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Feb 27, 1797

If the bill passes into a law, the two companies of light dragoons will be from that moment legally out of service.

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Feb 27, 1797

It is generally agreed that some cavalry, either militia or regular, will be necessary.

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Sep 18, 1796

Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.

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Feb 27, 1797

Under these circumstances, to discharge the dragoons does not seem to comport with economy.

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