Boston 24 Decemr. 1762 Sir,

I will be necessary for me (in Order to your forming a right Judgment of the inclosed song) to acquaint you that the Queen was presented with a Zebra or painted African Ass, which it was said in the papers she was so gracious as to suffer to be seen by those whose Curiosity led them to visit the newly imported Animal. The Author of this Song with those who were concerned in vending it were apprehended & brought to Trial, but, (as might have been foreseen) they were obliged to dismiss them with Impunity. Your most humble Servant,

SAM ELIOT

Allen the Taylor dyed a day or two ago.