Approximately 130 pieces of sheet music. Bound in a number of volumes.
Comprising:
Aldrich, L. Hattie S., (words) and Pitts. Wm. S. (music). Home on Furlough. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp. Including: “Dedicated to the Loved One at Home.”
Anguera, Antonio de. Western Pioneer Quick Step. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To S. B. Walker Esq. of Chicago.”
Aubert, V. B. The Last Dream Meditation Beligieuse. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1867. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To my friend J. Henry Whittemore.”
Ballard. H. L., (words) and Webster, J. P. (music). Tribute to Elsworth. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Bates Esp., L. J. (words) and Root, Geo. F. (music). Good Bye! Old Glory. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Baumbach, A. 30 Popular Melodies, Arranged for the Piano Forte. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons Co., 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Blackall, Dr. C. R. (Words) and Butterfield, J. A. (Music). Beautiful Songs from the Sea. Song and Echo Chorus. Chicago: J. A. Butterfield, 1870. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To Miss Olivia Bryang. Louisville, KY”
Bliss, P. P. Good bye, Jeff! Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Bliss, P. P. Grand Vocal Medley. Arranged from Root & Cady’s Most Popular Publications. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Bliss, P. P. If Papa were only ready! Ballad. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1868. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Bliss, P. P. Lora Yale. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. Arranged by Geo. F. Root.
Bolton, Sarah T. (poetry) and Webster, J. P. (music). They buried her under the old elm tree. Chicago: Higgins Bros, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp. Companion to Oh Scorn Not Thy Brother.
Brough, W. F. and Lindpainter, P. (composer). The Warrior Bard or The Standard Bearer. English translation by Burkhardt and dedicated to his friend G. F. Sumner Esq. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Brown, Francis H. The Mariners’ March. Composed for the Piano Forte. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons, 1847. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Byers, S. H. M. (words) and Wimmerstedt, A. E. (music). The Boys in Blue are Coming Home. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Claribel (composed). What Need Have I the Truth to Tell! Robin’s Reply answer to “Won’t you Tell me Why, Robin?” Chicago: Lyon & Healy, illegible date. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Cooper, George (words) and Thomas, J. R. (music). Must I then Leave Thee? Song & Chorus. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, (date not legible). Sheet music. 5 pp.
Curtiss, N. P. B. Souvenirs de Mississippi Variations Brilliantes sur une favori Melodie pour le Piano. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons., (illegible date). Sheet music. 5 pp. “Dedieeà Madlle Martha C. Ingles. son amiable Eleve au Calhoun Institute de Macan. Miss.”
D’Israeli, Hon. B. (words) and Root, Geo. F. (music). My heart is like a silent lute. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1861. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To Miss Bessie Williams.”
Danks, H. P. Songs and Quartetts. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1860. Sheet music. 5 pp. Includes 8 quartets.
Darby, Edward A. (Words). Tanner, T. H. (Music). The Old Brown Cot. Song & Chorus as sung by the Barker Family. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To Mrs. S. C. Barker.”
Degenhard, Chas. The Coquette Waltz. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To Miss Rosalie Allaice.”
Donizetti, Gaetano (1797-1848). Nocturne (Soprano and Tenor) From Don Pasquale. (Gems from the Most Celebrated Italian Operas). Chicago: Root & Cady, 1854. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Dotzler, C. Variations on I Cannot catch the Sunshine. Chicago: A. Judson Higgins, 1861. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Emerson, L. O. The Jubilate: A Collection of Sacred Music, for Choirs, Singing Schools, Musical Conventions, &c. Chicago: Lyon & Healy,1866. Oblong. Green boards. Title rubbed. 383 pp.
Foo, Ching. In-Ni-Min-Ni-Win-Kum-Ka or the Chinaman’s Farewell. Chicago: Rooty & Cady, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp. “Dedicated to Sing Loo.”
Franz, Robert. 3d Series. 12 Songs. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons Co., 1860. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Frisbie, Lieut. Henrie L. Oh! Bury the Brave Where they Fall. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863 Sheet music. 5 pp. “To the Officers & Men of the 113 Reg. IIIs Vol 5.”
