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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THE BATTLE AT CHARLESTON HARBOR
On the seventh day of April, in eighteen sixty-three (3 vs.) Tune as sung to Napoleon's Grave. By A. Anderson, Philadelphia, April, 1863; print. Harris. T. o. border. 24 x 15.3 cm.
BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM, OR, WE'LL RALLY ROUND THE FLAG BOYS.
Yes, we'll rally round the flag, boys, we'IIrally once again (4 vs. and chor.) [By George F. Root.], Variant: a. Publ. Auner (4). A-J border; eagle with motto "E Pluribus Unum". 23 x 13 cm., Variant: b. [Without commas after "Freedom" and "Or" in title; but with comma after "Flag";] publ. Auner (5); 4 chors.; imprint in upper and lower case. A-J border. 22.5 x 13 cm., Variant: bc. [As above, without publisher's name:] with verses and chors. 1.3 cm. high instead of 1.5 cm. A-J border. 19.5 x 14.4 cm. (cropped)., Variant: c. [As above;] with imprint in caps. A-J border. 22.8 x 13.9 cm., Variant: d. Title: "The Battle-Cry of Freedom!"; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan trapper border. 25.6 x 14.5 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.5 x 14.5 cm., Variant: f. Title: "The Battle-Cry of Freedom"; [publ.] Doyle. T. o. border with spaced urn ornaments. 22 x 13.7 cm., Variant: g. Title as above; t. o. border with heavy black line and ornamental corners. 23.7 x 15.1 cm., Variant: h. [As above;] with exclamation point at end of title. T. o. border with lacy flower scroll. 22.8 x 15.4 cm., Variant: i. [As above;] with period at end of title; advs: Boyd's Circulating Library, and 2,000 Plays for Sale; 2nd song: Battle Hymn of the Republic. T. o. border. 22.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: j. Published and sung by James D. Gay; [with FLAG OF OUR UNION FOR EVER on recto.] T. o. border. 23.2 x 16.2 cm., Variant: k. Respectfully Dedicated to Wheelock M. Gardener, Esq., of Boston, Mass.; publ. Johnson (2); advs: Cards, Circulars, Bill Heads, etc., and Johnson's New Catalogue of Songs. Triple-line border. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: l. [As above;] but with comma after "Flag" in title; advs: Brook's Ball Room Monitor, and See the Song, Our Native Land, etc. A-J border; eagle with flag. 22.6 x 12.7 cm., Variant: m. Title: "The Battle Cry of Freedom"; headed: [Introduction]; 2nd song: "God Save the State!", headed: "[After the Prayer]"; 3rd song: "Battle-Hymn of the Republic", headed: "[After the Pledge]"; 4th song: Initiation Ode; 5th song: "Red, White and Blue!";, Variant: n. Title: "The Battle-Cry of Freedom"; adv: Ten [illustrated Songs. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 103, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.7 cm., Variant: o. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 205, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.6 cm., Variant: p. Title as above; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 121, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.7 cm., Variant: q. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 132, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 18.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: r. .[As above;] hdpc. Magnus 134, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.7 cm., Variant: s. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 142, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 21.4 x 14 cm., Variant: t. Title: "The Battle Cry of Freedom"; with 2 chors.; music by Root and Cady, Chicago, owners of the copyright; sheet no. 838; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 22.8 x 15.7 cm., Variant: u. Title: "Battle-Cry of Freedom"; sheet no. 1125; publ. Wrigley. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23.5 x 15 cm.
THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOMl
THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOMl
Hark! the loud pealing bell now spreads the alarm (7 vs. and chor.) By A. Anderson, late of 82d Regt. P.V., May, 1863., Variant: a. Headed: "Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, 72d Regt., P. V."; sold at Gibson's; print. Harris. T. o. border. 24.2 x 13.9 cm., Variant: b. [Without "The" and exclamation point in title;] Re- spectfully Dedicated to the Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, 72d Regt. P. V.; print. Johnson (2); adv: Johnson is now publishing. 12.1 x 14.2 cm.
