Title
The Savior of Our Country
Subject
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Porter, James W.
Wheelock, O.
Choral music
Sheet music
Songs and music
Lincoln, William Wallace, 1850-1862
Lincoln, Thomas, 1853-1871
Brady, Mathew B., approximately 1823-1896
Description
Lyrics depict mourning for Willie Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln at the point of Abraham Lincoln's death. Lyrics reference health of Abraham and Mary Lincoln at Willie's death. Although the song is dedicated to the memory of Willie, the cover image is taken from a Mathew Brady photograph of Lincoln looking through a photo album with his youngest son Tad.
Creator
James W. Porter and O. Wheelock
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1865
Contributor
John Marsh
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
301064
81981283
Coverage
Philadelphia
Status
Continue Transcribing
Weight
2000
Original Format
5
36 cm