The advance of the Gunboats up the river to New Berne, N. Carolina. Passing the Barricade
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Sheet Music for the Song Battle Cry of Freedom with Confederate Lyrics
- ca. 1864
Description
The original lyrics of “The Battle Cry of Freedom” were written by George Root and supported the Union. Composer H. L. Schreiner and lyricist W. H. Barnes adapted the song for the Confederacy.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Court of Claims.
National Archives Identifier: 3819352
Full Citation: Sheet Music for the Song Battle Cry of Freedom with Confederate Lyrics; ca. 1864; Records of the U.S. Court of Claims,. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/sheet-music-for-the-song-battle-cry-of-freedom-with-confederate-lyrics/, April 5, 2026]
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