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Song sung from the perspective of former slave or "Contraband" who has recently found security and freedom behind Union lines. The song is dedicated to Union general Benjamin F. Butler, who was the first Union commander to allow escaped slaves to…

Also known as "The Prisoner Free and a sequel to "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp," the song takes the perspective of Union prisoners of war waiting in expectation for their liberation.

The cover states this is the "10th edition" of a "Song Composed and Dedicated to his Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States." Cover art depicts a Union camp and two soldiers. One soldier holds an American flag while the other…

"In memory of Abraham Lincoln , Assassinated April 14, 1865"

Published in the year Lincoln sought reelection, the song calls on loyal citzens to support the president.

Song dedicated to "To Mrs. May Weaver." The cover describes the words, "Our Laddie's Dead, Jem" as "uttered by one of Colonel Ellsworth's Zouaves." The first Union martyr of the Civil War, Colonel Elmer Ellsworth accompanied Lincoln on his inaugural…

Song mourning the death of Lincoln.

Published in 1924, a presidential election year, the song proclaims the United States needs the leadership of a man like Lincoln. Cover depicts the dome of the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, a log cabin, the American flag, and Abraham…

Honors Abraham Lincoln as "Captain" of the nation, steering the Union to victory. Song and Chorus.

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…

Subtitled "Elegy on the death of Abraham Lincoln," the song mourns the loss of Lincoln.

Also entitled, "Sing Hallelujah," the song celebrates Union victory over the South and proclaims the martyrdom of Abraham Lincoln.

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.

Cover depicts a picture of Abraham Lincoln, with words of the song printed on front. Description under title, "Written and Composed on the death of President Abraham Lincoln."

Also known as "The Prisoner's Hope," a song from the perspective of a Union soldier in a Confederate prisoner of war camp. Cover depicts a small picture entitled "The Vacant Chair," showing a family seated around a dinner table with one empty chair.…

Although only one song is presented here, the sheet music cover advertises "25 Prize Songs," including what it lists as "Uncle Abe's Rebellious Boys." The song makes fun of the secessionist states, comparing them to naughty little boys.

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

"As performed by the U. S. Marine Band at the inauguration of President Lincoln, March 4, 1861 Composed and dedicated to Mrs. Lincoln"

The Hutchinson Family was one of the most popular American singing groups of the nineteeth century. By the 1860s, the singers split into separate groups or "tribes" headed by two of the original four brothers. This song praises the victory of the…

Piano music dedicated "To the memory of Abraham Lincoln."

Cover depicts Columbia, sword in hand, riding a war chariot pulled by four white horses.

March to honor Andrew Johnson, Vice President of the United States, March 4, 1865-April 15, 1865. Cover depicts picture of Vice President Johnson

This "Campaign song of 64" urges "all true lovers of our common county" to vote for Lincoln in his bid for reelection.

Song honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's wartime leadership and devotion to the United States.

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