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The melody was later (late 19th century?) adopted as a spiritual with the words "When he calls me I will answer!" Cf. Jones, C.K., Francis Johnson, p. 250."Composed by Francis Johnson & performed by his band at the tomb of Washington during the visit to that place by the L.A. Corps of Washington Grays, February 22nd 1832."T.p. illustration: vignette showing Washington's tomb, with a hand-written inscription on plaque: "Washington Family -- I am the resurrection and the life."For piano.Inscription: Presented to Miss Sabina Simons by Capt. S. York.In Francis Johnson box.ACQ:MU-202.

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