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  Description of the sufferings of those who were on board the Jersey and other prison ships in the harbour of New-York, during the struggle for our glorious independence. by an American who was a prisoner on board one of them.
  Date of publication:
  1781-1786
  

  Author(s):

  Freneau, Philip Morin, 1752-1832.
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  By Philip Freneau. For a discussion of the three known texts of this poem, see "A broadside of Freneau's The British Prison Ship," by Philip Marsh and Milton Ellis, in American literature, v. 10, no. 4, Jan. 1939, p. ...
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  By His Excellency Collonel Benjamin Fletcher captain general and governour in chief of His Majesties province of New-York, &c. A proclamation[.] Whereas it hath graciously pleased Almighty God to crown the constant great courage and conduct of our Most gracious Soveraign Lord King William during the war, with an honourable peace ... I have therefore thought fit to appoint, that Thursday the tenth day of March next ... and Thursday the twenty fourth day of the same moneth ... be kept solemn days of thanksgiving to Almighty God ... Given at New-York, the 26th day of Februrary ... annoq; Domini 1697 [1698 N.S.]
  Date of publication:
  1697-1698
  

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  New York (State). Governor (1692-1698 : Fletcher). and Fletcher, Benjamin, 1640-1703.
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  Signed: Ben. Fletcher. God save the King. Royal arms at head of title.
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  The Maids ansvver to the batchelors ballad. Or, Love without remedy. Thou scriber! unto whom the vulgar crew ... To the tune of; No more silly cupid: or, The Duke of Monmouth's jig.
  Date of publication:
  1678-1685
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  "With allowance, by Ro. L'Estrange." Date of publication suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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  The True lovers joy or, A dialogue between a seaman and his love.
  Date of publication:
  1670-1696
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  "To a new tune much in request." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Illustrated with 3 cuts. Reproduction of original in the Glasgow University Library.
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  A Warning for all worldlings to learn to dye. The tune is, The ladies fall.
  Date of publication:
  1663-1674
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Illustrated with 1 cut. Right half of sheet contains "The second part to the same tune:" Reproduction of original in the Glasgow University Library.
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  The bleeding lovers lamentation: or, Fair Clorindas sorrowful complaint for the loss of her unconstant Strephon. To the tune of, The ring of gold. Licensed according to order.
  Date of publication:
  1688-1692
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Item at A5:2[27] imperfect: trimmed and stained. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  The bonny bruicked lassie she's blew beneath the eye.
  Date of publication:
  1600-1699
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Caption title. Place and date of publication conjectured from internal evidence. Reproduction of original in: National Library of Scotland.
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  The case of the town of Great-Yarmouth in Norfolk, against South-Town
  Date of publication:
  1698-1699
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Caption title. Publication data suggested by Wing. Imperfect: print fade with some loss of text. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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  The country lovers conquest. In winning a coy lass ..., To a pleasant new tune, very much in use.
  Date of publication:
  1661-1674
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Contains 2 illustrations. Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow Library.
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  The crafty barber of Debtford You Debtford women all beware of this same crafty barber: for when he gets between your arms there he takes up his harbour. Tune of, Daniel Cooper.
  Date of publication:
  1685-1688
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Verse: "Come and hear my pleasant song ..." Place and date of publication from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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  The crafty maids approbation. Wherein she shows either black or brown, tis mony makes them straight go down, when pritty girls that gold has none, their fortunes is still to lye alone. To the tune of, A fig for France.
  Date of publication:
  1678-1680
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.) Contains 5 illustrations. Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow Library.
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  A courtly new ballad of the princely wooing of the fair maid of London, by King Edward. The tune is, Bonny sweet Robin.
  Date of publication:
  1684-1686
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Imperfect: sheet cropped with some loss of print. Place and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Contains 4 illustrations. Right half sheet contains "The Fair maid of Londons answer to King Edwards wanton Love." ...
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  The courtier
  Date of publication:
  1687-1700
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  In verse: "A milk-white rogue immortal and unhang'd ...". Caption title. Date of publication suggested by Wing. First 4 lines adapted from first 4 lines of Dryden's "Hind and the panther", published in 1687. Reproduction ...
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  The dispairing youths grief crowned with joy and happiness, by the return of his dear love. Forsaken lovers thus complain, nay, and for death will call; but when their loves return again, amends is made for all. To the tune of, Black and sullen hour. This may be printed, R.P.
  Date of publication:
  1686-1688
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Adieu my dear whom I adore ..." Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  The English seamans resolution, or, the loyall subjects undaunted valour: Plainly demonstrating the justness of his cause, incouraging [sic] his friends, to daunt his foes: for king and countrey, in the seas he'l perish, to tame the rebells, and make England flourish. To the tune of, I prethee love turn to me. Or, When this old cap was new.
  Date of publication:
  1663-1665
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Contains 4 illustrations. Place and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) "With allowance." Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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  The London lads lamentation to Cupid. Or; VVhen shall I my true-love have? All young men must to Cupids power submit, courage and wisdom, vertue too, & wit: none can his mighty power & charm withstand he, like young beauty, always will command: and here young maidens easily may find, how apt young-men are to be true & kind such constancy in them could scarce be found should men go search the universe all round. To an excellent new tune, sung at the court. This may be printed, R.P.
  Date of publication:
  1685-1688
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Cloes face is heav'n to me ..." Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  The seamans folly in marrying one so quickly; and for which he has cause to repent at leisure. Tune of, Cloris awake. / Written by Joseph Martin.
  Date of publication:
  1685-1690
  

