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The following description was provided by the seller: "1824-1845 Music Portfolio of Miss M.J. Binford of Richmond, Virginia --- bound in Morocco leather and marbled board covers - 83 pages including 2 pages of handwritten music. These were Miss Binford's collection of music and were bound for her around 1845. 17 steel engravings & One Chromolithograph of an Indian Chieftain. Bound in Morocco Leather spine, binding, and corners with marbled board covers. 13-5/8" TALL X 10-3/8" TALL X 7/8" THICK." "83 pages of music and libretto. Pages are described below: "YANKEE DOODLE, With Variations for the Pianoforte" - published by John Cole, Baltimore. 2 pages, 1 full page, one page missing right half vertically, both pages ruffled and raggedy on the vertical edges. Circa 1824. Music. "Polka Waltz for the Piano Forte" by Camille Schubert; published by A. Fiot, Philadelphia. Small insignia stamp of seller "C. Willig, Baltimore" at bottom of first page. 2 pages. Circa 1824. Music. "Farewell, Since We Must Part. Adapted to a German Arrangement" by J.H. Hewitt. Circa 1824. 2 pages. Music and libretto. "Flow Gently Sweet Afton, A Ballad" written by Robert Burns, Music. Composed & Arranged by J.E. Spilman. Copyright by G. Willig, Pennsylvania, 1838. Music and Libretto, 2 pages. "Sweet Is The Thought, The Promise Sweet, A Sacred Duetto. The Music extracted from the Works of Mozart. And respectfully Dedicated to the Misses Clayland, by their friend W. C. Peters." Price 25cents, net. Published by G. Willig, Jr., Baltimore, 1845. 5 pages with title page, music, libretto. When, When Wilt Thou Meet Me. Ballad. The Poetry by J. Halford, Esq. Composed and Arranged for the Piano Forte by Alexander Lee." Published by George Willig, 171 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 5 pages of music & libretto. Circa 1840. "The Dream Is Past. A Song by Edward Fitz Aubyn, Esq. Composed by Stephen Glover." -- Music and Libretto. 2 pages, second page is ripped in a large triangle across upper right corner area, but entire pages is present, page is also raggedy across top edge. Published by Osbourn's Music Saloon, 30 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, 1838. 3 pages of muisc and libretto, title area & an area missing in the upper right corner of 2 pages. "All is over we...light of life's young day; Now forlorn and broken hearted. Must I take my weary way. Lovely girl, I think with sadness...Oh, what blissful joy, what pleasure Round my youthful heart I wove..." A love song and apparently the young man of the relationship is dead. by L.W. Webb. "The Pirate's Serenade. My Boat's by the Tow'r. Adapted Arranged & partly Composed by Alexander Ball. Published by G. Willig, Baltimore, 1841. Engraving by Ed Weber & Co, Baltimore." Pictorial title page & page of music with libretto. "Oh Give Me Back My Arab Steed. Ballad Sung by Madame Feron. [Madame Feron was an English Opera singer famous throughout Europe who first performed in New York City in an opera in 1828]. Composed by G.A. Hodson." Published by George Willig, Baltimore, 1838 to 1845. 3 pages of music and libretto. "Feast of Roses. Words by Thomas Moore, Esq. Arranged for the Piano Forte." Thomas Moore was the great English poet who ushered in the Romantic movement in English Literature. Published by George Willig, Philadelphia. Circa 1840. 2 pages of music and libretto. "By The Margin Of Fair Zurich's Water's. Aix a la Suisse. Composed by Alexander Lee and Sung With Unbounded Applause by Miss. S. Phillips." Published by J. Cole & Son, Baltimore, circa 1838. 3 pages of music and libretto, bottom third of page 3 is torn, but attached along hingeline and easily repairable. "Fairwell! By Thee Forsaken. Ballad. Composed by W.H. Herbert. Published by F.D. Benteen, Baltimore, Maryland, 1839. 2 pages of music and libretto. "Columbia the Land of the Brave. Written and Composed by David T. Shaw. sung by W.G. Plumer & D.T. Shaw, Boston, New York, and Philadelphia Concerts. Respectfully dedicated to John S. Du Solle. Arranged by T.A. Beckett Esq." Published by George Willig, Philadelphia, 1843. 3 pages of music and libretto with a pictorial title page vignette engraving of the U.S. Flag with 26 Stars!! "The Last Farewell or The heath is all lonely of drear-Love. Dedicated to Miss M.S___th by T.M.I." Published by George Willig, Jr., Baltimore, 1838. 