A New-Englander, a Yankee.

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1833.  In this year John Neal’s book, ‘The Down-Easters,’ appeared.

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1835.  I want you to tell us “down-easters” all about that great western country, where you and the Gineral and Mr. Clay spring from.—‘Col. Crockett’s Tour,’ p. 219 (Phila.).

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1837.  W. Irving. (N.E.D.)

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1843.  The lower back is stuffed with down-easters, and so are the attics.—‘Lowell Offering,’ iv. 15.

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1853.  “Well, what of it?” now yelled the Downeaster.—Daily Morning Herald, St. Louis, March 14.

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