Composed in honor of of Major Samuel Ringgold hoinoring the event of his death in the Mexican American war in 1846.Samuel B. Ringgold (1796 – May 11, 1846) was an artillery officer in the United States Army who was noted for several military innovations which caused him to be called the "Father of Modern Artillery." He was also, according to some records, [citation needed] the first U.S. officer to fall in the Mexican–American War, perishing from ...wounds received at the Battle of Palo Alto. (from Wikipedia)One 1847 piece of sheet music, printed in New York, published at Atwil at 201 Broadway, 4 pages (including covers), The composer was Samuel W. Bassford illustrated front cover, good condition, moderate age wear. Scarce, nicely illustrated sheet music Mexican American War memorabilia.