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<dl><dd>I. The ancient common-law right of associating with the vicinage, in every county, district, or town, to support the civil magistrate in maintaining the peace -- II. A general militia, acting by a well-regulated rotation, is the only safe means of defending a free people -- III. Remarks concerning the trained bands of the City of London -- IV. Hints of some general principles, which may be useful to military associations</dd>
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<dd>John Adams Library copy transferred from the supervisors of the Temple and School Fund. Quincy, Mass., 1894</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Great Britain -- Militia; Great Britain -- Militia Early works to 1800; Great Britain -- Defenses; Great Britain -- Defenses Early works to 1800</div>
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<dl><dd>Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813</dd>
<dd>John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL</dd>
<dd>Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner</dd></dl></div>
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