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Five verse song. Lyrics depict man being rejected by lover's father and then setting sail.

Illustrated eight verse song. Lyrics depict lovers disagreement over jealousy of attention given to girl named Fanny Gray.

Five verse song with ornamental border. Advertisement above song reads, "Obtain by all means the companion for this song, the 'Song of the Farmer.'" Lyrics depict young boy looking for and finding work as a farmer's boy.

Three verse song sung to the tune of "Red, White, and Blue." Lyrics depict respect for George Washington and his legacy as inspiration for soldiers in battle. Decorative border depicting battle on land and on sea.

Three verse song and chorus "Published by James D. Gay, of Philadelphia, formerly a member of the Ringgold Artillery, Reading, Pa." "Battle Cry of Freedom, or, We'll Rally Round the Flag, Boys" printed on the reverse. Lyrics depict United States flag…

Five verse song sung to the tune of "Louvan." Lyrics depict mourning for the death of Abraham Lincoln. "Omit" written by hand next to two verses.

Seven verse song sung to the tune of "The Storm." Lyrics depict soldiers in battle and public support for the men fighting. Decorative border with faces in each corner.

Illustrated five verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict request for George McClellan to be reinstated as commander of the Union army and criticizes other officers' failures.

Four verse song, "As sung by Frank Howard, with great applause." Lyrics depict Irishman leaving his lover behind while at sea.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus depicting a mother's sadness over the drafting of her son into the Union army.

Eight verse song dipicts a woman working on a ship under the disguise of a cabin boy until she gives birth to the captain's child.

Five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "'Boatmen Dance.'" Lyrics depict 1860 presidential election focusing on the selection of candidates Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, and John Breckinridge.

Three five verse hymns, "Sung at Rockton, IL, April 19, 1865." "The following hymn written and sung on occasion of the death of Washington, is deemed appropriate with slight variations, for the present occasion." Lyrics depict mourning for the death…

Three verse song, "Sung by G. C. Glendale, at Bryant's' Minstrels, Mechanics' Hall, 472 Broadway." Lyrics depict longing for childhood home. Decorative border features man serenading woman on either side of text with angels holding banner with…

Sheet displays two, two verse songs. In the first song, "I Know Not if She Love Me," lyrics depict singer uncertain if lover cares for him. In th esecond song,"When We Dwell on the Lips," published at bottom of page, depicts lovers kissing.

Five verse song, "Sung by Tony Pastor at his Opera-House, 201 Bowery." Lyrics depict singer's happy pursuit of wife and the growth of their family after their marriage. Decorative border with black and white figures on all sides.

Illustrated four verse song. Lyrics depict friends gathering for a wake and celebrating until they died. Color cover image depicts a man on stage in front of a mountain scene.

Six verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict Jefferson Davis's attempted escape and capture at the end of the Civil War, highlighting Davis wearing women's clothing. Decorative border features male and female figures on either side.

Six verse song and chorus, "As sung by Harry Richmond." Lyrics depict man falling in love and proposing to a woman who marries another man. Decorative border features male and female figures on either side.

Eight verse song. Lyrics depict man falling in love, moving to California to raise money to build a house for his lover, and being jilted by his lover for another man.

Seven verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Lovely Molly, O!" Lyrics depict the success of the Union blockade of Southern ports and England's desire for cotton during the Civil War. Decorative border with human figures in each corner.

Seven verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict singer talking about his life as a rover and what the reaction to him might be if he changed his lifestyle.

Illustrated seven verse song. Lyrics depict dancing and fighting at a ball. Color cover image depicts a man wearing rags on stage in front of a pastoral scene.

Four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of 'The Sucker State.'" Lyrics depict presidential elections and candidates in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio in 1860.

Five verse song sung to the tune of "Rosin the Bow'." Lyrics depict support for Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 presidential election.