Citation - Political Intelligencer: 1783.11.18

PI.783.011
18 Nov 1783:41  (6)
A Gentleman having taken leave of a young Lady, wishes she
will read the following lines.
  Will Maria excuse,
  An impertinent Muse,
  Who wishes her pardon to crave?
  My reason is this,
  Which you can't take amiss,
  That forgiveness will ev'ry one save.
  . . . [4 more stanzas of 6 lines each]
  To Miss N_____ D_____