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Sir, Yesterday died here of a mortal wound, at the late battle of Thornhausen, the late commander of the British forces his last and true, will, dated three hours after the battle [electronic resource].
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- D. B.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English poetry--18th century.
- English poetry.
- Genre:
- Single sheet verse.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 sheet )
- Place of Publication:
- London : Printed at the request of true British spirit, 1759.
- Notes:
- The "will" and "codicill" are in verse, the latter signed and dated: Dover, Aug. 15, 1759. D. B.
- The first line of the "will" is "From death there's no exemption can be,".
- The sheet dated at head: Minden, August 2d. 1759.
- A satire on George, Viscount Sackville, deprived of the command of the British forces after his conduct at the battle of Minden; the final line of the "codicill" is ironical: "Small's the reward for him who saves our horse".
- Reproduction of original from Cambridge University Library.
- Cited in:
- English Short Title Catalog, T207257.
- OCLC:
- 509792025
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