Palo Alto grand march / composed and respectfully dedicated to the memory of Major Ringold [sic] by Thomas H. Chambers ; arranged by S. Bassford
Creator
Chambers, Thomas H., composer
Contributor
Sarony & Major, lithographer Bassford, S. W. (Samuel W.), arranger Birch, Thomas, active 1820-1867, engraver Vanderbeek, William, publisher Last, Jay T., collector
For piano. ; Title from cover. ; "Lith. of Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St. N. York." ; Illustrated title page in white and black lithograph of officer on horse (presumably Major Ringgold) in center, eagle with wings outspread, four vignettes of scenes of the battle around center figure. ; Dedicatee's name on title page should read: Major Ringgold. ; "Birch Engr." at bottom of 3rd unnumbered page.
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Source
Jay T. Last Collection Sheet Music Military Mex.- Amer. War N-Z T19 7 The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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