Citation - Connecticut Courant: 1778.06.09

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Index Entry Ballad [t] [beg] Give ear to my song, I'll not tell you a story 
Location London 
Citation
CC-H.778.011
9 Jun 1778:41 (698)
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.
I.
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!
[chorus] Sing tantarrarara wise all, wise all
Sing tantarrarara wise all!
. . . [8 verses]


Generic Title Connecticut Courant 
Date 1778.06.09 
Publisher Watson and Goodwin 
City, State Hartford, CT 
Year 1778 
Bibliography B0012889
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