Root, George F. (George Frederick), 1820-1895 [Letter and lyrics of Root's song "Tramp, tramp, tramp the boys are marching"]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02467.22 Author/Creator: Root, George F. (George Frederick), 1820-1895 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 7 June 1895 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 25.1 cm Order a Copy
Root, an American songwriter, thanks Mr. Massett for poems, and transmits the lyrics of "Tramp," a song that became popular during the Civil War.
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