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Illustrated four verse campaign song and chorus sung to the tune of "Whack, row de dow!" Former Union major general George B. McClellan was the Democratic nominee for president in 1864 againt Republican Abraham Lincoln.

"From the Democratic Presidential Campaign Songster," five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Lannigan's Ball." Democratic campaign song ridiculing Abraham Lincoln and "Black Republicans."

Illustrated three verse song sung to the tune of "My Minstrel Boy." The song describes a Union soldier's death at the Battle of Antietam.

Illustrated six verse song and chorus sung to the tune of the "Battle Cry of Freedom."

Illustrated three verse song sung to the tune of "On the Ranks of Allan Water." The song celebrates General Phillip H. Sheridan's victory over Confederate general Jubal Early in the Shenandoah Valley campaign, August-December 1864.

Illustrated reproduction of the famous Thomas Buchanan Read poem celebarting the victories of Union general Philip H. Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley campaign of 1864.

Illustrated fifteen verse song sung to the tune of "The Irish Volunteer" celebrates Union general William Tecumseh Sherman's victorious 1864 campaign in Georgia. Sheet Note: Subtitle: "Composed by P. A. Smith, Battery I, 2nd Illinois."

A five verse poem put to music in celebration of General William Tecumseh Sherman's victorious march through Georgia.

Illustrated five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Teddy The Tiler", or "Cannibal Islands." The song celebrates the sinking of the Confederate raider C.S.S. Alabama off the coast of France. Description on sheet: "New Patriotic And Comic Song…

Illustrated ten verse campaign song sung to the tune of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." Also called the "Fremont Campaign Song," the song favors John Charles Fremont against Abraham Lincoln in the 1864 Republican nominating convention.

Three verse campaign song ridiculing Abraham Lincoln and praising George McClellan, Lincoln's Democratic opponent in the presidential election of 1864.

Illustrated six verse campaign song and chorus for Abraham Lincoln in 1864 with theme of rallying behind Lincoln during the Civil War. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by two female figures and angels.

Seven verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon" or "Old Virginia Low Lands." An 1864 campaign song for Abraham Lincoln focusing on military strategy of the U.S. Army during the Civil War. Cover depicts image of liberty and…

Illustrated three verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict belief there is a purpose in all events. Color cover depicts Abraham Lincoln holding American flag while talking with military figure in front of troops and group of women. Sheet note: "Music…

Illustrated thirteen verse song and chorus about General Philip H. Sheridan's rout of Confederate general Jubal Early's army at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia on October 19, 1864. Color cover depicts American flags in upper corners and "Liberty…

Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict soldier's experience on the battlefield. Color cover image depicts troops in battle.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus depicting the death of a man with references to biblical figures Lazarus, Mary, Martha, Gabriel, Adam, and Eve. Cover image depicts a border of leaves with a male and female figure on each side and two angels…

Illustrated three verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Mother, Is the Battle Over?" Lyrics depict soldier returning home from war. Color cover image depicts soldier in woods with open book next to him.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict drummer boy's final words before dying on battlefield. Color cover image depicts battle with one soldier shooting another while on horseback.

Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict encouragement for troops going into battle. Color cover image depicts Richmond.

Illustrared four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of ''Old Virginia Low Lands, Low.'' "Respectfully dedicated to the Army of the Potomac by James D. Gay." Lyrics depict singer inviting Confederate soldiers to join the Union and vote for Abraham…

Illustrated two verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Just Before the Battle Mother.'" Lyrics depict captured Union soldier in a prisoner of war camp on Belle Isle, VA and his longing for freedom.

Illustrated sheet containg two versions of the same four verse song and chorus: "General Version" and "Tony Pastor's Version." Lyrics depict singer's desire to be a baby in order to receive the attention and care given to babies by women.

Children's song about father's absence

Funerary song for soldier