"The Minute Gun at Sea"

sheet music

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & SHEET MUSIC
King, M. P.; Sharpe, R. S.; Firth & Hall
USA, NY, New York
1832-1847
paper
12-5/8 x 9-7/8 in.

Sheet music. Printed at top "THE MINUTE GUN AT SEA./ a Favorite/ DUETT./ Composed by/ M. P. KING.". Published New York by Firth & Hall, 1 Franklin Sq. (in business circa 1832-1847). Words by (unascribed) R. S. Sharpe (per donor). 2 attached pages. Vignette at top of sailor on deck lighting cannon. According to donor, words emphasize "the Coast Guard's readiness and heroism as monitors of shipping". See correspondence file for further notes. See similar items 1992.20.4, 1997.87.6, 1997.113.6, 1999.8.13, 2000.71.5, 2003.44.2, 2003.53.8, 2004.61.34-35.


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