Citation - Pennsylvania Journal: 1780.05.24

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Index Entry Ah! why from the woodlands retire? [fl] 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
PJ.780.028
24 May 1780:41 (1341)
I think the following lines, addressed to a young lady who
was going to leave the country and live in the city, do
honor to female friendship. . . . [signed] C.
I.
Ah! why from the woodlands retire?
Why plunge amidst folly and noise?
Has Daphne forgot to admire
These plains and their innocent joys?
. . . [4 lines and 3 verses, then]
Then stay--and we'll ramble along
Yon streamlet that waters and vale, 
And hark to the shepherds sweet song, 
That floats in the evening gale.
. . . [4 lines and 1 verse]


Generic Title Pennsylvania Journal 
Date 1780.05.24 
Publisher Bradford, Thomas 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1780 
Bibliography B0039465
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