A Delegate, in order to wisely and intelligently, as well as promptly, discharge his duties, ought to be a lawyer, and well acquainted especially with the land-laws of the United States and other laws pertaining to Territories.
Jacobs emphasizes the importance of legal knowledge for a Delegate to effectively perform their duties.
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