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We are coming, Father Abraham, 300,000 more.
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Creator
Gibbons, J. S. (James Sloan), 1810-1892. lyr
Contributor
Getze, J. A. arr
Lee & Walker, publisher.
Title
We are coming, Father Abraham, 300,000 more.
Publisher
Philadelphia : Lee & Walker, 722 Chestnut St
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1862
Date
1862
Physical Description
[2], 3-5, [3] p. (including cover) ; 37 cm.
Notes
Library Company has two copies, both lacking the music; copy 5782.F.15 includes all [4] p. of the wrapper; copy 1540.F includes p. [1-2] only.
Lyrics by J.S. Gibbons; arranged by J.A. Getze.
Number 2 1/2 in 6 pointed star on title page.
First verse is printed on title page.
Information about this song is included in "Music For Patriots, Politicians & Presidents" by Vera Brodsky Lawrence (New York, Macmillan Publishing Co., 1975) p. 364.
Retrospective conversion record: original entry.
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
A digital copy including music is available at the Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music website.
Printer
Lee & Walker, publisher.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Books Rare| *Sheet Music We Are Com 5782.F.15
Library Company of Philadelphia| Books Rare| *Sheet Music We Are Com 1540.F
Accession number
1540.F
5782.F.15
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Civil War Sheet Music
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