Eleven verses and a chorus, in part: "As the Buff: was going up Walnut Street, The Philly Engine they chanced to meet, Says they my boys give us no talk, For the Phil'a is the 'cock of the walk.'" . The Washy, Philly, and Franklin Hose, The Buff: can whip if they dare oppose; For those three companies need not talk, For the Buffalo is the 'cock of the walk.'" Typographic ornamental border. 9.5" x 4.75". Slight edge chipping, no text loss. Sealed in archival mylar. [Wolf, American Song Sheets, 218.] 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. Seller Inventory # 039811

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Title: Song sheet: BUCK GOATS, NO. 1. Composed by ...

Publisher: Thomas M. Scroggy, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1860

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

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