Citation - Boston Gazette: 1755.06.09

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Index Entry Lyric, topical [beg] Too long Britannia! gentle to her foes 
Location Boston 
Citation
BG.755.015
9 Jun 1755:11,12 (9)
The following original piece, from a young genius, came to
hand, which we area desired to insert.
ON THE PROSPECT OF WAR.
  Too long Britannia! gentle to her foes,
  Has slumber'd peaceful, and indulg'd repose;
  Too long resen less, held her bosom bare,
  For treach'rous Gaul, to plant her dagger there;
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Generic Title Boston Gazette 
Date 1755.06.09 
Publisher Edes, Benjamin and John Gill 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1755 
Bibliography B0005470
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