To the Memory of
Col. E. E. Ellsworth
who fell at Alexandria, Va., May 24th 1861
[Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth (April 11, 1837 – May 24, 1861) ]

'I am perfectly content to accept
whatever my fortune may be, confident that
He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow, will
have some purpose even in the fate of one like me."

Ed. Mendel, Lith., Chicago.

Col. Ellsworth Reqiem March
by A. J. Vaas.
Published by Root & Cady, Chicago.
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To the Memory of Col. E. E. Ellsworth
"Sadly the Bells Toll the Death of the Hero" (24 May 1861)
Song
Words by E. A. S.
Music by A. Birt Tobey

Chicago: A. Judson Higgins, Chicago.
Plate No. 654
[Source: b2053@UNC]

1. Sadly the bells toll the death of the hero,
Hoarsely the cannon booms o’er the sad wave,
Heavily droops the fair flag of his country
Dearer to him than the life which he gave.
The Stars and the Stripes from dishonor to save.

2. Fresh as the morn of his fame waves the laurel,
Wet by a lifeblood still sparkling with youth,
O’er his still grave where the din of our battles
Wakes not the victim of cowardly ruth;
Sleep sleep fearless champion of freedom and truth.

3. Zouaves to the combat, Zouaves rush on to glory;
Ellsworth’s young blood marks the steep path of fame,
Ellsworth! the battle cry, lo! he lies gory,
Let your bright swords carve a niche for his name:
Aye Traitors! his blood seals the day of your shame!