2 pages of music and libretto. "The Lively Guitar. Romance. Sung by Master Wilkinson, Composed by Jas. McKenzie." Published by George Willig, Jr., Philadelphia. Circa 1840. 3 pages of music and libretto. Handwritten Music, 2 pages of music. "Major Hillen's Quick Step. by F. Buck". Composer signed in middle right column of page 2, please see the photo. "Columbus Callopade. Composed & respectfully dedicated to the Ladies of Columbus, Mississippi by Carl F. Jockel." Published by John F. Nunns, 210 Broadway, New York, 1844. -- 2 pages of music. "Ocean Wave Quick Step, As Performed By Dodsworth National Brass Band. Respectfully dedicated to Adjutant General Augustus Kimball, 2nd Regiment, N.Y.S.A. by his friend Allen Dodworth." Published by James L. Hewitt, New York, 1843. -- 2 pages of music. "Ethiopian Quadrilles, Danced and Sung by the Virginia Minstrels. Arranged by A. Nagerj Onyqjva." Price 50 cents. Published by Firth and Hall, J. Franklin Square, Baltimore, 1843. Some small and discreet antique pencilled writing on the page margins. 11 vignette engravings on Title page of Slaves and or Free Black men performing and involved in adventures, a tiny hole in the title page through the small vignette engraving in the lower left corner. The next 5 songs were part of the "Ethiopian Quadrilles" -- "Goin Ober De Mountin." -- 1 page of music -- "Jonny Boker." -- 1 page of music -- "De Old Jaw Bone." -- 1 page of music -- this page has in antique or contemporary handwriting of the day the names of those performing this song -- "Jumbo Jim" - 1 page of music -- "Jim Along Josey" -- 1 page of music "Havemeyer's Grand March. Composed for the Piano Forte. And Respectfully Dedicated to William F. Havemeyer, Mayor of the City of New York." by Frederick Doerinckel. Published by C.G. Christman, New York City, 1845. 2 pages of music. William Frederick Havemeyer (1804-1874) was a New York businessman and politician who served three times as the Mayor of New York City: from 1845-1846, 1848-1849 and from 1873 until his death in 1874. "Cumberland Guards Quick Step. Composed and respectfully Dedicated to the Officers and Members of the Corps." by M. Weisel. Published by George Willig, Philadelphia, 1840. 2 pages of music. "La Chilena Waltz. Composed and dedicated to S. Abbott Lawrence, Esq." by W.V. Wallace. Price 50 cents. Published by Firth & Hall, New York, 1844. Title page and 3 pages of music. "The Indians. Arranged for teh Piano Forte. Consisting of No.1, King Phillip's Quick Step; 2. Song of the Redman; 3. On-ka-hye-Waltz; 4. Osceola Qucik Step; 5. Keocuck Quick Step; 6. Black Hawk Quick Step; 7. Nahmeokee Waltz." Color Chromolithograph Title page by Thayer & Co, Lithographers, Boston. Published by Henry Prentiss, 33 Court Street, Boston, 1843. Price: 38 cents. Only the "Onkaye Waltz" was collected for this portfolio. So, color chromolithograph title page and 2 pages of music. "Fayette Legion Quick Step. Composed and Dedicated to Co. C.M. Clay" by W. Ratel. Published by George Willig, Philadelphia, 1844. 2 pages of music. "Grand Russian March for the Harp. Piano Forte or Harp & Piano Forte. With an Accompanement ad Libitum. For the Violin, Flue, Clarinet, French Horn or French Horn & Trumpet. Composed for His Majesty the Emperor Alexander." by C.P. Francis. Price: One Dollar. Published by George Willig, Phildelphia, 1828. Yes, 1828!! Just the title page! "Promenade Quick Step. As Performed by the Boston Brass Band, The Music by Auber. Arranged for the Piano Forte by Simon Knaebel." Price 25 cents. Published by Charles H. Keith, Boston, 1843. Pictorial title page and 2 pages of music. "The Warner Hall Waltz. Composed for the Piano Forte, and respectfully dedicated to Miss Ellen Clarke of Virginia." by Francis Buck. Published by C.G. Christman, 404 Pearl Street, New York City, 1844. Title page and 4 pages of music. Bound in dark brown Morocco Leather spine, binding, and corners with brown-black marbled covers. Gilt embossed title on the front cover on a red leather title band bordered by gilt filigree and gilt rule -- has the name "Miss M.J. Binford". Gilt title on spine "Music" and gilt rule on the spine. The volume has bumps to the corners and to the top and bottom of the spine, scuffing along the edges. The gilt on the spine is very worn. The book is tightly bound. The endpapers, front and back have several antique signatures and doodling or notes, mostly in graphite.

