In "The Diary of the American Revolution, 1775-1781" page 239 is a version, obviously old which they say, Polly Wand was a "particular favorite during the revolution." I'm sure this is a generalized statement. Since I don't have the book I'm not sure of the source. Here are some stanzas:
As Polly was walking by the setting of the sun, She stepped under a green branch the shower to shun; Her true love was a-hunting, and he shot in the dark, Alas, and alas! Polly Wand was his mark.
He ran straight home with his gun in his hand, Saying father, dearest father, I have shot Polly Wand; I've shot that fair lady in the bloom of her life, And I always intended to make her my wife.
But she had her apron wrapped around her, And I took her for a swan, But woe and alas! it was she, Polly Wand.
At the height of his trial Polly Wand did appear. Crying "Father, dearest father, Jemmy Rander must be clear, For I had my apron all about me, and he took me for a swan, Woe and alas! it was I, Polly Wand."
Yes, I had my apron all about me, And he took me for a swan, Woe and alas, it was I, Polly Wand.
Anyone have a copy? It was reprinted in Sing Out - Volume 17 - Page 20