We are coming Father Abra’am. Song,
Emerson Luther Orlando, 18207-1915. No. 5 in*“zoth”.110.26 We are coming Father Abra’am, 300,000 more. Poetry by [James
Sloan Gibbons]. Music by L. O. Emerson. [With pianoforte accompaniment. |
— Boston. Ditson & Co, 1862. 5 pp. 35 cm. The words are erroneously attributed to William Cullen Bryant on the title-page. Granger’s Index to poetry and recitations, as well as other authorities, attribute them to James Sloan Gibbons. On no. 26 in “20th”.110.1.2 is pasted a note referring to two letters from Gibbons’ daughter confirming the fact that her father is the author.
See also Broadside in H.90a.410. This card was printed at the Boston Public Library, July 5, 1932.
D617 — Double main card. — Emerson, Luther Orlando, 1820-
rors. (Mi) — Gibbons; James - Sloan, 1810-1892. (M2) — T.r. Song. (1) — Songs. With music. (1)>— Lincoln, Abraham. Music in honor of.
(1) — United States. Civil War. Poetry and song. (1)