Typed Insert attached to back of cover indicating song titles, composers and page numbers. Bound Songbooks Volume 72 Imprints: New York, Providence, R.I., Boston Composers Title Page Attwood Humanity 89 Bagioli, Antonio, arrang, Deh senti pieta. from the opera of Elisa e Claudio, duet 19 " " Grand scena and rondo from the opera of Il Pirata 7 Ball, Wlliam The song of Chatelar to Mary Queen of Scots (vocal) 35 Bellini Tu vedrai la aventurata, aria from opera Il Pirata 25 Clifton, William arrang. The Carrier Dove (Piano) 81 Dahlmen Oh thou who dwellest (Vocal) 77 Fry. W.H. Gems from the Opera Leonara (Flute & Violin) 45 Harrison, D.R. Lady wear not that smile (Vocal/piano) 73 Hodson, Van Vleck, CA. O Give me but my arab steed, duet (Piano) 2 Meyer, C.H. Polanaise & trio (Piano) 42 Panormo, F.C. The Queen of Pussias and the Russian waltz (Piano) 70 Seger, James The fairies March (Piano) 86 Shaw, Oliver Hymn for Poland (Vocals) 62 " " Oakland waltz (Piano) 66 Notation on blank page: "John Pursell Cabinet Man Grantville" Title Page: Firth & Hall Occasional Selections of Celebrated Duets for Two performers on one Piano Forte 1. Family Overture 2. Egyptian Air 3. Fall of Paris 4. Beviamo 5. Rousseaus Dream 6. Marseilles Hymn 7. Rode's Air 8. Swiss Boy Var. 9. Air Diabelli 10. Hailstone Chorus 11. Gallenberg's Cotillion 12. Charmant Ruisseau 13, Brignal Banks 14. O Give me but my Arab Steed New York; Firth & Hall, No. 4 Franklin Square

Cover engraved " M.I. BLANDIN" The Old Arm Chair by Henry Russell He Doeth All Things Well, or My Sister I.B. Woodbury Pub. Geo. P. Reed The Grave of Bonaparte L. Heath Boston: Oliver Ditson 115 Washington St. The Watcher Dr. William Lardner Philadelphia: J.C. Smith 215 Chestnut St. The Mountainer's Farewell John C. Baker Boston: Keith's Publishing House 67 & 69 Court St. Will you come to my Mountain Home? Francis H. Brown New York: Firth, Hall & Pond 1 Franklin Sq and 239 Broadway The Lords of Creation Men We Call Philadelphia: A. Fiot 196 Chestnut St. Over the Mountain a Virginia Melody Boston: W.H. Oakes Wery Pekooliar or the Lisping Lover J. Blewitt New York: Firth & Hall O'er the Far Blue Mountain G.F. Cole G. Willig Baltimore Over There! Charles Gossin New York: Atwill's Music Repository The Mountain Bugle John H. Hewitt G. Willig Baltimore The Sailor Boy's Carol or the Alpine horn Boston: Oliver Ditson The Miller's Maid Boston: Oliver Ditson Thy Kingdom Come! Asahel Abbot New York: Firth Hall & Pond 239 Broadway I'm o'er young to marry yet Ale. Lee. New York: E.Riley & Co. 29 Chatham St. The Bride S. Nelson New York: Firth Hall & Pond 239 Broadway Away! Away we bound o'er the deep T.V. Wiesenthal New York: DuBois & Stodart 167 Broadway Angel's ever Bright & fair P.K. Moran New York: W. Dubois 126 Broadway I Remember How My Childhood Fleeted By Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald New York: Firth & Hall 239 Broadway The Last Beam is Shining New York: Firth & Hall 1 Franklin Square Prince Albert's Band March Stephen Glover New York: Firth & Hall 1 Franklin Square Hewitt's Quick Step T. Rebhun New York: Firth & Hall 1 Franklin Square La Fille di regiment Ferd. Beyer New York: Firth & Hall 1 Franklin Square Ocean Wave Quick Step Allen Dodworth New York: Firth, Hall & Pond 239 Broadway & 1 Franklin Sq. The Battle of Prague Kotzwara New York: Firth, Hall & Pond 1 Franklin Square The Favorite Scotch Air D. Ross New York: Firth & Hall 1 Franklin Square Speed the Plough New York: Firth & Hall 1 Franklin Square The Admired Ballad Lieber Augustine Josh. F. Reddie New York: Firth & Hall 1 Franklin Square Forget Me Not Waltz Fred, Grambs New York: F. Riley & Co. 297 Broadway Rise Sweiss Lad F. Kalkbrenner New York: Dubois & Stodard 167 Broadway Light May the Boat Row William A. King New York: Firth & Hall 1 Franlin Square Believe Me if All those endearing Young Charms Thos. Valentine New York: Firth & Hall 1 Franklin Square Fleuve du Tage G. Kiallmark New York: Firth & Hall 239 Broadway Home! Sweet Home T. Valentine New York: Firth & Hall 239 Broadway

