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Song lyrics composted on the laying of the corner stone of the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Detroit on July 4, 1867.
Detroit (Mich.)
Lyrics to "Jack's New Version of 'Root, Hog, or Die' or 'The Bloody Ninth' in Dixie'".
Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Songs for the Soldiers presented by Clark Brewer of the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. There are four songs featured.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated September 29, 1863. In this letter, he describes camp life at Camp Chase as a paroled union soldier, expresses his desire to return to his regiment and his anxiety regarding the status of the Union army. He also discusses the Copperhead movement, Elizabeth's teaching prospects, and community news.
Columbus (Ohio), Camp Chase (Ohio), Cumberland Gap
Letter from Frederick Bush to his brother dated April 6, 1863. In the beginning of the letter, writes the lyrics to the song "The Girl I Left Behind." He also updates the status of Christianas he continues to remain in a hospital in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., Fairfax (Va.)
Letter from William H.H. Cook to his brother, Amori B. Cook, dated November 21, 1861. In this letter, he discusses unloading hay and oats at camp, friends stationed at Camp Anderson, measles, his uniform, and guard duty. He also writes out the lyrics to "Dixie".
Camp Anderson (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Letter from Frederick Bush to his parents dated April 2, 1863. In the letter, Frederick explains that Christian is in hospital located in Washington D.C., and he describes almost accidentally shooting his foot. The first page of the letter contains the lyrics to "Red, White and Blue."
Washington, D.C., Fairfax (Va.)
Lyrics to "Kitty Wells" transcribed by either Frederick or Christian Bush. No date is provided.
