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Soldier's adieu.
Illustration: Solemn border evoking death - wingless angel with lyre, lilies, etc., Lithographer: B. Duncan & Co., Columbia, S.C., Civil war dirge for piano forte., Included in Blackmar & Bros. Collection of standard music, Vocal and Instrumental, Arranged for the piano forte., In fragile condition, taped on left side., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Song of a thousand years: solo and chorus; words and music by Heny C. Work.
For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., Color illustration: the American flag., English words; verses 1-3 printed beneath the vocal line and verses 4-7 printed as text following the music., First line of text: Lift up your eyes, desponding freemen., First line of chorus: A thousand years! my own Columbia!, Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The song of the "contrabands" "O let my people go" : words and music obtained through the Rev. L.C. Lockwood, chaplain of the Contrabands at Fortress Munroe / arranged by Thomas Baker.
For voice, 4-part chorus and piano., Possibly the first edition of Go down, Moses. Cf. Fuld, Book of World famous music, p. 247., First line of text (O! Let my people go): The Lord by Moses to Pharoah said., First line of chorus (O! Let my people go): O! go down Moses, Away down to Egypt's land., First line of text (The Lord doth now to this nation speak): The Lord doth now to this nation speak., First line of chorus (The Lord doth now to this nation speak): Haste freemen, 'till the sea you've crossed., Verses 2-11 for "O! Let my people go" on p. 5; verses 3-12 for "The Lord doth now to this nation speak" on p. 7., Publisher's advertisement on last page., Includes "The Lord doth not to this nation speak : parody on 'The songs of the contrabands.'" is on p. 6-7., Engraved by Stackpole., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Song of the national defenders.
With accompaniment for pianoforte., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Song of the Negro boatmen at Port Royal, 1861. / Poetry by J.G. Whittier, Esq. ; Music by H.T. Merrill, author of "Take your gun and go John."
Lyrics based on poem "Song of the Negro boatmen" by John Greenleaf Whittier., "A. A. Cowdery, printer, no. 154 South Clark Street, Chicago."--p. [1] at end., Publisher's advertisement on p. [1] at end., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The sour apple tree : or Jeff Davis' last ditch / a ballad by J. W. Turner.
Illustration: Jefferson Davis, in woman's clothes, his cavalry boots showing under the skirt, is running toward an apple tree for shelter. In his right hand is a bag marked "gold", and in his left hand is a dagger sword. A noose is hanging down from a branch., Engraver: H. F. Greene., Civil war song written and composed by J. W. Turner., Publisher's Plate # 22740., Pictoral cover damaged with loss of imprint., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The sour apple tree : or Jeff Davis' last ditch / a ballad by J. W. Turner.
Illustration: Jefferson Davis, in woman's clothes, his cavalry boots showing under the skirt, is running toward an apple tree for shelter. In his right hand is a bag marked "gold", and in his left hand is a dagger sword. A noose is hanging down from a branch., Engraver: H. F. Greene., Civil war song written and composed by J. W. Turner., The number 3 is printed in a 7 pointed star on title page; Publisher's Plate # 22740., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The southern cross.
Civil war song for piano and voice., Number 2 1/2 inside a 6 pointed star; Publisher's Plate# 634; Two additional verses printed on Page 5., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The star spangled banner.
Illustration: Color lithograph of crossed American and French flags., Lithographer: J. H. Buffords, Boston., Caption title: National Music., This piece is one of 7 French and American patriotic songs inluded in collection "National Music"; A fifth verse by Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1809-1894, is included., Publisher's plate #19950., Seal of seller at top right corner has been cut off; Partial name and address are visible: Newcom... 524 Broadway., Library Company copy title page torn, missing upper left corner; inscribed in several hands: Mary Vaux, Sally Vaux, Mr. James..., Hattie Van.... 134 South 11th., Philadelphia, 1861., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The star-spangled banner : national song.
Music doubtfully attributed to John Stafford Smith, 1750-1836. Third and fourth verses printed at bottom of page. A fifth verse, written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1809-1894, and a sixth verse, written by Miss Stebbins (The Sculptor), are also included; Other versions are included in "Early American Sheet Music" by Dichter and Shapiro, p.36., Arranged by Augustus Cull for solo or duet., On verso printed: "Hail Columbia", 5782.F.6b., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Star spangled banner; transcribed for the piano by Ch. Voss; song.
For voice and piano; words by Francis Scott Key; also available for piano, with and without variations., Adapted from: To Anacreon in heaven / John Stafford Smith., Lithographed t.p. by J. Queen and P.S. Duval & Son., First line: O say can you see by the dawn's early light., Refrain: O say does that star spangled banner yet wave., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 4., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The stream of life / ballad composed by E. J. Fitzhugh.
"To Miss Mary E. Hall.", Number 3 1/2 in 6 pointed star on tp; Publisher's Plate# 6023; On page 2 the composer's middle initial is printed "G.", Ballad for piano and voice., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Take your gun and go, John. Inscribed to the Maine Volunteers.
Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
They pray for us at home : song and chorus / words by Ednor Rossiter ; music by B. Frank Walters.
Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SSTB) and piano., First line of text: Oh would there were some kind one., First line of refrain: same as title., "Respectfully dedicated to Mrs. Sue Carpenter.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Three bells polka.
Composed by T. J. Cook., Polka for piano., Illustrated by P. S. Duval Son & Co. Lith. Color lithograph depicts a piano keyboard set within a large cabinet. Folded flag is draped at bottom., Provenance: Gift of the heirs of Helen Beitler, 2002., This piece is one of "Six Favorite Polkas for the Drawing Room" by T. J. Cook. Title page is stained and discolored, otherwise the piece is in good condition., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
To Miss Ella Wheeler, Zanesville, Ohio. Must you leave me. Ballad.
Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Toll the bell mournfully, written and composed on the death of President Abraham Lincoln.
Composed by Cornelius Everest; lyrics by Cornelius Everest., Illustration: Small bust of Lincoln in an oval frame., Dirge., On back page is a list of "New and Beautiful Songs Recently Published by Lee & Walker"; The number 3 is printed inside a 6 pointed star on tp., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!, or, The prisoner's hope. : Song and chorus. / By Geo. F. Root.
"Words and music by Geo. F. Root."--p. [3], Publisher's plate #420-3., With advertisement for Mason & Hamlin cabinet organs and additional music on p. [2]; advertisement for Root's The musical curriculum on p. [6]; advertising matter varies with other copies., For voice and piano, with chorus (SATB) for the refrain., First line of text: In the prison cell I sit., First line of refrain: Tramp, tramp, tramp, the boys are marching., T.p. has title set within an oval, surrounded by various scenes of war illustrating 5 other Civil War song titles; signed: Copcutt -Williams sc., Library Company copy inscribed: Compliments of A.D., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Tread lightly ye comrades or The volunteers grave. Song & chorus words by "Annie". melody suggested by Miss Sadie Crane. Arrangement by Mrs. F.L. Bowen.
Plate no.: 269-5., At head of title: Dedicated to the brave soldiers of Indiana., For solo voice, chorus (SATB) and piano., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The two pickets: dedicated to the Union League of New England. Words and music by Ossian E. Dodge; and sung by him and Wm. Hayward, with immense success at their monster concert at Tremont Temple, Fast Evening, Boston, April 2d 1863.
Cover title with illustration featuring a secessionist and a Yankee standing by a tree., For voice and piano., Accession record.
Under the daisies.
For voice and piano., At head of title: To his friend Harry Stanfield., Illustration depicting daisies growing on a grave., Also available as a duett, quartette, guitar vocal and piano transcription., Caption title: Under the daisies / by H. Millard., First line: I've just been learning the lesson of life., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The union forever : patriotic song & chorus / written & composed for Miss Ada Webb by Will S. Hays.
