Can't say I know this song but I'll see if I can find anything out about it. We don't use it in the Cotton Famine Show but we do mention that men were sent out to break stones for road improvements which didn't do any of them any good - their hands were used to soft cotton not shovels and picks!

Harland had this habit of putting in a few verses of songs in his book to give a flavour - reading the book today you want to know more. I'll check my copy for this song.

Grimmy - got your email thanks (I'm assuming it's you!)

Cheers
Mark