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“Grafted into the Army” sheet music, 1862

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"Grafted into the Army" sheet music, 1862


Adopted by

Elinore Sommerfeld

In honor of 

Tom Sommerfeld

for Christmas 2021

“Grafted into the Army” sheet music

Words & Music by Henry C. Work. Published by Root & Cady, 95 Clark St., Chicago. (1862).

Lyrics excerpt: “Our Jimmy has gone for to live in a tent, They have grafted him into the army… I told them the child was too young, alas! At the Captain’s forequarters they said he would pass….”

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