Citation - Pennsylvania Packet-Philadelphia: 1781.01.20

PP-P.781.008
20 Jan 1781:32 (10/700)
[Lines addressed to the American Ladies who have lately
distinguished their patriotism, in generously contributing
to the relief of the soldiery]
"THE ATTEMPT IS PRAISE."
All hail! superior sex, exalted fair
Mirrors of virtue, heavens peculiar care!
Form'd to inspirit and enoble man
The immortal finish of creation's plan;
. . . [38 more lines]
[signed] A Soldier.