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conſiderable ſaving to Government for arms, powder, and other articles; and ſome part of it might be applied for furniſhing ſuch perfons in the militia with regimentals, who can ill afford it themſelves. This would be the means of having a complete militia in Dominica, wholly compofed of Engliſh ſubjects, on whom alone any dependance can be placed for its defence, ſhould it be invaded, and be ſo deſtitute of regular troops, as when it was taken the laſt war.

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