The Dying Soldier to His Mother

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Title

The Dying Soldier to His Mother

Subject

Broadsides
Songs and Music
Death
Soldiers
American Civil War (1861-1865)
United States. Army
Bereavement
Families
MacKellar, Thomas, 1812-1899
Butcher, William U.

Description

Illustrated five verse song: Lyrics depict soldier's dying words for his mother after being fatally wounded on the battlefield. Color cover image depicts soldier on the battlefield with angel in upper left corner and woman praying in front of a house in the upper right corner.

Creator

MacKellar, Thomas and  Butcher, William U.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

ca. 1863-1864

Contributor

Magnus, Charles

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

301205
37540000503666

Coverage

New York

Original Format

1
21 cm

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