Cover "MUSIC" Inside Cover note: Instrumental Music, vol. 85 Forbes Library Northampton Mass. Deposited by the Guardian of Mary D. Kingsley. Oct 23 1895 Overature to the Opera of Oberon, composed and Arranged for the Piano Forte With an Accompaniment for the Flute or Violin by Carl Maria Von Weber. New York: Firth & Hall One Franklin Square. Fantasia for the Piano Forte Introducing a favorite Swiss Air with Variations Composed expressly for and deidicated to Miss Willia by R. Andrews. London: Goulding & D'Almaine, 20. Soho Square. Stamped "Authors Property" and initialed "RA". The favorite Overture to the Opera of John of Paris for the pianoforte composed by A. Boieldieu. N. Tork Published at Bourne's Depository of Arts. 359 Broadway. Overture to the Favorite Opera of Don Giovanni for the Piano Forte Composed by Mozart. New York Published by Dubois & Stodart 167 Broadway. The Celebrated Overture to the Opera of La Dame Blanche Composed by A. Boieldieu. Philadelphia Published and Sold by Geo. Willig 174 Chestnut St. Price 50 cents. Thw Favorite Overture to Guillame Tell Composed by Rossini. New York, Bourne Depository of the Arts, 359 Broadway. Stamped " Sold By J.L. Hewitt, 137 Broadway N. York." Stamped " Sold By Hewitt & Og 88 Washington SQ Boston." Mozart's Overture to Figaro Arranged for the Piano Forte by J.N. Hummel. Published by T. Boosey & Co. Importers of Foreign Music 28 Holles Street, Oxford Street. Stamped " Sold By J.L. Hewitt, 137 Broadway N. York." Stamped " Sold By Hewitt & Og 88 Washington SQ Boston." Beethoven's Grand Waltz with Variations for the Piano Forte and respectfully dedicated to Miss Eliazabeth Dale by T. Segura. Philadelphia. Published and sold by G. Willig 171 Ches'S'. 1829 The Witches Dance Composed by Paganini arranged for the Piano forte by J. Moscheles. New York, Published by Hewitt, 137 Broadway. A Much admired Duett for two performers on one Piano Forte in which is introduced the admired air of Dolce Concento with Variations composed by T. Latour. Philadelphia Published & sold by G. Willig 171 Chesnut St. Grande Valse Heroique pour le Piano Forte Composee & Dediccae son Ami Monsieur F.W. Schmiet by G.P. Manouvrier. Philadelphia, Published by J. Edgar No.36 So. Sixth St: 1830. Grand Centennial March (picture from the State House from the Mall in Boston) as performed by the Boston Bands. Composed by Ch. Zeuner. New York, Bourne, Broadway. Stamped " Sold by J.L. Hewitt 137 Broadway N. York" Philadelphia Admired Quickstep, composed for the Piano Forte Expressly for Pupils by an Amateur. Philadelphia Pub. & Sold by Geo. Willig 171 Chesnut St. The celebrated Grand Waltz Composed for the Piano Forte by Beethoven. Philadelphia Pub. & Sold by Geo. Willig 171 Chesnut St. Etude Pour le Piano Forte En Quarante deux Exercises, par J.B. Cramer. A Bonn et Cologne Chez N. Simrock.

Cover inscribed " C.F. Smith" Vocal Music Volume 6 Typed/handwritten song list inside Sally in Our Alley Balad sung with distinguished applause by Mr. Templeton Composed by Henry Carey. oston: Oliver Ditson 115 Washington St. Old Tower A favorite Hunting Song. Composed by Mr. Shield, written by G, O.Keeef Esq. New York: Wm Dubois No 126 Broadway. Young Lochinvar from Marmion, A Tale of Trodden Field Composed by J. Mazzinghi. New York: Dubois O Take Me Back to Switzerland. Arranged for the Piano Forte by Hon. Mrs. Norton. Boston: Geo.P. Reed No 17 Tremont Row Dermot Astore. Sing by Mr. Dempster. Written by Mrs. Crawford and Composed by F.W.N. Crouch. New York: Firth Hall & Pond. My Mother Dear Ballad, written and composed by Samuel Lover Esq. Boston: G.P. Reed 17 Tremont Row He Led her to the Altar Ballad; written by Eliza Cook; composed by Jos.F. Duccan New York: Firth & Hall.1844. The Fairy Bells A ballad by The Hon. Mrs. Norton. New York: Hewitt & Jacques. The American NAtional Song of Liberty Written by Thomas Power Esq. Music Composed by John Paddon. Boston: Oliver Ditson. I Wish I'd a 1,000 a Year! Written Composed & dedicated by Permission to Charles Dickens Esq. by Alfred Morland. Boston: Geo. P. Reed. Long, Long Ago! A ballad composed by Th. H. Bayly Esq. Boston: Henry Prentiss Feast of the Roses, words by Thomas Moore Esq. Arranged for the Piano Forte. Philadelphia: George Willig. Love Not. Written by Mrs. Norton; composed for the Piano by Blockley. Boston: Geo. P. Reed. Teach o Tach me to forget. Written vy T.H. Bayley, Esq. The Music arranged by H.R. Bishop. Boston: C. Bradlee The Four Leaved Shamrock. Written and composed by Samuel Lover Esq. Oh Shall we go A Sailing? written by W.L. Bellamy Esq. Composed by M.W. Balfe. New York: J.L. & Co. Where, where is the Rover Ballad. Composed by Aleander Lee. New York: Dubois & Stodart The Brave Old Oak, written by H.F. Chorley Esq. Music by Edward J. Loder. Boston: C. Bradlee Phantom Chorus by Bellini Come with thy Lute, to the Fountain. J.P. Hullah. Boston: Geo. P. Reed Eveleens Bower by Sir John Stevenson, Nuc. Doc. New York: Wm. Dubois Go Thou and dream. Philadelphia: A. Fiot. 1838. Kathleen Mavourneen by E.J. Loder Arouse Ye Gay Comrades, written by Thomas Power, Esq; music composed by Jos. Philip Knight. Boston: Parker & Ditson. 1840. Here's a Health to Thee; poetry & melody by J.C. Drake. Philadelphia: Geo.Willig. 1831.

