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Poem
May 20, 1774
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Elegy commemorating the death of Norborne Baron De Botetourt on October 15, 1770, praising his defense of Virginia's laws, support for religion and learning, and loyalty to king and country, composed by Magnae Dame.
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On the Death of the Right Hon. Norborne Baron De Botetourt &c. who departed this Life, October 15th Anno Domini 1770. A faithful Confidant, and a true and loyal Friend to King and Country.
Grateful Virginia may
Bles that auspicious Day
Botetourt came;
He did defend our Laws,
And gave our Country Cause
To sing with loud Applause,
Botetourt's Fame.
II.
Religion and Learning were
His first and greatest Care,
He their Support;
Botetourt stood:
Let others Example take,
May his Successors be
And him their Pattern make,
As good and great as he,
For their and our Sake,
And join in Loyalty,
Business their Sport.
The publick Good.
Composed by Magnae Dame.
Grateful Virginia may
Bles that auspicious Day
Botetourt came;
He did defend our Laws,
And gave our Country Cause
To sing with loud Applause,
Botetourt's Fame.
II.
Religion and Learning were
His first and greatest Care,
He their Support;
Botetourt stood:
Let others Example take,
May his Successors be
And him their Pattern make,
As good and great as he,
For their and our Sake,
And join in Loyalty,
Business their Sport.
The publick Good.
Composed by Magnae Dame.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Patriotism
Political
What keywords are associated?
Botetourt Death
Virginia Praise
Loyalty King
Religion Learning
Public Good
What entities or persons were involved?
Composed By Magnae Dame.
Poem Details
Title
On The Death Of The Right Hon. Norborne Baron De Botetourt &C. Who Departed This Life, October 15th Anno Domini 1770. A Faithful Confidant, And A True And Loyal Friend To King And Country.
Author
Composed By Magnae Dame.
Subject
Death Of Baron De Botetourt
Key Lines
Grateful Virginia May
Bles That Auspicious Day
Botetourt Came;
Religion And Learning Were
His First And Greatest Care,
He Their Support;