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NYM(G.774.133
26 Dec 1774:31 (1211)
Annapolis, December 15. At a meeting of the deputies
appointed by the several counties in the province of
Maryland, at the city of Annapolis, on the 8th of December
instant, to consult on measures for the general good,
present 85 members, it was, amongst other things, resolved
unanimously, that a well regulated militia, composed of the
gentlemen, freeholders, and other freemen, is the natural
strength and only stable security of a free government. . .
[5 lines explaining the reasons] And therefore it is
recommended to such of the said inhabitants of this
province, as are from sixteen to fifty years of age to form
themselves into companies of sixty-eight men; to chuse a
Captain, two Lieutenants, an Ensign, four Serjeants, four
Corporals, and one Drummer, for each company, and use their
utmost endeavours to make themselves masters of the military
exercise:. . . [5 lines re equipment]
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