The poem was afterwards published by Rivington as an 8vo of 69 pages.
"The Cow-Chace," in its early editions, had the following explanatory notes:—
Tanner: General Wayne's legal occupation.
Mumps: A disorder prevalent in the Rebel lines.
Yan Van Poop: Who kept a dram-shop.
Jade: A New England name for a horse, mare, or gelding.
Bodies: A cant appellation given among the soldiery to the corps that have the honor to guard his majesty's person.
Cunningham: Provost-Marshal of New York.
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