Citation - New England Courant: 1721.08.28

NECO.721.002
21-28 Aug 1721:22 (4)
On the distress of the town of Boston, occasioned by the
small pox.
  Long had the rulers prudent care
  (Which heaven kind vouchsaf'd to bless)
  From quick infection kept the air,
  And sav'd the town from deep distress.
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