Forms part of a twenty-three page song book, filed under 1523.1., I will return, he said to me (2 vs. and chor. varying lengths) No. 635. Words and music by Frank Howard. Copyright, 1883, by J.F. Martindale. Publ., by permission, H.J. Wehman, song publisher, New York. T.o. border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.
There's a Star in our skies that will never go down (3 vs.) Sheet no. 745; publ. Wrigley (1); [with POOR BLACK BESS on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.7 x 15.5 cm.
What are the wild waves saying (3 vs., uneven length), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border. 25 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1142; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.2 x 15.7 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15.4 cm.
Oh dearest Muse your help I ask (10 vs., uneven length.), Variant: a. By Barnstable; Baltimore, July 2, 1861. Caricature of Lincoln on throne surrounded by con- temporary leading Republicans. 23.8 x 16.1 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Great Cry But Little Wool"; Baltimore, July 2, 1861. Caricature of Lincoln on throne surrounded by con- temporary leading Republicans. 25.1 x 20 cm.
Behold! how brightly Freedom's morning (3 vs.) Air.—Behold! how brightly breaks the morning. Words by A. J. H. Duganne; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Prof. Brooks' Ball Room Monitor. A-J border. 21.5 x 13 cm.
Come, arouse thee, arouse thee, my brave Swiss boy (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. 2nd song: "Merry Swiss Girl"; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.5 x 14.2 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 25 x 15.2 cm.
On freedom's Altar glows afire (4 vs.), Variant: a. Title: "Freedom's Altar"; publ. Auner (3). A-J border; eagle. 23.3 x 14.7 cm., Variant: b. Inscribed to the Pennsylvania Volunteers by a Lady of Philadelphia. Eagle. 24 x 15 cm.
"-Arrah! Molly darlin', I am drafted (3 vs. and chor.) By Eugene T. Johnston; with narrative preceding text, beginning: "Amongst the many heroic fellows who drew a prize in the U.S. lottery, was a distinguished Frenchman, Variant: a. [Without author's name;] with colon in title; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25 x 15 cm., Variant: c. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 216, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 227, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.5 cm., Variant: e. Sheet no. 870; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 19.3 x 12.2 cm., Variant: f. Adv: Send for Price List of Stephens' Colored Album Drolleries; [publ.] Wm. A. Stephens. Letter paper; Irishman with shillelagh saying "How are ye's boys?", col. 23.3 x 14 cm., Variant: g. Sheet no. 1166; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 22.6 x 13.7 cm.
Come now, boys, and listen to me (6 vs. and 2 chors.) Air—"Gay and Happy." By a Penn'a. Volunteer, driven out of Baltimore. Eagle with flag. 24.2 x 12.3 cm.
Why am I so weak and weary (3 vs. and chor.) Words by Chas. Carroll Sawyer; with narrative pre- ceding text, beginning: "During one of our late battles, Variant: a. Music by C. F. Thompson; adv: See the Answer to this Song, "Kind Friends are Near Her"; [without question mark after title;] publ. Auner. A-J border. 23.6 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above; without narrative;] publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 23.3 x 15.1 cm., Variant: c. Music by Chas. F. Thompson; had of Sawyer and Thomp- son; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 25 x 16.5 cm., Variant: d. Adv: Soldiers can receive 14 of our beautifully illus- trated Ballads by addressing G. P. Hardwick (1); cop: 1864, G. P. Hardwick, D.C. Letter paper; orange ink; double-line border with ornamental corners; figure of Liberty with shield. 20.2 x 12.5 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] text and figure in green ink; cop., border and title in red. 18 x 11.5 cm., Variant: f. [Without question mark after title;] music by C. F. Thompson; adv: See the Answer to this Song, "Kind Friends are Near Her"; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Prof. Brooks' Ball Room Monitor. A-J border. 22 x 13 cm., Variant: g. [As above; but without 2nd adv., and with question mark after title.] A-J border. 20 x 12 cm., Variant: h. Varying: "Words and music by Chas. Carroll Sawyer"; [without question mark after title;] publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. T. o. border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: i. Varying: "Words and music by Chas. Carroll Sawyer"; adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 193, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: j. [As above;] but with adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: k. [As above;] text in black ink. 20.4 x 13.4 cm., Variant: l. [As above; without adv;] bronze ink, single-line border. 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: m. Music by Chas. F. Thompson; had of Sawyer and Thomp- son; sheet no. 1096; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23 x 14 cm
John Merryman, the Mary- lander (5 vs. and chor.) Air—"Old Dan Tucker., Variant: a. T. o. border; buff paper. 19.8 x 12 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] pink paper. 20.6 x 12.8 cm.
