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Three verse song sung to the tune of "The Captain with his whiskers." The lines consist of popular songs of the period (1860-1865).

Five verse song sung to the tune of "The Captain with his Whiskers." The song consists of titles of other popular songs of the period (1860-1865).

Four verse song sung to the tune of "Lilly Dale." The song supports Abraham Lincoln's campaign for the presidency in 1860. Sheet note: "Dedicated to the Springfield Glee Club, by J. M. M."

Illustrated seven verse song sung to the tune of "Rosin the Bow" or "Tippecanoe. The song commemorates the death of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, the first Union officer killed in the Civil War and a friend of Abraham Lincoln.

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

Illustrated eleven verse pro-Union song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon.Sheet note: "As sung by Tony Pastor."

Illustrated seven verse pro-Confederate song sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon". The sheet was printed on a blank promissory note to be drawn on Bank of Virginia, Richmond.

Three verse campaign song and chorus in favor of the Democratic ticket of Stephen A. Douglas and Herschel V. Johnson in the presidential election of 1860. Th esong is sung to the tune of "Dandy Jim of Caroline."

Nine verse satirical song on the 1860 presidential campaign of Stephen A. Douglas. Sheet note: "A plaintive pome, by SQIBOB."

Nine verse pro-Illinois song entitled with the nineteenth century nickname for Illinois.

Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Love song about a woman named "Evelina".

Illustrated seven verse song sung to the tune of "Down in Piccadilly." A humorous song about a young man's misfortune.

Illustrated five verse song about soldiers marching into town. The illustration presents a "View of the city of Chattanooga, Tenn."

Four verse campaign song for John Riley Tanner. Tanner was Governor of Illinois from 1897-1901.

Two versions of the same pro-Union song. The first, a four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon." The second, a five verse song, is sung to the tune of "Bow-wow-wow."

Illustrated three verse song and chorus about a soldier's death.

Four verse minstrel song and chorus extolling the virtues of slavery. Sheet note: "A new song and dance, written by Edward Berry and sung by Johnny Thompson."

Seven verse song and chorus touting such Republican principles as free soil, free labor, and protectionism.

Three verse song from a staged musical of Uncle Tom's Cabin.Sheet note: "As sung over 200 nights at the National Theatre, N. Y., in the drama of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin". Ornamental border.

Illustrated four verse pro-Union song and chorus glorifying the flag of the United States.

Eight verse illustrated song sung to the tune of "Old Virginia Low Lands." Sheet note: "By Smooth Bore of the 1st Me. Cavalry."

Illustrated eight verse pro-Union song.

Illustrated four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Free and Easy." The song exhorts men to volunteer to fight for the Union.

Illustrated four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Free and Easy." The song exhorts men to volunteer to fight for the Union.

Eight verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Gay and Happy." The song tries to rally people to the Union cause. Sheet note: "As sung by our volunteers."