Furman, Josephine (words) and Towne, T. Martin (music). Pining for the Old Fireside. Song and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1866. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To my dear Mother.”
Greene, J. L. (words) and French, D. A. (music). ‘63 is the Jubilee. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Grobe, Chas. Always Cheerful. 12 Beautiful Pieces Arranged in an easy and progressive style for Piano. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons Co., 1857. Sheet music. 5 pp. 12 songs.
Harrison, James (music) and Rickey, J. R. (singer). The Latch String at the Door. Chicago: Root & Cady, Opera House Building, 1861. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To William Lynch Esq. South Boston, MASS.”
Havens, C. A. Mountain Rill for Piano. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1868. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To J. C. D. Parker. A. M. Boston.”
Heine (words) and Silcher (music). Lore Lee a Popular German Melody. Chicago: Root & Cady, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Higgins, H. M. (compiled). H. M. Higgins’ Choir Selection of Popular Songs. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1859. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Hoffman, Edward (composed for piano). Carnival of the Birds. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1868. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Hoffman, Edward. Shooting Star Galop di Bravura. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp. Hoffman, author of “Trinity of Chimes” “Mocking Bird” “Rustling Leaves” “Le Secret Galop” &C.
Holmes, Avanelle L. and Root, Geo. F. (arranged). Will you wed me now I’m lame love? Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Howard, Frank. Let’s sit down & talk together. Chicago: H. T. Merrill & Co., (date not legible) Sheet music. 5 pp. “To my Cousin Spalding Briggs, Towanda Pa.”
Howard, Frank. “Little Barefoot.” Chicago: Root & Cady, 1866. Sheet music. 5 pp. “Most respectfully dedicated to, and sung by (unlegible name) in the popular drama of that name.”
Howard, Frank. The Raggedest Man in Town. Comic Song. Chicago: De-Motte Bros., 1868. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Howard, Frank. When the Birds come in Spring. Song and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1869. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To Miss Emma J. Wheelock.”
Hubbard, J. M. Alice. A Ballad. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Hubbard, J. Maurice. 4 Songs. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1861. Sheet music. 5 pp. Includes: “Mine Own,” “Death of the Robin,” “Song of the Egyptian Girl,” and “I Never Kiss & Tell.”
Irvine, J. P. (words) and Starkweather, L. B. (music). At the Golden Gate She’ll Fleet. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1869. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Jones, Rev. Darius E. Songs for the New Life Designed for Public, Social and Private Christian Uses. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1869. 8vo. Brown imprinted boards. 264 pp.
Kellogg, Mrs. E. S. (words) and Towne, T. Martin (music). When will my darling boy return? Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons, Co., n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To My Cousin, Mrs. Emma S. Towne.”
Lozier, Rev. John Hogarth (words) and Root, Geo. F. (music). We’ll Fight it out Here on the Old Union Line. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1868. Sheet music. 5 pp. “Song at the Republican National Convention by Chaplain Lozier, Chaplain M’Cabe & Maj. H. G. Lumbard.” Lozier as late chaplain 37th Indiana infantry.
Ludden, W. The Thorough Base School an Easy and Progressive Course for Acquiring a Practical Knowledge of Rudimental Harmony: Especially Adapted to the Wants of those Desirous of Learning to Play or Write Church Music, Accompaniments, Songs, Choruses, Etc. Written for the Piano-Forte or Organ. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1868. Oblong. Dark green boards. 111 pp.
Manahan Esq., Thomas. (words) and Root, Geo. F. (music). Brother tell me of the Battle. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp. “Respectfully dedicated to Mrs. J. W. Millar.)
Merrill, H. T. The Happy Day Has Come, Kate: or Sequel to “Take your Gun and Go, John.” Chicago: H. T. Merrill & Co., 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Merrill, H. T. (Words and Music). The Soldier’s Widow. Song and Chorus. Chicago: Merrill & Brennan, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Merz, Karl (composed). Young Pianist’s Folio. Twelve Easy Pieces. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons Co., 1870. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To my little Daughter Bessie.”
