Citation - Massachusetts Spy-Worcester: 1778.06.18

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Index Entry Ballad [t] [beg] Give ear to my song, I'll not tell you a story 
Location London 
Citation
MS-W.778.013
18 Jun 1778:41 (372)
From the London Evening-Post
THE HALCYON DAYS OF OLD ENGLAND: 
Or the Wisdom of Administration demonstrated: A Ballad.
To the tune of - Ye Medley of Mortals.
Give ear to my song, I'll not tell you a story,
This is the bright aera of old England's glory
And tho' some may think us in pitiful plight
I'll swear they're mistaken, for matters go right.
Sing tantararara wise all, wise all,
Sing tantararara wise all!
. . . [8 more verses follow]


Generic Title Massachusetts Spy-Worcester 
Date 1778.06.18 
Publisher Haswell, Anthony 
City, State Worcester, MA 
Year 1778 
Bibliography B0021816
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