Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1776.12.23

NYM(G.776.110
23 Dec 1776:43 (1313)
This day is published, and to be had at James Rivington's,
price one shilling. The Battle of Brooklyn, a farce of two
acts: As it was performed on Long Island, on Tuesday the
27th day of August, 1776.  By the representatives of the
tyrants of America, assembled at Philadelphia.
For as a flea, that goes to bed,
Lies with his tail above his head:
So in this mongrel state of ours,
The rabble are the supreme pow'rs;
. . . [2 more lines, signed] Hudibras.