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Midas, they say, possessed the art of old Of turning whatsoe'er he touch'd to gold This modern statesmen can reverse with ease - Touch them with gold, they'll turn to what you please.
John Wolcot
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John Wolcot
Age: 80 †
Born: 1738
Born: May 9
Died: 1819
Died: January 13
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