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 Theme code Index    1125 317L5L
 Also known as    Chelmsford Races, Hullichan Jig, Guard House (The), Marchioness (The), Soldier's Dance
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 Region    England, Scotland
 Genre/Style    English, Scottish, Stage
 Meter/Rhythm    Country Dance, Jig/Quadrille
 Key/Tonic of    B
 Accidental    2 flats
 Mode    Ionian (Major)
 Time signature    6/8
 History    SCOTLAND(Central Scotland)
 Structure    AABB
 Editor/Compiler    Neil Stewart
 Book/Manuscript title    Book:A Selection of Favorite Airs as Performed at the Royal Circus Edinburgh and Sadlers Wells London No. 2
 Tune and/or Page number    p. 1
 Year of publication/Date of MS    1791
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