Epitaph on Thomas Leland, D.d.s.f.t.c.d. Obiit Aug. 22, 1785

This marble tells (what is not more than just) That underneath lies LELAND's sacred dust: O sweet benevolence to learning dear, For thee the Muse in sorrow drops a tear; O gentle shade, whose gen'rous mind was giv'n, To soft-ey'd Charity, the child of Heav'n! Thou who wast pure, if pure on earth cou'd be, Must have this tribute to thy memory: Thou whose fair ghost inspires the Muse's pen, To tell thy upright character to men: Thou whose great merits fill the dome of Fame, And make Posterity revere thy name.