Song sheet: GOOD WILL HOSE SONG. Air--Jessie, the Flower of Dumblane.
[Philadelphia]: [Thomas M. Scroggy], 1860s. First Edition. Four verses, in part: "The 'Bleeders' of fighting so often have boasted, But still when we meet them, they never will stand .... The think they are spunky and so very knowing, By threat'ning to whip all the Marshal's Police .... Here's to the Tormentors, so galland and clever, In fighting their foes they will ever stand still...." Typographic ornamental border.. 6" x 5". Sealed in archival mylar. Very Good. Item #039802
[Wolf, American Song Sheets, 788.] This song refers to the Philadelphia fire-company riots of the 19th century, which led the City Council to eliminate the volunteer fire-company system.
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