The miscellaneous works of David Humphreys Late Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to the Court of Madrid |
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“And ye, my faithful friends, (for thus I name
“My fellow lab'rers in the field of fame)
“Ye, who for freedom nobly shed your blood,
“Dy'd ev'ry plain, and purpled ev'ry flood,
“Where havock heap'd of arms, and men the wreck,
“From Georgia's stream to walls of proud Quebec;
“To these stern toils the peaceful scene succeeds,
“The eyes of nations watch your future deeds:
“Go act, as citizens, in life's retreat,
“Your parts as well, and make your fame complete:
“'Tis our's for ever, from this hour to part,
“Accept th' effusions of a grateful heart!
“Where'er you go, may milder fates pursue,
“Receive my warmest thanks, my last adieu!”
“My fellow lab'rers in the field of fame)
“Ye, who for freedom nobly shed your blood,
“Dy'd ev'ry plain, and purpled ev'ry flood,
“Where havock heap'd of arms, and men the wreck,
“From Georgia's stream to walls of proud Quebec;
“To these stern toils the peaceful scene succeeds,
“The eyes of nations watch your future deeds:
“Go act, as citizens, in life's retreat,
“Your parts as well, and make your fame complete:
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“Accept th' effusions of a grateful heart!
“Where'er you go, may milder fates pursue,
“Receive my warmest thanks, my last adieu!”
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