunteers who fought so bravely at Fort Donelson on the 14th-15th-& of Feb. 1862".

Lyrics depict happy troops and support from women on the homefront. "Respectfully Dedicated to Col. Stewart and his Regiment." "As Sung by the Boys of Col. Stewart's Regt."

Lyrics depict singer asking to be buried with the American flag. Title page indicates two songs included, but only one is present.