Moses, A. (composed) and Pfeiffer, Geo. R. (arranged for piano). Illinois Grand March. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To the Hon. Members of the State Legislature of Ills.”
n.a. Gems from the Most Celebrated Italian Operas. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1854. Sheet music. 5 pp.
n.a. Gems of German Song with English and German Words. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons Co., 1861. Sheet music. 5 pp. Includes 147 songs.
n.a. Stand up for Uncle Sam my boys. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1861. Sheet music. 5 pp.
n.a. Standard Songs. Chicago: Root & Cady, c. 1868. Sheet music. 5 pp. Includes: “When the Swallows Homeward Fly,” “The Secret,” “Ever of Thee,” “Kathleen Mavourneen,” “Even Tide,” “Norah Darling,” “Now the Swallows are Returning,” “Evening,” “Home Far Away,” “O Ye Tears,” “When the Quiet Moon is Beaming,” “The Heart Bowed Down.”
Perkins, H. S. The Climax. For Choirs, Singing Classes, Musical Institutes, Conventions, &C. Suitable for All Occasions. (CONTENTS. - A very elaborate, comprehensive, and practical Elementary Course, Vocal Exercises, Glees, Hymns, Tunes, Chants, Anthems, and Concert Choruses. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1889. Oblong. Red boards. 272 pp.
Pond, Fred S. Ida Lee. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1870. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To Sister Nellie.”
Pond, Fred S. The Declaration. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1870. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Reed Esq., P. Fishe (written) and Harrison, James (composed). Linden Bowers or Emma May. Song and Chorus as Sung by Kelly & Leon’s Concert Troupe. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp. “Respectfully dedicated to Florence Ziegfeld.”
Rockwell, Lieut. J. D. (music) and Buers, Lieut. S. H. M. (words). Sherman’s March to the Sea. Written and Composed in Prison at Columbia, South Carolina, and Dedicated to the Army of the Union. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp. “The Original Song, as Sung by the Boys in the Blue in Sherman’s Army.”
Rockwell, Lieut. J. O. (music) and Buers, Lieut. S. H. M. Sherman’s March to the Sea. Written and Composed in Prison at Columbia, South Carolina, and Dedicated to the Army of the Union. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1862. Sheet music. 5 pp. “The Original Song, as Sung by the Boys in Blue in Sherman’s Army.”
Rockwell, Lieut. J. O. (music) and Lieut. S. H. M. Buers (words). Sherman’s March to the Sea. Written and composed in prison, at Columbia, South Carolina, and Dedicated to the Army of the Union. Song and Chorus. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, n.d. Sheet music. 3.5 pp. “The Original Song, as Sung by the Boys in Blue in Sherman’s Army.”
Root & Cady. Root & Cady’s Patriotic Songs. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1861. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To All who Love Union and Freedom.”
Root & Cady. Standard Songs. Chicago: Root & Cady, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp. 5 songs.
Root, Geo. F. Camps, Tramps and Battle=Fields. Arranged as Instrumental Pieces for the Piano Forte. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Root, Geo. F. Camps, Tramps, and Battle=Fields. Arranged as Instrumental Pieces for the Piano-Forte. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Root, Geo. F. Just After the Battle. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Root, Geo. F. On, On, On, the Boys Came Marching! or the Prisoner Free. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Root, Geo. F. Somewhere! “To the Readers of ‘Gates Ajar’“ Chicago: Root & Cady, 1869. Sheet music. 5 pp. Assisted in the preparation of the words by Mrs. M. B. C. Slade.
Root, Geo. F. Starved in Prison. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
“En Avant March”
Root, Geo. F. The Musical Curriculum: For Solid and Symmetrical Acquirement in Piano-Forte Playing, Singing, and Harmony; Containing Copious and Carefully Progressive Exercises, Pieces, Songs, Technics, Solfeggios, and Etudes, in all the Keys, in which Chords and Their Progressions, Transposition, Modulation and Accompanying. To Which are Prefixed a Method of Teaching and a Glossary of Musical Terms and Signs. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Large square 4to. 234 pp.
Root, Geo. F. The Prize for Our Sunday School. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1870. Oblong. Weathered boards. 191 pp.