  Author(s):

  Martin, Joseph, fl. 1685-1700.
  Description:
  Date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "There was a stout seaman ..." Imperfect: trimmed, affecting imprint; item at A6:1[533] mutilated and very dark. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  A most godly and comfortable ballad of the glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, how he triumpheth over death, Hell and sin, whereby we are certainly perswaded of our rising againe from the dead. The tune is, Rogero.
  Date of publication:
  1658-1664
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Contains 1 illustration. Right half-sheet contains: The second part to the same tune. Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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  A Most notaple [sic] example of an ungracious son, who in the pride of his heart denyed his own father, and how God for his offence turned his meat into loathsome toads. To the tune of, Lord Darby.
  Date of publication:
  1658-1664
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Contains 2 illustrations. Place and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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  A most notable example of an ungracious son, who in pride of his heart denyed his own father, and how God for his offence turned his meat into loathsome toads. To the tune of, Lord Derby.
  Date of publication:
  1663-1674
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Contains 2 illustrations. Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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  The countrey peoples felicity. Or, A brief description of pleasure. Shewing the ready way of sweet content ... To a dainty new tune, called The hay-makers mask.
  Date of publication:
  1641-1661
  

  Author(s):

  L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680?
  Description:
  Signed at end: L. P. Attributed to Laurence Price by Wing (2nd ed.) Contains 4 illustrations. Date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.) Right half-sheet contains: The second to the same tune. Reproduction of original ...
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  The praise of saylors here set forth, with the hard fortunes which do befall them on the seas, when land men sleep safe on their beds. To a pleasant new tune.
  Date of publication:
  1658-1664
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Contains 3 illustrations. Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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  A potion for an apothecary, or, The apothecaryes portion, this ditty doth concern a matter rare ... To the tune of, Old flesh.
  Date of publication:
  1646-1680
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Contains 3 illustrations Date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Right half-sheet contains: The words that were written in the counterfeit letter, as if they came from her brother out of the country. Reproduction of ...
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  Robin Hood and the bishop. Shewing how Robin Hood went to an old womans house, and changed cloaths with her to escape from the bishop: and how he robbed him of all his gold, and made him sing mass. To the tune of, Robin Hood and the stranger.
  Date of publication:
  1674-1679
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Includes 2 illustrations. Place and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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  Robin Hood newly reviv'd. To a delightful new tune.
  Date of publication:
  1682-1700
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Contains 1 illustration. Right half-sheet contains: The second part, to the same tune. Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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  Robert Muirheads. lament. To a pleasant new tune.
  Date of publication:
  1641-1700
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Caption title. Reproduction of original in: National Library of Scotland.
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  A Worthy example of a vertuous wife, who fed her father with her own milk, being condemned to be starved to death, and afterwards pardoned by the emperour. The tune is Flying fame.
  Date of publication:
  1658-1664
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Contains one illustration. Without music. Imperfect: faded. Date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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  The city caper: or' The Whetstones-Park privateer. Being a true relation how a small she pickaroon lately sail'd from the park, and crusing abroad in the night, seiz'd on a rich marchant-man, whom she tempted to board her, and then she disabl'd his ship, took all his cargo, spoil'd his tackle, and burnt his rudder, &c. Tune of, Captain Digby's farewel.
  Date of publication:
  1670-1696
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Verse: "The Jenny a small pickaroon in the park ..." Place, date of publication, and publisher's name from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library. Adamnote Reproduction of original in ...
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  Cupids victory over the virgins hearts or, Love in its colours. When Cupid's dart does pierce the heart of a fair youthful maid; she's forc'd to bend, and not contend, his laws must be obey'd. To a pleasant new play-tune; or, The maids a washing themselves. This may be printed, R.P.
  Date of publication:
  1685-1688
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Imprint suggested by Wing. Verse: "Where's my shepherd (my love) hey-ho ..." Imperfect: cropped, with loss of imprint. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  The dumb lady; or, No, no, not I; I'le answer. To the tune of, the doubtful virgin, or the new Borey, or Will you be a man of fashion.
  Date of publication:
  1682-1690
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Underneath a little mountain ..." Item at A5:2[95] imperfect: trimmed. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library and the British Library.
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  Beauty's cruelty: or, The passionate lover. An excellent new play-song much in request, to a play-house tune.
  Date of publication:
  1682-1700
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  "Licensed according to order." Contains 1 illustration. Date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.) Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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  The Scotch wedding: or, A short and pretty way of wooing. When as complexions do agree, and all things they are fitting; why should the time prolonged be, be quick and mind your knitting. To a new northern tune, much us'd at the theatres. With allowance.
  Date of publication:
  1676-1695
  

