Violin Without A Master

[Al Smitley]

Wes Merchant, I believe that the tune book you brought to Antietam that was missing the front and back covers is "Violin Without A Master", published in 1850 by Oliver Ditson......Not to be confused with "Howe's Violin Without A Master".   At least I find "Kentucky Reel" on page 23 and "The Heart Bowed Down" on page 47 as does your book.   I think I may have all the pages, the last tune being the 4th and 5th part of Cotillon No. 8 Opera Sett, on page 79.  I can send a copy of the front cover as soon as I resolve the problems with my printer/scanner.  It certainly looks as though my copy came from a printout from an online tunebook but I cannot find it.

[Wes Merchant]

Thanks Al for checking and yes it would be great to have the cover. I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to do some tunes with you next year.