Citation - New Hampshire Gazette-Portsmouth: 1779.01.12

NHG-P.779.002
12 Jan 1779:42 (1/47)
Not long since the public were amused with an account of the
pompous battle of the Keggs; and as one of a more
extraordinary nature has since taken place, it is proper to
acquaint the public with it-- and this may be called the
Cushion Battle.  The poetical history of it is as follows.
  In Newport there's been found of late,
  A grand, important debate;
  The council met,-- and all agree,
  That rebels must be made to flee,
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