Citation - Connecticut Courant: 1774.11.14

CC-H.774.065
14 Nov 1774:41 (516)
From the London Magazine.
THE FRIENDLY GUARDIAN.  ADDRESSED TO THE FAIR SEX.
Rather than be your slave the bard's your friend;
To him, your guardian, may your smiles extend.
Your smiles are same: dart but the auspicious ray,
Each snarling critic then he'll keep us at bay.
. . . [47 lines] [signed] J.D.