“The Soldier's Letter”
Description
"Dear Madam I am a soldier And my speech is rough and plain. I'm not much used to writing And I hate to give my name." The writer was a friend of the girl's lover; they fought together. The young man died; the old soldier is left to write of his death
Cross references
- cf. "The Dying Soldier (Erin Far Away I)" [Laws J6] (plot) and references there
References
- Randolph 244, "The Soldier's Letter" (1 text)
- Roud #4389
- BI, R244