Citation - Norwich Packet: 1774.12.22

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Index Entry Derry Down [t], tune of lyric [beg] Expences of war, and corruptions 
Location London 
Citation
NP.774.080
15-22 Dec 1774:41 (2/64)
From a late London paper.
SONG, TO THE TUNE OF DERRY DOWN.
I.
The expences of war, and corruptions of peace,
Are the same to all people, their taxes near cease;
That the poor are distrest, we all know to be true:
So d--n the old parliament, heigh! for a new!
  Derry down.
. . . [3 verses with burden "Derry down."]


Generic Title Norwich Packet 
Date 1774.12.22 
Publisher Robertson, Alexander and James, and Trumbull, John 
City, State Norwich, CT 
Year 1774 
Bibliography B0032937
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