Citation - Virginia Gazette-Richmond (N&P): 1782.07.27

VGR(NP.782.037
27 Jul 1782:41 (31) 
A SONG, composed and sung on the anniversary of American
Independence.
  To hail the day that annual rolls, 
  And cheers our high enraptured souls, 
  The Sons of Freedom meet;
  And whilst the cannon's roar, we hear
  Each bosom bids adieu to fear, 
  And feels its joy compleat.
  . . . [5 more verses]