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VGW(HU.768.056
19 May 1768:13 (887)
[Philadelphia] Mess. Hall & Sellers, The farmer's letter
discover such a thorough knowledge of the British
constitution, and such patriotick principles in the author,
as justly entitle him to the tribute of thanks, as well as
the sincere esteem, of every one who love liberty and abhors
oppression. These considerations have induced me to beg you
will give the following lines a place in your gazette. The
latter part of them is addressed to my countrymen who are
now upon the brink of ruin, but who, I hope, will yet, by a
lawful exertion of their power, be able to frustrate the
designs of those who are enemies to the British constitution
in general and the distressed Americans in particular. Your
humble servant. [signed] An American Mariner.
Hail worthy farmer! liberty's best friend!
Sure unborn millions will thy works commend.
Thus will they say, when thou art in thy grave.
"The farmer's aims were noble, loyal, brave;
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