Collection of 5,462 lyric sheets, also known as slip ballads, published in the 19th century and offered for sale by stationers, street-corner vendors, and by catalog through the mail.

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GEN. SCOTT A-SLEEP.
O! they're all dreaming, dream, dream, dreaming (6 vs.) Air-"Were a Nodding." T. o. border. 21.3 x 14 cm.
GEN. SIEGEL'S CELEBRATED CAMP SONG.
Hark! the loud reveille of the artillery (5 vs. and chor.) Written by J. P. Morris; music composed by David A. Warden; cop: 1862, David A. Warden, EDPa.; adv: The Music for the following Copyright Songs obtained [from] D. A. Warden (1); publ. Auner (3). A
GENERAL BEAUREGARD.
General G.T. Beau- regard (4 vs.) Air—"Scots wha ha." Headed: "Song." T. o. border; cavalryman with trumpet. 15.9 x 30.1 cm.
GENERAL BUTLER.
Butler and I went out from camp (5 vs. and chor.) Tune—"Yankee Doodle. Headed: "Song.", Variant: a. T. o. border; house front. 25.7 x 11.5 cm., Variant: b. T. o. border; wharf scene with box bearing imprint Edes Print. 28.6 x 15.4 cm.
GENERAL GRANT'S BOYS.
Ye copperheads and traitors, to you these lines we write (4 vs. and chor.) Cop: 1864, James D. Gay, EDPa., Variant: a. With "Gen." in title; By James D. Gay, the celebrated Army Song Publisher and Vocalist. T. o. border; battle scene with line of charging soldiers within ornamental frame. 24.5 x 15.4 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] election rally with man on platform, and slogan "Grant's Beverage is Meade." 24.2 x 15 cm., Variant: c. With "copperheads" in first line in caps; Respectfully dedicated to the Army of the Potomac; By James D. Gay; Air: "Old Virginia low lands, low"; with cop. 12 mm. below text. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 61, col.; with title "Richmond" under hdpc. ; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: d. [As above; without hdpc. title;] with cop. 3 mm. below text. 20.2 x 12.6 cm., Variant: e. [As above; without hdpc. title;] with cop. 12 mm. below text; with "bart" for "part" in 2nd line. 20.4 x 12.5 cm.
GENERAL LEE.
There is a man in Old Virginny (3 vs. and chor.) Air—"Oh! carry me back to old Virginny.", Variant: a. T. o. border; pink paper. 20 x 11.6 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] yellow paper. 21.2 x 13.2 cm.
GENERAL LOGAN, AND THE 15TH ARMY CORPS.
Oh, did you see the flying Johnnies (12 vs. and chor.) Tune.—"The Kingdom am a Coming." By Capt. R. W. Burt, 76th Ohio V.V.I., Variant: a. American Steam Press, Newark, Ohio. Double-line border. 26.5 x 13 cm., Variant: b. With "Fifteenth" in title; with "Comin" in Tune; adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). T. o. border; blue ink. 20.4 x 12.8 cm.
GENERAL M'CLELLAN ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF ANTIETAM.
Say, who at Antietam a spectator has been (4 vs.) By J. B., Variant: a. Double-line border with corner fleurons; green paper; bust of MuClellan. 25.5 x 13.7 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] yellow paper. 23 x 11.7 cm.
GENERAL MEADE, THE HERO OF GETTYSBURG.
Hail to the chieftain who comes in his glory (3 vs. and chors.) Air.—Hail to the Chief who in triumph advances. July 4th, 1865; print. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Bill- Heads, Circulars, etc. 24.5 x 14.5 cm.
GENERAL SCOTT AND CORPORAL JOHNSON.
An old and crippled veteran to the War Department came (5 vs.), Variant: a. Words by Bayard Taylor; Music by D. A. Warden; Music had of D. A. Warden (2); publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23 x 14.8 cm., Variant: b. Title: "The War of 1812 and 1861. Gen. Scott and Billy Johnson"; By Bayard Taylor; adv: Printing of all descrip- tion; print. John W. Du Bree. Double-line border with corner fleurons. 24.3 x 13.4 cm., Variant: c. With "Gen." and "and" in title; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 19, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.4 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 20, col. 20.2 x 12.5 cm., Variant: e. With "and" in title. Letter paper; General Scott in armchair holding paper To the People of the U.S., col. 23.2 x 14 cm.
GENTLE ANNIE.
Thou wilt come no more, gentle Annie (3 vs. and chor.) Adv: Cards, Circulars, Billheads, etc.; publ. Johnson (2). T.o. border; girl with flower pot and shovel. 23.8 x 15.3 cm., Variant: a. By the highly popular author, Stephen C. Foster. The Music of this Beautiful Song can be obtained at the Music Store of Firth, Pond & Co. Print. Jackson. T.o. border. 23 x 15.5 c.m.
GENTLE ELLA.
GENTLE ELLA.
Once I knew a blue-eyed maiden (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan musical instruments border. 25 x 17 cm., Variant: b. By F. C. Long; sheet no. 707; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 25 x 15.5 cm.