No cover; handwritten list of songs indicates 30 pieces. The Lament of the Blind Orphan Girl; poetry written by Allenroc; music composed by William B. Bradbury (Signed). New York: Atwill. 1847. The Orphan Ballad Singers Ballad arranged for the Piano by Henry Russell. Philadelphia: Lee & Walker. List. to the Convent Bells! Written and Composed by John Blockley. New York: Dubois & Stodart The Mountain Horn arranged for one or two voices. Words and music by E.A. Hosmer. Boston: G.P. Reed. 1848. Sweet May Has Come. Adapted by Philip F. Snyder Esq. Boston: G.P. Reed The Dream; words by Frederica Bremer; arranged by Karl Muller. New York: C.Holt The Magic Spell. C. v. Weber. New York: Firth & Hall. Gondoliers Midnight Serenade. Reissiger. New York: Firth & Hall. Expand Thy Wing. Methfessel. Boston: Geo. P.Reed Sister Since I met thee Last- Song written by Mrs. Hemans, composed by Stephen Glover. New York: Firth, Hall & Pond. The Mercy Seat, a favorite hymn by Oliver Shaw. 1836. Providence. The Burial of Mrs. Judson. Written by H.S. washburn Esq. Composed by L. Heath. The symphonies & accompaiments by George Hews. Boston: Oliver Ditson.1846. Trust in God, written and composed by J.Johnson Jr. Arranged for the piano by Wm. Tillinghast. Boston: G. P. Reed. 1847. The Sailor Boy's Last Dream; words by Dimond. Composed and Inscribed by I.B. Woodbury. Boston: C. Bradlee & Co. 1846. Moon Beams soft from Heaven Descending. Music by Henri Rohbock. Baltimore: G.Willig Jr. The Bird at Sea; written by Mrs. Hemans; composed by C. Meineke. Baltimore: G. Willig Jr. 1836. On Our Way Across the Sea. Boston: C. Bradlee. The Shepherd's Bride from Auber's Opera of Lestocq by J.A. Wade. New York:Dubois & Bacon. The New Year's Come. Poetry by Jonas B. Phillips Esq. Music by Joseph Philip Knight. New York: C.E. Horn Faintly Flow, Thou Falling River. Baltimore, F.D.Benteen. 1847. The Chameleon. Written and composed by Samuel Lover. New York: Firth & Hall. 1847. There's a Charm in the Spring Ballad. Words by Charles Dickens; music by John Hullah. New York: Firth & Hall. Long Years Have Passed My Willie Ballad. Composed by Theodore T. Barker. Boston: Geo. P. Reed. 1845. The Lament of the Alpind Shepherd Boy. Words by Alfred Wheeler Esq. Music adapted, and arranged by Francis H. Brown. New York: Firth & Hall. 1844. A Home in the Heaven with Thee. Composed by Theodore T. Barker. Boston: Geo. P. Reed. 1848. The Cotters Home; composed by L. Heath. Boston: Prentiss & Clark. 1847. Oh Take Not too Rudely the Rose; words by Thomas Power Esq. music composed by John C. Andres. Boston: Geo. P. Reed. 1844. The Leaf and the Fountain by Thomas Moore Esq; arranged by Henry R. Bishop. New York; E. Riley & Co. We Have Lived and Loved Together; composed by Henri Herz. New York: F. Riley & Co.

