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Poem
May 26, 1769
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Satirical poem from the Public Ledger mocking British soldiers for laziness and prioritizing fashion and social events over military duties, inspired by seeing Captain A-- fancily dressed at Mrs. Cornely's.
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For the PUBLIC LEDGER.
On seeing Captain A -- at Mrs. Cornely's drest fantastically.
TIS said that our Soldiers so lazy are grown,
With Luxury, plenty, and ease,
That they more for their Carriage than Courage are known,
And scarce know the use of a piece.
Let them say what they will, since it nobody galls,
And exclaim out, till louder and louder;
But there ne'er was more money expended in Balls,
Or a greater consumption of Powder.
On seeing Captain A -- at Mrs. Cornely's drest fantastically.
TIS said that our Soldiers so lazy are grown,
With Luxury, plenty, and ease,
That they more for their Carriage than Courage are known,
And scarce know the use of a piece.
Let them say what they will, since it nobody galls,
And exclaim out, till louder and louder;
But there ne'er was more money expended in Balls,
Or a greater consumption of Powder.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Soldiers
Luxury
Satire
Military
Balls
Powder
Poem Details
Title
On Seeing Captain A At Mrs. Cornely's Drest Fantastically.
Subject
On Seeing Captain A At Mrs. Cornely's Dressed Fantastically
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
But There Ne'er Was More Money Expended In Balls,
Or A Greater Consumption Of Powder.