Citation - Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green): 1772.02.20

MG-A(G.772.004
20 Feb 1772:41 (1380)
ODE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY, ADDRESSED TO DELIA.
Hail! Ever-honour'd happy morn
Of this mysterious holy day,
Whose sacred badge, by lovers worn,
Imparts of bliss a casual ray
To those to whom the God of love
Doth on this day propitious prove,
And smiling gracious on their mutual fires,
Gives unto each who each the most desires.
. . . [3 more verses, signed] Philander.