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Edmund Burke: We have proved to your Lordships that in his character of farmer-general he availed himself of the influence derived…

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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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Burke argues that Colonel Hannay exploited his military command to enhance his financial authority.

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