Citation - Freeman's Journal: 1782.03.13

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Index Entry Harp, in lyric [beg] Well-now (said the Devil) it looks something better 
Location Worcester 
Citation
FJ.782.022
13 Mar 1782:23 (47)
Lines occasioned by Mr. Rivington's new titular types to his
Royal Gazette of February 27.  [See epigram on his worn out
types in No. 565 of the Massachusetts Spy.]
   Well - now (said the Devil) it looks something better!
   Your title is struck on a charming new letter:
   Last night in the dark as I gave it a squint, 
   I saw my dear partner had taken the hint.
   . . . [10 lines]
   When I rub up my daylights, and look very sharp.
   I just can distinguish the Irishman's harp:
   . . .  [6 lines follow]


Generic Title Freeman's Journal 
Date 1782.03.13 
Publisher Bailey, Francis 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1782 
Bibliography B0016659
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