GENTLE JENNY GRAY.
GENTLE JENNY GRAY.
My heart is sad, I'll tell you why (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. As sung by Mr. Joseph Murphy, of Wood and Christy's Minstrels; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 24.6 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. [Without "As sung by, etc.;] print. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. A-J border. 19.5 x 12.1 cm. (cropped).
GENTLE MAGGIE.
GENTLE MAGGIE.
On an Island in the old Mohawk (3 vs. and chor.) Words by John Miller; Music composed and arranged by Frank Mosier; As sung by the Mohawk Chorals of Cohoes, N.Y.; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan kissing cupids border, col. 247 x 16 cm.
[GEORGE B. McCLELLAN.]
God leads to victory where justice is our aim (16 lines) The following Beautiful Acrostic was written down by Col. Max Langenschwartz, during McClellan's interview with the Chicago Delegation; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper;
GEORGE SHIFFLER.
Americans, attention give (7 vs.), Variant: a. With narrative beginning: "It will be remembered that this young man was shot . . ."; advs: Printed and for sale at [blank] Card and Job Printing Office Phila., and Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. T. o. border. 18.8 x 10.3 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] 20 x 12.6 cm. (cropped)
THE GEORGIA VOLUNTEER.
I leave my home and thee, dear (4 vs. and chor.) Print. J. Green., Variant: a. Double-line border; pink paper. 18 x 8.8 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] brown paper. 18.2 x 8.7 cm.
THE GERMAN BAND, OR THE DUTCH FLAGEOLET- PLAYER.
Behold a poor deluded man, a victim to decep- tion (6 vs. and chor.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan comic heads border. 25 x 16.7 cm.
GERMAN FIFTH
Of you'll look at us your oud (3 vs. and chor.) Words by Harry Bennett; Music by Gus Williams; adv: By sending Johnson (4) 12 three-cent stamps; publ. John- son (4). 20.2 x 12 cm.
GETTYSBURG.
The boldest and the bloodiest raid (14 vs.) By Robert Morris, Esq.; Respectfully dedicated to General Meade; publ. with music by Lee and Walker; copy- right secured. 24.5 x 17.7 cm.
GEWISSHEIT DES GNADENSTANDES.
Biw ich Eins deiner Kinderschaar (5 vs.) [By] C. M. T. o. border; pink paper. 16 x 13 cm.
THE GHOST OF MIKE WALSH.
Tare an' ages, ye spolpyeens be asy (5 vs.) Air: Old Rosin the Beau. Song rapped out at a spiritual circle . . .; publ. H. [De] Marsan (1). T. o. border. 23.7 x 15 cm.
GIDEON'S BAND.
GIDEON'S BAND.
Oh, keep your hat upon your head (8 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. As sung at the Arch Street Theatre, with unbounded applause; music obtained at A. Fisher's Book Store; cop: 1861, C. R. Dodworth, EDPa. A-J border. 20.2 x 13.2 cm., Variant: ab. [As above, but with tiel in sans serif bold face;] publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 21.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.6 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 1048; As Sung by Wood's Minstrels; publ. Wrigley (1); [with NATURE'S WOODLAND CALL on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.8 x 15 cm.
THE GIFT OF OUR FATHERS-THE FLAG OF THE FREE! OUR OATH OF ALLEGIANCE-THE UNION PER SE. A NATIONAL SONG.
Oh say can you see by the dawn's early light (6 vs. and chor. with music) By John M. Crosland, Written for the advance Troops in defence of the National Capitol, and dedicated to loyal hearts everywhere; cop: 1861, J. M. Crosland, EDPa. Lithographed; flag. 30.3 x 24.2 cm.
GIPSY COUNTESS.
Oh! how can a poor Gipsy maiden like me (8 vs.) Duett; words by Mrs. Crawford; music by Glover; Music obtained at Wm. R. Smith; adv: By sending Johnson 50 cts; publ. Johnson (2). 20 x 12.5 cm.
The Gipsy Countess.
The Gipsy Countess.
Forms part of a twenty-three page song book, filed under 1523.1., Varient of Wolf 742., Gipsy - Oh! how can a poor gipsy maiden like me (10 vs. and 4 chors.) No. 595. Publ. H.J. Wehman, song publisher, 50 Chatham St., New York. T.o. border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.
THE GIPSY KING.
'Tis I'm the Gipsy-King (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25.4 x 16 cm., Variant: b. With "Gipsey" in title; sheet no. 978; [without 2 line chor. after first vs.;] publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 24.5 x 15.7 cm.
THE GIPSY'S WARNING.
THE GIPSY'S WARNING.
Trust him not, O Gentle Lady (4 vs.) [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25 x 16.5 cm.
GIPSY'S WARNING. OR BE WATCHFUL and BEWARE!
GIPSY'S WARNING. OR BE WATCHFUL and BEWARE!
Seek not to know the future (2 vs.) Music obtained of Wm. A. Pond and Co.; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 23.7 x 15.6 cm.
THE GIRL FROM YEWDALE'S MILL.