John Harrolson, John Harrolson, you are a funny creature (6 vs.) With explanation: "During the late war, gunpowder being very scarce in the Confederacy. . . ."; with Selma Journal version and added Northern verses. 18 x 12.1 cm.
Says Greely to Scott, to Richmond, why not (10 vs.) Tune—"Wait for the Wagon.", Variant: a. T. o. border. 21.5 x 19.5 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. Title: "Bull Run." Multi-line border. 18.8 x 11.1 cm. (cropped), Variant: c. Title: "Battle of Leesburgh!" T. o. border. 26.5 x 13.5 cm.
We're the boys, so gay and happy (4 vs. and chor.) Tune—"Gay and Happy.", Variant: a. As Sung by the Baltimore Boys in Richmond. T. o. border. 20.5 x 13 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Maryland Southern Volunteer's Song." Double t. o. border. 22.6 x 15 cm.
Maryland! Maryland! (3 vs.) [Signed] A. B.; Balto., Oct., 1862., Variant: a. Double-line border; seal of Maryland. 21.1 x 12.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] blue paper. 18.2 x 8.7 cm.
Come now and gather round me (6 vs. and chor.) Air—Dearest May. By Dr. Barnstable, B.C.H.G. T. o. [Bonsai] border. 20.5 x 10.7 cm. [with MS. note The first Song printed in Bait. 21 April 1861.]
I once knew a darkey, and his name was Uncle Ned (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24.8 x 15.4 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: c. As sung by de Colored Society in General; with 3 chors; adv: Price One Cent. All the New Songs constantly on hand. T. o. border. 20 x 11 cm. (cropped), Variant: d. [As above; without border.] 19.3 x 11.8 cm.
The watch-fires are gleaming - the bright stars are beaming (2 vs. and chors.) Air: Annie of the Vale By John Ross Dix., Variant: a. Cop: 1864, Charles Magnus, SDN.Y. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 174, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. Advs: Ten illustrated Songs, and 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 234a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.6 cm.
As you've walked through the town, on a fine Summer's day (5 vs.) Air: The Captain with his whiskers. Written and sung by Tony Pastor., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.2 x 16.6 cm., Variant: b. With 2nd to 4th vs. printed as one. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 68, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.8 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 214, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.1 x 12.7 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] with adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: e. With "No. 1." in title; [without Pastor's name;] sheet no. 867; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 22.8 x 16.5 cm., Variant: f. [Without Air, name of singer, or verse divisions;] adv: Send for Price List of Stephens' Colored Album; [sold by] Wm. A. Stephens. Letter paper; clown, col. 23 x 13.7 cm., Variant: g. With quotation marks around Air; and "the great Comic Vocalist" before singer's name; sheet no. 1165; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 24.3 x 15.4 cm., Variant: h. [Without verse divisions, "Arranged" instead of "Written" and sung by Tony Pastor;] Stephen C. Foster's Last Song. Air: The Captain and his whiskers. Publ. Johnson (2). T.o. border. 23.2 x 15 cm. (cropped)
Massa's gone to town de news to hear (7 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan horned imp border. 25 x 16 cm., Variant: b. [Without comma,] but with period in title; 5 vs. and chor. A-J border. 20.5 x 12.5 cm. (cropped), Variant: c. [Title as above;] sheet no. 721. Wrigley moon border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. Publ. T.C. Boyd (2). T.o. border. Illustration: African American man ringing a bell. 22 x 12 cm.
Now may our starry Banner (3 vs.) Air—God bless our stars forever. Print. A. H. Senseman (2); copy-right. T. o. border; flag with motto "Freedom's Banner!" 24.4 x 14.5 cm.
Once I could eat my fill of good meat (4 vs. and 2 chors.), Variant: a. Publ. Auner (3). Yellow paper; A-J border. 23.2 x 13.7 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] t. o. border. 24.1 x 14.7 cm., Variant: c. With "Air: Nell Flaugherty's Drake"; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 22.9 x 14.7 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] De Marsan horned imp border, col. 23.3 x 15.5 cm., Variant: e. [Air as above;] publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 24.5 x 16.2 cm., Variant: f. [Without period at end of title;] with period after Jeff; "Brought These Hard Times On Me" added to title; "Tune.—Nell Flaughterty's Drake"; adv: Johnson's New Catalogue of Songs; publ. Johnson (2). T. o. border. 25.3 x 15.4 cm., Variant: g. Letter paper; single-line border; bronze ink; hdpc. Magnus 3. 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: h. Adv: Ten illustrated Songs; publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; hdpc. Magnus 3a, col. 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: i. Sheet no. 1015; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 23.6 x 15.2 cm.
