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Hickman, George, fl. 1862 [Letter on song sheet: "If I should fall in the glorious cause of liberty"]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08448 Author/Creator: Hickman, George, fl. 1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 22, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Order a Copy

Written on red, white and blue songsheet. Accompanied by two clippings.

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