Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu): 1775.12.08

VGW(PU.775.055
8 Dec 1775:12 (45)
A PROCLAMATION.  DESOLATION.
Finding Virginia stubborn still, 
And nothing yielding to our will;
Finding whatever hopes I had
Of reconcilement very bad
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Ye convicts, servants, and ye debtors, 
Ye sentenc'd felons, break your fetters, 
And slaves of rebels hither come, 
And march with me at beat of drum.
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