  Author(s):

  D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723.
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  Attributed to D'Urfey by Wing. Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "In January last, upon ..." Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  The love-sick maid quickly revived. Within the prime time of the Spring, vvithin a meadow she did sing; and solemnly these words she said, I fear that I shall dye a maid: but her sweetheart in ambush lay, and heard the words that she did say; as in this ditty you may hear if that you please but to give ear. Tune is, What shall I do, shall I dye for love, &c. Or, the Hay-makers.
  Date of publication:
  1670-1696
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "As I was walking forth of late ..." Trimmed. Item at A6:2 imperfect: stained. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  The lover's tragedy; or, Parents cruelty. To the tune of, Charon make hast and carry me over.
  Date of publication:
  1685-1688
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place and date of publication from Wing (2nd ed.) Contains 2 illustrations. "This may be printed, R. P." Reproduction of original in: University of Glasgow. Library.
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  The old woman's resolution: or, A dialogue betwixt Jack Drumbold and his Old Granny Gregory; who vow'd she would marry though fourscore years and ten because she would shoe her horse round. To the tune of I marry and thank ye too: Licensed according to order.
  Date of publication:
  1688-1692
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Verse: "There was an old woman then ..." Date, place of publication, and publishers' names from Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University, Houghton Library.
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  The nevv way of marriage. Or, A pleasant contract between John and Kate. Marriage that simple contract still doth bind, and mittigate the freedom of the mind: Kate for prevention of that endless strife, will be a mistris rather then a wife. To a pleasant new tune. With allowance.
  Date of publication:
  1670-1696
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Verse: "Dearest do ..." Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  The forc'd marriage. Or, vnfortunate Celia. When old fools do a wooing go to those who are young-girls, they court their cruel foes, the old man sees he can't prevail with tongue, but finds t[h]at young ones, love to sport with young: he to the virgins parents makes redress, and doth the n[u]mber of his bags express; which takes away her fathers heart by stealth, he weds her not to him, but to his wealth. VVhich being done, she loaths his weak embraces, and throws herself on ruinous disgraces. Tune, Since Celia's my foe.
  Date of publication:
  1676-1685
  

  Author(s):

  Pope, Walter, d. 1714.
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  Verse: "To what great distress ..." Signed: By VV.P. [i.e. Walter Pope]. Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Trimmed. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  Reasons humbly offered to the consideration of Parliament, why stock-fish and live eels should be imported into England: Notwithstanding the same being at present prohibited by the act, which prohibits the importation of Irish cattle and forreign fish.
  Date of publication:
  1679-1680
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament.
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  Reproduction of original in: University of London. Library.
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  [T]he Maidens frollick: or, [A brief] relation how six lusty lasses has prest full fourteen taylors on the backside of St. Clements, and other adjacent places. [T]o the tune of an Orange.
  Date of publication:
  1686-1692
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  "Licensed according to order." Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Contains four illustrations. Imperfect: cropped with some loss of print; missing letters and words in ms. on item. Reproduction of original ...
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  The wounded lover's lamentation to Silvia. To an excellent new tune, sung at court.
  Date of publication:
  1685-1688
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Contains three illustrations. "This may be printed, R.P." Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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