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In memory of the Confederate dead.
Lithographed busts of John M. Morgan, A. Sidney Johnson, Leonidas Polk, Stonewall Jackson, C.J. Rains, J.E.B. Stuart and A.P. Hill, surrounded by the names of 34 other Confederate casualties., Lithographs by Bennett, Donaldson & Elmes, 153 W. 4th St., Cincinnati., Civil War requiem for piano., Number 7 1/2 in 5 pointed star on tp. At top of page 1 is a "Note by the author" giving instructions on how to play a requiem., Publisher's plate# 45-7&V, The music is badly discolored although the tp is not., Handwritten siganture at top of tp: Miss Carrie Hughes., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Is our banner still advancing: song & chorus; words by John H. Lozier; music by C.M. Currier.
Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano., First line of text: same as title., First line of refrain: Still advancing, higher, higher!, "To the heroes of Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain.", Decorative t.p. / Ernst, Eng., Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 5 as "J.J.L.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Jeff in petticoats : a song for the times / words by George Cooper ; music by Henry Tucker.
For voice and piano (refrain for chorus (SATB) and piano)., "Lith. of H.C. Eno 37 Park Row, NY.", Imprint continues: Boston : O. Ditson & Co. ; Rochester : Joseph P. Shaw ; Chicago : Root & Cady ; Buffalo : J. R. Blodgett ; Milwaukee : H. N. Hempsted., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Jefferson Davis in prison : song; words by Rev. J. Barker; music by Alfred Schmidt.
Song; for voice and piano., First line of text: Oh, great is thy mission., First line of refrain: The orb of thy fame to its zenith uprisen., Decorative t.p., Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 5 as "Engd. at Clayton's.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Jenny Wade, the heroine of Gettysburg / words by Albert G. Anderson ; music by Rudolph Wittig.
For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., At head of title: Respectfully dedicated to Major Gen. George G. Meade., Description of Jenny Wade's death at Gettysburg on t.p., Excerpt of lyrics printed as text on t.p., "Electrotyped by L. Johnson & Co., Philadelphia."--p. 5., Publisher's advertisements on final page., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Just before the battle, Mother.
For voice. chorus (SATB) and piano., Title page, with vignettes of five song titles: The vacant chair, Silent lute, Who'll save the left, Battll [sic] cry of freedom, and Within sound of the enemy's guns, signed: Copcutt=Williams sc., Advertisements for cabinet organs and "late isntrumental music" on p. [2]; for "new music published by Root & Cady" on p. [6]., Figure 3 within shield on t.p., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Kiss me mother, kiss your darling.
For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., "Sung by Joseph Whitaker, Esq. of Christy's Minstrels.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Little tease polka.
A little boy has fallen asleep on a pile of hay, his rake beside him. Two girls are standing by him, and one is tickling him with a thin stick., Polka dance., Dedication: To Miss Mary Ritson., Lithographer: T. Sinclair, Phila., Publisher's plate # 9013.3. The number 3 in a 5 pointed star on tp. On page 6, a list of "Latest new musical publications issued by Lee & Walker, No. 722 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.", The word "simple" written in pencil on page 3. In good condition., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Love's whisper mazurka.
Mazurka dance for pianoforte., Engraver: J.J. Lemon., On tp, after title: "Introducing the Favorite Melody, 'Juanita.'" Number 3 in 6 pointed star on tp., Publisher's plate # 704.3., 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.
Lucille polka.
Arranged by Jessie Brinley., Polka dance for pianoforte., One of 7 pieces for the piano by Jessie Brinley included in the collection, "Priceless pearls." Number 2 1/2 on tp., Handwritten signature of Miss Carrie Hughes on tp., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Major R. Anderson's grand march : op. 1312 / Ch. Grobe.
For piano., Caption title; imprint from cover., Cover: portrait of Major Anderson, signed H. Whatley; T. Sinclair's Lith., "Respectfully dedicated to the gallant Major Robert Anderson.", Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Marching along: the popular army song and chorus by Wm. B. Bradbury.
For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., Words adapted by Mrs. M.A. Kidder., "Clayton"--Colophon., First line of text: The Army is gath'ring from near and from far., First line of chorus: Marching along, we are marching along., Verses 2-5 on p. 4., Accession record.
McClellan's serenade: quartette; words by Lt. Col. F.S. Nickerson, Maine 4th Regt.
For four voices., "To the Union Army.", First line of text: Hail to thee, chieftain, we greet thee, we greet thee., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Mother kissed me in my dream: ballad; words by Geo. Cooper; music by J.R. Thomas.
