The distresses which were produced by the long-continued drought unavoidably tended to heighten the general discontent; yet I have reason to fear that the cause existed principally in a defective, if not a corrupt and oppressive administration.
Burke discusses the impact of drought and poor administration on public discontent, highlighting systemic issues.
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