Citation - Boston Gazette: 1781.01.29

BG.781.003
29 Jan 1781:32 (1379)
[Re. death of John Perkins, physician, 85 yrs old]
Mark the perfect man and behold the upright,
for the end of that man is peace.
  Life's busy scenes, its honors and rewards,
Henceforth depart and actuate other minds;
Afar from these heaven calls me to remove; 
Perform'd my part, I bid the world farewell.
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