(MILITARY CIVIL WAR) Four songs published by the Supervisor

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(MILITARY--CIVIL WAR.) Four songs published by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments. Letterpress handbills, each about 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches; toning and moderate edge wear. [Philadelphia], circa 1863-64

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These songs were apparently printed for the use of the new United States Colored Regiments, or perhaps they were sold to help fund the recruitment effort. George H. Boker. 'The Black Regiment, May 27th, 1863" [Benjamin Russell Hanby.] "A Contraband Song: Old Shady,' with faint inked stamp of later owner Julia Ward Howe. 'Battle Hymn of the Republic," illustrated with a liberty figure and eagle John Greenleaf Whittier, 'Song of the Negro Boatman."