Cover title., Music engraved by J. Slinglandt., Color lithograph of an American flag by C.W. German & Bro., Louisville, Ky., Copyright statement at foot of p. [3]., "As sung by Miss Ada Webb.", "Respectfully dedicated to the Union men of the United States.", For voice and piano; verses 2-3 text only., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The vacant chair : or we shall meet but we shall miss him (Thanksgiving, 1861).
Composed by Geroge Frederick Root; words by H.S.W., Illustration: Surrounding the title is an elaborate border in which there are scenes from the Civil War. Above the title is a small engraving of a family seated around a dining room table with the vacant chair. Engraver: Copcutt & Williams., Civil War song., Page 2 is an advertisement for cabinet organs from Root & Cady; Page 6 lists new music published by Root & Cady; In poor condition- taped and torn; Publisher's Plate# 133-4; Included in "Early American Sheet Music" by Dichter and Shapiro, p.117; Included in "Music for Patriots, Politicians and Presidents" by Vera Brodsky Lawrence (New York, Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. 1975) p. 375. LCP has another edition of this piece: 9940.F.18 (Beitler), Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Victoria (or Fifth Avenue) lancers.
Arranged by Mark Hassler; performed by Hassler's Orchestra., Engraver: G.F. Swain., Quadrille dance for piano., Sold by: Wm. H. Boner & Co., No. 1102 Chest. St., Phila., Provenance: Gift of C.W. Jack, Jr., January 5, 1912., This piece is one of thirteen in the collection, "New Repertoire of Parlor Music and Dances as performed by Hassler's Orchestra, Arranged for the Piano by Mark Hassler"; Publisher's Plate# 270-6., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Vision of paradise
Composed by August Pacher., Illustration: Sleeping woman on a divan; 6 angels looking down at her, one pointing to heaven, one offering her what looks like a key. Lithographer: Donaldson & Elmes, 22 Court St., Cincinnati., Mazurka dance for piano., Dedication: A Son Ami, Edgar Montell De Motte., Provenance: Handwritten signature at top of tp: Miss Carrie Hughes., Publisher's plate # 3933.4; number 4 in 5 pointed star on tp., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
We are coming, Father Abraham, 300,000 more.
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., 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., 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.
We are marching down to Dixie's land. : (Improved.)
First line: Good news, good news, from Dixie's land., Refrain: O, we're marching down to Dixie's land., Place of publication and publisher based on annotations. Date based on identifiable events in the lyrics., Library Company copy has annotations: Lee & Walker paper, 1000 copies, 500 impressions, 2 tokens, C.S.O. PPL, Library Company has 2 copies on one uncut sheet, as printed., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Wearing of the green.
Composed by E.H. Green; lyrics by Dion Boucicault; as sung by T.H. Glenney as Shaun The Post In "Arrah Na Pogue" (a play by Boucicault)., Illustration: Full length color lithograph of Irish gentleman (perhaps the singer T.H. Glenney) wearing a short red vest under a longer green vest, both of which are under a long tan coat. One hand is in his pocket. Behind him is a cottage; further in the distance are buildings of a village. Lithographer: J. H. Bufford; engraver: T. Birch & Son, New York., Irish song., Included in "Picture the Songs" by Lester S. Levy (Baltimore and London, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1976) pp.172-173., There are two spellings of the lyricist's name: Boucicault and Bourcicault., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Wearing of the green, an Irish ballad of 1798.
Arranged by Gerald Lacey., Irish ballad., Music from "Arrah Na Pogue" by Dion Boucicault, 1820-1898., Two additional verses printed on page 5; publisher's plate # 225; number 3 in 6 pointed star on tp., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Weeping, sad and lonely, or, When this cruel war is over; words by Charles Carroll Sawyer; music composed and arranged by Henry Tucker.
