Citation - Boston Post Boy: 1745.10.07

BPB.745.009
7 Oct 1745:21 (566)
Williamsburg, in Virginia. Aug. 29.
ON THE CONQUEST OF CAPE-BRETON BY AN HONEST TAR.
When glorious actions we would fain rehearse,
The grand promoter should begin the verse:
Of noble Shirley, then my muse shall sing,
True in his trust, and loyal to his King.
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Next unto him I will direct my lays
To sing of Pep'rel, and of Warren's praise;
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To Britain's monarch now I'll tune my string
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