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II : Mason and Slidell : A Yankee Idylle JONATHAN TO JOHN It don't seem hardly right , John When both my hands was full , To stump me to a fight , John ,Your cousin , tu , John Bull ! Ole Uncle S. sez hc , “ I guess We know it now ...
II : Mason and Slidell : A Yankee Idylle JONATHAN TO JOHN It don't seem hardly right , John When both my hands was full , To stump me to a fight , John ,Your cousin , tu , John Bull ! Ole Uncle S. sez hc , “ I guess We know it now ...
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Ef I turned mad dogs loose , John , On your front - parlor stairs , Would it jest meet your views , John , To wait an ' sue their heirs ? Ole Uncle S. scz he , “ I guess , I on'y gucss . " scz he , “ Thet cf Vattel ? on his tocs fell ...
Ef I turned mad dogs loose , John , On your front - parlor stairs , Would it jest meet your views , John , To wait an ' sue their heirs ? Ole Uncle S. scz he , “ I guess , I on'y gucss . " scz he , “ Thet cf Vattel ? on his tocs fell ...
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Why talk so dreffle big , John , Of honor when it meant You didn't care a fig , John , But jest for ten per cent ?! Ole Uncle S. sez he , “ I guess He's like the rest , ” scz he : “ When all is done , it's number one Thet's nearest to ...
Why talk so dreffle big , John , Of honor when it meant You didn't care a fig , John , But jest for ten per cent ?! Ole Uncle S. sez he , “ I guess He's like the rest , ” scz he : “ When all is done , it's number one Thet's nearest to ...
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WILLIAM BRADFORD 15901657 | 14 |
ANNE BRADSTREET 1612?1672 | 21 |
EDWARD TAYLOR 1645?1729 | 35 |
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