Hall's quick step: As performed by the Boston Brigade Band. Composed and arranged by T. Bricher. Respectfully dedicated to Orderly John H. Hall by the Greys.

Lithographic cover illustration by Thayer after R. Cooke: single figure of a young soldier above whom an eagle holds a banner inscribed "semper paratus." Below the figure is a still life of various military accoutrements with the initials "C.G." inscribed on the gun powder barrels. The still life is arranged around a cartouche which frames a see-through view of a U.S.military encampment.