Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu): 1768.10.20

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Index Entry Heaven first taught letters for some wretch's aid [fl] 
Location London 
Citation
VGW(HU.768.125
20 Oct 1768:12, 13 (909)
Short Account of the Bishop of Lucon and Madame de Rouvraie.
. . [1 column]
How beautifully does Pope picture the pleasure of such an
intercourse as letters afford, in the following lines!
  Heaven first taught letters for some wretch's aid, 
  Some banish'd lover, or some captive maid;
  They live, they speak, they breathe, what love inspires, 
  Warm from the soul, and faithful to its fires;
  . . . [4 more lines]


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu) 
Date 1768.10.20 
Publisher Purdie, Alex., and John Dixon 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1768 
Bibliography B0048409
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