Thomas Godfrey (1736 - 1763)

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Son of Thomas Godfrey (1704–1749), a Philadelphia glazier and member of Benjamin Franklin’s Junto Club, Godfrey produced some significant work in his short life. Well known in literary circles in Philadelphia, he was a close friend of the poet Nathaniel Evans and the college provost William Smith. In 1758 he left Philadelphia for Wilmington, North Carolina, to enter business. In 1762 he published the long poem The Court of Fancy and also published occasional pieces in local magazines. His .. Continue..

Some of Thomas Godfrey Poems

VERSES Occasioned by a Young Lady's asking the Author, What was a Cure for Love?

The Invitation

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