Citation - Pennsylvania Packet-Philadelphia: 1780.01.08

PP-P.780.005
8 Jan 1780:31
From the London Evening Post.  On the reported invasion of
the British Islands by the French and Spaniards.
Loud rumour speaks, "The French and Spaniards steer
Their vessels near our coast. Destruction's near."
Aghast the people flare; O what a dread !
What wild distraction thr' the realm is spread !
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Springhill, Aug. 31, 1779.