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1821 Meeting Regarding Alterations To The Massachusetts Militia.

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1821 Meeting Regarding Alterations To The Massachusetts Militia.
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Printed Document. Three pages, 7 7/8” x 9 3/4”. Greenfield. June 12, 1821. The document reads, in part: “ … By direction of the members of the within mentioned meeting, we herewith transmit to you an account of their proceedings- You will perceive, that the object of this communication is to obtain your views, in regard to the amendment which ought to be made in the present militia system … It was the general sentiment of the officers at the meeting, that the Legislature would do nothing effectual, unless there was a very general concert and co-operation among the militia throughout the Commonwealth … The committee appointed to enquire into the defects of the present militia system, and to suggest some means by which they may be remedied, be leave to respectfully report, That they have attended to the duty assigned to them; and that in their opinion, the present militia system is defective in two particulars … First- It does not, so fully as it might be made to do, impose the burden of the common defense equally upon the whole community Secondly - The present method of conducting trainings and reviews admits of alterations, which, without materially adding to the burdens of those engaged, would tend greatly to increase the discipline and knowledge of the great body of the militia … ” The document also lists the individuals present at the meeting and provides a brief report of the resolutions examined and voted upon at the meeting. Usual folds. Minor paper loss at edges. Overall Very Fine.