/* is of a girl at Fair-mount, that I am going to sing (8 vs.) Air: "The Raging Canal." By Jimmy Smith; publ. Scroggy (3); adv: Largest col- lection of songs in the United States. 27.8 x 15.5 cm.
THE GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME.
THE GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME.
I'm lonesome since I cross'd the hills (8 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: ab. With "cros'd" in 1st line; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 21.4 x 12.4 cm., Variant: b. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 213a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 233, col. 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: d. Sheet no. 76; publ. Partridge (1). T. o. border. 22.5 x 12.3 cm.
THE GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME.
'Tis many days since I left home (4 vs.) Dedicated to Our Volunteers., Variant: a. Publ. Auner (4). A-J border. 23.7 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [Without dedication;] Published and sold by James D. Gay, the celebrated song Publisher of Philadelphia. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 242, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.1 x 13.1 cm., Variant: c. By John L. Zieber; publ. Johnson (2), with "7 N. Tenth" in imprint. A-J border; female figure. 23.5 x 15.3 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] with "No. 7 North Tenth" in imprint; adv: all the New and Popular Songs. T. o. border; female figure. 23.5 x 15.2 cm., Variant: e. By John L. Zieber; cop: 1862, J. Magee, in blue ink. Letter paper; blue ink; double red and blue line border with flags at top and motto; bust of Liberty. 20.1 x 12.8 cm., Variant: f. [As above;] with cop. in red ink. 20.1 x 12.8 cm., Variant: g. [Without period at end of title;] By John L. Zieber. 17.7 x 10.2 cm. (cropped), Variant: h. [Without dedication;] but with title: "The Wife I Left Behind Me"; adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 5, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: j. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 171, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.7 cm., Variant: k. [Without dedication;] adv: Price List of Stephens' Colored Album Drolleries [publ.] Wm. A. Stephens. Letter paper; woman resting on divan in garden, col. 21.4 x 13.9 cm.
THE GIRL I LOVED BEST OF ALL.
THE GIRL I LOVED BEST OF ALL.
The girl that I loved best of all (3 vs.) Air—Harp that once Through Tara's Hall. [Publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan trapper border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 24.5 x 16.7 cm.
Girls on the Frankford Road.
Girls on the Frankford Road.
Kind friends if you'll listen, I'll tell to you a tale, (4 vs.), composed by Ned Atkins. Air - Babies on our block. Publ. A.W. Auner (1), 19.6 x 11.7 cm.
Give Bread to the Poor.
Give Bread to the Poor.
I've an object in view I would like to unfold (3 vs.). Publ. A.W. Auner (1), 19.5 x 11.4 cm.
GIVE ME A COT IN THE VALLEY I LOVE.
GIVE ME A COT IN THE VALLEY I LOVE.
Give me a cot in the valley I love (2 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. Auner (5). A-J border; musical instruments on song book. 23.7 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. 2nd song: "The Cot Where I Was Born"; publ. De Marsan (3). A27,", Variant: c. [As above;] publ. De Marsan (2). 24.9 x 16.8 cm.
GIVE ME A HOME.
GIVE ME A HOME.
Give me a home, that I can call (7 vs.) Publ. Andrews. T. o. border. 24 x 15.5 cm.
GIVE ME A NOBLE FELLOW WITH A BUCKTAIL IN HIS HAT.
You may boast of fancy Regiments (3 vs.) Words by Miss Harriet L. Castle; Music by J. C. Beckel; cop: J. C. Beckel, EDPa.; music publ. by J. C. Beckel., Variant: a. Publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 24.4 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. Adv: Brooks' Ball Room Monitor, publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24.8 x 15.7 cm.
GIVE US BACK OUR OLD COMMANDER.
Give us back our old Commander (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Cop: 1862, Winner and Co., EDPa.; Winner and Co's music store (3); publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23.9 x 14.8 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] yellow paper. 23.4 x 14.8 cm., Variant: c. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 25.5 x 16.2 cm., Variant: d. Title: "Give Us Back Little Mac Our Old Commander"; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Johnson's New Catalogue of Songs. T. o. border. 23.7 x 14.5 cm., Variant: e. Words and Music by Sep: Winner; published by per- mission of Winner and Co. (3); publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24 x 13.7 cm., Variant: f. Publ. Johnson and Co. 22.4 x 11.5 cm., Variant: g. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 13, col. 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: h. [As above;] letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 115, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 21 x 12.8 cm., Variant: i. [As above;] with line between text and adv. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 134, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: j. [As above; without line between text and adv.] 20.2 x 12.5 cm., Variant: k. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 150, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20 x 12.5 cm., Variant: l. Adv: Send for Price List of Stephen's Colored Album Drolleries [publ.] Wm. A. Stephens. Letter paper; McClellan standing by his horse, col. 22.8 x 14 cm., Variant: m. Sheet no. 1115; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23.3 x 14 cm.
GIVE'EM STRING AND LET'EM WENT.
GIVE'EM STRING AND LET'EM WENT.
Life is but a span of horses (5 vs.) 2nd song: "Go It While You're Young." A-J border. 19.7 x 15 cm. (cropped)

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