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RNYG.779.020
16 Jan 1779:33 (240)
Long-Island, January 10, 1779. The following lines are
humbly presented as a New-Year's Gift, to those Loyal ladies
of the City of New-York, who are uniting, to equip a
formidable Privateer, to be called The Fair American; for
the very laudable purpose of cruising against the detested
Rebel Corsairs, and their new Popish Allies, the base
perfidious French; by their most respectful and obedient
Servant,
Exul Virginiensis.
When female hearts beat high for virtuous fame,
And patriot passions glow with hallowed flame;
Their good designs, who can refrain to paint?
Tho' weak his colours, and his lines tho' faint.
Hail! Lovely Fair! who grace that safe retreat,
Where Britain's friends in cordial union meet;
Whose well-taught minds, in just connection view,
What's to your God, your King, and Country due:
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