The Battle Cry of Sherman
We'l rally 'round the Flag, men (3 vs. and chor.) Headed: Army Song. 18.3 x 12.5 cm.
BATTLE CRY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES.
Ye sons of Pennsylvania (6 vs. and chor.) Composed by Patrick Lowery, of Co. D, 3d Reg. P.R.V.C; published and sung by James D. Gay; [with KEYSTONE BRIGADE on verso.] Letter paper; t. o. border. 24.7 x 17.4 cm.
THE BATTLE-CRY OF THE SOUTH.
Brothers! the thunder cloud is black (6 vs. and 2 chors.) By James R. Randall; sub-headed by quotation from Maccabees I. T. o. border. 23 x 10.5 cm.
THE BATTLE EVE.
To-morrow, comrade, we (4 vs.) Dedicated to Edward Havey, Wilson's Zouave., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.7 x 17 cm., Variant: b. [Without '"s" in "Wilson's";] sheet no. 893; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.8 x 15.6 cm.
BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC.
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord (5 vs. and chors.) By Mrs. Julia Ward Howe; published by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments. Female figure with shield and eagle. 24.2 x 15 cm.
BATTLE HYMN OF THE VIRGINIA SOLDIER!
Father of earth and heaven! I call thy name (4 vs.) Pink paper; double-line border. 20.5 x 9 cm. (cropped)
THE BATTLE IS O'ER.
The Battle is over, and the daylight has fled (4 vs.) Tune.—"Soldier's Dream." By A. Anderson, Dec. 1863; cop: 1863, A. Anderson, EDPa.; [for sale] A. Anderson. T. o. border. 21.3 x 13.4 cm.
BATTLE OF BULL RUN.
Our gallant soldiers they are going to leave their friends to mourn (8 vs.), Variant: a. With 7 vs.; publ. Auner (3). A-J border; yellow paper. 23.3 x 14.6 cm., Variant: b. With 7 vs.; publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 23.1 x 14.5 cm., Variant: c. With hyphen in title; Dedicated to the 69th Regiment, N.Y.S.M.; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25 x 16.3 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] De Marsan eagle border, col. 25 x 15.2 cm., Variant: e. With exclamation point after title; by F. Collins; Dedicated to the 69th Regt. N.Y.S.M.; sheet no. 577; sold by Partridge 2). T. o. border. 22.8 x 15 cm., Variant: f. [As above, but without exclamation point at end of title;] sheet no. 822; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley flag border, stripes with starry top, col. 21.2 x 13.8 cm., Variant: g. [As above;] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.2 x 14 cm.
BATTLE OF BULL'S RUN
The Sons of Old Ireland, led forth in their glory (8 vs.) Tune—American Star. Composed by Arthur McCann., Variant: a. Dedicated to the Glorious Sixty Ninth Regiment. T. o. border. 21.4 x 12 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Eulogy on the Glorious 69th Regiment, that bled at Bull's Run"; [without Tune;] Copyright Secured. T. o. border; harp and flag. 20.8 x 11.3 cm., Variant: c. [As above; with Tune.] A-J border; harp. 20.3 x 12.8 cm. (cropped)
BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK, OCTOBER 19TH, 1864.
Old Early camped at Fisher's Hill (8 vs. and chor.) Air—Old Dan Tucker., Variant: a. By C. A. Savage, Co. "K," 8th Indiana; cop: 1863, G. P. Hardwick, DC D.C.; adv: Soldiers can receive 14 of our beautifully illustrated Ballads. Letter paper; red ink; battle scene with charging soldiers. 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: b. [Without Air;] with "The" in title; 13 vs. and 3 chors.; cop: 1864, J. Magee. Letter paper; red and blue ink; double-line border with two flags and motto "Liberty and Union Forever". 20.4 x.12.7 cm.
BATTLE OF DECATA, NEAR ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JULY 20TH, 1864.
