On the King's Picture (drawn by Ramsay) in the Palace of his Excellency the right hon: Lord Botetourt in Williamsburgh
Cou'd we behold that happy DayWhen on this late contented Shore
But now forlorn, the chearful Ray
Of Freedom check'd by no stern Pow'r
Wou'd once more mild benign revive
Those Blessings it alone can give
What Raptures wou'd elate his Heart
His Face what Splendors wou'd adorn
Who did that vital Light impart
Great Friend of us & those unborn!
Behold that friendly pleasing awful Brow:
By Heaven it seems to make us happy now!
[Robert Bolling mss, c1771, Brock Collection, Huntington Library]
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