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MG-A(G.774.039
15 Dec 1774:21 (1527)
Resolved unanimously, that a well regulated militia,
composed of the gentlemen, freeholders, and other freemen,
is the natural strength and only stable security of a free
government, . . . [6 lines] therefore it is recommended to
such of the said inhabitants of this province as are from
sixteen to fifty years of age, to form themselves into
companies of sixty-eight men; to chuse a captain, two
lieutenants, and ensign, four serjeants, four corporals, and
one drummer, for each company; and use their utmost
endeavours to make themselves masters of the military
exercise. . .
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