Sacred Music Vol. 2 My Boyhood's Home; Composed by W. M. Rooke. New York: S.C. Jollie Publisher When Other Friends Have Left Thee. Music composed by Mathien Schmitz. Philadelphia: George Willig. 1847. Friends and Home Ballad written by A.W. Hammond; composed by G. Barker. Boston: A.& J.P. Ordway. Simon the Cellarer written by W.H. Bellamy; Composed by John L. Hatton. London: Hart & Co. Take now this Ring 'tis Thine love. Arranged for two voices by Mr. W. Penson. New York: Willliam Hall & Son. 1835, Joys that we have Tasted. Baltimore: F.D. Benteen. 1843. I Once knew a Normandy Maid. Music by John Barnett. New York: F. Riley. My Sister Dear by Auber. Boston: E.H. Wade. The Master and Scholar. Adapted and arranged for the Piano Forte by C. E. Horn. Boston: E.H. Wade. Polly Hopkins & Tommy Tompkins arranged by John Laddon. Baltimore: G. Willig Jr. 1827. Gently Sighs the Breeze. Words by J. E. Carpenter. Music by Stephen Glover. New York: William Hall & Son. Seek not to know the future. Words by Miss S.C. Hopkins. Composed by M. Stacey Johnson. Boston: Oliver Ditson. Meet Me by Moonlight. R. Shrival. Philadephia: A. Fiot. 1842. No! Ne'er Can Thy Home Be Mine! Written and adapted by T.H. Bayly. Boston: E.H. Wade. Tread Lightly. Poetry by Thomas M. Newson. Music by Joseph P. Webster. New York: Firth Pond & Co. 1848. The Death of Ringgold. Poetry by Edward H. Davis. Music composed by Joseph W. Turner. Boston: H. Prentiss.1846. Sound the Loud Timbrel. Pucitta. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. Handwritten Music fo Auld Land Syne. 2nd Bass; 1st and 2nd Tenor. Handwritten Music for Decoration Hymn. E.F. Stewart. Friends we come with Hearts of Gladness. Words by Charles. Music by Adele. Boston: Oliver Ditson. 1857. Down by the Gate. Words by G.W. Birdseye. Composed by J. R. Thomas. Boston: G.D. Russell. 1863. The Lord Spake and Said. Composed by H. Millard. New York: S.T. Gordon. 1866. Come the bark is moving; Valse d'Adieu. Composed by Jane Sloman Torry. New York: Wm. Hall & Son. 1856.

Cover inscribed "Music" Title Page: PianoForte Music. New Bedford: Parsons & Co. 107 Union Street Binders, Blank-Book Manufacturers, and Dealers in Standard Books, Newspapers, Magazines, and all the Popular Publications oof the Day. Ever of Thee. I'm Fondly Dreaming. Words by George Linley. Music by Foley Hall. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. I'm a merry Zingara. Composed by M. W. Balfe. Boston: Oliver Ditson. Dreams, a reverie by H.C.L. Composed by Faustina Hasse Hodges. Boston: Oliver Ditson. Norah the Pride of Kildare. Composed by John Parry. Boston: Gilmore & Russell. The Stra of Home. Canthal. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. Departed Days. Song & Chorus by Wurzel (G.F. Root) Music arranged by L. Louis. 1857. Dreaming Ever Dreaming. Writtenand composed by Geo. F. Root. Boston: Russell & Tolman. I Cannot Sing to Night Ballad. Written and composed by Mrs. L.L. Deming. Boston: Geo. P. Reed. 1856. Bingen on the Rhine. Poetry by Hon. Mrs. Norton. Music by Judson I. Hutchinson. Boston: G.P. Reed & Co. 1850. Voices of the Night. Stephen Glover. Philadelphia: J.E. Gould The Long, Long Weary Day. Baltimore: Miller & Beacham. 1853. Somebodys Coming But I'll Not Tell Who. Written and composed by John C. Andrews. New York: Firth Pond & Co. 1849. Rock Me to Sleep Mother. Words by Florence Percy. Music by Ernest Leslie. Boston: Russell & Patee. What the Spirits did_in a Horn. Words by Frank Myrtle. Music by F.W. Smith. Boston: Russell & Richardson. 1858. Old Ironsides at Anchor Lay. Words by Geo. N. Morris. Music by B. Covert. Boston: Oliver Ditson. 1850. Is it Anybody's Business Ballad. Music by H.C. Morse. Louisville: G.W. Brainard. 1854. Lilly Dale Ballad. Written and composed by H.S. Thompson. Boston: Oliver Ditson.1852. The Bird at Sea written by Mrs. Hemans. Composed by C. Meinecke. Baltimore: G. Willig Junior. 1836. What is Home Without Mother by Alice Hawthorne. Philadelphia: Winner & Shuster. 1854. The Old School House. Words by Miss Lucy Randal. Music by T. Wood. New York: Firth, Pond & Co. 1854. Musing on Days Gone By. English words by William Brough. Adapted from Masini by German Reed. New York: William Hall & Son. Keeno Kimo. Arranged by A.Sedgwick. New York: William Hall & Son. 1854. Thou Hast Learned to Love Another. Charles Slade. Boston: Oliver Ditson. 1849. Katy Darling. Boston: Oliver Ditson. 1851. The Night Before the Bridal. Written by J.E. Carpenter. Composed by George Linley. Boston: Oliver Ditson. Cottage Music: Shells of Ocean. The Flower of the Flock-Lulu is Our Darling Pride. Arranged and partly composed by R.L. Sanford. Philadelphia: J.E. Gould. 1853. Mother! Thou Art the Dearest One. Adapted by G. Linley. Boston: Oliver Ditson. Gondellied. Compossed by Theodor Oesten. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. Showers of Gold by D. Krug. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. Twilight Reverie. Albert W. Berg. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. 1859. Trois Reveries pour le Piano: La Tremolo. Henry Rosellen. Boston: Oliver Ditson. The Midnight Waltz. Composed by W.V. Wallace. New York: Firth, Pond & Co. 1844. Dixie's Land. Charles Grobe. Op. 1250. New York: Firth, Pond & Co. 1860. Azala Polka. Composed by Ferd. Beyer. Boston: Oliver Ditson. Happy Family Polka. Composed by Francis H. Brown. New York: Firth Pond & Co. 1851.