Root, Geo. F. The Vacant Chair. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1862. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Root, Geo. F. (Song and Chorus). Glory! Glory! or the Little Octoroon. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Root, Geo. F. and Hanby, B. R. The Snow-Bird: A Collection of Music for Sabbath and Day Schools, Juvenile Singing Classes, and the Social Circle. Being the Winter Number of “OUR SONG BIRDS.” A Juvenile Musical Quarterly. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Very small, thin, pink boards. 59 pp.
Root, George F. The Battle-Cry of Freedom. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1862. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Root, George F. The First Gun is Fired! “May God Protect the Right.” Chicago: Root & Cady, 1861. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To All who Love Union and Freedom.”
Ross, L. L. of the Continental Vocalists. Isle of Angels. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1869. Sheet music. L. L. “To my wife, ‘Emma’.”
S. Brainard’s Sons Co. First Series. Brainard’s Edition Standard Songs. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons Co., n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp. Includes 96 songs.
S. Brainard’s Sons. Liederkranz Wreath of Songs Fine Sammburg Deutscher Gesänge. A collection of German Songs with English Translations. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons., 1867. Sheet music. 5 pp. Includes 6 songs.
“Sambo.” Year of Jubilee or Kingdom has Come. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1862. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Saroni, Herrman S. (Words and Music). Lily-Bell the Culprit Fay. An Operetta for Ladies’ Voices. Designed for Concerts, School Exhibitions, Etc. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1868. 8vo., green boards. 117 pp.
Seward, Thea. F. Poor Mother! Willie’s gone. A Song “[ With Chorus Ad Libitum ]” Founded on an incident of the War. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To Miss Frank Huntington of New York.”
Silex. Uncle Sam’s Funeral. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Smith, Dexter (words) and Butterfield, J. A. (music). Footsteps on the Stairs. Song and Chorus. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, (date not legible). Sheet music. 5 pp.
Smith, Jr., W. Dexter (words) and Fontrill, Henry (music). Who Will Come to Meet me There? Song and Chorus. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Smith, Jr., W. Dexter (words) and Webster, J. P. (music). Where the little feet are waiting or the Golden Stair. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1866. Sheet music. 5 pp. “Col. Wmls. Utley of the Racine Journal.”
Staab, Franz (composer). Forty Years Ago Ballad. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Street, Rev. Geo. C. (words) and Pearson, Geo. C. (music). All Hail the Reign of Peace. Chicago: Root & Cady, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Taylor, R. S. The Beautiful Snow A Song for Winter. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1860. Sheet music. 5 pp. Including: “To Pulaskie Mills Esq.
Taylor, R. Stewart. 2 Songs. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1882 (?). Sheet music. 5 pp. For piano and guitar. “O wrap the flag around me boys! The soldier’s dream song.”
Taylor, R. Stewart. A Vesper Song for Our Volunteers’ Sisters. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To P. F. Kaush, Esq. of the Seventh Ohio Cavalry.”
Tompkins, R. (words) and Root, Geo. F. (music. Oh, Haste on the Battle! Chicago: Root & Cady, 1862. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Tompkins, R. (words) and Root, Geo. F. (music). “Who’ll save the left,” A Battle Scene. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To perpetuate the glory of the brave men of the 19th Illinois and their companions in arms who fell at Murfreesgord.”
Towne, T. Martin. Of the Continental Vocalists. Concert Gems. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp. Including: “His country needs him more than I,” “Uncle Abe & the rebellious press Quartette,” “The Union League,” “My Father’s Half Bushel,” “We wait beneath the Furnace blast,” “The Ulld Maids Lament.”
Vaas, A. J. Tenth Edition. Zouave Cadets Quickstep. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1860. Sheet music. 5 pp. Dedicated to the U.S. Zouave Cadets Governors Guard of Illinois. Vaas as conductor of the lightguard band.
Vaccaj. N. Absences Ah! se tu dormi svegliati. Aria in the Opera of Giulietta e Romeo. Chicago: S. Brainard’s Sons Co., 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Various Authors. Echoes from the Camp. A Collection of Popular Marches & Quicksteps. Chicago: Root & Cady, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp. 30 songs.
Victor. La Conquête. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1861. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Webster, J. P. Our Country’s in danger and Calls for you Now. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1862. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Webster, J. P. Six Songs. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1864-5. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Webster, J. P. The Universally Popular Ballad Lorena. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1857. Sheet music. 5 pp. Piano song. Quartette. Guitar.
