Well done!

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1861.  “Bully for you!” alternated with benedictions, in the proportion of two “bullies” to one blessing.—T. Winthrop, ‘New York Seventh Regiment,’ Atlantic Monthly, p. 745 (June).

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1864.  The freckles have vanished, and bully for you.—Daily Telegraph, Nov. 18. (N.E.D.)

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1865.  

        “Bully” for Grant and for Foote!—
E’en if the voice must tremble,—
And “bully” for all who helped ’em to do ’t!
Bully for Porter and Stemble!
For Paulding and for Walke,—
For Phelps, for Gwin, and for Shirk!—
But what ’s the use to talk?
They were all of ’em up to the work!
Bully for each brave tub
That bore the Union Blue!
And for every mother’s son
Of every gallant crew,
Whatever his color or name,
Who, when it came to the rub,
Shall be found to have been game!
‘The Rhyme of the Master’s Mate,’ Atlantic Monthly, xvi. 524 (Nov.).    

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