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There are men in all ages, -- in all Governmts & in all situations, who mistake their rage for strength, -- their Pride for dignity -- their rancour for rivalry -- & their violence for fortitude. -- who cannot discern their temper from their Judgment-- To Augusta [[underline]] Ld A. H. [[/underline]] Janry 27th -- 1805 While [[underline]] some [[/underline]] may boast this morn their natal day Exulting still in glory’s added ray And proudly view each year increasing worth Proclaim fulfill’d the object of their birth While [[underline]] others, [[/underline]] grateful hail this day’s return The annual Sabbath of their bridal morn