For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-5 are numbered 2-3, p. 6 is unnumbered., "Inscribed to sorrowing hearts at home.", Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 3 [i.e. 5] and chorus printed as text on t.p., "Electrotyped by Smith & McDougal, 82 & 84 Beekman St., N.Y."--Colophon., "Price, 25c. nett.", Pages [2] and [6] are blank., First line of text: Dearest love, do you remember, when we last did meet., First line of chorus: Weeping, sad and lonely., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
When Johnny comes marching home.
For voice, chorus and piano., "To the army & navy of the Union.", First line of text: When Johnny comes marching home again, Hurrah, Hurrah., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
When the lonely watch I'm keeping: a soldier's reply to Weeping, sad, and lonely.
For voice and piano with 4-part (SATB) chorus., Cover title., "Inscribed to the Lov'd one at home.", First line of text: Dearest love, I do remember., First line of chorus: Oh! banner of our country., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Whisperings of love : valse sentimentale / by Charles Kinkel.
Green decorative border on tp; birds and flowers., "To Miss Anna Taylor.", "Charles Kinkel, author of "Charming Waltz," "Mountain Belle Schottisch," &c.", Publisher's Plate# 3782.4., Handwritten signature at top of tp: Miss Carrie Hughes., In poor condition - badly discolored and stained., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Who will care for mother now? Song with chorus. Words and music by Charles Carroll Sawyer; arr. by C.F. Thompson.
With piano acc., the chorus for SATB., Figure 3 in a 5 pointed star., At head of title: To Mr. C. Henry., "New music published by Sawyer & Thompson": p. [6]., For a description of the 1st ed. cf. H. Dichter & E. Shapiro, Early American sheet music, p. 118., First line: Why am I so weak and weary., Refrain: Soon with angels I'll be marching., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Wooden spoon lanciers.
Arranged by J. M. Lander., Quadrille "as performed by Helmsmüller's band at the Wooden Spoon Promenade Concert music hall New Haven, June 19, 1865.", "Respectfully dedicated to the cochleaureati of [18]'66, Yale College.", Illustration: color lithograph of the crest of the Yale "Cochlearureati," with an arm holding a wooden spoon above a shield, which has crossed wooden spoons in the upper left quarter and an upside down Phi Beta Kappa key in the lower right. The words "Super Sinistram Lugemus [We feel bad over the left]" written diagonally across the shield in a blue sash. "Honi soit qui mal y pense [Shame upon him who thinks evil of it]" written on either side of shield and "In hoc signo vinces [In this sign you will conquer]" underneath., Lithographer: F. Mayer & Co., 96 Fulton St., N.Y., Publisher's Plate# 3171-8; Number 7 1/2 in 6 pointed star on tp., Pencilled signature at top of tp which has been partially cut off: Miss Carrie Hughes., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Yes! I would the war were over: answer to When this cruel war is over; words & music by Alice Hawthorne.
Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano., Alice Hawthorne is a pseudonym of Septimus Winner., Verses 2-3 printed as text at bottom of p. 5., First line of text: same as title., "Respectfully dedicated to Mrs. C. Henri.", Decorative t.p. / Geo. F. Swain., Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The young volunteer.
Lyricist: Robert Morris., "Respectfully dedicated to G. G. Grubb, Esq.", Civil war song., No. 3 in "Songs for the Loyal", a collection of six patriotic songs and odes; Publisher's Plate# 8954.3; Four additional verses printed on page 5; List of new and beautiful songs published by Lee & Walker is printed on page 6; Price: 2 1/2 each (Number is inside a 6 pointed star), or 10 for complete set (Number is inside a six pointed star)., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Zouave schottisch.
"Compos'd and Respectfully Dedicated to Miss Annie McKeever by F. E. Garrett.", Engraver: R. M. Gaw., Number 2 1/2 inside 5 pointed star on tp., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Zouaves battle march: op. 88; composed by Wm. Dressler.
For piano., Color illustration: scene of a Zouave regiment in battle against the Confederates / Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. Lith., Engraver of music noted at bottom of p. 8 as "J.J. Lemon.", Pre-cataloging record., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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