“A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves... and include all men capable of bearing arms.”
Quote by Richard Henry Lee
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An Additional number of letters from the Federal farmer to the Republican, leading to a fair examination of the system of government, proposed by the late Convention: to several essential and necessary alterations in it; and calculated to illustrate and support the principles and positions laid down in the preceding letters. Together with Oberservations on the new Constitution, and on the Federal and State Conventions by a Columbian patriot
An Additional number of letters from the Federal farmer to the Republican is a work that delves into the examination and critique of the proposed system of government by the late Convention. The author, writing as the Federal farmer, engages in a detailed discussion of necessary alterations to the system. The book also features observations on the new Constitution and insights into the Federal and State Conventions, offering a perspective from a Columbian patriot. The content is a continuation of earlier letters, aiming to support and illustrate the principles discussed in those initial communications. more
Author
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee was a prominent politician during the American Revolutionary War, serving as the President of the Continental Congress. Born on January 20, 1732, and passing away on June 19, 1794, Lee played a crucial role in the movement for American independence. He proposed the resolution for the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which was a pivotal moment in the war for American independence. more
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