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Illustrated five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Annie Lisle." Lyrics describe Elmer Ellsworth's death and the desire to fight for his honor. Color cover image depicts building and soldier firing into a group of soldiers.

Illustrated seven verse song about two young men fighting for the love of a woman.

Illustrated eight verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait For The Wagon"

Illustrated six verse song sung to the tune of "My Normandy." A pro-Union version of the pro-Confederate anthem, "Maryland, My Maryland." The original "Maryland, My Maryland," became the state song of Maryland.

Illustrated six verse song to the tune of "Bruce's Address," the lyrics portray Major General George B. McClellan addressing the Army of the Potomac after President Abraham Lincoln reappointed him to command in September 1862, following the Union…

Illustrated five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Gay and Happy," praising Major General George McClellan's service to the Union and his farewell address to the Army of the Potomac in November 1862. The song sheet also quotes Major General…

Illustrated five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Gay and Happy," praising Major General George McClellan's service to the Union and his farewell address to the Army of the Potomac in November 1862.President Lincoln relieved McClellan of…

Illustrated twelve verse song sung to the tune of ""Dan Tucker." A Union victory, the battle of South Mountain was fought in Maryland on September 14, 1862

Seven verse song and chorus sung to the tune of" Yankee Doodle Dandy." The Battle of Hampton Roads (March 8-9, 1862) between the USS Monitor and CSS Merrimac (aka CSS Virginia) was the first battle fought between ironclad warships.

Illustrated four verse song and chorus about a woman's hope that her shoemaker sweetheart, who became a sailor, will soon become a sea capatian.

Illustrated sheet containing two songs. The first, "My Maryland," is satirically attributed to "Stone-Wall Jackson" and decrys and ridicules the Rebel general's march into Maryland. The song is a satire of the pro-Confederate anthem, "Maryland, My…

Illustrated two verse song sung to the tune of "Jeannette and Jeannot." A common Civil War theme, in which a woman praises the patriotism and sacrifice of her sweetheart's miilitary service, copies of this song sheet often included an ilustration of…

Illustrated two verse song sung to the tune of "Jeannette and Jeannot." A common Civil War theme, in which a woman praises the patriotism and sacrifice of her sweetheart's miilitary service, copies of this song sheet often included an ilustration of…

Five verse song and chorus in support of Abraham Lincoln's campaign for the presidency in 1860.

Illustrated four verse pro-Union song and chorus glorifying the flag of the United States.

Six verse song with ornamental border: "By J. E. V., U.S. Steamer Richmond," "A parody on Lannigan's Ball." Lyrics depict battle while fighting under David Farragut described as a ball.

Six verse song honoring Union soldiers.

"From the Democratic Presidential Campaign Songster," five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Lannigan's Ball." Democratic campaign song ridiculing Abraham Lincoln and "Black Republicans."

Five verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States and denoucing the Confederate flag.

Illustrated six verse wartime parody of the original, popular 1856 song by composer John Rogers Thomas.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus satrizing the conscription of Irishmen into the Union Army.Sheet note: "A parody on 'Who will care for mother now?'."

Illustrated three verse song and chorus satrizing the conscription of Irishmen into the Union Army.Sheet note: "A parody on 'Who will care for mother now?'."

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…

Illustrated eight verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Limerick Races." Lyrics depict activities at a fair in Donybrook, Ireland. Color cover image depicts man in rags on stage.

Three verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Last Rose of Summer." Lyrics depict body of drummer laying on the Antietam battlefield and the loss of soldiers in battle. Color cover image depicts "Advance Grand Cavalry - near Alexandria, Va."