The Gay and Happy Volunteers

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Title

The Gay and Happy Volunteers

Subject

Broadsides
Songs and music
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Soldiers
United States. Army
War songs
Halleck, H. W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Description

Ten verse song and chorus sung to the tune of '"The Gay and Happy.'" "Composed by J. S. Conklin, Company A, Engineer Reg't." Lyrics depict Illinois army Volunteers singing about pride and happiness to fight for the Union army under Henry Halleck and the pride of their loved ones at home.

Creator

Conklin, J. S.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

ca. 1861-1865

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

301227
37540000506834

Coverage

Unknown

Original Format

1
25 cm

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