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NHG-P.777.034
8 Nov 1777:11 (2/22)
Portsmouth, November 7th. On the 4th of October last, Major
Edward Sherburne, of this town, in the battle at Germantown,
fell bravely, defending the rights of his country--This
gentleman equipped himself at his own expence, at the
commencement of this unnatural war, and served near twelve
months a volunteer, under General Sullivan, and afterwards
served as his Aid de Camp to the time of his death.
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Sherburne, a genius of the martial train,
Death the grim tyrant of the stage, hath slain.
Though, quick his summon's to the realms of death,
Though in the bloom of life, resign'd his breath;
Such resignation seldom to be seen,
So calm, so placid, gentle, and serene:
Urge on, my friends, says he leave me to dye,
Yours is the [ ] and your's the victory.
I fall, submissive to the almighty's laws
I dye contented, in a glorious cause;
My country, farewell, may power encrease
And all thy state enjoy a lasting peace.
Though loud alarms disturb the world around,
Though cannons roar, or warlike trumpets sound,
Farewell, great Washington, untaught to yield,
Unrival'd victory in the hostile field;
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