Title
The Gay and Happy Volunteers
Subject
Broadsides
Songs and music
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Soldiers
United States. Army
War songs
Halleck, H. W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
Description
Ten verse song and chorus sung to the tune of '"The Gay and Happy.'" "Composed by J. S. Conklin, Company A, Engineer Reg't." Lyrics depict Illinois army Volunteers singing about pride and happiness to fight for the Union army under Henry Halleck and the pride of their loved ones at home.
Creator
Conklin, J. S.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
ca. 1861-1865
Format
pdf
Language
eng
Identifier
301227
37540000506834
Coverage
Unknown
Original Format
1
25 cm