- Attributed to
- Miller, Lindley, American, 1834 - 1864
- Printed by
- Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments, 1863 - 1865
- Subject of
- 1st Arkansas Regiment Volunteer Infantry (African Descent), 1863 - 1866
- Date
- 1864
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 1/2 × 4 1/8 in. (19.1 × 10.5 cm)
- Description
- This sheet of paper contains printed lyrics for "Song of the First of Arkansas." The song is set to the tune of the Methodist hymn "Say, Brothers, Will You Meet Us." The lyrics were printed by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments. The reverse of the paper is blank.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcription Available
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Documents and Manuscripts
- Type
- songs
- Topic
- Emancipation
- Military
- Popular music
- Slavery
- U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.174.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




