American composer and songwriter (1832–1884) best known for his work produced during the Civil War. Handwritten musical manuscript, unsigned, one page on a 10.5 x 3 sheet of lined music paper, no date. Work pens the music and lyrics to the tenor part of the nine-measure chorus of his famous song, titled “Marching thro' Georgia” in the upper left corner. Work writes, "Hurrah! hurrah! We bring the jubilee; Hurrah! hurrah! the flag that makes you free: So we sang the chorus from Atlanta to the sea, While we were marching thro' Georgia." In fine condition, with a few vertical creases and wrinkles. Inspired by Sherman's March to the Sea, Work wrote ‘Marching Through Georgia’ at the end of the previous year. Thanks to its lively melody, the song was immensely popular, its million sheet-music sales being unprecedented.
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