Citation - New York Journal-New York: 1767.09.24

NYJ-N.767.138
24 Sep 1767:41 (1290)
TO A LADY, WHO OFFERED A PENNY FOR MY THOUGHT, AND PAID IT
IN A SILVER PENNY.
  A penny! it is for a thought
  Of mine, dear maid? if so you've bought
  The trifle much too high.
  Howe'er you pay with so much grace,
  You've left another in its place,
  The world's too poor to buy.