Nine stzs. hardly different from their equivalents in Sharyn McCumb's version appeared, with the names changed, in the "Inyo Independent" (Independence, Calif.), March 21, 1875, sent in by its "author," E.P. Welch, awaiting execution for murder.

The first and last stanzas, attributed to Frankie Silvers in 1833, appeared in the "Morning Star" (Wilmington, N.C.), March 20, 1879.

It hardly needs saying that there is not a whit of similarity between this piece and "Frankie and Albert/ Johnny." (Frances Silvers's husband was named "Charles," btw.)