Citation - Boston Chronicle: 1770.02.08

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Index Entry Lyric, topical [beg] You vile pack of vagabonds, what do you mean? 
Location Boston 
Citation
BC.770.015
5-8 Feb 1770:472 (169)
Messrs. Mein and Fleeming.  The Song inserted in your
Chronicle of the 25th ultimo, I am informed was intended to
have been sung at a late "well disposed" meeting, with a
small addition, which, together with the song, is, as
follows
  You vile pack of vagabonds, what do you mean?
     What do you mean.
  I'll maul ye rascallions,
  Ye tatter demallions,
  If ever you come within reach of my cane.
  So pray come away, come away, come away.
  Such cursed assurance,
  Is past all endurance,
  . . . [17 more lines]


Generic Title Boston Chronicle 
Date 1770.02.08 
Publisher Mein and Fleeming 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1770 
Bibliography B0001754
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