Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of over 300 poems on sentimental and comic subjects. Each volume contains an introductory preface and an index, and is illustrated with numerous engravings. The first volume contains over 70 poems grouped into such categories as Fugitive poetry; Comic poetry; Burlesque scenes; and Comic songs. In the second volume, many of the poems are on more personal subjects, such as occasional verses on the birthdays of friends and family members; acrostics on the name of Martin's mother, Martha, and other acquaintances; and other occasional verses with titles such as To Caroline and her doll; Lines sent with strawberries; and Lines on the death of a cousin. The third volume contains poetry grouped into the categories of Narrative poetry; Lyrical poetry; and Comic songs. The serious poems address such topics as love, grief, childhood, beauty, and home, while the comic poems include such titles as Fair Rosamund's garters; The clown's ditty; and Mr and Mrs Pea. The fourth volume, in addition to Narrative poetry, Lyrical poetry; and Comic songs, also includes a category titled Songs of the poor, which includes The old woman's song; The pauper's song; The widow's song; and The aged sailor's song.
