John Adams presidential campaign song to the tune of Auld lang syne: manuscript

Collection — Shared box: 1672

Identifier: BC-2024-097

Dates

Creation: probably 1796

Scope and Contents

Lyrics to a presidential campaign song for John Adams, set to the tune of Auld Lang Syne.

Language of Materials

In English (cursive script).

Restrictions on Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical Note

American statesman. John Adams was elected the second president of the United States in 1796. The author of this campaign song is not known.

Extent

1 Items (1 sheet (2 pages)) : paper ; 31 x 20 cm

Additional Description

Provenance

Purchased from Written Relics in 2024.

General Note

Song tune Auld lang syne. First line: Should well tride statesmen be forgot whose tallent brightly shine.

Related Names

Source

Written Relics (Firm) (Organization)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: John Adams Presidential Campaign Song to the Tune of Auld Lang Syne Manuscript
Status: Completed
Subtitle: probably 1796
Author: Noah Sheola
Date: 2025 January 3
Description rules: Dcrmmss
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin