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He's Gone to the Arms of Abraham
- Creator:
- Sep. Winner
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- Origin Date:
- 1863
- Materials:
- paper
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.083.0268
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Sheet Music
Description
This is a piece of sheet music for the song, “He’s Gone to the Arms of Abraham.” The cover is plain with a decorative border centered on the cover. Within the border, the title is printed in black lettering. “Respectfully Dedicated to E. F. Dixey, Esq.” is printed above the title. “Comic War Ballad” followed by three stanzas from the song is printed below the title. Publishing information is printed near the bottom. 1 score (5, [1] p.) For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano. Verses 3-7 printed as text on p. 5. First line: My true love is a soldier. Refrain: He's gone, he's gone, as meek as any lamb. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum.