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We have proved to your Lordships that in his character of farmer-general he availed himself of the influence derived from commanding a battalion of soldiers.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “We have proved to your Lordships that in his character of farmer-general he availed himself of the influence derived…”
Editor's note · Context
Burke argues that Colonel Hannay exploited his military command to enhance his financial authority.
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