Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu): 1778.10.23

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Index Entry Lullabies, sing, in satirical report against British 
Location Williamsburg 
Citation
VGW(PU.778.003
23 Oct 1778:23 ([186])
There is certain intelligence arrived this day in town, that
the brave Col. Baylor, after being twice bayoneted, still
survives, and is in a fair was of recovery. . . [4 more
lines reporting death of Major Clew.]
O ye knight-errant commissioners, ye sordid fallen patriots,
ye shallow hollow-hearted politicians, get you home to Old
England, and sing lullabies to the conscience of your
bloody-minded foolish King. . . [6 more lines in like
manner.]


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu) 
Date 1778.10.23 
Publisher Purdie, Alexander 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1778 
Bibliography B0049250
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