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BEP(F.747.012
8 Jun 1747:21,22 (617)
[Re. the burning of the capitol at Williamsburg]
THE SPEECH VERSIFYED.
[Of William Gooch, Lieut. Gov. and Commander in Chief of
Virginia]
L--d have mercy upon us !--the capitol! the capitol! is
burnt down!
O astonishing fate ! --which occasions this meeting in town.
And this fate proves a loss to be deplored the more,
The said fate being th' effect of malice and design, to be
sure.
[Includes The Council's Answer; and The Baronet's Reply.
. . . [1 full col.]
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