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"The Charleston Tragedy : A New Song, Founded on facts relative to a late Murder committed in the City of Charleston, South Carolina, which Tragedy ought to be pasted on the walls of every house in America." 40 verses, 4 lines each; "The Book Seller's Dream, A New Song.--Tune, Sweet William of Plymouth," 42 verses, 4 lines each. Folio, repaired at folds, portion of text of first four verses of "Tragedy" torn away. Printed for Amos Taylor, the Author, Travelling Book-Seller
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