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Illustrated six verse presidential campaign song and chorus sung to the tune of "Billy O' Rourke." Former Union major general George B. McClellan was the Democratic nominee for president against Republican Abraham Lincoln in the election of 1864.

Four verse song. Lyrics depict affection and desire singer has for a woman named Peggy.

Compilation of Republican campaign songs, including Veterans Hallelujah Chorus; Stand, Patriots, Stand!; Where Am I At; We'll Rally to the Flag; The "Premium" Marching Through Georgia; and Bye, Bye Old Grover.

William Reed, a veteran of the American Civil War, sits for a portrait in a light-colored suit.On verso: "My father, 1865."

Workers begin construction on a swimming pool in Naperville.

Illustrated four verse pro-Union song sung to the tune of "Woodman spare that tree."

Illustrated four verse pro-Union song sung to the tune of "Woodman spare that tree."

Illustrated four verse pro-Union song sung to the tune of "Woodman spare that tree."

John Stanton Fitzgerrell poses for a portrait. On verso: "John Stanton Fitzgerrell (Lebanon) b. Feb. 22, 1864 - deceased. Son of Mary Catherine Moore Fitzgerrell, grandson of Jonathan and Elizabeth Moore. Nephew of Col. Risdon M. Moore of 117th Ill.…

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

An unidentified woman in a dark dress poses for a portrait. An orange two-cent postage stamp featuring George Washington is on the back.

Richard Yates, Sr., sits for a portrait during his time as a United States Senator.

Alma Trumbull sits on a bench wearing an elaborate striped dress.

Alma Trumbull poses for a portrait with her hands clasped beneath her chin.

Alma Trumbull wears a bonnet and plays with its ribbons during a portrait session.

Alma Trumbull poses for a portrait in profile while wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Dr. William Fithian poses in profile for a portrait sitting. Fithian served in the Illinois House of Representatives (1834-1836) and the Illinois Senate (1838-1846).

Lyrics depict support for American soldiers fighting overseas during World War I and loyalty to the United States. Back cover is the first page of "Won't You Come and Dance with Me?"

An exterior view of a Baptist church located in Benton.

Illustrated two verse song. Lyrics depict moral support for soldiers preparing to go into battle. Color cover image depicts Union cavalry charging Confederates.

Illustrated two verse song. Lyrics depict moral support for soldiers preparing to go into battle. Color cover image depicts soldiers toasting around a punch bowl.

Illustrated five verse song: Lyrics depict soldier's dying words for his mother after being fatally wounded on the battlefield. Color cover image depicts soldier on the battlefield with angel in upper left corner and woman praying in front of a house…

George C. Madison, cashier for the law firm of Isham, Lincoln, and Beale, forwards a memo to Laura Isham, the wife of Robert Todd Lincoln's law partner.