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Nelly was a lady

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Printed text, within an ornamental border; without the music.First published 1849.First line: Down on de Mississippi floating.Nelly is described as "my dark Virginnys bride."SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: Coles Fund, 1999/2000.

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University of Virginia

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Digital Virginias

Keywords

  1. African Americans
  2. Music
  3. Songs And Music
  4. Virginia

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