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  • Collection: Civil War Song Sheets Collection

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Nine verse satirical song on the 1860 presidential campaign of Stephen A. Douglas. Sheet note: "A plaintive pome, by SQIBOB."

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Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Love song about a woman named "Evelina".

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Illustrated seven verse song sung to the tune of "Down in Piccadilly." A humorous song about a young man's misfortune.

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Illustrated five verse song about soldiers marching into town. The illustration presents a "View of the city of Chattanooga, Tenn."

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Four verse campaign song for John Riley Tanner. Tanner was Governor of Illinois from 1897-1901.

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Illustrated three verse song and chorus about the death of Lieutenant Franklin Butler Crosby. The sheet gives an incorrect date for Crosby's death. He died in battle on May 3, 1863, not May 2. Sheet note: "The last words of Lieut. Crosby who was…

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Illustrated three verse song and chorus about the death of Lieutenant Franklin Butler Crosby. The sheet gives an incorrect date for Crosby's death. He died in battle on May 3, 1863, not May 2. Sheet note: "The last words of Lieut. Crosby who was…

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Two versions of the same pro-Union song. The first, a four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon." The second, a five verse song, is sung to the tune of "Bow-wow-wow."

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Illustrated six verse song celebrating the 195th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Subtitle: "Ballad No. 2."

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Illustrated three verse song sheet. Lyrics depict pride for U.S. Army and Navy with emphasis on wartime activities. Color cover image depicts Union ironclads.

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Illustrated four verse song sung to the tune of "The Sword of Bunker Hill." Lyrics depict death scene of U. S. soldier on the battlefield. Cover depicts a seated General Winfield Scott.military figure surrounded by floral laurel and American flags on…

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Illustrated thirteen verse song and chorus about General Philip H. Sheridan's rout of Confederate general Jubal Early's army at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia on October 19, 1864. Color cover depicts American flags in upper corners and "Liberty…

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Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict soldiers rallying support under the United States flag. Color cover depicts liberty with waving flag and eagle to side on top of globe with "The Genius of American" written across.

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Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict soldiers rallying support under the United States flag. Color cover image of union batteries near Charleston, S. C.

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Four verse song depicting a sailor saying farewell to his lover before setting sail.

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Illustrated three verse song sung to the tune of "The kiss dear Maid." Lyrics depict the death of a soldier and his final request to send his Bible to his mother. Color cover depicts soldiers on battlefield.

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Illustrated five verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict Union Army soldier's devotion to fighting for the United States. Color cover image depicts soldiers fighting on a hillside.

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Illustrated three verse song and chorus "As sung by Mrs. W. J. Florence." Lyrics depict a woman watching troops marching by her house and her relationship with the troops' Captain. Color cover image depicts soldiers marching behind leader on…

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Illustrated three verse song and chorus "As sung by Mrs. W. J. Florence" Lyrics depict a woman watching troops marching by her house and her relationship with the troops' Captain. Color cover image depicts soldiers marching behind leader on…

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Three verse song also known as "An Original Glee." Lyrics depict soldier going into battle on horse and his lover's wait for his return. Song concludes when the horse returns from battle without the soldier.

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Illustrated four verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict slaves singing about desire to fight for the Union and the losses of the Union army prior to introducing African American troops. Color cover image depicts black man sitting on stage performing…

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Two songs and chorus sung to the tune of "Kingdom Coming." Lyrics depict soldiers responding to draft call. Color cover image depicts a map of the Tennessee/Arkansas border and a portrait of Andrew Foote.

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Two illustrated songs and chorus sung to the tune of " Kingdom Coming." Lyrics depict soldiers responding to draft call. Color cover image depicts a map of the Tennessee/Kentucky border along the Mississippi River and a portrait of General John Pope.

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Iwo illustrated songs and chorus sung to the tune of " Kingdom Coming." Lyrics depict soldiers responding to draft call. Color cover image depicts a map of the North Carolina coast and a portrait of General Jesse Lee Reno.

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Two illustrated songs and chorus sung to the tune of "Kingdom Coming." Lyrics depict soldiers responding to draft call. Color cover image depicts "Review of the United States forces by the President, Va. 1863."
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