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Description and Notes
words by Mary Byron [i.e. Bynon] Reese ; music by Stephen C. Foster.
For voice and piano.
Caption title.
First published in Clark's school visitor, vol. 5, no. 8 (May 1861), p. 64.
Publication date based on date in advertisement.
Titles for series nos. 1-24 printed on t.p.
Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5.
Advertisement: Some of the last songs of the late Stephen C. Foster, who died January 13th, 1864, and an obituary of Foster on p. [6]
Red and blue ornamental border on t.p.
"Warren, Music Stereotyper, 43 Centre"--Title page.
Price mark 3 in eight-pointed star, followed by "each."
First line of text: 'Twas hard our parting, Mother dear.
Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 345.5.
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 4.