Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu): 1775.03.31

VGW(PU.775.013
31 Mar 1775:23 (9)
London, Jan. 9.  Mr. Mossop, the player lately deceased,
came on the stage about the same time as Mr. Ross; the first
was educated at Dublin, the other at Westminster.  The great
applause bestowed on each, by their particular friends, gave
birth to the following epigram:
  At Westminster they cry Ross up, 
  At Dublin they cry Mossop;
  But it is not the test
  Of which is the best, 
  But which is the worst in a toss-up.