Just Before the Battle, Mother

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Title

Just Before the Battle, Mother

Subject

Sheet music
Songs and music
War songs
War--Songs and Music
Soldiers
Death
Mothers and son
Farewells
American Civil War (1861-1865)
United States--Confederate States of America
United States. Army
Confederate States of America. Army

Description

Lyrics depict soldier's final thoughts and goodbyes to his mother before going into a battle. Cover image depicts battle scenes in three corners with a woman at home in the fourth, and an image of a family seated at a table with an empty chair above the title.

Creator

Root, George F. (George Frederick), 1820-1895

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863

Contributor

Root & Cady

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

200157
Illinois Sheet Music Collection
H-J

Coverage

Chicago

Original Format

6
35 cm

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