Citation - Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green): 1751.01.23

MG-A(G.751.008
23 Jan 1751:31 (300)
PEGGY TO HER JOHN,
At his leaving her to go on board the Carteret buss, or
vessel, just sail'd for the herring fishery.
  How dearly I love you, bear witness, my heart!
  I wish you success, but 'tis death thus to part.
  With your fish'ry and herrings you keep a strange fuss;
  But tell me, John, how may smacks make a buss?