It was down in Louisiana (3 vs.) and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 23.4 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint pasted over Andrews'. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: c. With first line beginning: "When I lived," and other minor variations throughout; 3 chors.; Tune—The Low Back'd Car. T. o. border. 23.4 x 14.3 cm.
The tired soldier, bold and brave (3 vs. and chor.) Adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 61, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.6 cm.
I was gwan to Sandy Point de oder arternoon [sic] (4 vs. and chor.) Publ. Auner (3). Yellow paper; A-J border; t. o. border below title. 22.5 x 15.1 cm.
I am a wandering Irishman, they call me innocent Mike (5 vs.) Air.—Low Backed Car., Variant: a. [Without period at end of title;] with "Innocent" in first line; words by G. W. Anderson; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. With quotes around Air; sheet no. 900; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 24.7 x 15.5 cm.
In the town of Mayo Jack Lannigan liv'd (4 vs.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.8 x 16.1 cm., Variant: b. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 216, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] with 2nd adv: Ten illustrated Songs. 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: d. Sheet no. 1187. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23.1 x 15.1 cm.
Now, darkies gather round me—I got a thing to tell (5 vs. and chor.) Air—Oh! Susannah., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.3 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint pasted over Andrews'. 24 x 14 cm., Variant: c. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 25.7 x 16 cm.
O Mother dear! I had a dream (3 vs. and chor.) Music obtained at the Store of the Composer and Pub- lisher, Frederick Blume (1); publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 25.3 x 16.5 cm.
Still upon the field of battle (3 vs. and chor.) [By George F. Root.], Variant: a. Publ. Auner (5). A-J border; eagle with flag. 23 x 14.5 cm., Variant: ab. [Without "Mother" in title;] [publ. A. Ludlow Case Newburgh, N.Y.] 18 x 11 cm., Variant: b. [Without "Mother" in title;] music obtained of Fred- erick Blume (1); [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 25 x 16.7 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] [publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.8 x 16 cm., Variant: d. [Title as above;] [publ.] Doyle (2). T. o. border; eagle with flag. 22 x 14.5 cm., Variant: e. [Without "Just" in title and comma;] music published by Root and Cady (2); publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24 x 15.3 cm., Variant: f. [As above;] adv: 600 different kinds of songs; with Johnson's imprint cropped. A-J border. 20 x 12.7 cm., Variant: g. [Without "Just" in title;] publ. Johnson and Co. 21.8 x 11.5 cm., Variant: h. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 166, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm. (cropped), Variant: i. Advs: Ten illustrated Songs, and 500 Illustrated Bal- lads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 193, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20 x 12.6 cm., Variant: j. [Without "Mother" in title;] sheet no. 910; music by Root and Cady; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 19 x 12.7 cm.
Of late, around town, a new by-word's come out (6 vs. and chors.) Air: Gee ho, Dobbin. Written and sung by Tony Pastor., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 26 x 16.4 cm., Variant: b. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 235, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: c. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 247b, col. 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: d. Adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 248b, col. 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 251, col. 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: f. Sheet no. 1198; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 24.5 x 14 cm.
Now white folks all, both great and small, come listen to my song (5 vs. and chor., 2nd vs. reading: "On Yorktown's old historic site".) Headed: "New"; as sung by Frank Moran of Camcross and Dixey's Minstrels and Opera Troupe; advs: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc., and Look out for our New Songs; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 24.5 x 15 cm.
Away down South in the land of Traitors (4 vs. and chor.) Air: Dixie's Land., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan trapper border, cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 25.8 x 15 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 796; with period and dash after "Air"; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 21.5 x 12.8 cm.
On the sec- ond day of May (11 vs. and chor.) Words by G. P. Hardwick; adv: Copies of this Poem will be sent by mail; cop: 1865, G. P. Hardwick, DC. Blue and red ink; double-line border in blue; two battle scenes and regimental insignias in red and blue.
When I landed in sweet Philadelphia, the weather was pleasant and clear (6 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. Auner (2). A-J border. 23.7 x 15.3 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan horned imp border, col. 24.1 x 16.2 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 414; printed and Sold wholesale only at Philip Price's. T. o. border. 18 x 11.9 cm., Variant: d. [Without period at end of title;] sheet no. 698; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 24.5 x 15.6 cm.
Rally round the flag, boys, rally round the flag (2 vs. and 2 chors.) By permission of Wm. B. Bradley, Esq., owner of the copyright; Words and Music publ. Wm. A. Pond and Co., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.5 x 16.7 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 22.4 x 13.8 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 1099; only one chor.; varying: published by Firth, Pond and Co., N.Y.; publ. Wrigley. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23.4 x 15.2 cm.
