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"Quick Step" no words, music only. The music honors Abraham Lincoln's call for more Union soldiers.

Song honoring Abraham Lincoln's call for more Union soldiers. Poetry credit is at times given to William Cullen Bryant; however, the poem was originally published in the New York Evening Post July, 16, 1862 by James Sloan Gibbons.

Words and music mourn the death of Lincoln, condemns his assassin, and hails the plains of the "beautiful west" as a fitting resting place for the martyred president.

The cover states this is the "10th edition" of a "Song Composed and Dedicated to his Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States." Cover art depicts a Union camp and two soldiers. One soldier holds an American flag while the other…

Lyrics depict attending college with emphasis on Theodore Roosevelt attending Harvard and William Taft attending Yale with reference to Lincoln's schooling. Color illustrated cover; eagle resting on wreath that surrounds log cabin. Back cover…

"The wise saying of the immortal Abraham Lincoln: You can fool some of the people, some of the time; All of the people most of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time". Cover depicts a picture of Abraham Lincoln.

A song honoring Lincoln in death.

"In memory of Abraham Lincoln Sixteenth president of the United States" "(An honest man's the noblest work of god)"

"Respectfully dedicated to the Whigs of the United States," the cover depicts a picture of President William Henry Harrison, the first Whig party candidate elected president. The Whigs being the predecessors of the Republicans, the song is a rallying…

A song supporting Lincoln's reelection in 1864 and urging the people of the Union to see the war through to victory.

A patriotic song in praise of the Union, its people, and its armies.

Honors Abraham Lincoln as "Captain" of the nation, steering the Union to victory. Song and Chorus.

The sheet music publication "Three offerings to thee, goddess of liberty" contained three Union Civil War songs; however, only one of the three, "Nomination Song," is contained in the item presented here. The other two songs were "Grand Rallying Song…

Instrumental music in honor of the memory of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, who died on October 12, 1870.

Cover depicts the American flag over a log cabin, a young Lincoln reading by a fire, and a portriat of President Lincoln. The song proclaims the unity of Americans.

Mixed-chorus song depicts slave recounting life on plantation in anticipation of freedom while his master flees from approching Union troops.

Instrumental music. Cover depicts portraits of Colonel E. S. Bragg, Colonel Williams, General Sol. Meredith, Colonel Robinson, and Colonel L. Fairchild surrounded by flags, cannons, and a bald eagle. "Respectfully dedicated to the Western Troops of…

Song calling for continued support for Lincoln's leadership of the Union war effort.

"Dedicated to The Nation" and "Performed by Menter's Band," the cover shows a drawing of Abraham Lincoln.

Dedicated to "To D.B. Hopkins Esq." Song depicts slaves denouncing secession and celebrating emancipation.

Song honors the memory of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, whose death on May 24, 1861, became a rallying cry for the Union cause. A good friend of the Lincolns, Ellsworth was the first prominent Union soldier to die in the Civil war.

The Hutchinson Family was one of the most popular American singing groups of the nineteeth century. By the 1860s, the singers split into separate groups or "tribes" headed by two of the original four brothers. This song praises the victory of the…

"Inscribed to our volunteers." Song honors Abraham Lincoln's call for for more Union soldiers. Poetry credit is often attributed to William Cullen Bryant; however, the poem was originally published in the New York Evening Post July, 16, 1862 by James…

Lyrics depict singer's support of Abraham Lincoln as president and support during the Civil War. Cover has signature of John R. Bennett on front.

Instrumental music. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by leaves. "Composed on the Announcement of His Death."