Darkey Conscript

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Title

Darkey Conscript

Subject

Broadsides
Songs and music
African Americans
Draft
American Civil War (1861-1685)

Description

Satirical four verse anti-war song and chorus sung to the tune of "Cars on the Track." Lyrics depict African American conscripts disillusioned by the war. Color cover image depict two black men, one in uniform and one with a carpet bag.

Creator

Hall, Charlie

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

ca. 1863

Contributor

Magnus, Charles

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

301193
37540000550992

Coverage

New York

Original Format

1
20.5 cm

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