Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Yanks” in chapter 79 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 8.:
...gardless of those grand landmarks with which alone all good practical popular governments can consist.
Let it be Yank States, Yank people, Yank navy, etc., etc., Yank flag, etc., etc., a Yank, Yanks , etc., etc. Z.
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