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  • Collection: Lincoln Sheet Music Collection

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"Dedicated to Mrs. Lincoln." "In Memory of President Lincoln"

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"Quartette" " A Requiem to the memory of our late beloved President Abraham Lincoln"

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The cover depicts a log cabin with "Kentucky" above it in quotations and "The Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln" below. First page of score displays the description "The Home of Lincoln and Clay" below the song title. Henry Clay was Lincoln's political…

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Subtitled "Elegy on the death of Abraham Lincoln," the song mourns the loss of Lincoln.

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Republican campaign songs urging the country to elect Lincoln to the presidency in 1860. Publication entitled "The Campaign," originally included two songs: "We See the Break of Day" and "Freedom's Call." Only the later song is contained in the sheet…

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The cover presents "2 Lincoln Republican Songs": "We see the break of day" and "Freedom's Call"; however, only the first song is contained in this copy of sheet music.

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"Respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Abraham Lincoln," "Oh speak to me once more" was reportedly said by Mary Lincoln at her husband's deathbed.

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Song honoring Abraham Lincoln's call for more Union soldiers.

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Instrumental music. Cover lists 29 songs under title of "Gems of the Ball Room."

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"Composed and dedicated to the memory of the pure & noble patriot Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the U.S." "As played at the funeral ceremonies at Springfield, Illinois". Cover displays a picture of Abraham Lincoln

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"Composed and Dedicated to the Memory of the Pure and Noble Patriot Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the U.S."

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A "Song and Chorus arranged for the Piano Forte," the song pokes fun at Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Cover says the piece was performed at Lincoln's funeral. Donizetti originally composed the "Marche Funebre" for his opera Dom Sebastian, which premiered in 1843.

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"Dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln by BVT. Major Central J. C. Barnard. Played at the obsequies of the late president of the United States by the U. S. Marine Band."This is Donizetti's famous funeral march from his opera Dom Sebastian, which…

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Song depicts desire for a Lincoln-like president. Arrangement for band, orchestra, or mandolin, banjo, and guitar. Cover has likenesses of Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ulysses Grant, and Andrew Jackson surrounded by laurels, three…

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Cover depicts Columbia, sword in hand, riding a war chariot pulled by four white horses.

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Memorial song expressing grief over the death of Abraham Lincoln. Four part harmony for mixed group.

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Instrumental Music. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by images of Lincoln's birthplace, Lincoln's Memorial Hall, Lincoln's Tomb, and Emancipation Statue of Lincoln in Washington.

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Lyrics depict United States as a battleship damaged over previous 4 years under James Buchanan and expresses hope for the election of Abraham Lincoln.The Wide Awakes were organized, uniformed chapters of young men who campaigned and marched for a…

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Lyrics depict push to elect Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin during 1860 presidential election. "To Honest Abe Lincoln." "Sung with rapturous applause at the Fanueil Hall Ratification Meeting."

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Lyrics written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Depict life on plantation while master is gone including singer's affection for woman named Sally. "Sung by 'Buckleys' Serenaders'"

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Song describes state of Illinois. Solo and harmony vocal versions of song. Copies of original song.

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Satirical song about the speculation craze in the burgeoning oil industry during the Civil War.

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March to honor Andrew Johnson, Vice President of the United States, March 4, 1865-April 15, 1865. Cover depicts picture of Vice President Johnson

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Mixed chorus song memorializing Abraham Lincoln. "Song written and used especially for Bethany Presbyterian Church, (Wanamaker's) service on Lincoln's birthday in1916."
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