Citation - Newport Mercury: 1773.12.13

NM.773.022
13 Dec 1773:23 (797)
Sir, an aged and very zealous daughter of liberty, Mrs. M--;
a taylor by trade, not being able to attend her brethren and
townsmen, the last Monday and Tuesday, delivered the
following lines extempore by way of caution to her
countrywomen.
Parliament an act has made,
That will distress and ruin trade,
To raise a tax, as we are told,
That will ensnare both young and old,
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