Webster, J. P. Western Gems: 100 Songs Composed by J. P. Webster. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1862. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Webster, J. P. Woodland Warblings. Chicago: H. M. Higgins Publisher, 1860. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Webster, J. P. Zula Zong. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1860. Sheet music. 5 pp. “From Webster’s Western Gems.”
Webster, J. P. (Composed). The Old Canoe. Song and Chorus. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1855. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Webster, J. P. (Composer). An Hour at the Old Play Ground Ballad. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Webster, J. P. (Music). Chandler, F. Stevens (Words). In the Valley She is Sleeping. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1866. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Wimmerstedt, A. E. Rain on the Calm Lake for Piano. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Winthrop, Lieut T. F. and Murray, James. R. (Mostly written). Daisy Deane. Song and Chorus. Chicago, Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Work, Henry C (Words and Music). Grafted into the Army. “And these are the blousies he used to wear.” (? unsure of spelling). Chicago: Root & Cady, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Work, Henry C. Brave Boys are They. Duett & Chorus. Chicago: H. M. Higgins, n.d. Sheet music. 5 pp. “Dedicated to the Sisters of our Volunteers.”
Work, Henry C. Song of a Thousand Years. Solo and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Work, Henry C. Uncle Joe’s Hail Columbia. Song and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1862. Sheet music. 5 pp. Henry C. Work, author of “Kingdom Coming,” “Nellie Lost and Found,” “Our Captain’s Last Words,” Etc.
Work, Henry C. Who Shall Rule this American Nation? Song and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1866. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To the Hou. Lyman Trumbull, of Chicago.”
Work, Henry C. Work’s Popular Songs. No. 33. New Moses. Chicago: Rooty & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Work, Henry C. Babylon is Fallen! (Sequel to “Kingdom Coming”). Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Work, Henry C. Kingdom Coming. Song and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1862. Sheet music. 5 pp. “Thirtieth Thousand).
Work, Henry C. (Words and Music). Little Major Song or Duett, With Chorus. No. 17. Chicago: Root & Cady,1862. Sheet music. 5 pp. “They called him ‘Little Major,’ The noble drummer boy; The pride of all his regiment, And his commander’s joy.”
Work, Henry C. (Words and Music). “Sleeping for the Flag” A Companion Piece to “BRAVE BOYS ARE THEY.” Song and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp. “Dedicated to the “GIRLS AT HOME”.
Work, Henry C. (Words and Music). Work’s Popular Songs & Ballads. No. 17. Little Major. Duet and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1863. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Work, Henry Clay (Words and Music). “Come Home, Father.” Song and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Work, Henry Clay (words and music). “Come Home, Father.” Song and Chorus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Work, Henry Clay. Marching through Georgia. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1865. Sheet music. 5 pp. “To Cousin Mary Lizzie Work, of New Washington Indiana.”
Work, Henry Clay. Wake Nicodemus. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp. Song and Chorus: “Nicodemus, the slave, was of African birth, And was bought for a bagful of gold; He was reckoned as part of the salt of the earth, But he died years ago, very old. ‘Twas his last sad request -- so we laid him away In the trunk of an old hollow tree; ‘Wake me up!’ was his charge, ‘at the first break of day -- Wake me up for the great Jubilee!”
Work, Henry Clay. Wake Nicodemus. Chicago: Root & Cady, Eastern Agency -- WM. Bradbury, 425 Broome St., NY, 1864. Sheet music. 5 pp. Song and Chorus: “Nicodemus, the slave, was of African birth, And was bought for a bagful of gold; He was reckoned as part of the salt of the earth, But he died years ago, very old. ‘Twas his last sad request -- so we laid him away In the trunk of an old hollow tree; ‘Wake me up!’ was his charge, ‘at the first break of day -- Wake me up for the great Jubilee!”
Wyman, A. P. Deaf by Deal the Roses fall. Brilliant Varrations. (unsure of spelling) Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1868. Sheet music. 5 pp.
Zaulig, Fred W. Flowers of Beauty Schottische. Hommage àsa Majeslée L’Imperatrice Charlotte. Chicago: Root & Cady, 1867. Sheet music. 5 pp.
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