Title
Here in Belle Isle's Dreary Prison
Subject
Broadsides
Songs and music
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Soldiers
Prisons
Prisoners of war
Description
Illustrated two verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Just Before the Battle Mother.'" Lyrics depict captured Union soldier in a prisoner of war camp on Belle Isle, VA and his longing for freedom.
Creator
Dix, John Ross
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864
Contributor
Magnus, Charles
Format
pdf
Language
eng
Identifier
301245
37540000517955
Coverage
New York
Original Format
1
21 cm