Song in four stanzas; first lines: At his post the little major dropped his drum that battle day. Numbered at head of title: 968. Written by Henry Clay Work, copyright 1862. See the Lester S. Levy collection of sheet music, online. The American Antiquarian Society copy appears to be trimmed at foot, possibly lacking imprint. The ornamental border was used by Horace Partridge at Boston. "Music can be obtained by Root & Cady, owner of copyright, 95 Clark St. Chicago." Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 8.8 x 11.6 cm. AVAILABLE ONLINE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.
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