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CC-H.775.067
7 Aug 1775:22 (554)
Hartford, August 7. We hear from Middletown, that some time
since, a number of respectable senior gentlemen, near 60,
formed themselves into a company for attaining the military
art. they have met every Monday since, and have got to a
great degree of perfection in the art, and are resolute and
determined to preserve the liberty of their country at the
hazard of their lives. What is still more remarkable, their
drummer is upwards of 80 years of age, and as much engaged,
and alert, as any young lad. . . [29 lines]
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