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.
Creator
Russell, Geo. A.
Date
c1864
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11653.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor
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.
Creator
Tucker, Henry
Date
c1863
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11634.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor
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.
Creator
Bliss, P. P.
Date
c1865
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 11631.F (Clarence Wolf) In Process 4th Floor
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.
Date
c1861
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Song 7594.F.12a-b
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.
Creator
Winner, Septimus, 1827-1902, cmp
Date
1862
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Raw 13649.Q
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.
Creator
Tucker, Henry, 1826?-1882, cmp
Date
[1864?], c1863
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Sheet Music Dear 11377.F
"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.
Creator
Root, George F. (George Frederick), 1820-1895, cmp
Date
c1864
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *Sheet Music Tramp 8107.F.25
