. History and complete roster of the Massachusetts regiments, minute men of '61 who responded to the first call of President Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1861, to defend the flag and Constitution of the United States ... and biographical sketches of minute men of Massachuetts . Minute Men of 61 371 SONNET ON BONES BY ONE OF THE CRAFT I propose to give in homely rhymeA few hints to those who are prone To spend the slow hours of prison-tims;In manufacturing bone. Eor though the labor is hard indeed,And in money but very small pay, Yet it gives us the exercise we needTo keep disease awa}^ And first
. History and complete roster of the Massachusetts regiments, minute men of '61 who responded to the first call of President Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1861, to defend the flag and Constitution of the United States ... and biographical sketches of minute men of Massachuetts . Minute Men of 61 371 SONNET ON BONES BY ONE OF THE CRAFT I propose to give in homely rhymeA few hints to those who are prone To spend the slow hours of prison-tims;In manufacturing bone. Eor though the labor is hard indeed,And in money but very small pay, Yet it gives us the exercise we needTo keep disease awa}^ And first of all a bone must be got, Which as bones are weighed, not made, Is not an easy task I wot, Where so many are in the trade. Here Ill tell you a plan you can try,—It has Dominique for a voucher,— He says that bones can be got on the sly,By giving a ring to the butcher. Bones that are raw are best I opine, (Though some prefer bones that are boiled,) As the first will easily take a shine, For which in vain on the other Ive toiled. It matters not much which j^ou tis only heavy, clear, and bright. And if a thing of value youd bone must be perfectly white. Now, here let me advise. That you have saw and knife of your own,For at least tis very unwise To
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