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NYGWPB.753.014
12 Mar 1753:31 (528)
I send you a little piece of verse that I have met with in
my walks; which, as it seems to be a novelty, and that you
are not at present, very plenty of other novelties, may,
perhaps, gain a place in your paper. . .
But I have another piece of news for you. 'Tis talked that
there are other strangers, Indians, in town, who are not
dumb, but can speak and sing too; and they are said to have
some of their peace songs along with them. Prithee, will
you enquire into this, and try to get copies of those Indian
songs, which I suppose are translate, and if there be any
good in them, afford them as a curiosity to the public.
DUMB BETTY, A NEW-YORK SONG.
Dumb Betty is now much thought on by the town,
She goes neat and clean, with her hoops and new gown:
When ever her mistress say, "Betty, bestir,"
She set to her work, without any demurr.
. . . [7 verses]
Note, that copies of the Indian songs, above mention'd, have
been obtain'd, and to'morrow will be published, together
with other pieces, relating to the Indian nations: To which
is subjoin'd, a letter to the principal ladies of the
province and city of New-York. Price one shilling.
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