Prompted by: Tune Req: Irish Tune from Daniel Boone Series and what are the earliest references for Ireland & North America:

“CHARLESTON, March 16
Hybernian Society
...After dinner, the subjoined TOASTS were drank with much enthusiasm, accompanied by the enchanting melody of a Select Band of Music (under the direction of Mr. Gallagher) that made each heart respond with delight to the native strains of Erin:
...13. The Army and Navy of the U. States.
                        Garyone.”
[Alexandria Gazette, Commercial & Political, 31 March 1813]