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I realize that Wikipedia does not promote original research, but I wonder if it is appropriate to point out that this song could not really be about the War of 1812 since there was not a railroad then, which is an integral part of the song. In fact, the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad opened in 1858 (see New York Times, 1 Apr. 1858). This, along with the line about "I cursed all foreign money, no credit could I gain" suggests it originated in the aftermath of the Panic of 1857, placing it probably around 1858 and certainly no earlier. Bruce E Baker (talk) 23:50, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
