Citation - New York Chronicle: 1769.09.21

NYC.769.090
14-21 Sep 1769:1681 (1/21)
AN ELEGY on the death of his Excellency Sir Henry Moore,
Baronet, Governor of New York. 
Difficile Maerorem effugere: Dies enim,
Subinde Curas procreat nobis novas.
  With contemplation sad and sorrow due,
  For the late exit of a gen'rous soul;
  The tragic scene Melpomene assist
  To paint the tender string of pity tune:
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