The last words of Polly Goold

Printed in two columns divided by single line with type ornament below title. Individual broadsides would measure: 29 x 23 cm. Printed area measures: 24.1 x 14.5 cm. Poem in sixteen six-line stanzas. The poem is a combination of two poems; the last eight stanzas are Wells Currier's Elegy on the death of Miss Gould. Possible range of publication dates suggested by internal evidence, especially type faces. Sheet with four broadsides, meant to be separated; two broadsides printed upside down in relation to other two. Sheet contains following broadsides: The major's only son, and his true love's overthrow (First line: Come all young people, far and near) -- A night watch, or the Song of a young convert, on his bed, during the silent watches of the night (First line: How can I sleep while angels sing) -- The happy child (First line: You parents that have children dear) -- The last words of Polly Goold (First line: Give ear to me, ye sons of men)