For voice and piano., Caption title., "Sung by Madame Anna Bishop, at her concerts"--Cover., "Founded on an incident of the battle of Antietam"--Cover., First line of text: Lying on my dying bed., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The mother's reply to "Rock me to sleep."
Sentimental song for pianoforte., Respectfully dedicated to Miss Sally Greble., Number 2 1/2 in two 6 pointed stars on tp, one for piano and one for guitar. A list of "Some of the best songs and pieces published by Lee & Walker" is printed on page 6., Publisher's plate # 8716.4., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
My love is on the battlefield.
Lyrics by Robert Morris., Civil War song., Number 1 of "Songs for the loyal, six patriotic songs and odes." List of "new and beautiful songs recently published by Lee & Walker" is printed on page 6., Publisher's plate # 8886.4., Price: 2 1/2 each, or $10 for collection. Each price is printed inside a six pointed star on tp., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Nellie lost and found.
Lyrics by Henry Clay Work., The title page is heavily illustrated across the top and bottom and down the sides with scenes depicting 14 songs composed by Henry C. Work. Each illustration is in a bordered square., Song and chorus for pianoforte., This is one of a collection of "Work's popular songs and ballads." No. 6 is printed under the composer's name on page 2; number 3 is in a circle on tp. Page 6 is an advertisement for "Standard songs by various authors", and for the "Musical curriculum" by George F. Root., Publisher's plate # 128 4., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Never despond, a reply to the popular song, "No one to love."
Lyrics by Cornelius Everest., Song for piano or guitar., Number 2 1/2 in 6 pointed star for guitar, and number 2 1/2 in 6 pointed star for piano on tp. A list of songs, waltzes, polkas, marches, etc. published by Lee & Walker is printed on page 6., Publisher's plate # 8717.4., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The noontide dream.
Lyrics by Henry Brougham Farnie., Serenade., Engraver: Pearson, New York., Publisher's plate # 3190-4., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Oh! Bury the brave where they fall : song & chorus / written & composed by Lieut. Henrie L. Frisbie of the 113th Ills Infy Vols.
Cover title., At head of title: To the officers & men of the 113th Regt. Ills Vols., For voice (AATB) and piano., First line: Oh! Bury the dead where they fall! Let them sleep beneath the sod ...., Library Company copy matches copy held by Johns Hopkins University, Levy Sheet Music Collection, Box 089, Item 064. Digital surrogate available., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Oh! If I had someone to love me.
Lyrics by James Clarke., Ballad with chorus for pianoforte., Publisher's plate # 5064., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
On freedom's altar glows a fire : An appeal to arms.
Illustration: Large eagle, wings outspread, with rippling American flag in its mouth., Engraver: Crap., Number 2 us1/2 inside a 6 pointed star on tp.; Publisher's Plate# 8241.4., Civil War song., "Inscribed to the Pennsylvania Volunteers.", Badly stained., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Our country and flag, : a national song & chorus.
Written and composed by Richard Culver., Illustration: Color lithograph panorama of union troops massed for battle. Capitol building in center background, Bunker Hill in left background. Caption "Liberty and Union Now and Forever" printed in center foreground under view of Fort Sumter burning., Lithographer: T. Sinclair's Litho., Philadelphia., Number 6 in 5 pointed star on title page; List of "Some of the Best Songs and Pieces" published by Lee & Walker on last page., Civil War song., Included on page 409 of "Music for Patriots, Politicians, and Presidents" by Vera Brodsky Lawrence (New York, Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. 1975)., "Dedicated to the People of the United States of America.", Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Our generals' quickstep by C.S. Grafulla; as performed by the 7th Reg't. National Guard.
For piano., Caption title; imprint from cover., Cover title: Our generals quick step., Color lithograph on cover of generals on horseback; identifying names printed below. "Lith. by Thomas & Eno, 37, Park Row, N.Y.", "Engvd. at Clayton's"--P. 7., Advertising matter on final p., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The picket guard.
For voice and piano with 4-part (TTBB) chorus., Cover title., To James W. Goodwin of the 1st Reg. Conn. Artillery., First line of text: All quiet along the Potomac, they say., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Prayer for the Union, : our country.
Lyricist: Mrs. E. Coleman., "Dedicated to the choirs of the United States.", Electrotyper: Lucas' Baltimore Type Foundry., Advertisement for piano instruction books is printed on last page; price: five cents., Civil war song., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
President Johnson's quick step.
