Three verses and a chorus, in part: "Just before the battle, Mother, I was drinking mountain dew; But when I saw the Rebels marching, Unto the rear I quickly flew." Scrollwork border. 9.5" x 6". Sealed in archival mylar. [Wolf, American Song Sheets, 1835--variant.].

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Song sheet: SKEDADDLING SONG. A Parody on "Just Before the Battle."

Publisher

A.W. Auner's Printing Office, Philadelphia

Publication Date

1860

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

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