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NYGWPB.756.041
22 Nov 1756:11, 12 (723)
Reflections on the necessity of cultivating the art of war,
and liberally rewarding those who distinguish themselves in
the service of their country. . . . [1 1/2 columns]
they no sooner withdrew from the mock fight, but he civilly
withdrew also; without the least attempt to do the service,
which all the world expected of him, and which by his own
account he might have performed without interruption, and
prevented the many sarcasms thrown out by an angry people;
of which you will please to insert this one:
We have lately been told
Of two admirals bold,
Who engaged in a terrible fight:
They met after noon
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Hath every British bosom then receiv'd
The taint of luxury. I would not brand
The native of my country with a charge
So universal. Millions have escap'd
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