London Davidson c1850's. With a superb unsigned sepia lithograph comprising 4 vignettes of the song from courtship to her lover going away and returning to her grave and at the head Nelly 'with the angels'. George Linley(1798-1865) was a British composer and poet who wrote many notable songs. He appears to have utilised an American melody. As Nelly it was sung nightly by Mr Farrant (poss. Tommy) and also it was sung by the Christy Minstrels. As Bonny Jean, Sims Reeves, the English tenor, sang it. In this arrangement it is set for a trio. . Folio size with music. Condition VG .