Illustration on first tp: tinted lithograph bust of President Andrew Johnson., Lithographer: T. Sinclair, Philadelphia., This is No. 2 of "President Johnson's grand march and quickstep"; Publisher's Plate# 9211.4; number 5 in 6 pointed star on both tp's; second title page is not illustrated; last page lists "Songs, waltzes, polkas, marches &c." published by Lee & Walker., "Respectfully dedicated to President Andrew Johnson.", quickstep for piano., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Rally round the flag; words and music by Jas. T. Fields; music by Wm. B. Bradbury.
For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., Illustration: the American flag., First line of text: Rally round the flag, boys, Give it to the breeze., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Raw recruits, or, Abraham's daughter. / As sung with great applause by Bryants Minstrels of New York. ; Words by Charley Fox, ; arranged by W.L. Hobbs.
For voice and piano., Attributed to Septimus Winner in: Biographical dictionary of American music / Charles Eugene Claghorn, p. 480; work has also been attributed to Tony Emmett., Verses 3-5 printed on p. 5; bottom of page is signed: Clayton., "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by Firth, Pond & Co. in ... the Southn. Dist. of N.Y.", Title page illustration is lithograph depicting caricatures of African American soldiers in assortment of uniforms, one holding a standard labelled "Raw recruits, Capt. Dan Bryant"; signed: Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y., First line of text: first line: Some years ago I suppose you know., First line of chorus: And when he comes here to interfere., Publisher's plate #5206., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The rebels retreat, or, The double quick from Yorktown.
For piano., Cover title., Sections of the piece are labeled "Retreat Quick Step" and "Rogues' March.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The red, white, and blue march. Composed and dedicated to Mrs. Leda Lauth.
Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Reply to the bonnie blue flag.
Lyricist: Mrs. C. Sterett., Illustration: color engraving of waving American flag., Engraver: Geo. Swain., "To Our Brave Volunteers.", This piece is a reply to a popular Confederate song entitled "Bonnie Blue Flag;" 3 verses for chorus are printed on page 5; number 2 1/2 in 6 pointed star on tp., M. H. Frank is listed as the "Author of the Burnside Expedition" on tp., Civil War song for piano., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Richmond is ours! Words and music by A.J.H. Dganne; music by Mrs. E.A. Parkhurst.
For solo voice or quartet (SATB) with piano., Dedicated to: Lieut. Gen. Grant., Advertisement for "A dream of my mother and my home" and other music: p. [6]., First line of text: Richmond is ours!, Verse 4 printed as text of p. 5., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Rock me to sleep.
Lyricist: Florence Percy (pseudonym of Elizabeth Allen)., Number 2 1/2 in 6 pointed star on tp; 3 additional verses printed on page 5., Another version of this is listed in "Early American Sheet Music" by Dichter and Shapiro, p.150., Song for piano., In poor condition: torn and discolored., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The roll of honor.
Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano., English words; 1st verse printed beneath the vocal line and verses 2-6 printed as text following the music., From poem: The roll of honor / Thomas Buchanan Read. Cf. The poetical works of T. Buchanan Read, p. 236., Dedicated to: Major General Rosecrans., Title printed in red and blue, set within an ornamental frame., First line of text: Like the lordly Mississippi., First line of refrain: On the roll of honor boys., Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 5 as "J.J.L.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The sanitary fair polka.
Music Stereotyper: Warren, 43 Centre St., New York., "To the Patrons of the Brooklyn Fair.", Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The sea and the wind.
"A song composed for and dedicated to Mr. Jos. Hermanns, by J. Remington Fairlamb.", Op. 51; Number 5 in 8 pointed star on tp.; Publisher's Plate #2784.5., Song for piano., Handwritten inscription at top of tp: "To Mr. A.G. Emerick, with compliments of the composer.", Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Silvery waves : original theme with variations for the piano forte / by A. P. Wyman.
Dedication: To the Ladies of the Washington Female Seminary., Decorative square border on tp., Page 12 is a "Select list of new & beautiful music published by S. Brainard & Sons.", 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.
Sleeping for the flag.
For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The soldier to his mother.
Lyricist: Thomas Mackellar., "Respectfully dedicated to the Mothers of our volunteers.", Civil war song arranged for piano or melodian., Publisher's Plate# 8704.4; 2 addtional verses printed on page 5; Number 2 1/2 in two 6 pointed stars on tp - one for piano and one for guitar; Op.94; A List of Songs, Waltzes, Polkas, Marches, etc. published by Lee & Walker is printed on page 6., Under the title on page 3: "Pathetic song.", First verse and "Kiss my little brother and my sisters, and tell them I died for my country." printed on tp., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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