Lot 49
Root, George Frederick (1820-1895) American composer and teacher. He founded the New York Normal Institute for the training of music teachers (1853), as well as the music-publishing firm of Root & Cady. Autograph musical quotation signed ("Geo. F. Root"), one page, 6¼ x 4 in., Chicago, February 1892. On two separate treble clefs, Root has penned the refrain from his famous battle song: "Yes, we'll rally 'round the flag, boys, We'll rally once again!" "The Battle Cry of Freedom" was Root's second Civil War song, written just hours after he had read Lincoln's proclamation calling for troops (1861). The song was often sung as Union soldiers marched into battle.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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