Arkansas Emigration

Cat. #0472 (MFH #430) - As sung by Mr. Alford, Delmar, Arkansas on February 2, 1960

VERSE 1
The Arkansas emigration
Did with their friends, did part
They loaded for Californy
An' on their way did start

VERSE 2
Brigham Young was chief commander
Followed by John D. Lee
They had to surround th wagons
Commence th meadow massacree

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