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My first is seen in prosp'rous days My second [frasses?] o'er the Sea My third when prosp'rous days are [o'er, crossed out] flown Can then, and only then be known. } Friendship.

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Like Hot Water I move Like a Pig do I cry If you're fond of good Eating You wont pass me by. [Bassle & Seacek??}

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My first is a [preposition?] My second is a Composition My whole is an acquisition. ~ Fortune. [flourishes & dashes]

To the Managers of the C> C> Metel Company

  That Israel worshippd calves of Gold
       The Holy writ discloses
  For [wich?] idolatry of old
       They were [rebuked?] by [Moses?]
  If then to Gold no rites are due
       Tis surely more improper
  That wee should homage pay to you
        Who are but Calves in Copper
      [3 flourishes]