Citation - Independent Ledger: 1780.05.22

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Index Entry Lyric, topical [beg] There was, and a very great fool 
Location London 
Citation
IL.780.012
22 May 1780:41 (2/102)
From the Westminster Courant,
A MERRY SONG ABOUT MURDER.
There was, and a very great fool,
Who fancy'd all subjects were slaves;
Who endeavour'd at absolute rule,
By th' help of a parcel of knaves.
New cutting of throats was his joy,
And making red rivers of blood;
A fine button his favourite toy;
Tho' his habits were not very good.
   Tol lol de.
. . . [4 more verses]


Generic Title Independent Ledger 
Date 1780.05.22 
Publisher Draper and Folsom 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1780 
Bibliography B0018205
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