Title: Duetts Inside cover not attached an alphabetical list of songs labeled "Vocal & Instrumental Music, v.69" May Queen by Henry C. Watson, Boston: Henry Prentiss The Shades of Eve are Falling by John Daniell, Boston: Geo. P. Reed Come with Me Beneath the Wave by Edward Collier, Boston: Henry Prentiss The Inchcape Bell by John Parry Jr., Boston: Oliver Ditson Give Me back my Heart by C.E. Horn Shall I Compare Thee? by C.E. Horn The Summer is Coming by C.E. Horn Love Comes and Goes like a Spell by C.E. Horn I'm Afloat, I's Afloat by John M. White, Boston: Henry Prentiss Il Secreto per esser Felici ( It is beter to Laugh than be sighing) by Donizetti, Boston: Oliver Ditson O Would I were a Boy Again by F. Romer; New York: Hewitt & Jaques Birds Who on the Joyous Wing by S. Nelson; Boston: Oliver Ditson Take Hence the Bowl by Henry R, Bishop; Boston: C. Bradlee O Love is Like a Rose by John C. Andrews; Boston: Oliver Ditson Oh Not for Me by Henry Oakey; New York: Firth & Hall I Beg You'll Not Suppose Miss Snooks by R. Smith; New York: E. Riley & Co. The Rosy Hours of Sprightly Youth by John Daniel; Boston: Henry Prentiss The American Girl by Charles F. Heuberer; Boston: Henry Prentiss There Crows a Bonnie Briar Bush by James Dewar; New York: Hewitt & Jaques Melody by Samuel Lover; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Merry Gondolier by Alexander Lee; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Mariner's Graveby Charles T. Martyn; New York: Charles E. Horn Di Tanti Pal Piti Come and Wander with Me by Auber; New York: Hewitt & Jaques The Winters Gone the Spring is Here by Maria B. Hawes; New York: Atwill Publisher We're Out Upon the Moonlit Wave by John H. Hewitt; Baltimore: G. Willig, Jr. When I First Heard the Convent Bell by Maria B. Hawes; New York: Atwill Publisher Shall I Sing You the Song by Augustus Meves; Boston: Oliver Ditson Spring is Coming by Carlo Bassini; Philadelphia: Geo. W. Hewitt & Co. Smile Upon Me Dearest by Auber; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Star of the Desert by Samuel Lover; New York: Atwill Publisher Soon I Shall Behold Thee by Herold; New York: Atwill Publisher The Carrier Pigeon by P.K. Moran; Boston: C. Bradlee None Remember Thee by Hon. Mrs. Norton; Boston: Oliver Ditson Oh Take Not Too Rudelt the Rose by John C. Andrews; Boston: Geo. P. Reed Oh Weep Not, Oh Weep Not by Henry Russell; Boston: Oliver Ditson Oh! Do Not Look So Bright and Blest by Thomas Moore, Esq.; New York: Atwill's Music Saloon Oh Tell Me Not of Future Peace by Mrs. G.; New York: C.T.Ceslain Sounding Billows; New York: Jas. L. Hewitt & Co. The Poor Man's Friend by Henry Russell; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Lass o'Cowrie by Francis H. Brown; New York: Atwill Publisher The Language of Flowers by Thomas Moore, Esq.; New York: Atwill Publisher Go Demand of Yon Light Zephyr by G. Donizetti; New York: Hewitt & Jaques The Merry Bugle by Mr. J. Jones; Boston: Oliver Ditson Angels of Peace and Gladness by Bellini; Boston: Oliver Ditson Ah! Believe Love's Holy Flame by A. Adam; Philadelphia: Ld. Meignen Sweet is the Thought, The Promise Sweet by W.C. Peters; Baltimore: G. Willig Jr. Thou Art Far Away at sea by Samuel Lover; Boston: Oliver Ditson To Day I'm Sixty Two by T. Bricher; Boston: H. Prentiss When This Enchantment I Behold by M.W. Balfe; Boston: O.Ditson Woman's Heart by M.W. Balfe; Boston: Oliver Ditson Highland Mary by L. Kozeluch; Boston: C. Bradlee Hail Columbia Happy Land; New York: Atwill Publisher Our Father's Hearth by S.B. Pond; New York: Firth & Hall Sunbeam of Summer by Bellinin; Boston: Parker & Ditson The Orphean Lyre by Mr. Wainwright; Boston: O. Ditson (2) The Reconciliation by Charles W. Glover; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Hours of Love When First We Met by M.W. Balfe; Boston: Henry Prentiss The Chain and the Ring by Samuel Lover; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Churchyard Wall by