It was on the 20th of July Hood said unto his men (9 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Published and Sang [sic] by James D. Gay; cop: 1865, J. D. Gay, EDPa. Letter paper; t. o. border. 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Battle of Decatur, or Peach Tree Creek, near Atlanta, Ga., fought by Joe Hooker's Corps, July 20, 1864"; with quotes around Air; [without 9th vs.;] 2 chors.; short lines; published and sung by James D. Gay; cop: 1865, James D. Gay, EDPa. Single, Variant: c. Title: "Battle of Peach Tree Creek, July 20th, 1864"; with two additional vs.; composed by John Hughes, Com.E, 29th P.V., 20 A.C., Com. by Joe Hooker; print. Johnson (2). Star. 23 x 15 cm.
THE BATTLE OF DRAINESVILLE
Ow the twentieth of December (8 vs.) By Henry Albert Setley, Camp Pierpont, Va. Dec 31 1861. 28.4 x 12 cm.
THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.
In June of '63, I suppose you all know (7 vs.) Air—While everything is lovely, and the Goose hangs high. Written by G. P. Hardwick; sold by G. P. Hardwick (2); cop: 1863, Mrs. G. P. Hardwick, DCD.C. Letter paper; red ink; single-line border with flowered
BATTLE OF LOOK-OUT MOUNT AW.
Amongst the changes heaven sends (12 vs. and chor.) Air—"Nora Creina." Headed: "Song of the War"; By R. Hill, a Discharged Soldier, First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery; rhymed adv. in 2 vs.: "Since Fate such luckless times can send." T. o. border; eagle with
BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.
Ah! see where the chief leads on his stern band (2 vs.) By Henry De Ville., Variant: a. Adv: Magnus' Ornamental and Glorious Union Packet [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 101, col. 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 105, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.7 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 107, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 17.6 x 11.4 cm.
THE BATTLE OF MANASSAS,
Now proudly lift, oh, sunny South (17 vs.) By Susan Archer Talley; Richmond, Aug. 3, 1861; with two "P's" in upper corners., Variant: a. Double-line border. 31 x 24 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] pink paper. 29 x 20 cm. c. [As above;] yellow paper. 31.3 x 23.2 cm.
BATTLE OF PEA-RIDGE BY 36TH REGIMENT ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS.
The battle is o'er, the victory won (11 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 25.5 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 768; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23.2 x 15.4 cm.
BATTLE OF SPOTTSYLVANIA.
Wee£ not for me, my mother dear (4 vs.) Tune.—"Peace, Troubled Soul." By A. Anderson; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Send for a New Catalogue of Songs. T. o. border. 20.8 x 12 cm.
THE BATTLE OF THE STOVES-PIPES.
On Mun- son's heights the Rebel banners wave (20 vs.), Variant: a. With MS. note "by Nannie Lemmon." Blue paper; t. o. border. 20 x 19.7 cm., Variant: b. With MS. note "5 cts. privately printed only 150 copies published." 20.2 x 14.2 cm. (cropped)
THE BATTLE OF THE WILDERNESS.
Now boys just listen while I sing to you a song sirs (10 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Composed, published and sung by James D. Gay; cop: 1864, James D. Gay, EDPa. A-J border. 23 x 14.3 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 53, col.; publ. Magnus. 24 x 19.8 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] with adv: different Army hospitals views. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 117, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 25 x 15 cm.
BATTLE OF WILLIAMSBURGH.
I do not see, as used to be, those sprightly lads in town (8 vs.) Air: The Land of America, Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 26 x 16.6 cm., Variant: b. By F. Collins; sheet no. 1001; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 21.8 x 13 cm.
BATTLE OF WINCHESTER.
Hark! the muffled drums are rolling (4 vs.) Tune.—California Brothers. By Capt. Edson Gerry, Company I, 12th Penna. Vol. Cavalry; In memory of our comrades who fell in the Battle of Winchester, June 15, 1863; arranged by A. Anderson. T. o. border. 24 x 15
THE BATTLE OF WINCHESTER, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 1864.
