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NHG-P.768.018
13 May 1768:21 (605)
Philadelphia, April 28.
ON THE FARMER'S LETTERS.
Hail worthy farmer! Liberty's best friend!
Sure, unborn millions will thy works commend.
Thus will they say, when thou art in the grave,
'The Farmer's aims were noble, loyal, brave,
Much he deserv'd, who strove his native land to save.*
Rouse, rouse, my countrymen the Farmer view,
Who labours for your dear sweet babes, and you;
He, watchful guardian, well defends our cause,
Points out our duty, and explains our laws.
He proves himself sufficient for the task,
While crafty Grenville's acts he does unmask.
. . . [12 more lines]
*See the Address from the City of Boston, to the Author of
the Farmer's Letters.
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