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Lyrics written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Lyrics discuss the emancipation of slaves in 1863. Cover depicts a flag draped around a pole.

Song dedicated to "To Mrs. May Weaver." The cover describes the words, "Our Laddie's Dead, Jem" as "uttered by one of Colonel Ellsworth's Zouaves." The first Union martyr of the Civil War, Colonel Elmer Ellsworth accompanied Lincoln on his inaugural…

Lyrics depict the end of war and the end of the world.

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…

Instrumental music. Cover depicts floral border surrounding cover text of "Priceless Pearls, A Collection of Beautiful Pieces for Piano"

Funeral march "In Memory of President Lincoln." Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by border of leaves with wreath of stars over the title.

Lyrics depict strength of United States military and its leaders. Color cover depicts portraits of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and George Barnett surrounding a shield. Back cover has song "In the hear of the city that has no…

Instrumental music

Instrumental music. Contained within sheet music entitled "Three Songs without Words"

Subtitled "A tribute to the memory of Abraham Lincoln," the song was written and composed by two women. The composer, "Mrs. E. A. Parkhurst," was Susan McFarland Parkhurst, a friend of Stephen Foster's and the author of several Civil War songs. She…

"To the Union League Council 24 Brooklyn, L. I." "As sung with great success by the Tremaine Brothers." There is a signature on cover: "Ollie H. Reifer, August 1, 1864."

Campaign song for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Cover depicts scrolls and banner containing song title.

"To the memory of Abraham Lincoln who died a martyr to the cause of Freedom." "Toll O mournfully the bell, Chant the dirge and ring the knell, Let it throb and rise and swell, Up to Heaven, up to the goal, Of our martyred patriot's soul."

Song depicts slaves singing in praise of the Union, Lincoln, and ultimate emancipation.

Published in 1924, a presidential election year, the song proclaims the United States needs the leadership of a man like Lincoln. Cover depicts the dome of the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, a log cabin, the American flag, and Abraham…

Song mourning the death of Lincoln.

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

Lyrics depict mourning for Abraham Lincoln and his acceptance into heaven.

"To his excellency the President of the United States" " As a solo or quart". "Author of Viva L'America-Flag of the Free." Cover depicts a statue of a woman (Columbia?) surrounded by American Civil War era soldiers.

Instrumental music. "To George W. Schock A. M. Principal of the Lincoln Boys Grammar School"

Subtitle: "Oh, Whar Will I Go IF Dis War Breaks De Country Up." Minstrel song depicting a slave's anxiety about civil war.

This "Song and Chorus dedicated to all Lovers of Freedom"celebrates Emancipation and the fight to end slavery.

Cover depicts pictures of Abraham Lincoln and uses his image for advirtisements for tobacco products. The cover also depicts pictures of African American slaves. B. Leidersdorf manufactures of Old Abe Tobaccos. "We extend our compliments to all…

An instrumental song "For the Piano" and dedicated "To the Hon. A. Lincoln"

Lyrics depict struggle over slavery and difficulties encountered by both the United States of America and Confederate States of America. Lyrics written using stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Cover depicts image of African American…