'Oh my vessel's on the say says the shan van voght
And I do not know what to say says the shan van voght.'
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Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Robert Louis Stevenson
From the 1806-1840 Commonplace book of an unknown reader. Transcription of the traditional story of the 'Sportsman and the Countryman', beginning 'A sportsman had been out all day with his Gun, and was wending his way homeward greatly dissatisfied...'
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Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: anon
From the 1806-1840 Commonplace book of an unknown reader. Transcription of 'A Conservative Song, to the tune of "There's nae luck about the House"', beginning 'How happy we, the sun and moon/ Are placed so very high...' At the end of the song is written "Essex Standard, Feb. 2 1833"
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: anon Print: Newspaper
From the 1806-1840 Commonplace book of an unknown reader. 'These very pretty rhymes were written in the times of Elizabeth and James!!'. Follows a transcription of 'The Old Courtier', beginning 'An old song made by an aged fate,/ Of an old worshipful Gentleman that had a great estate...' and 'The Young Courtier', beginning 'Like a flourishing young gallant, newly come to his land'.
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Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: anon
From the 1806-1840 Commonplace book of an unknown reader. Transcription of 'Ballad "The old English Gentleman" sung by Mr Phillips, May 10th 1833 - at Mr Anderson's concert', and beginning 'We sing you an ancient song, which was made in ancient days...'
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Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: anon