J£ was September 19th day the battle it began (4 vs. and chor.) Words by W. T. Haroff, 126 O.V.I.; Dedicated to the 6th, 8th and 19th Army Corps; copyright secured; publ. Hardwick; adv: 14 of our new songs. Letter paper; blue ink; eagle with flag. 20.4 x
BATTLE SONG OF THE "BLACK HORSEMEN."
We have come from the brave Southwest (5 vs. and chor.) Air—"Dixie." [Signed] C, Winchester, Va. Oct., 1861; with footnote at bottom. Double-line border. 21.5 x 13 cm.
THE BATTLE SONG OF THE MARYLAND LINE.
To arms! to arms! the fight's begun (8 vs.) 2nd song: "The Flag". T. o. [Bonsai] border. 29.4 x 10.2 cm.
THE BAY OF BISCAY O\
THE BAY OF BISCAY O\
Loud roared the dreadful thunder (4 vs.) Publ. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 25 x 15 cm.
BE A GOOD BOY AND TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
When I was at home, with my father and mother (3 vs.) Sheet no. 659; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border, col. 25.3 x 15.6 cm.
BE IN TIME.
The voice of wisdom hear - be in time, be in time (9 vs.) Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.5 x 15.3 cm.
BE KIND TO EACH OTHER.
BE KIND TO EACH OTHER.
Be kind to each other (3 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan fountain border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 25.5 x 16.8 cm.
BE KIND TO THE LOVED ONES AT HOME.-.
BE KIND TO THE LOVED ONES AT HOME.-.
Be kind to thy father—for when thou wast young (4 vs.) Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 25 x 14.7 cm.
BE MY MOTHER TILL I DIE.
BE MY MOTHER TILL I DIE.
Ladies, some one be my mother (2 vs. and chors.) Words and Melody by Elmer Ruan Coates; Arranged for the Piano by Septimus Winner; music published by Winner and Co. (3); narrative beginning: "After the fight at Gettysburg.", Variant: a. Publ. Auner (4). A-J border. 23.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [Without period at end of title;] publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 21.2 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. Adv: Prof. Brooks' Ball Room Monitor; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 25 x 15 cm., Variant: d. [Without "music published by Winner and Co.";] Sep. Winner's Music Store; [publ. Johnson, cropped off.] A-J border. 20 x 13.2 cm.
BE QUIET DO, I'LL CALL MY MOTHER.
As Kate was sitting in a wood (3 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 685; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border, col. 25 x 15.6 cm.
BE TRUE TO OUR FLAG.
Our beautiful flag, Oh! now we see (6 vs. and chor.) T. o. border; flag. 21.5 x 12.2 cm.
BEAUREGARD.
Flashing, flashing along the wires (8 vs.) Headed: "Printed for Private Circulation"; note, April 12th, April 14th, July 21st, 1861., Variant: a. T. o. [Bonsai] border. 17.8 x 14 era., Variant: b. Letter paper; red ink; t. o. [Bonsai] border; flag, col. 19.4 x 14.7 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] border in blue. 19.8 x 16 cm.
BEAUREGARD AT MANASSAS.
Now glory to the Lord of Hosts, oh, bless and praise His name (5 vs.) [By Mary Devereux Clarke.] 15.7 x 8.5 cm. (cropped)
BEAUREGARD AT SHILOH.
Now glory to the Lord of hosts, [2nd line] And glory the reward (12 vs.) Lines found on the dead body of a Confederate soldier after the battle of Williamsburgh. 15.4 x 6 cm. (cropped)
BEAUTEOUS LIZZIE FANE.
BEAUTEOUS LIZZIE FANE.
You ask me why my joy has flown (3 vs. and chor.) Sung by Bryants' and Geo. Christy's Minstrels., Variant: a. Words and Music by E. G. B. Holder; [publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.6 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 106; publ. Wrigley (1); [with MINNIE CLYDE, KITTY CLYDE'S SISTER on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15.5 cm.

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