| 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 |