Collection provides a valuable record of Stephen Foster's composition process, nineteenth century life in the United States, the music business, Pittsburgh history, and Foster's legacy.
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Was my brother in the battle? Text Text
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by C. S. [i.e. S. C.] Foster, author of "Old dog Tray," "Willie, we have missed you," &c., Without music., Colored, lithographed headpiece titled "Battle of Cross Keys, June 8, 1862. No. 9", Letter paper, blue ink., "Purchase Magnus' ornamental and glorious union packet! Made up from an endless variety of scenes; each packet will gratify yourself and gladden the hearts of friends at home.", First line of text: Tell me, tell me, weary soldier., First line of chorus: Tell me, tell me, wounded soldier.
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by C.S. [i.e. S.C.] Foster, author of "Old dog Tray," "Willie, we have missed you," &c., Without music., Charles Magnus is listed at 12 Frankfort St. in New York City directories for 1861 through 1867., Colored, lithographed headpiece: Magnus 107. Cf. Lib. Company Amer. song sheets., Letter paper, blue ink., Bears an indistinct stamp on the bottom, left-hand corner of the broadside., "Ten illustrated songs on notepaper, mailed to any address on receipt of 50 cents.", First line of text: Tell me, tell me, weary soldier., First line of chorus: Tell me, tell me, wounded soldier.
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Without music., Publisher dates based on research by the American Antiquarian Soc. from city directories, same-title publications in hand, textual references, and/or matching borders & fonts., Type ornament border., First line of text: Tell me, tell me, weary soldier., First line of chorus: Tell me, tell me, wounded soldier.
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Without music., Horace Partridge is listed at 27 Hanover Street in Boston directories for 1860-1870., Type ornament border., "Music [published] by Horace Waters, New York.", "Sold at wholesale by Horace Partridge, importer, wholesale and retail dealer in fancy goods, toys, watches, jewelry, Yankee notions, beads, stationery &c. No. 27 Hanover Street, Boston.", Publisher's no.: 844., First line of text: Tell me, tell me, weary soldier, from the rude and stirring wars., Refrain: Tell me, tell me, &c.
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Was my brother in the battle? Text Text
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by C. S. [i.e. S. C.] Foster, author of "Old dog Tray," "Willie, we have missed you," &c., Without music., Charles Magnus is listed at 12 Frankfort St. in New York City directories for 1861 through 1867., Colored, lithographed headpiece: Magnus 215. Cf. Lib. Company of Philadelphia, American song sheets., Letter paper, blue ink., First line of text: Tell me, tell, me weary soldier., First line of chorus: Tell me, tell me, wounded soldier.
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Was my brother in the battle? Text Text
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by C. S. [i.e. S. C.] Foster, author of "Old dog Tray," "Willie, we have missed you," &c., Without music., Charles Magnus is listed at 12 Frankfort St. in New York City directories for 1861 through 1867., Colored, lithographed headpiece: Magnus 107. Cf. Lib. Co. of Philadelphia, American song sheets., Letter paper, blue ink., "Ten illustrated songs on notepaper, mailed to any address on receipt of 50 cents.", "Charles Magnus, No. 12 Frankfort Street, N.Y., and 520 7th Street, Washington, D.C.", First line of text: Tell me, tell me, weary soldier., First line of chorus: Tell me, tell me, wounded soldier.
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Without music., J. H. Johnson was located at 7 North Tenth Street from 1858 to 1876., Ornamental border., First line: Tell me, tell me weary soldier., Refrain: Tell me, tell me, wounded soldier., Photostatic copy.
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Waters' golden harp
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edited by Horace Waters., Includes index to the first lines and music., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Angels Are Singing Unto Me., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Beautiful Shore., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Bury Me in the Morning, Mother., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. He Leadeth Me Beside Still Waters., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Leave Me with My Mother., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Oh, 'Tis Glorious., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Seek and Ye Shall Find., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Tears Bring Thoughts of Heaven., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. We'll All Meet Our Savior.
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Waters' golden harp
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edited by Horace Waters., Includes index to the first lines and music., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Angels Are Singing Unto Me., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Beautiful Shore., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Bury Me in the Morning, Mother., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. He Leadeth Me Beside Still Waters., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Leave Me with My Mother., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Oh, 'Tis Glorious., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Seek and Ye Shall Find., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Tears Bring Thoughts of Heaven., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. We'll All Meet Our Savior.
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Waters' golden harp
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edited by Horace Waters., Includes index to the first lines and music., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Angels Are Singing Unto Me., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Beautiful Shore., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Bury Me in the Morning, Mother., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. He Leadeth Me Beside Still Waters., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Leave Me with My Mother., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Oh, 'Tis Glorious., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Seek and Ye Shall Find., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Tears Bring Thoughts of Heaven., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. We'll All Meet Our Savior.
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