Epitaph of Edward Carter, Died 1742, Boston

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Farewell Vain World I have Enough of [thee]

and now I’m Careless what thou Say’st of me.

What Fault thou See’st in me

Take Care to Shun.

There’s worke within thy Self

That Should be Done.

Thy Smiles I Court not, nor thy Frowns I fear.

My Cares are past, my head lies quiet here.

— Grave of Edward Carter, Died 1742, Boston