M.W. Balfe; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Chieftain's Halls by Miss Augusta Browne; Boston: Henry Prentiss The Gypsy's Invitation by Joseph Philip Knight; Boston: Parker & Ditson Am I Not Fondly Thine Own; New York: Atwill's Come Echo Catch My Song by C.M. Weber; Boston: Oliver Ditson Oh! Had I Jubals Lyre by Handel; Boston: Parker & Ditson Arm, Arm Ye Brave by Handel; Boston: Parker & Ditson Piercing Eyes by Haydn; Boston: Parker & Ditson Pleasing Pain by Haydn; Boston: Parker & Ditson Holy, Holy, Lord, God, Almighty by Handel; Boston: Parker & Ditson Honor and Arms by Handel; Boston: Oliver Ditson When Night Comes O'er the Plain by S. Nelson; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Tiger Couches in the Wood by Henry R. Bishop; Boston: Parker & Ditson Flora's Invitation by James B. Taylor; Boston: Henry Prentiss The Waves are Brightly. Lightly Dancing by T. Comer; Boston: C. Bradlee Oh! Boatman Row Me O'er the Stream by Mrs. Marion Dix Sullivan; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Free, The German Rhine by J.W. Hudson; Boston: Oliver Ditson Life as a Father pitieth his Children by Joseph Monds; Boston: Parker & Ditson Oh! Lull Me, Lull Me Charming Air by W.C. Peters; Philadelphia: Ld. Meignen Kate Kearney by a memeber of the Philadelphia Glee Association; Philadelphia: Kretschmar & Nunns My Sweet Dorabella by T. Philipps; Boston: Parker Ditson Song of the Gipsy's Bride by Balfe Chorus of Gypsey's by Balfe; New York: Atwill Tis Sad to Leave Our Father Land by Balfe; New York: Atwill The Heart Bow'd Down by M.W. Balfe; Boston: Oliver Ditson The Fair Land of Poland by M.W. Balfe; Boston: Oliver Ditson I'll Do Thy Bidding Mother Dear by M.W. Balfe; Boston: Oliver Ditson

Spine: Musical Library Inside the front cover is a list of music by author, alphabetical; Vocal and Instrumental Music, v. 17 The Tear of Gratitude Waltz by Nolcini (page torn) La Rose by J.C. Viereck; Philadelphia: Kretschmar & Nunns The Court Waltz by J. Strauss; Baltimore: F.D. Benteen Sliding Waltz ; Boston: C. Bradlee The Fairy Grotto and Fantoccinin Waltz by William Smith; Boston: Henry Prentiss Duke of Reichstadt's Celebrated Waltz; New York: Atwill's Music Saloon La Tarantule; New York: Firth & Hall Four Waltzes by Warzowski and Herz; Boston: Henry Prentiss Duke of Reichstadt's Celebrated Waltz; Boston: C. Bradlee La Violete; Philadelphia: George Willig Beethoven's Grand Waltz by T. Segura; Philadelphia: G. Willig Rosalie by Beethoven; Philadelphia: Fiot, Meignen & Co. Japonica by L.V. Beethoven; Boston: C. Bradlee The Celebtated ClaraWaltz by L. Van Beethoven; New York: Atwill Ask Not From Me by Edward L. White; Boston: Parker & Ditson To Greece we give our shining blades by Henry R. Bishop; Philadelphia: G.E. Blake The Ivy Green by Henry Russell; New York: James L. Hewitt The Sensible Man by John Smith; Boston: Parker & Ditson We Met! by Thomas H. Bayly, Esq.; New York: Bourne Depository of Arts The Sicilian Knight by Mrs. Austin; Baltimore: Geo.Willig Jr. Hours There Were by Joseph Wade; Boston: C. Bradlee The National Whig Songby William Hayden, Esq.; Boston: Parker & Ditson The Harrison Song by Sporle; Boston: Parker & Ditson The Penitent Loco Beauties of Sacred Music by John Snooks The Orphean Lyre; Boston: O. Ditson March from Fidelio by L. Beethoven; Philadelphia: A. Fiot The Prussian Infantry's Grand Parade March by Feigerl; Philadelphia: Geo. W. Hewitt Rail Road March by C. Meinecke; Baltimore: George Willig, Jr. Favorite Quick Step from the Wrecker's Daughter by Richard B. Taylor; Providence: S.T. Thurber Triumphal March by Beethoven; New York: Dubois & Bacon Venice March by Burgmuller; Philadelphia: A. Fiot Sonate by Louis van Beethoven by J. Moscheles: Bronsvic: J.P. Spehr Benedette sia la Madre by Francois Hunten; Philadelphia: George Willig Thema of Donizetti from the Opera Elisir D'Amore by Charles Czerny; New York: Dubois & Bacon Overture from the Marriage of Figaro by W.A. Mozart; Boston: H. Prentis