Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1805.003.419 |
Collection |
General Manuscript Collection |
Object Name |
Song |
Title |
George B. McClellan |
Scope & Content |
A song published to commemmorate George B. McClellan. The lyrics were composed by Hugh Cassady, Companty E of the 26th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers February 5, 1862. Lyrics were composed to the tune of of the song called New Jersey. |
Dates of Creation |
February 5, 1862 |
Date |
February 5, 1862 |
Notes |
Hand-written note on the page reads "formerly a Porter at the Bindery" with a line drawn to the name of the composer, Hugh Cassaday, Co. E, 26th Regiment, Pennsylvania Vols. Also written at the bottom of the page are the words "left by W. H. Lindsay" |
Extent of Description |
1 leaf, 4" x 7" |
Condition |
Stable |
Condition Notes |
Page is entirely glued to a white paper backing. |
Legal Status |
On loan from the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia |
People |
McClellan, George |