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Ah my home.
"Arranged and adapted to English words by C. Everest.", Illustration: Color lithograph of a wistful young woman is standing by a fence., On tp: Popular Song (Volkslied) fur eine Singstimme mit Piano., Lyrics are in English and German., Illustrated Popular Songs No. 13; Price: 27 kr; the number 3 in a 6 pointed star on tp. Publisher's Plate #450., This is No. 44 of "Vocal Beauties.", Handwritten pencil inscription at top of tp: Blanche Harker; Second page blank; in good condition., Retrospective conversion record: original entry.
All hail to the Union : Dedicated to Wm. H. Collins, Esq. / Words by Mrs. E. Coleman. ; Music by J.M. Deems.
Colophon: Electrotyped at Lucas' Baltimore Type Foundry., Library of Congress copy dated 1861 based on inscription., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
American national songs for the Union.
Lyrics by William Beshcke., Illustrations: 2 Seals of William Beschke and one eagle., Electrotypist: L. Johnson & Co., Philadelphia., Civil War broadside., Dedication: To the Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State., For a full description of this broadside, see 5782.F.4a (Computer# 2-547); This edition (5782.F.4c) was printed for free distribution to members of the Union forces and was available from the War and Navy Departments; Pasted in the middle are two slips of paper one bearing the name C.S. Scott, the other, George H. Pendleton. Mr. Beschke describes his relationship to these two men in his "Address to the American Public", printed in the broadside; In poor condition - folded, taped and discolored., Sold at 531 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, No. 12 White-Street, New York, No 3, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
And eyes will watch for thee.
Lyrics by J. H. Nones., Song for piano., Dedication: A Lita, en commemoracion de dias felices., Number 3 in 6 pointed star on tp; Publisher's Plate# 100.4; List of latest songs for the piano and instrumental music published by Sep. Winner is printed on the last page., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The battle cry of freedom.
Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Brave boys are they!
For two voices (SA) with chorus (SATB) and piano., First line of text: Heavily falls the rain., First line of chorus: Brave boys are they!, Dedicated to the sisters of our volunteers., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The bubble burst. Richmond has fallen.
For voice and piano (refrain for chorus (SATB) and piano)., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Col. Ellsworth's funeral march.
Cover: full length color lithograph of Col. Ellsworth in Union uniform, standing on American flag. Lithographer: Crap., Publisher's plate: 8256.4., Dedication: To Francis C. Brownell, Esq., "I am perfectly content to accept whatever my fortune may be, confident that he who noteth even the fall of a sparrow, will have some purpose even in the fate of one like me."--t.p., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Library Company has two copies. Both have front cover only., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Colonel Baker's funeral march.
Dedication: Respectfully dedicated to his (Colonel Baker's) Regiment., Number 2 1/2 in 6 pointed star on tp., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Columbia's guardian angels / words and music by Henry C. Work.
Caption title, date from cover copyright. Music copyright dated 1862., Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano., Chromolithographic cover shows officer on horseback leading charge; signed Goes & Quensel Lith. Chicago., First line of text: An echo floats down from the mountains., First line of chorus: Glory to God in the highest., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Come in out of the draft, or, How are you, Conscript? : comic song / music by B. Frank Walters ; words by Ednor Rossiter.
Cover title., First line verse: As it was rather warm, I thought the other day., "Respectfully dedicated to all disconsolate conscripts.", Advertisements for Lee & Walker, p. [2] and [6]., Library Company copy matches a copy held by Johns Hopkins University, Levy Sheet Music Collection, Box 087, Item 085; digital surrogate available., Library Company copy, acc. no. 9940.F.03 (Beitler), bound in volume inscribed Emily B. Markle., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Daisy Deane : Song and chorus / Words and music mostly by Lieut. T. F. Winthrop, 19th regiment, and James R. Murray, 14th regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers.
Decorative square border on tp., Title from cover; regiment numbers appear under their respective names., Publisher's Plate# 325-4., Number 2 1/2 on tp; "Root & Cady's Later Publications," p. [2]; publisher's advertisement, "A Circular List of Circulating Publications," p. [6]., Signature on cover: Mary [J?]., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Dear mother I've come home to die : song and chorus / words by E. Bowers ; music by Henry Tucker.
First line of text: Dear mother, I remember well the parting kiss you gave to me, First line of chorus: Call sister, brother to my side, For high voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. Wm. E. Doubleday, Brooklyn L.I.", Publication date based on date in advertisement., Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: Popular vocal and instrumental music published by Firth, Son & Co., no. 1, 1864, last page., "Warren, Stereotyper, 43 Centre, N.Y.", Price mark 3 1/2 is printed in an 8 pointed star on t.p., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Dear Mother, I've come home to die. Song and chorus: words by E. Bowers.
Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The dear ones all at home.
Song, with chorus., Number 2 1/2 in pointed circle on tp; 3 extra verses printed on page 5; Publisher's Plate# 57-5., Badly discolored., Formerly owned by Mrs. D.A. Galpin., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Dirge sung at the consecration of the soldier's cemetery at Gettysburg (Nov. 19, 1863).
Lyrics by James G. Percival., Engravings by George F. Swain., Civil War dirge., Dedication: To his Excellency, Andrew G. Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania., 3 additional verses printed on page 5. Included on pages 398 of "Music for Patriots, Politicians, and Presidents" by Vera Brodsky Lawrence (New York, Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. 1975)., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The drum-beat.
Illustration: within a rectangular, scrolled border, a Civil War drummer boy is standing between a cannon, cannon balls and rifles., Engraving by Bobbett-Ho[]. Likely the company Bobbett & Hooper, although on this engraving, most of "Hooper" has been cut off, leaving only the first two letters., Music Stereotyper: Warren 43 Centre St., New York., "Written for and published by the Brooklyn and L. I. Fair in aid of the Sanatory [sic] Commission.", Civil War song; 3 additional verses printed on page 5., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The drummer boy of Shiloh : as sung by the First Tenn. Concert Troupe / arranged for the piano forte by E. Clarke Ilsley.
For voice and piano., "Words and music by Will S. Hays"--Crandall., First line of text: On Shiloh's dark and bloody ground., "Dedicated to Mr. Harry B. Macarthy.", Illustration: battlefield scene of a wounded Confederate soldier holding up a drummer boy. B. Duncan & Co. Lith., "B. Duncan & Co. Lith. Columbia, S.C.", Imprint continues: Richmond, Va. : J.W. Randolph ; Jas. Woodhouse & Co. ; Macon, Ga. : J.W. Burke, Agt. ; Mobile, Ala. : H.C. Clarke., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The dying soldier, or, Mother come & see me ere I die.
For voice and piano., First line: He was young, for years scarce twenty., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The faded coat of blue : or, The nameless grave / words and music by J.H. McNaughton.
Cover title., For voice and piano., First line: My brave lad, he sleeps in his faded coat of blue., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The flag of the free, national ode.
Lyrics by Millard Harrison; Sung by Sig. Abecco., Delicate black and white illustration of the American flag., Civil War song., 5 pointed star on tp., Pencil inscription at top of tp: "Alice from herself"., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Flag with thirty four stars or Hurrah! For the dear old flag with every stripe and star. A patriotic song with chorus ad-lib.
Lyrics by Gen. W. H. Hayward; arranged by Prof. C. S. Root., At top of tp: Columbia, holding a flag in her left hand and a staff in her right, is riding an eagle. Patriotic symbols (flags. shields, cannons, drums, etc.) are in columns on the left and right sides. Illustrator: Ehrgott, Forbriger, and Co., Cincinnati., American patriotic song., "Respectfully dedicated to Wilson G. Horner, Esq.", Numbers 194-198 stamped on top of pages; Publisher's Plate# 3460.3; Four addtional verses printed on page 5. Number 3 in a 5 pointed star on tp., Discolored, torn edges, tape on bottom of page 4., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Flowers of the Union. National hymn.
Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Funeral march to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, the martyr president.
For piano., Caption title: Funeral march., At head of title: The nation mourns., "To the memory of Abraham Lincoln, the Martyr President of the United States of America, who died April 15th, 1865, in the 57th year of his age"--Caption., Advertisement: Select catalogue of new music, no. 1, 1865 on p. [6]., Title page illustration: lithographed port. of Lincoln., "Lith. of Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Gen. Pope's grand march.
Civil War military march for piano., Publisher's Plate# 8632.4., Title page missing., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Gen. Sigel's grand march / by T. J. Martin, author of Persifer Smith's march..
Cover title., Pagination: [2], 133-135, [1] p., some blank., Copyright statement at foot of p. 133., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
General Gilmore's grand march.
Within an oval frame surrounded by a floral border, General Gilmore, in uniform, is seated, his arm resting on a table next to his army hat., Lithographer: T. Sinclair's, Philadelphia., Civil War military march for pianoforte., "Respectfully dedicated to the gallant Major General Gilmore, U.S.A.", Op. 5; Major General Quincy Adams Gilmore, 1825-1888, was in command of the Department of the South in 1865., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
General Grant's grand march.
For piano., Caption title: General Grant's march., "Dedicated to Lieutenant General U.S. Grant.", Title page illustration: port. of Grant / Lith. by Henry C. Eno, 37 Park Row, N.Y., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
General Robert E. Lee's quick march.
Scroll border on tp; In a small oval underneath the word Southern are two crossed cannons., Civil War military march for piano., This piece is one of 26 included in the collection "Southern Military Music!; Publisher's Plate# Bl.114.; Page 8 lists new pieces published by A.E. Blackmar, "Southern Wholesale Agent for Knabe & Co's, R. Nunns' and Guild & Co's Pianos; also Prince & Co.'s Melodeons and Organs.", Badly stained., Handwritten signature at top of tp: Miss Carrie Hughes., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Give thanks, all ye people, a national hymn.
