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NYGWPB.752.024
6 Apr 1752:11,12,13 (481)
From the Pennsylvania Gazette. Sir, This accompanies a
little new piece, which may be called an American fable,
lately written in this country. T'other day it came into my
hands, and I send it to you to publish, if you imagine that
it may be useful, and agreeable to the publick. The moral
makes against vanity, which has ben said to be the foible of
the English, who seem willing to give up their title in it
to the French. . . [3 paragraphs]
. . . 'tis well if not to tear both birds to pieces; tho',
with their leave, that is not the way to encourage other
birds to sing, and raise concerts worth the hearing.
. . . [1 paragraph, signed] T.P. Feb. 22, 1752.
THE MOCK BIRD AND RED BIRD: A FABLE.
[3 lines Latin quotation from Virgil]
Some birds, (it is no news to tell)
Can sing, and in their songs excel,
Then, need we any wonder make,
If, sometimes, we should hear them speak?
. . . [56 lines, including references to voice, lays, notes]
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