Citation - Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green): 1755.04.17

MG-A(G.755.005
17 Apr 1755:31 (519)
St. John's (in Antigua), January 3.  Some time last month
arrived here that renowned American Traveller, the tragic-
comic, the reformed Tom Bell, and after tarrying a few days,
set sail for some other port.
. . . [32 lines, describing his exploits, including serving
as a physic, school-master, sailor, and lawyer]
Since, therefore, it appears, that his proceedings do not
partake of tragedy, he seems to deserve the appellation of
an Universal Comedian.