The Drummer of Antietam

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Title

The Drummer of Antietam

Subject

Broadsides
Songs and Music
Death
Soldiers
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Antietam, Battle of (Maryland : 1862)
Drummers (Musicians)
United States. Army
Johnson, Eugene T.

Description

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."

Creator

Johnston, Eugene T.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863

Contributor

Magnus, Charles

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

301204
37540000503708

Coverage

New York

Original Format

1
20.5 cm

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