Citation - Royal American Gazette: 1780.12.19

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Index Entry Lyric, sentimental [beg] Oppress'd and struggling with a weight of woe 
Location London 
Citation
RAG.780.204
19 Dec 1780:23 (332)
From the Morning Chronicle.
TO A FRIEND, WHO REQUESTED A JEU D' ESPRIT.
  Oppress'd and struggling with a weight of woe,
  Say, can the muse be festive, blithe, or gay?
  Make Bagatelle, as erst in mette glow,
  Or letter'd trifles harmonize the lay?
. . . [15 more verses]


Generic Title Royal American Gazette 
Date 1780.12.19 
Publisher Robertson, Alexander 
City, State New York, PA 
Year 1780 
Bibliography B0043742
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