At Dover dwells George Brown Esquire
The dominical letters attached to the first days of the several months are remembered by the following lines.
“At Dover Dwells George Brown Esquire,
Good Christopher Finch, And David Friar.
Astra Dabit Dominus, Gratisque Beabit Egenos,
Gratia Christicolæ Feret Aurea Dona Fideli.”
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