Union First Line Index of English Verse
13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)
First Line:
Here Watson lieth dead Wrapped up close in lead
Author (Last name, First):
Anonymous
Title:
... As John Watson Esq. of Walthamstow in Essex was transacting some business in ths house of Justice Bertie at Lowlayton, he dropped down in an apoplectic fit and expired immediately. I have heard verses to the following effect were put up at his gate so
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Last Line:
And died like a dog And gave all his wealth to an whore
Library:
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Shelfmark:
Lt 12
Folio:
p. 132
Ref Nbr:
1030
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Names Mentioned:
Watson, John, of Walthamstow
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