Civil War song, hymn., On tp: "A National Hymn In Response to the Proclamation of THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Recommending a General Thanksgiving, on November 26,1863."; 9 verses are printed on page 3; On page 4, under the heading, CIRCULAR, "the author, W.A. Muhlenberg, Pastor and Superintendent of St. Luke's Hospital, thanks prospective donors in advance for any contribution they may make to St. Lukes's.", Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Glory hallelujah.
Arranged by D. Angelo., Civil War song for pianoforte., Number 1 in "Musical Photographs, a Collection of Popular Melodies carefully arranged for the Piano Forte by D. Angelo"; Publisher's Plate# 5252; Other versions of Glory Hallelujah are included in "Early American Music" by Dichter and Shapiro, pp.111-112., Handwritten signature at top of tp: Miss Carrie Hughes; Number in 6 pointed star on tp has been obliterated., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Good bye, Jeff! : song & chorus by P.P. Bliss.
For voice and piano; chorus arranged for mixed voices (SATB)., Illustrated t.p.: engraved designs; "4" in star., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Governor Porter's (grand) march.
"As performed by the Military Bands.", Lithograph: (In black and white) Governor Porter, in full regalia, is seated proudly on a horse. In the background is a military parade ground. Lithographer: P. S. Duval, Phila., Copied from Huddy and Duval's "U. S. Military Magazine." On stone by Peter Holler., Military march for piano and pianoforte., David Rittenhouse Porter (1788-1867) was Governor of Pennsylvania for two terms: 1839-1842, and 1842-1845. The lithograph of Governor Porter was copied from the brilliantly colored picture in Vol. 3 of William M. Huddy and Peter S. Duval's "U. S. Military Magazine," November, 1841 (5531.Q) which accompanies biographical information about Governor Porter. See also pp.44-45 of "Picture the Songs" by Lester S. Levy, (Baltimore and London, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1976)., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand national medley.
For voice and piano., List of titles on banners with flowers behind., Includes excerpts from Rally round the flag, boys; the Star-spangled bannner; Yankee Doodle; and others., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Gymnast Zouaves quickstep.
Lyrics by ; arranged by Charles R. Dodworth; performed by, Color lithograph of 7 Zouaves, 4 seated, 3 standing, in full dark blue uniform; battle tents in background. Lithograph by H.G. Everest, from a photograph by Jones & Brother, 604 Arch St., Philadelphia., Dedication: To the Gymnast Zouaves., Publisher's Plate# 8286.3., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
How are you conscript? / words & music by Frank Wilder.
Cover title., Imprint continues: Root & Cady, Chicago; W. F. Sherman, Albany; W. Hall & Son, N. York., "H.F. Greene, eng.", Song for voice and piano., First line of text: How are you, conscript, How are you today?, Library Company copy matches copy found in Johns Hopkins University, Levy Sheet Music Collection, Box 088, Item 077. A digital surrogate is available., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
How are you conscripts? Song and chorus composed and dedicated to his friends who are receiving prizes in the draft.
Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
I loved that dear old flag the best : song and chorus / words by Ednor Rossiter ; music by B. Frank Walters.
For voice and piano; refrain for chorus (SATB) and piano., Retrospective conversion record: OCLC., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
I will be true to thee.
Lyrics by Stephen Collins Foster., Song for piano., Two additional verses printed on page 5; number 6 in a collection of 24 "Foster's melodies"; number 3 in 8 pointed star on tp. 1866 Select catalogue of new vocal music published by Horace Waters is printed on page 6., In excellent condition., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Improvisation on the bonnie blue flag
Arranged by Theodore von La Hache., Civil War song (Confederacy) for piano., Dedication: To the arranger's friend, Mr. Auguste Davis., Op. 537; Number 6 on tp; Page 10 lists Popular Music Published by Blackmar & Co.; "Bonnie Blue Flag" was a very popular Confederate song during the Civil War, and became the national air of the Southern Confederacy. It was sung in Jackson, Mississippi at the Mississippi Convention which passed the secession act on January 9, 1861. Later, as other states seceded, additional verses were added to cover each state in the Confederacy; Included in "Early American Sheet Music" by Dichter and Shapiro, p.119; See also discussion of this piece in "Music for Patriots, Politicians and Presidents" by Vera Brodsky Lawrence (New York, Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc.) pp.358-359., Bound between pages 6 and 7 is a sheet of handwritten music which does not appear to belong to the Improvisation. The reverse side of this sheet is a handwritten song entitled, "Call Me Back Again"., Inscribed "Miss Carrie Hughes, Deauville (?) Oct. 15"., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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