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& solemn war, with a powerful & imperious nation, must be sufficient to inspire every citizen, especially the militia, with a resolution to acquire every necessary means of defence, & thus render themselves as formidable as the nature of the institution will admit. It is to be remembered, that equipments without a knowledge of efficiently using them, will be only of partial consequence; hence the importance of a prompt & zealous attention to exercise & discipline, & that both officers & soldiers ambitiously strive to render their several corps respectable in tactics.

A well regulated and disciplined militia has been, and still is our country's boast & bulwark: On their efficiency, united with the patriotic energy of all other citizens, we must rely at this momentous period, for the preservation of our invaluable independence, & the defence of our national honour.

To act in character, let us be ever ready to meet the invading foe with such promptness & energy as shall convince them & the world, that though we have not such regular standing armies as are deemed necessary for