Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Ri): 1769.01.19

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Index Entry Johnson, Samuel, author of lyric [beg] What hopes, what terrors does thy 
Location London 
Citation
VGW(RI.769.009
19 Jan 1769:21 (141)
Verses, said to have been written by Samuel Johnson, L.L.D.
at the request of a gentleman, to whom a Lady had given a
sprig of myrtle.
  What hopes, what terrors does thy gift creat, 
  Ambiguous emblem of uncertain fate!
  The myrtle (ensign of supreme command
  Consign'd by Venus to Melissa's hand)
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Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Ri) 
Date 1769.01.19 
Publisher Rind, William 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1769 
Bibliography B0049327
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