“Pretty Caroline”
Description
A sailor tells Caroline that her parents had "pressed me on board of a man-o-war from pretty Caroline." He has returned rich. She asks that he show the gold ring and lock of hair that would identify him. He does. They marry.
Broadsides
- Bodleian, Harding B 11(3146), "Pretty Caroline," Harkness (Preston), 1840-1866; also Harding B 11(3147), Firth b.26(129), Firth c.13(265), Harding B 11(3148), Harding B 11(3149), Firth c.12(184), "Pretty Caroline"
- NLScotland, L.C.Fol.178.A.2(050), "Pretty Caroline," unknown, n.d.
References
- Lehr/Best 88, "Pretty Caroline" (1 text, 1 tune)
- BI, LeBe088