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NYJ-P.779.016
2 Aug 1779:22 (1836)
[This concludes a parody dedicated thus: To Commodore Sir
George Collyer, and Major-General Tryon, Commanders of the
burning expedition on the coast of Connecticut; in answer to
their proclamation of the 4th ult.]. . . Your King,
doubtless, will urge you to go on, regardless of
consequences to you. Perhaps, some of you begin to see this
truth already; to such, I would recommend the following
picture, which beyond dispute, is the finest likeness ever
drawn, and may serve as a repelling medium, in future,
between you and the person of his tyrannic Majesty.
His interest, like a lyon, lives on prey,
His conscience deaden'd by repeated strokes,
Has into manners naturaliz'd his crimes.
He triumphs in the blackness of his guilt
As Indians glory in the deepest jet.
[Signed] Anglo-Americanus. Given at Retort-Hall in North-
America, Anno Quarto Independentiae.
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